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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Mermentau Dam,

Lake Charles. La: A public meet
ing has been held to take steps to OBJ
tain relief from damage by overflow
caused by the dam in the Mermentau.
The dam was originally built to keep
salt water rom flooding the rice fields.
The recent heavy rains have caused
the river to spread out above the dam,
until the entire region is overlooked.
No lives have been lost, but the crops
on many arms have been destroyed
and much stock drowned or isolated
on the marsh islands and starved to
death. At the meeting 1t was decided
to appeal to the national government
to have the dam removed as a hin
drance to navigation. II further dam
age is done there Is danger OF the dam
being blown up. 1t has cost. SO far.
$50, 900.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Jack Hebert Shot to Death.

Thibodaux, La: Jack Hebert was
shot and killed by Denis Hebert at
Lafourche crossing. few miles south
OF here. It is said the trouble arose
over a debt. Denis Hebert is alleged
to have already pal> the son of Jack
Hebert, which Jack Hebert persisted
in attempting to collect. It is said
that the latter slapped the face of his
adversary, who retreated. Jack He
bert followed and attempted to use a
knife, whereupon Denis Hebert shot
him. Denis Hsbert drove to Thibo.
rendered 70 Sheriff Beary Jack He
berts remains were buried at the
Catholic cemetery. The dead man
leaves his wife and several children
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
LOUISIANA NEWS.
New Orleans News.

Viola Lamont was sentenced To
three years In the penitentiary for
grand larceny.
The American Can Company an.
nounced that it would erect a big fac
tory here. owing to the oyster indus
try's Development.
Sergeant Perez, Corporal Morgan
and two patrolmen were dismissed
from the force at Whitakers trial.
One share Of Stock Exchange stock
sold for $500.
The board of trustees OF the Bonner
Memorial file articles of Incorporation
Judge Pardee signed the order of
sale for New Orleans Railways Com.
pany.
School board considers plans for re-
lieving the overcrowded condition of
certain schools.
The police raid Parlor Social Club.
arrestng FIVE persons. charged with
poker playing. viii make test case.
Frenchmen and Americans join in
celebrating fall of the Bastile. closing
with brilliant banquet.
Railroads are saying why switch
tracks should not be replaced.
Special Counsel Villere makes inter
esting report to the sewerage board
Treasurer Briede will start collec-
ton of real estate tax next Monday.
Trades Council is experiencing usu-
al trouble with Musicians Union over
Labor Day music.
lncendiary fire on Bienville street
destroyed five dwellings.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
1903 In New York.

New York. July 1S.--After respite
of one day the hot wave that swept
over New York last week, causing
scores of deaths and hundreds of
prostrations. returned yesterday with
renewed intensity, the temperature
being by far the highest OF the sea.
son.
The highest point reached was at
o'clock yesterday afternoon, when
the Weather Bureau thermometer
touched "a degrees. In the streets,
however. the heat was much greater,
some thermometers recording as high
as 1903.
A number OF drivers helpers en-
ployed by the American Ice Company
went on strike last night, and IT, Is
expected that the entire force Of near
ly 1000 men will decline to go out
with the wagons today. They are paid
$3.50 a day and claim that during
the heated spell they are compelled
10 work from a. m. until or 3 p.
m. Demonstrations were made in
many places yesterday evening by the
men who had congregated and in sew.
.eral places there were indications of
q riot The police, however. kept the
crowd In order.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
2s2 LIVES LOST.
Record Of Killings by Y. 8. Railroads
for First Quarter OF 1905.

Washington. July 1S.-Accident bull.
letin No. Is, just issued by the In.
terstate Commerce Commission. Civ
ing an account of railroad accidents
in the United States during the
months of January February and
March. 1905, shows that during that
quarter there were twenty-eight pas
sengers and 204 employees killed and
1,651 passengers and 2,0G2 employees
injured in accidents. Other accidents
to passengers and employees not the
results OF collisions or deraiments
bring the total number OF casualties
up to 1896 (909 killed and 1887
injured).
There was decrease of ~ In the
total number of persons killed as com
pared with the quarter ending Dec.
81. 1904. The total number of en-
ployes reported killed in coupling and
uncouplng during this quarter was
GO
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
WEATHER IS HOT.
WEATHER BUREAU ANNOUNCES
NO RESPITE FROM HEAT.
NO SECTIONS ARE SIGHTED.
Wave Overspreads Entire Country
From Mississippi voIley to New
England and Florida.

