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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24
IBERIA Building Association.

The directors of the Iberia
Building Association met last
Wednesday evening at the Office
Of The Association. Due in part,
possibly, to the very disagree
able weather then prevailing II
very few were out and there was
but one bidder al the sale OF
money.
Money was sold to Mrs. Leon
Marie, on The shares, 5000, at her
first bid 20 per cent
The loan Of Mrs. J. Il. Blanchet
was approved, also that OF Mrs
Julia Dmpny.
In the current series, which Will
close on the 3Oth inst 3ll shares
had been issued to date.
The next regular meeting viii
take place on Wednesday,, july
9th, when money will be SOLO
again.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

Frank J. Messenger. Deputy
Sheriff and Tax Collector. was
se,iously wounded Thursday night
at about 10 CLOCK at the corner OF
Main Street and Church Alley, by
the accidental discharge Of u SO
calibre revolver. He was on hls
way home, when at that point he
undertook to transfer his revOl
ycr from his hip to an inside coat
pocket. Unconsci0usly missing thu
rocket the weapon fell to thu
pavement and exploded. the bal
taking effect in his leg a few incl
es above the ankle, SCATTERING boil
bones. Yesterday morning hi
physicians entertained hopes o
saving the foot and will work t
that end. though it is general.
understood that the wound is
very serious one. His misfOrtun
IL the cause of deep regret to
very broad circle for friends an
acauaintances.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24
.NIxHTEIEy2E2IHT "a :. :,
y ANY NEWSPAPER or MAGAZINE.
y Published anywhere. Can be hai i'r.
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The Knights Of Honor entertain
ed the Grand Officers of the order
on Tuesday evening Grand Dicta
tor KlOrz addressed the lodge and
expressed his regrets at the
change of the program which took
from this city the privilege of hay
ing entertained the last session OF
the Grand Lodge. lie assured the
members, however, that what they
may have lost in the past will
he restored to them in the future
One Of the interesting features OF
the evening was a splendid ban
quet at Mlguez's restaurant
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

Mr.. Edmond CardOna, Of New
Orleans, called at our office on
Tuesday of this week. He has
been an extensive traveller and
prospector, in Central America
and the Isthmus of Panama. III
Venezuela and South Africa. LII
all these countries he has served
the governments in various capa'
cities. His last expedition into
Brazil was unsuccessful, and II
consequence he returned to h''
home. He was here prospecting
for employment with a view o.
locating. He had with HIM many
interesting letters OF introduction
and testimonials.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

Mr.. J. -. RrOusSard, Of FauSSe
Iointe, has been for some weeks
painfully i'll at his home Con-
gresham BrOussaId was summon
ed to hisfather's home on last Mon
day and after consultation it was
thought wise to bring the patient
to town, to the home Of his son,
where medical attention could W
had with less delay when needed
than could he had at his country
home. We trust that he will he
promptly restored TO his usual
good health.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24
PERSONALS.

Al. n....,o, r,, ~ ..,
.,o1
Miss Iucv Olivier WAS in town
this week. fin, guest of relative
Mrs. Charles Gilbert of Miss
issippj. is here VISITING her moth.
or, Mrs. II. Sonlier.
Mrs. Thos. Monk left. the latter
part of last week. for Mermcnta,,
to visit her brother.
Mrs. Octave Elite, of New Or
leans IS the guest of Mrs. .]no. A,
French this week.
,, =, m
tor to Mrs. Scott Kelso of st. Mar
tinville last week.
M;ss.s c,m,,I. soul,.r Stc,I,
Estorp. and Mr. Alfred Souli.r
were visitors tn 81 Martlnville
last week.
Misses Rita sonlier and Lee
po,.,, IF N.w Ih.,;, ar. VISITING
:, . =, ~ .
n: ,:
,,,, $4,000.
=, ~
m
:.. -, ,': c,
XXI. :, ,;.' :,
~ H.. n"..
Mr.. August "lltsch lett 'as'
sunday AFTERNOON '"r A""e''''e'
INITIALS, H.. ,s ..o,,n,,;.d hy
u.,,.,, c,,,,,, CO,
-. ~
' 49,:
'' ~ ,w,,
and q nl.,sant ..,,,cr at orr office
u;,.,;.a p,; 81 Man, ~.
, oc,u.,,;,. ,,o,, H.. ,.,ost
- A.. w !, n,,,.,, 20. . f..w
laws ,of, -, T,.,rsd,v 70 v;s;t 70
,,tives and friends in Onclonsas
,: ,,u ,,, am,
n, n,, ..,;., ~,
no.: ,a,, M.,,u. ,ua.,n, ,oc,
r:,. 49, .,.;. ,f,,
r. ::, 81 &c., ,. -
.: :. o w.,
Judge l. ID Foster after q" "D
sence OF q fortnight III seach o'
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

