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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1908-01-18
DRAINAGE BOARD
HOLDS SESSION
COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO TAKE
INVENTORY OF SUNKEN BOAT.
MAY DREDGE TO BRIDGE.
'trom Tuesday Daily. }

~
The Southern District Canal Board
met yesterday afternoon in the Col
lectors Office Of the City Hall, fol-
lowing the meeting Of the City Coun-
ell.
The principal business transacted
by the Board was the appointment Of
committee consisting Of Messrs. In
dest, Dallas. Laughlin and Dulaney
FOR the purpose of visiting the site
Of the sunken dredge boat and hav-
ing an inventory taken. in order that
the city will be in position to deal
more clearly with matters connected
with the boat and matters now pend
ing In the courts.
The Board will also confer with
Mr.. Burke with reference to what
Mr.. Thomas proposes to do about
raising the Boat, etc
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1908-01-18
City Judge.

hereby announce myself as Il
candidate for City Judge. subject to
he action Of the Democratic Prim-
airy. Respectfully,
A. A. FLORr 4
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1908-01-18
SHREVEPORT
Goes Dry
pROHIBlTIONISTs CARRY CADpo
IN EXCITING ELECTlON-MA'-
DIRTY OF 66-THE ANTS MAY
CONTEXT ELECTION-THOUS-
AIMS GATHER TO LEARN THE
RESULT.
(From THURSDAY s Daily.

Shreveport, Ia. Wednesday,
After one Of he most remarkable bat
Ties IN the history Of Caddo Parish.
the fight for prohibition was won
yesterday ~ special election order
ed last month by the Police Jury, al
the request or several thousand petj
toners. The prohibitionists scored
their victory by majority of only
90 votes. according to the returns
received from every baIloting place
and this IL accepted by the principal
leaders of the beaten forces as final
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1908-01-18
Informal Discussion.

An informal discussion Of two pro
positions was had: The bonding out
Of the boat and the advertising for
bids for the completion Of the canal
However, there was no action taken
on either one, but It Is probable that
the matter will come up at meeting
TO be held within the next ten days
or two weeks.
The Board also discussed the ad-
visibility of dredging the canal to
the bridge, a distance or about 700
feet, in order that the residents of
that section will not be SO handi-
capped with back water.
Mr.. kemper will be here Thurs
day Of this week, and will meet the
appointed yesterday, and
the Board hopes TO ascertain from
him, within a couple of days, the
amount of work yet to be done on
The canal to bring about its compile
lion.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1908-01-18
State Senate.

l. hereby announce myself as 4
Candidate for reelection to the State
Senate, subject to the action IF the
Democratic primary tc be heId IN
January 20. My past record in that
boay II my, endorsement of loyalty
and gfaithfulness to my constituents
and ask to be returned upon those
principles. n
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1908-01-18
City's Fiercest Contest.

Just such battle as this was
never before witnessed here. The
fiercest contest was in the city of
Shreveport. which is the Fourth
ward, Where saloons have been -four
ishIng for years. Here the ants
piled up majority Of over $50, the
four largest precincts in the ward
going In favor or the whiskep people,
three or the precincts by an immense
plurality. But the country voters
saYed the prohibitionist hosts. prac-
tically every voting place outside of
the city going by tremendous odds
unfavorably for the ants.
It was this country vote that the
antls feared from the start. and II
was on account Of the opinion for
ncrly expressed by the different
country wards that the ants unsuc-
cessfully endeavored to have the fight
In the city. and for this
very same reason that the enemies
Of the saloons included in their petit
ton for the election that the entire
parish be waged. %
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1908-01-18

ss0une: "Rayne eggs are
4. currency in Crowley dur
ytag times OF Republican
~ gou got change for an
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1908-01-18

sif gsG- ga
1evl1aonAl: Crowley.
: depended on to do
ne ordinary. Even
y vain and foolish
1! ~ aoeoristy@ II
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1908-01-18
Respectfully,

Respectfully,
JOSEPH A. PROVOST.
Jeancrette, La. Oct. 81, 1907
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1908-01-18
Country Votes Late.