Washington, July 1S.-T-he Weather
Bureau announced that there was nc
prospect for several days at least OF
a let up OF the extreme heat which
has extended over the country for the
past few days. The entire country
from the Mississippi Valley eastward
TO southern New England and the
Florida coast is in the midst of well
marked midsummer hot spell. The
maximum temperatures to today were
as follows
Philadelphia SO, Chicago "a. Cincin-
Washington SO, st. Louis 90, Pittsburg
90. Boston 80.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Advanced 81 a Bale.

New York: Without showing spe-
cial activity yesterday the cotton mar
ket ruled generally firm and advanced
nearly 81 a bale from the closing price
of last Saturday. The demand came
from shorts and some of the larger
professionals whose purchases were
said to be based on expectation Of a
bullish revision in the Southern acre
age estimate. The close was steady
with practically the best prices of the
day with net advance of 81 to Al
points.
The sales were estimated at 100000
bales.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Granite Mountain work.

Marble Falls, Texas: This section
granite for Galveston, Brazos and 9TH
er harbors will be gotten from Gran
fte Mol6ntain, two miles west OF this
place. Work will begin August l..
This will give employment to quite a
number of men. This. together with
extra fine prospect for good crops,
makes everybody feel good
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
CHICAGO Strike Continues.

Chicago. H.: Both the railway ex.
press and department store drivers
have voted to continue the struggle.
and ii is predicted that the transfers
strike will he prolonged until after
the convention OF the International
Brotherhood of Transfers which will
open in Philadelphia on August Z.
The department store drivers de-
cided by almost unanimous vote to
continue the strike after they were
informed the railway and express driv-
ers had taken similar action.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22

Baton Rouge. La: Governor Blanch
ard has returned from visiting the
Gulf Biologic Station at the mouth OF
the Calcasieu river, in Comeron par.
ish. He was accompanied there by a
number of gentlemen interested in the
work Of the station. While there a
meeting of the Biologic Commission
OF which the governor is the head.
was held, and there were in attend.
ance several members of the Louisi-
ana Oyster Commission. headed by
President J. NJ. Breaux. The object of
this joint meeting was to have the two
boards talk over fully the oyster inter.
ests Of the state.
The last OF the 6 per cent bonds is
sued by the Lafourche Basin Levee
Board in 1893. and called in by the
board on January |. 1904, have been
presented for payment, completing the
entire issue Of s250,O0O. These bonds.
Of 81 900 denomination. were cancelled
by the treasurer ad will be sent to the
secretary of the Lafourche board for
destruction.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Archbishop ChapeIle Arrives

Opelousas, La. Archbishop Chap
ellie of New Orleans arrived here and
was met at the railroad station by a
multitude OF citizens, who turned out
specially to accord him a hearty vel
come. A brass band was in attend
ance. The distinguished archbishop
was escorted to the church grounds
where an immense throng had gather
ed to pay their respects, the address
OF welcome being delivered by VIM. ].
Sandoz.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
First Normal for Morehouse.

Bastrop, La: The summer normal
school, in session here, will continue
four weeks. 1t is the first normal ev-
er held in Morehouse parish. The fac
ulty consists of Prof ]. o. Taylor.
conductor; Prof. e. b. Donnell, Miss
May Lee. Miss Mary Grubbe and Miss
Bessie Russell. Several parishes are
represented In the enrolment. aud It
is already evident that much good will
be accomplished for the schools of
northeast Louisiana.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Saved Mother and Babe.