The game Of base ball, played
Sunday, at Jeancretfc, between
the club of that city and the select
nine Of this place, resulted in ou1
boys leaving the hOnOrs of the day
in our sister town by a score o.
3 to- The Iberia Juniors will
have to visit Jeanerette and bring
back with them the lost prestige.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

The rains Of this week were late,
but proved a great blessing to the
entire section covered. While the
showers were heavy in this imme
date section on Sunday and Mon
day, they were not general
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

m. interesting ll't|" daughter
sDr J W X. shaw is quite III
his week, bringing Il shadow OF
care and anxiety over the mouse
hold.
Mrs G.. &. Kramer Is uu''" H.
At her home on Jefferson A'''"' ;
with typhoid fever.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

Bishop II. g. Morrison, Of the
Methodist Church, South. after
returning from st Martinville,
where he dedicated the new Meth
odist church arrived in this city
on last sunday evening at 8
O'Clock.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

Last Saturday the street indl-
cations we're that our merchants
had very busy day in trade.
Vehicles Of every description lined
the throughfares and crowds OF
people were hurrylng in every
direction carrying packages OF
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

Mr.. J. A. Nereanx did not get Off
for Texas this week, as we an
nounced he would, on account OF
his partners absence. AS soon
az Mr.. Robert Charg0is returns,
he will leave for the Lone Star
State.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24
Barbara Laid in % cents form
Willard next to Alma House.

Prof. A. NJ. Delcambre and his
bride were visitors to this city
yesterday and the day before.
They drove over from their home.
Delcambr., on Thursday, and
we're caught III the rain storm OF
that day. They returned yester
day morning The Professor was
a pleasant caller at our office while
here. lie tell us that account OF
delays in getting some of his ma
terials his paper-lhe Delcamble
,,PrognosticatOr-will be delayed
in making its appearance sopt
two weeks yet.
Mr.. J. Cab. Leblanc, Clerk OF
Court, has been on the sick I's'
oil IF this week.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24
For More and Better School.

Last Monday evening the fol
lowing gentlemen met at the Court
House fo.' the purpose Of taking
steps TO carry on the work, out
lined in the petition sent the
School Board ii its last session,
in whicl, that body agreed 10y TAX
ing the Initial step in dividing the
parish into school districts and
authorizing the contemplated pro
gram: DR.. /. Il. Rand, Prof. J. &
Ellis, Jules Dre,fus. Il w. Phil
lips, terry ". Taylor, G + Rey
noIds, Il. o. Hacker, Jno Brous-
sard, J w. IIckart, AMI t. +
Willard
1t was decided that il would he
wise to organize the work at once
and avoid every possible delay.
The necessity for the extra school
facilities exist now even greater
than last year, when many child
rem applied for admission to the
schools beyond the accommoda
lions available. In order to give
tins work the proper organization
the following Executive Committee
was selected: Hons X. II. HrOus
sard and Walter j. Burke. Jules
Drryfus, Mayor q. &. LaughIin,
sheriff Geo. Henderson,, McSsrs
G.. t. Reynolds, l.. ". Philips and
Prof. j. @. ELLIS.
Prof Ellis WAS made tho Chair
man of the Executive Committee
Through the Executive Com
mittrc an invitation will be eX
tended to the Civic League to 60
operated with that body III this
work.
a number Of canvaSserS we've
nominated, who will be requested
to circulate the petitions. to get
signatures ol property tax payers
of the Sixth Ward, which petitions
will be addressed to both the City
Council and the Police Jury, pray
ing that those bodies will order
an election to decide for or against
a proposition to levy special
tax Of two mills for period Of ten
years, the proceeds of which tax,
il carried, shall be devoted to the
building, furnishing and repair
ing of the school houses OF the
Sixth Ward.
After the adjournment of the
meeting the Executive Committee
held u short session and further
outlined The work, which is to
bring smell, great benefits to this
people.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

Mr.. Louis rrssOn the dairyman,
was on the sick list at the close
Of last week and was unable to
take bis usual ride on the "milky
way
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