The country votes arrived later
than the city counts. and had every
body painfully anxious until the very
smallest place was heard from. Fully
5000 men. women and children as
ssmbled in front OF the Times Office
TO watch the bulletins. The forces
were almost evenly divided, and the
cheering. which was audible at least
ten blocks, switched from one side to
the other.
The Third. Fourth. Fifth and Sixth
wards. the first posted, favored pro-
Addition, all but the Fourth ward
showing very small majorities
Closely following came the other four
wards, which favored the ants, all
but one by what seemed to be in
vincible majorities.
Shouting and Cheering.
The country totSls began to ar.
: rive. each showing almost unani-
nous sentiment outside of the city |
for the elimination of the saloons |
and their evils. and the enormous
anti plurality was gradually pulled |
down and was finally overcome, ac-
companied by such cheering and
shouting ~ the people of Shreveport
have never listened to before.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-10
Clover Growing

Clover occupies place in Iowa ag-
riculture that no other crop can fill. AS
a source of cheap protein and as nj
trogen gatherer it is indispensable to
both the live stock and the grain far
mer. At the present time, however,
clover is a secondary crop, both in
acreage and in value. For every acre
of clover in the state there are sixteen
acres of timothy and forty-six acres of
corn. At the same time farmers are
buying large quantities of high priced
concentrates for feeding purposes, and
in some cases, commercial fertilizers
to maintain the productivity of their
soil, when clover will cheaply supply
both of these needs. One of the rea-
sons for the small acreage of clover is
the difficulty in securing stand. This
is especially noticeable in the southern
part of the state, where the soils are
often low in humus. The Soils De-
partment of the Iowa Experiment
Station has been conducting a series of
experiments with view to putting
clover-growing on a more certain and
profitable basis. The results of these
Investigations have been published in
Bulletin No. SO, "Clover Growing on
the Loess and Till Soils of Southern
Iowa." which may be obtained free
upon application to Director C. F.
Curtiss, Ames, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-10
CONVENTION OPENS;
cleveland REVERED
TAGGART CALLS DEMOCRATIC
SESSION TO ORDER AMID
STIRRING SCENES.
TEMPORARY OFFICERS
PICKED BY DELEGATES
Days Meeting Finally Adjourns, How
ever, Out of Respect for the Nom.
DRY of the Late Ex-President-Re
oIutlons Offered.

Convention Hall, Denver, July 81
The Democratic national convention
began its sessions at noon Tuesday
amid scenes of stirring animation.
The vast amphitheater was packed
with $4,000 people, an ever-moving, In
tense and expectant throng, moved by
patriotic airs and stirred into tumul-
tuous demonstration as a silken poY-
trait of Bryan was borne within the
hall. 1t was just 1920 when Chair
man Taggart of the national commit
tee called the convention to order.
Bishop ]. j. Keane of Cheyenne, Wyo.,
pronounced the opening invocation, an
impressive plea for divine grace on
the conventions deliberations. The
convention promptly perfected the
preliminary organization. electing
Theodore A. Bell of California as tenn
porary chairman. The keynote speech
of the temporary presiding officer
started the echoes. The session ad
journed for the day in honor of the
late ex-President Grover Cleveland.
Bell Is Introduced.
Chairman Taggart appointed Gov.
Blanchard of Louisiana, Lieut.. Gov.
Ellyson of Virginia, and Representa-.
tive Ollie James of Kentucky as q
committee of three to escort Tempo
rary Chairman Bell to the speaker
rostrum. Before Mr.. Bell spoke
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-10