Estherwood. La: George Ned, col.
ored, saved the life Of Mrs. Tibideaux
and child last evening six miles south
of Mermenteau. The child fell into
a well sixteen feet deep and the moth
er jumped In after 1t. When found
by Ned the woman was holding the
child with one arm and supporting
herself with the other. almost ex-
hausted.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22

Crowley, La: A report was given
out that q heavy gas blowout had oc.
Cured at the wildcat oil well. being
drilled one mile north Of this city. Re-
ports Of interesting developments at
the well have been In circulation for
several days, but their nature has
been kept quiet. Battling was begun In
the well. and the well began gushing.
throwing sand and water. with a
slight mixture Of oil. twenty feet
above the derrick. Battling was sus-
pended. but resumed after the gas
pressure had subsidized. Indications
are that = paying producer viii BE-
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Younu Man Fatally Injured.

Eagle Pass, Texas: Last week three
young men from the villages abocc
Nava Station came to Ciudad PorfiriO
Diaz and sought employment with the
Mexican international Railroad. Not
having succeeded, they boarded a
freight for home. The train was
wrecked near Nava. two of the young
men receiving fatal and the other Sc
rous injuries
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Posse CHASING NEGRO.

Poplarville. Miss: A negro named
Ollie Evans attempted criminal as
sault on the wife OF prominent
planter ten miles north Of here this
evening. A large posse Is In pursuit
and he will probably be captured be.
fore morning. when another lynching
is expected.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Shipping Grain from Bolton.

Bolton, Texas: A great deal OF
grain is being marketed here and
shipped Immediately to Northern
points. Yesterday eight cars, princi.
pally oats, were loaded and sent out
aud the total number for the weeh
will greatly exceed shipments for {,
same time last year.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Four Deaths In Chicago.

Chicago. ILL.,. July 1S.-Four deaths
and fourteen prostrations were the re-
suit OF the great heat of yesterday. A
low humidity which prevailed all
through the day was responsible for
the few fatalities. The mercury reach
ed "a at 1: 80 in the afternoon. and
remained there until $3.50. when 1t be
gan to decline.
The evening was comparatively
pleasant. Fifteen deaths above the
normal rate were reported for Sun
day and yesterday.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Governor Delivers Address.

Cameron, La: Before an audience
that packed the court house. Governor
Blanchard delivered an address Wed
nesday night, choosing for his theme
the advancement and prosperity of
Louisiana. The address followed a
meeting Of the trustees OF the Gulf
Biologic Station. where summer
school Of biology Is In session. The
governor. who was accompanied bv a
large party Of state officials and other
prominent men, made at borough in
spection OF the station.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22

Corpus Christi, Texas: From par
ties who arrived on the Texas-Mexican
last night it is learned that the oil
well recently struck between San Di-
ego and Benavides is freely flowing,
and there is every indication that it
will prove profitable strike.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Population in Panama.

Panama: The Panama government
has sent to Juan Brin oft he treas
ury department to Bocas del Toro to
check over the books of the custom
house at that point. where an alleged
defalcation of from 10000 to 10000
pesos has taken place.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22

Greenvi,le, Texas: A negro, Hen
ry Hicks, of this city, was shot and
instantly killed at l o'clock Sunday
afternoon. Green Gozier colored. sur.
rendered TO the officers and was plac,
ed In Jail. Hix and Gozier were neigh.
bors and the killing occurred In the
yard where Hix's wife lives.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
St. Louis Slxxles.

st. Louis, Mo-. July ia steady
blast Is sizzling st. Louis and the
Government Bureau can promise no
relief. A number Of prostration from
the excessive heat were reported yes
terday The maximum temperature
yesterday was 80 and the maximum
degree OF humidity rs.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Public Weioher Holds the Job

Cameron, Texas In the election
held in. Precinct No. Saturday to
determine whether or not the office of
public weigher should be abolished
there was light vote, and the vote
to abolish was defeated by more than
three to one.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Assistant 70 Stevens.

San Antonio. Texas: A telegram
was received here yesterday from
jackson Smith. formerly general pas
senger agent of the National Railroad
of Mexico. stating that he has been
appointed assistant to Chief Engineer
Stevens OF the Panama Canal.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Opportunity,

How do you regard the latest
movement in politics?"
ct doesn't cause me any uneasi-
ness" answered Senator Sorghum "A
political movement is like a train Of
cars. If you stand in the middle of
the track and try to stop it. it will do
damage But it is all right for the
man who will wait for it to come
alongside so that he can get aboard +"
-Yonkers Statesman
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Boiler Expiosion at Sea.