Archbishop Chalpellc visited
this city and conducted the com
muniOn services at st. Peters
Catholic Church on last Sunday,
ut "a m On this occasion, again
it was demonstrated that the
splendid church building was too
small to comfortably accOmmO
date the great gathering of the
wOrShipcrS.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

This week the Jefferson street
sewer gave evidence Of being
checked. Upon through eXamina.
ton the trouble proved TO he a
cross tie, which had TO be s'wed
into pieces before itcould he taken
out.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

THAT OLD MORTGAGE
has been renewed each year
without reduction. Try pay.
ing it off by a loan from the
IBERIA BUILDING ASSO.
CITATION.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

Mr. l. s, Mcmahon was comm
ed to this home several days inns
w.eL by chiIIs and fever. lie ~
out again.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

Poverty results from i'm
providence, Improvidence is
paying rent when q home can
be bought with that money.
IBERIA BUILDING ASSO-
CITATION.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

We had rain every day last
week, ont IL didn't wet.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

Archbishop Chaprllc, on Mon
day afternoon, visited h. reAnv'II'
where he was received in primer,
pslly style and homage.
He was met at Belle Place three
miles south OF here, by a mounted
delegation Of prominent people,
numbering over 200, headed 10y
the Breanx Bridge Band, and was
escorted to the residence Of Rev.
Mertens. An address Of welcome
was made By Mr. Charles Mcstay-
err Sr on behalf of the congrcsa
ton, and was responded I" by the
Archbishop in his usual hearty
way. A large class was confirmed
by his Excellency the next day.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

The New Iberia Steam Laundry
has passed back into the hands OF
Mr.. II. s. Sealey, who has assO
ciated with him his brother in.law
Mr.. RObt. Haase. Some months
ago Mr.. Sealey sold this laundry
and purchased a similar plant al
Lake Charles, which in turn was
sold, when he moved with hls
family to New Orleans In the
early spring he returned to Old
New iberia, to make his home
with us again. His MANY friend.
here will be pleased to know thai
he has again joined the ranks Of
the business people of this city.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24
Fine Store For Rent;

Fine Store For kenC'
Until August LIST, ~" "a'' OF
expiration of our@rase, we Will
rent oA portion, nc half the store
Of the CAsc bndi"s' Please "a ad
dress ckmf""ra'io"s I" The
Cable Colk (any New Orleans, La
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1905-06-24

RUPTUE CURE. 100 per bottle
Endorsed by 5000 physicians. Non
Free. Agents FACED :,
De- b: Nelson Med Inc Co.. Utica N. y
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-02
TEMPERATURES.
poWNToWN TEMPERATITRE

DOWNTOWN TEMPERATURE.
tReeistered Afreck's Standard Thermometer
g a. H.. A
II noon. 81
- ..'.....r,,.-...5 90
TIE SUN
Sun sets .l-Oa
Sun rises tomorrow
TIDE TABLE.
High tide SIS n n,
Low tide tomorrow II 10 D. M, I2:is 3. m.
High tide tomorrow 80 q. IN, G:12 D. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-02
THE WEATHER REPORT.

A trough of moderate depression ex-
tends from the Ohio valley northeast
ward, and In conjunction with a marked
nigh area to the Northwest and West
Is causing general rains and SHOWS from
the upper mississippi valley eastyya rd
except in New England. There was also
region and southern plateau. followed
by clear weather
Temperatures have fallen decidedly in
the Northwest ana ext. ere central We [
average from the Mississippi valley
eastward
There will be snow tonight and T,,es-
day in the lower lake region and rain
or snow in the middle Atlantic States
followed by clearing and colder weather
Tuesday In the latter district In the
Ohio valley and the South the weather
will be generally fair. 1t will be colder
in the Ohio valley and lower lake region.
and colder Tuesday in the east Gulf
and interior OF the south Atlantic States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-02
EXTRA SESSION I'M FALL
TO DISCUSS TARIFF REFORM

An extra session of Congress next fall
is one of the close proba bilities So the
President has indicated to recent callers
at the White House.
Tariff revision will be its object.
The President has not lost his interest
In the subject. nor his belief that the
schedules should be revised He realizes.
as matter of course, that there can he
no revision al the present session. and
has abandoned his idea of calling an
extra session IN the spring But he has
told many of his callers recently this did
not mean he would not call an extra ses-
sion in the fall.
Secretary Of the Treasury Shaw In
the meantime. has been busy In inyes-
tigating and has requested opinions on
the subject from a number of customs
have been IN consultation with him fs T
S. Sharretts, OF the board of general ap-
praisers In New York S
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-02
ALL PHASES OF LIFE ON HAND.