Here we are again after weeks
rest with plenty of rain as usual.
L. v. Svestka had cow killed
Sunday morning by lightning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Barnes spent
Saturday and Sunday at Spillville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Rethamel are here
from Minnesota, visiting at their
parental homes. Will has gone back
to Minnesota to prepare to move back.
soon onto one Of his fathers farms.
Joe Doherty and Urban Whalen went
fishing for Strawberries Sunday.
Quite a number of the old folks cele-
brated the Fourth at Schley with a
picnic supper and danced in the hall.
A very pleasant time was reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Fosse spent Sun
day at Ridgeway.
Lee Barnes has returned to. Armour.
South Dakota, after a weeks visit
with relatives ard friends.
Mrs. Joe Weaken was pleasant
caller at the Will Cummins and Joe
Doherty homes, Tuesday afternoon.
Frances Clancy was pleasant caller
at the John Barnes home, Sunday
evening.
Mrs. James Ondrasek is entertaininp
company from Garner.
Rose Ondrasek is assisting Mrs
Fosse with her household duties.
The quarantine was taken dnun
from the Will Helms home, FRIDAY " :
Miss Lydia Derr has been on the s;cL
list for the last few days. ~ s'SA
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-10
West Vernon Waves.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mintey and
children, of New Oregon, were Sunday
afternoon visitors with Mr.. and Mrs.
Mike Slifka.
Miss Ellen Hanson entertained lady
friend from Saratoga few days last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. Thompson re-
turned home Friday after an extended
visit with relatives in Kansas.
Miss Maggie Miller spent last Sunday
afternoon and Monday with her friend,
Miss Loretta Glass.
A number from this vicinity attended
the ball game at Vernon Springs, Sum
day. All report an interesting game.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Miller attended
the lecture at Cresco, Sunday.
Mrs. Austin Wentworth and daugh-
ter spent last Tuesday at the John Nc
Kay home.
Henry Wilson ard family and Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Lovejoy and children
were entertained at the Owen Lovejoy,
home, Sunday.
One Friday night recently number
of "peek-a-boos" We're seen searching
on our streets. Wonder what they
were looking for. Did you find .1it''
boys?
]. E. Doolittle has quite tussel in
keeping his bees quiet these days, as
they are swarming almost continually
giving Julius hardly time to eat.
George Mackenburg was seen on our
streets, Sunday afternoon.
A large number from here attended
the Chautauqua at Cresco during the
past week. Everyone was well salts
fled with the programs.
Chas. Schultz and two lady friends
were seen driving on our streets, Sun
day. Say, Charles, did you get that.
new buggy washed yet?
Willie Wilson and family spent Sun
day at the VIM. Woods home, both
families having spent Saturday in.
Cresco. BIG Four.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-10
Death Of Il. B. Crosby.

The news of the death of Mr.. H. B.
Crosby, court reporter for Judge Eel
lows, cast a gloom of sorrow as it
spread over the city Sunday morning,
for comparatively few knew of his ill
ness. He has been feeling poorly,
however, for some little time, and a
short time ago went to Missouri to
look over the country and recuperate
if possible, but he was taken quite ill
while away and arrived home about
ten days ago feeling very poorly, since
which time he gradually grew worse,
and although everything possible was
done for him, he passed away at three
o'clock Sunday morning.
The funeral services were held from
the home yesterday afternoon at two
o'clock, Rev. DR.. M. Misunderstanding,
with interment at Phelps Cemetery,
the burial services being conducted by
the local Masonic lodge. DEBORAH
Public Opinion.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-10