San Franciso: The Merchants Elk
change last night received the follow
ing telegram from Tatoosh Island:
"Tbe Norwegian steamer Tricolor
has passed here July IA towing light
ship 81. The light ship signaled;
Boiler burst. Several men killed"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
New Teacher At Cameron.

Cameron. Texas: At meeting of
the school trustees to fill the vacancy
in the corps OF teachers in the Cam
eron High School, Mr.. Burnett Brown
Of Nashville, Tenn. was elected to
teach Latin and Science.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22

Oakdale. La: At 1850 yesterday
afternoon Robert Odum struck Arthur
Willis on the head with q 2x4. frac.
turing Willis skull. He died from
the effects of It just after midnight.
A charge of murder was made against
Odum.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Not Loaded.

Maybelle-Clarence and Jack quar-
relied about me,
Estelle-How exciting! What did
they do?
Maybelle-Oh. 1t was awful, came
into the room and they were waving
pistols at each other
Estelle-Pistols? Mercy! Were
they loaded?
Maybelle-Not a bit-they were as
sober as could be!
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Sale Of Bio Ranch.

San Angelo. Texas: Fayette Tank
ersley of Irion county. president of
the Western National Bank of San
Angelo. has purchased from John Gid.
dens OF Ellis county a 19,000-acre
ranch In Irion county for $4,000.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Socd Society on the Farm.

Mrs. Waldo (of BostOn-I have a
letter from your uncle James, Pene'
lope, who wants me to spend the sum
mer on his farm.
Penelope (dubiously)-Is there any
society in the neighborhood?
Mrs. Waldo-T've heard him speak
sumo they are pleasant people.-Bos'
ton Christian Register.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Fircman's Leo Broken.

Victoria. Texas: Gotlieb Gutmann.
living on the Mission Valley road, In
this county. had his leg broken above
the ankle last Saturday by his horse
falling on him while driving cows.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Southern Pacific Freight Wreck.

Boutte, La: A through freight on
the Southern Pacific Railway was
wrecked east OF here. The drawhead
of one of the cars came out, causing
the car to take the ditch. The car
contained merchandise and was dam
aged to a considerable extent.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
The Secret Out.

ne oeCTet Out'
That poet didn't make dollar out
of his great epic poem"
Exactly"
And his ode to America fell fiat. "
That's what"
We'll. how is it he rides in an auto
mobile now"
MY friend he's the author of pop
ular song entitled. My Honey's Black
Ez de Chimbly- Back. Jump Jim-Crow
In de Mawninr"-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Boy Shot Off His Hand.

Estherwood. La: Yesterday while
handling shotgun. the S-year-old son
of George Ned. colored, accidentally
shot his hand off. The boy is now
under the care of DIR. Trezevant and
doing as well as could be expected.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Little Equestrian Badly Hurt.

Bracket. Texas: Sheriff II. ii. Lev.
erings little 6year-old boy was
thrown from horse Saturday and
dangerously hurt. He was riding be-
hind larger boy. who escaped IN
hurt.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
LouIsxiIle stat.on eurns.

Louisville. KY: The union passen-
Ger station al Tenth and Broadway
was destroyed By fire last night, en-
tAiling : loss q over osso,o0o.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Friendly ENCOURAGEMENT.

TTIeHuTy ENCOURAGEMENT.
Pearl-All of their friends advised
in the regular way.
RUBY don't see why their friends
should care.
Pearl-Oh, yes. Elopers never ex-
pect wedding presents.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
To ResIost warshlps.

Toxic: Il se.expected that the Rus
sian warshi allada. Pobieda and
Poltava. sunhNA Port Arthur. will soon
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Taking Down the Swelling.

This hats too small for me-" said
the man who had come into sudden
prominence: "Ill have to have it ex,
changed for a larger one
All" exclaimed the halter You
haven't read to-day's issue Of the
morning Wasp, have your"
mo. Why
Just read what 1t has TO say about
you. | think that will fix you. "-Phila.
delphia Press.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
Forced to Chance His Mind.