Like clockwork the program was car
ried out to the letter laid down by Secre-
tary Loeb Step by step TO the strains
of the Marine Bands music, the bril-
liant pageant passed In review beneath
the soft glow of the electric lights, in
the perfume of a wonderland of flowers
Every phase Of life was represented.
The statesmen who make the laws, the
Jurists who construe them, the warriors
who defend them on land and sea. and
the plain citizens who pay for them, al
took part and all receive their greetings
from the man they have chosen as
leader for four New Years to come.
Arrangements Perfect
The arrangements for the reception
In years gone by. All the guess.
whether in carriages or afoot, ap-
preached the White House from the
west Entering the northwestern gate,
they came up the curling pathway to
the great pillared portico and entered
the mansion through the front door A
burst of color, a wave of sound. and a
breath of flower blooms greeted the ia
conner as the portals of glass opened for
him.
The Marine Band In brilliant scarlet
uniforms, sixty strong. under the baton
of Lieut. W. II. Santelmann, We're hard
at work in the big white corridor, play
ing patriotic and popular airs for the
occasion Rare palms. potted plants.
cut flowers. and trailing vines made a
fitting background for the band men
The Line of March.
The line of march from the door was
10 I7a
Parlor, thence through the Blue Par
lor where President and Mrs. Roosevelt
and the receiving line Nere stationed
After h;tndshake and word of greet
ing from the President cordial bow
from the first lady CT the land. the
little mods and smiles from the Cabi-
net ladies and their pretty assistants
the guests wended their way to the
East Room where they fingered If they
pleased for a little visit among their
friends
After the East Room had been in
spected to their hearts content. the
golden grand piano admired and the
friendly chats concluded, the guests
proceeded down the stairway to the
basement and out by the eastern en-
trance by the Treasury Building
Begins at Eleven.
The reception began at exactly i
o'clock AS the hand of the Napoleon
clock In the Blue Parlor pointed to the
hour. trumpeter Of marines. stationed
at the foot of the marble staircase lead
ing to the second floor of the mansion
placed his shining horn to his hips and
blew flourish that heraIded the coming
OF The President. Hardly had the notes
dled away before Conductor SanteI-
manns s baton dropped from its waiting
poise In air and the throats of his sixty
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-02
In1pregnabIe Stronghold
Succun1bs to japanese

day. and it seems that a few hours VIII
see se passing OF the city into Japan
ese i.@ads-
In their moment of victory the Japan
csc viii be magnanimous TO the van
quished. This is indicated by a telegram
TO Nogi by Marshal Yamagata, al the
request OF the Mikado-
The telegram follows:
When 1 respectfully informed his
majesty of StoessePs proposal for capi-
tula ton his ma iesty was pleased 10
state that StoesseI had rendered COM
Tnendable service to his country in the
midst OF difficulties, and il is his ma
Jestys wish that military honers be
shown 10 him.
It viii be shattered city that viii
pass TO the japanese The pounding il
has received these many months, both
ruins
The Russians blew up their remaining
shlpS yesterday II is 10 be expected
that other military property has been
! destroyed They blew up several OF the
forts previous to the dispatch of Stoes-
sells letter TO the Japanese.
Dwindled Garrison.
It is stated, that OF the garrison OF
10000 men. Stoessel had TO defend Port
Arthur, but 5000 remain fit for daty.
he others are dead, wounded. or sick.
Tokyo today Is a city of jubiiat ton
over the news. The first official report
was received early this morning. and
spread through the city like wild fire
1t was not any appreciabIe time Til
The streets began te I'LL. and inside OF
an hour the celebration was in fun
swing Flags began TO appear like
| magic throughout the capital. and
i, everywhere neighbors and relatives
gathered IN groups and excitedIy dis
cussed the important intelligence.
| Before noon q monster parade had
been formed OF civilians and tens OF
thousands were in line, marching up
l and down. cheering and singing way
songs Cries OF Banzai added 10 the
air ring with sounds ef joy.
Togo Called Upon.
One of the first points Of rendezvous
was the home OF Admiral Togo, whose
magnificent work with his feet rrlads
| the success of Nogi's men possible.
| The crowds gathered in 'front.' OF the
admirafs home, and called or him to
| come out and show himself 70 his ad-
uirerS
| The admiral however. was in close
! consultation with the general staff He
! has no time for jubilation over present
I victories, as he has stern work ahead
! or him IN the probable clash with the
Russian Baltic fleet now fast approach
! ing the Far East
The celebration tonight viii consist Of
| an enormous lantern parade Some DAYS
1 hence when Nosi and a number OF his
men will reach Tokyo. toSiay's oeieIr,a-
nilcence OF the reception which VIII
greet the returning heroes.
| Nothing IN the way of expense will
/ be spared te demonstrate the love OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-02