strongest and ablest characters known
sassed to an extraordinary degree the
elements of leadership, and by his
able, conscientious and forceful adj
Ministration of public affairs, rested
honor upon his country and his party,
and
Resolved, that we hereby express
our deep sorrow at his death and ex-
tend our warmest sympathy and con-
dolenee to his family, and that this
resolution be spread upon the records
Of the convention and copy be for
warded to Mrs. Cleveland, and
Resolved as further mark of re-
speet to his memory the convention
do now adjourn until 10 o'clock noon
Wednesday,"
Cleveland Tribute Adopted.
The convention committee on reso
buttons approved the Cleveland tribute
as offered Charles Bryan, brother
Of the candidate. was member of the
conference. The recognition of Mr.
Dunn shut off the Parker resolution
Mr.. Dunn, mounted upon chair
moved the adoption of his resolution
and for the purpose of seconding the
resolution, the chair recognized Elk
Gov. David r. Francis of Missouri, who
spoke briefly. in eulogy of Mr.. Cleye
land Then there were loud calls for
Judge Parker of New York. Judge
Parker took the platform and said he
had intended to offer a series of reso
buttons upon Grover Cleveland's mem
DRY, which he read.
Nebraska Given Choice Place.
Nebraska, as befitted its prominence
in the convention proceedings, was
placed directly In front Of the speak
ers stand. On its left was Alabama
and OH it's right Indiana. Immediate
~ behind Nebraska was the state
which either negatively or positively
was destined to weigh heavily in the
outcome-New York Georgia, that
nest of Bryan's opponents, who have
from the first longed for an opposition
standard. was close behind New York,
and somewhat to it's left. Down the
SOhSCE dAo10 DUhAhu 1NCOl ooAoS SeAA1O
Oklahoma and Michigan, and across
from them and in the rear of Indiana
we're Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Col
Orado was properly placed for a con-
veption host, being far off to the left
where the seeing was poor and the
hearing no better. With the Golden
state along the outer edge, were Mis-
sissippi, Wisconsin and Idaho. Min
nesota was less advantageously placed
than Nebraska, the Johnson boomers
being located far in the rear of the
left center of the group of states.
The Gray men from Delaware were on
the left of New York with their friends
from New Jersey, who Tuesday an
nounced their intention to fight for
Gray when the presidential struggle is
on, close by them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-10
Weather Crop Bulletin.

For the week ending July 6, 1908
Des Moines, Iowa
The temperature and the amount of
sunshine were considerably below the
normal in all parts of the state. The
weather was cool and cloudy up to Sat
urday, but the last two days were sea-
sonably warm, with an average amount
of sunshine. Showers were frequent
and fairly well distributed, but the
rainfall was below the normal except
over the east central, west central,
and portions of the central districts.
Corn has made satisfactory growth
notwithstanding the adverse conditions
but the frequent showers have pre-
vented the cultivation of fields on low
lands and interrupted the work on high
land. The showery conditions have
also delayed the hay harvest and caused
considerable damage to clover which
had been cut. The yield of hay will be
exceptionally large, but the quality will
depend on future weather conditions.
Small grain has made good growth of
straw, and now needs warm, dry
weather to mature properly. The re-
ports of rust IN oats are increasing,
but for the state at large the con-
dition of small grain gives promise of
good yields. The condition of potatoes
fruit and garden truck remains about
the same as previously reported.
Following is summary of reports
from crop correspondents, showing the
condition Of the staple crops on July
LIST, as compared with the average con-
dition, on that date, in past years:
Corn, 85 per cent; winter wheat, 80;
spring wheat, "a; oats, 80: rye, 95;
barley. SO; flax, 80; hay crop, 1O3; pas
lures, 1O4; potatoes, 80; apples, so;
plums, 40; grapes, 80.
Conditions last year: Corn, rs; spring
wheat, 80; oats. 80; barley, go; rye, "a;
flax, 81; hay crop, II; pastures, 90;
potatoes, SO; apples, az; grapes, 80.
A revised estimate of the area of
corn planted this year shows "a per
cent, or an average decrease of per
cent as compared with the area plant
ed in 1907.
GEO. M. CHAPEL,
Section Diracfnr
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-10
CONVENTION PROGRAM.