Forced to Change His Mind.
"Timmins. I'm going to have to re.
duce your salary till business gets a
little better
Well. | see I'll have to smoke
cheaper cigars
Cheaper than those you now use?"
Yes, blamed sight cheaper"
Well-er-say, | guess III econo-
miZe some other way
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-07-22
LOOKING Out for the Family,

Sniggs-Aren't you working any
more? 1t seems that every time
pass your house | see you looking out
of the window.
Diggs-Well some one has to look
out for the family.
A woman's way of reasoning is as
much of a mystery to the average mar
as her way of dressing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-09

II enjoyed good health until about two years
age when noticed my back began to ache ire
quently it became sore and lame, and headacne
soon added TO my misery; also found that M
weak and nervous. having severe pains at reS'-
lar intervals writes Mrs. Augustus Emory
Treasurer New Century Club, "a Dean Stree'
(Roxbury) Boston, Mass. She continues my
work which before had seemed an easy tssE
soon seemed like a heavy burden. decided
to try DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, wnicn
several of my friends praised so highly ret
relief within week. my appetite came oack, ths
pains gradually decreased aud enjoyed sonno
sleep Within fourteen weeks had completely
recovered NV health / seemed built up anew,
my pulse which had been weak became nor
NAL, and new life animated my entire being.
gladly endorse your medicine"
Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription
restores weak and sick women 10 sound
health, BY curing the local womanly ais
eases which are generally Responsible lor
the failure of the general health. Wom-
ans entire being is centered IN her won-
auly nature. When the delicate wonanly
organism is attacked by disease; when
there is irregularity or disagreeable drain;
when Inflammation burns and ulcers gnaw
the general health will reflect the progress
of disease, in increasing weakness, nerv-
business, backache, headache, loss of appe-
tite and sleeplessness.
So sure of it is the Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, of Buffalo, n. Y, pro-
prietors of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton, that they offer $500 reward for women
who cannot be cured of Leucorrhea. Fee
male weakness, Prolapsus, or Falling of
Womb. All they ask is fair and reasona-
Bile trial of their means of cure.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate the
stomach, liver and bowels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-09
KNOX.
UNION.

Mrs. w. Z. Haskell is visiting in
Belfast.
Miss Hattie Pcaslcc Gicd Jan. Goth
aged about % years. Funeral from the
home Of Roscoe Miller Wednesday,
Feb. LIST.
Bert Jones AMI Eugene Gordon have
been working FOR Brown Bros, at So
Union.
Grace jameson is employed at Brown
Brothers Pant Factory.
\ very successful torn Of high school
closed Friday. taught by Mr.. wilkins
Of this town. hir. Wilkins is a good
man for the place ana his work is
much appreciated. After Il two weeks
vacation there will be a term of ten
weeks.
Rev. Mr.. Jones occupied the pulpit
Bradford's Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-09
MARRIED..
HANCOCK

HANCOCK.
Bar Harhor-Jan. ., Fred L. Mayo and
Louise +. Dow. both of Eden.
Deer lSlc-Jan. y. kimball Z. Eaton and
Miss Edith II. GreenlaW
CUMBERLAND
Portland-Feh. ,. Phillip Willis Mcintyre
and Florence Percy Ma;reson.
FRANKLIN.
ChoSterville-Jan. >? Walter II. Grown
and Miss Maude d. Smith. both Of CAes-
terville.
Rookland-Jan 90. William Z. Sawyer
and Fanny Belle Sturg s.
WALDO.
WinteIport-Jan. 26. Ralph Larrabee and
Miss Bernice Campbell.
PENOBSCOT
Vcazie-Jan. q. John p. Wentworth, Of
East iIddirrton, and Lille *. Gilman OF
East Newport.
SOMERSET.
Cambridcc-Jan. Is, William Kent o.
Cambridge, and Mrs. Addie Bartlett oil
Guildford.
Skowhcgan-Jan %. Robert +. Christie
rhcr, Of Dexter ana Miss Rose NerEany
of SbluwhoIHn: Jan. 20. Harry L. cram
and Miss Ahbie +. Dean.
SkowheEan-Fch I. by Rev i. p MGR,
rill, Joseph W. Weber and Miss Rachdel
NJ. Savage, both of Skuwhcgan.