New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-06-02

men have filed his position. but because
of inoOmpeteney or other causes the park
management insisted on dsmissals of the
parties sent to replace the original super
intendept.
From what could be learned the com
pany controlling the loop the loop is the
Beecher Construction Company, of New
York. The directing head here, if there
was any, was not found, and it was ment-
toned by some that there was no direct
boss over the amusement concern.
In the hospital Mr.. Labarthe was exam
med, and the surgeons found that two of
his ribs had been broken and the right
collarbone had suffered "A similar inquiry
Il do not know how the accident hap
pened," he said. ut was all so quick.
was with my brotherin -law, Mr.. Bush.
and we were riding with two other gentle
men whom did not know. One of them.
was killed. Poor fellow. could not tell
you whether fell out of the carriage or
not.
Mr. Bush was only suffering from contu-
sions. and the surgeons told him that he
could leave the hospital after his hunts
were dressed.
"The whole thing occurred so quickly
said the gentleman chat | could not
give n good account of it. What caused
the accident cannot say. When the car
left the track Mr. Labarthe and myself
were under it, That is about all know"
When the body of Mr.. SuherbielIe was
conveyed to the mOrgue quite n number of
prominent men called TO Offer their ser
vices in taking charge OF the remains
Mr.. Girault, assistant cashier of the Hi
hernia Bank and Trust Company, was one
of the gentlemen. lie communicated
with friends of the unfortunate young
banker aud learned that DR.. Dupuy had
sent notice to Mr.. Suberbelle's relatives
in New Iberia, and the physician would
take charge of the remains until the rea-
tiyes reached here.
Harold IIenshaw, one of the victims Of
the accident, was Immediately conveyed
to the New Orleans Sanitarium, after hay-
ing been attended to by DR.. Homer Dupuy
and was placed in one of the private
rooms on the second floor He is n young
planter of Iberia Parish. about % years
of age, tai well built and of vigorous con
stitution. His injuries do not seem to be
severe or serious, consisting of external
hurts, mainly Commissions of the chest,
arms and sides The shock of his fail was
very sudden and sharp, and in conse-
quence, he was left in a dazed condition,
though entirely conscious. The physicians
at the Sanitarium would not permit him TO
talk "a they said he must have several
hours of absolute quiet to regain his nor
nal composure. Mr.. Ilenshaw appeared
to suffer more from mental strain, owing
to the terrible misfortune that hefell Mr..
SuberbielIe, who was killed so quickly
and horribly before his eyes, than from
his own personal injuries.
DR., Homer Dupuy, who was near Mr..
IIenshaw. said that the young planter will
soon recover.
Dr. Dupuy gave first aid to the injured
on the scene Of the disaster. He was in
the Casino when he heard great cutlery,
aud some one shouted for n doctor. as
several people had been hunt
q" FASTENED to the assistance of the in
jured," said DR.. Dupuy, "and when
came near the dismant!ed ear saw sever
al people lying down, some groaniug,
nthers rolling about as if badly hurt, and
one man quite still. examined the man
who was lying so quiet, and saw that he
was dead. ! recognized Mr.. Suberbielle,
a friend of mine from New IBERIA as | am
a native of that town, and came thence to
thus city TO practice medicine. Then |
turned my attention to the wounded, and
helped to bandage and TO relieve two or
three of them. | assured them thai they
were not badly hurt. Some one then
mentioned the name Ilenshaw, and !
looked about and recognized Harold Hem
shaw, good friend of mine also lying
down, aud seeming to be seriously hurt
quickly approached and examined him.
found that he was suffering more from
shock than from any body injury, and |
had him placed in carriage and | took
him to the Sanitarum."
An incident showing the workings eff
fate is told in connection with the affair
Messrs. Suberbielle and Henshaw dined
together and were 1T the Cosmopolitan
Hotel cigar stand, with other friends, dis
cussing plans for the evening. The party
decided to 90 and see the fireworks, and
left after the verdict was reached. The
Iberians changed their minds in the next
few moments, and the ear they took bore
them to the fatal scene.