1lncinna1l; Mrs Frank Ellis, Mrs
Misses Oliver. Miss Durand, daughter
OF the British ambassador. and Mrs
Humphreys.
Mortons Receive.
The home of the Secretary of the Navy
was also conspicuous with gay uniforms
martial music and beautiful floral deco
rations. the American flag, dags of the
navy and that of the Secretary, ali
forming a most attractive background
for the event.
Assisting Mrs Morton were Mrs
Frederick Dent Grant, Mrs. William
Sheffield Cowies. Mrs Converse, Mrs
Higginson. Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Hoyt, Mrs
John w. Foster. Baroness Moncheur
wife OF the Belgian minister; Mrs
Chalmers, of Chicago; Miss Catherine
Cullom Ridgely, Miss Boardman. Miss
mond. Mrs. Lodge, Mrs w SOW, Miss
Eddy, who earlier assisted Mrs Hay
Miss Elkins and Miss Morton
One OF the most popular places today
Wynne. where he and Mrs. Wynne dis
pensed hospitality TO the officials of
the Postottice Department and a large
number of prominent mea in other
branches of the Government
Mrs. Wynne had assisting her Mrs.
Shallenberger. Mrs. Madden, Mrs Bris-
tow, Mrs. Robb and Mrs Goodwin, all
wives of the Postmaster Generals as
sistants: Mrs. Charles :. Bromweu. Mrs.
]. C Sibley. Mrs Louis Coolidge. Mrs
Russell. Sonora de Azpiroz, daughter of
the Mexican ambassador; Miss Ander-
son, Miss Adams, Miss Harvey. Miss
India Fleming and the Misses Pilson-
At the Hitchcock Fireside.
Secretary of the Interior and Mrs.
Hitchcock also received a large contin-
gent OF the male portion of society be-
sides the officials connected with thee
branch Of the Government
Assisting Mrs Hitchcock and her
daughters, the Misses Hitchcock, We're
Mrs Spencer. Mrs. Foraker. Mrs. New
SeweiI, of Philadelphia: Miss Kean. Mrs.
Ryan Mrs Walcott. Mrs Frederick l.
Allen. Mrs. Campbell, Mrs Miller, Mrs.
Frank Marble, Mrs. Sharp Mrs A f.
Cooley, Mrs Fairfax Harrison, Mrs
Corcoran Thorn. Miss Edith Root, of
New York Mrs Romola Dahleren.
Miss Christine Roosevelt OF New
York; Miss Gwendolyn Cummings, Miss
Carlisle, Miss Mott, Miss Gertrude My
ers, and The Misses Hitchcock, daugh-
terS of the house.
Mrs. Mctcalf. wife of the Secretary of
CommercG and Labor. who receives at
the Arlington, has invited to assist her
Mrs Oliver Wendell Holmes Mrs Jch:,
DalZell. Mrs. Henry Kirk Porter. Miss
Eegeman. Mrs. Bates, Miss Lucy Kean,
Miss Elizabeth Kean, Miss Wetmorr,
Miss Lowering. Mrs. James r Garfield.
Miss MeClintock, Miss Patten, and Miss
MacVea ssh.
About the largest reception was held
at the nome OF Speaker Cannon, where
| Miss Cannon acts as hostess She had
| 10 assist her. Mrs. j. L. Loose. of chi
cago. who is her house guest; Mrs.
| BouteIle, Mrs. Mann, Mrs MandelI Mrs
! Taylor, Mrs Busby. Mrs Eanderbark,
Miss Palmer, Miss Warren. Miss Moore.
| Miss Black. Miss Wright, and the
Misses McClintock.
General Chaffee Receives.
| Lieutenant General and Mrs Chat
had to assist in receiving the army con-
tingent, Mrs. Gillespie. Mrs. Bates. Mrs.
| Hawkins. Mrs. Hall. Mrs. Hutcheson.
Mrs Harrison, the Misses Oliver. who
will divide time with several Cabinet
women: the Misses Sheridan, the Misses
Randolph, Miss Durand. Miss Hagner,
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