TUESDAY - Call to order by
Thomas Taggart chairman of the
Democratic national committee;
announcement of temporary Of
ficers; speech of Theodore A. Bell
of California, temporary chair
man; roll call of states and terri
tories for membership on the fol-
lowing committees: Credentials.
permanent organization, rules and
order of business, platform and
Yesolutions-these committees to
constitute the standing commit
tees of the convention. Adjourn
rhenh IN homer Of the late Grever
cleveland.
WEDNESDAY-Rep of the sosa-
Aliteee on permanent organize-
ton; address OF Congressman
Henry d. Clayton Of Alabama as
permanent ehairman; report of
resolutions committee, If ready;
possibly presentation of resolu-
uons on the death of Grover
Cleveland.
THURSDAY = Announcement of
honorary viee-presidents; chair
directs calling of states and terri
tories for nominations for presf-
dent; nominating speeches.; roll
call Of states for president; an
nouncement of vote.
FRIDAY-Secretary directed to
call the roll for nominations for
vice-president; nominating and
seconding speeches.: roll call OF
states and territories for votes on
vice-president; announcement of
result: announcement of member
ship of committee to inform pres
ident and vice-president; motion
to make permanent chairman OF
the convention chairman of the
committee of notiiication to the
president and temporary chair
man OF the convention chairman
of the notification committee to
the viee-presldent; adjournment
sine die.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-10
PARAGUAY REBELS
ARE SUCCESSFUL
SOUTH AMERICAN REVOLT ENDS
IN SETTING UP OF A NEW
GOVERNMENT.
DR.. NAvElRo CHOSEN
AS NATIONS LEADER
Advices Confirmed In an Official Dis
patch-Fishting in Streets Pre-
walls for Many Days-kilIed and
Wounded Numbered at 500.

Buenos Ayres, July 7.-Advices re.
ceived here state that the revolution
lists have been victorious In Paraguay
and that a new government has been
established
These advices have been confirmed
byNa dispatch received by the minister
of foreign affairs from the Argentine
legation at Asuncion, officially noti-
flying the minister that the revolution.
airy party had succeeded in overthrow
ing the Paraguayan government and
that several of the Paraguayan min
listers of state had taken refuge in the
legation.
Naveiro Is President.
The revolutionists have appointed,
as president, DR.. Emiliano Gonzales
Naveiro. He held the office of vice.
president In the government which has
just been ousted.
Unofficial dispatches state that the
new cabinet includes Manuel Gondra,
the Paraguayan minister to Brazil;
DR.. Eusebio Ayala, Dr. Alviro lara, DIR.
Adolfo Rigulme and Dr. Manuel
ton of the two most powerful parties
in Paraguay, the Liberal and Colorado.
and 1t is believed that their appoint.
ment will assure early peace to the
country.
ousted Men Seek Refuge.
The members of the former govern
ment, who included Manuel Benitz
minister of interior; Cecilio Baez. for
eign affairs; Gen. Rios. war; Adolc
Soler, finance, and Charles Isasi, min
lister Of justice, 1t is understood, have
taken refuge in the foreign legations
Fighting has been proceeding in the
streets of Asuncion for some days pas
and many of the public buildings have
been seriously damaged. Previous es
Inmates of the killed and wounded
however. have been exaggerated, ant
1t is now believed that the numbel
will not exceed 500. 1t is expected tha
telegraphic communication with
Asuncion will be restored before Mon
day night
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-10
Prohvin.

James Andera was Spillville caller
Thursday.
The Protivin public school closed last
Thursday for summer 's.vacation. Miss
Hazel Lewis was the teacher.
The parochial school closed Monday,
June 29th, for summer vacation.
Josie Wacha, of near Lourdes is
learning the dressmaking trade at Miss
Frey's.
Thomas M. Novak was Cresco
visitor Friday.
Miss Hazel Lewis left for her home
at Lawler last Friday.
Frank A. vopava who has been
working in Cedar Rapids is visiting
under the parental roof.
Quite number of our people spent
the 18th at Spillville.
Misses Clara Kubik, Ida Kubik and
Misses Kostohryz of St. Paul, are visit
ing with friends and relatives here.
Rev. Rudolph Lakomy left for Oxford
junction Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolf Lukes of Water
loo, Iowa, came down Friday to visit
| their friends and relatives here.
Mrs Charles P. Pecinovsky and son
Leonard visited with her sister Mrs.
Will Frey at Cresco last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Einwalter of
Fort Atkinson visited at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs Ferd Lukes.
Jos. Landa who is working near
Charles City visited at home Of his
mother, Mrs. Mary B. Landa on the
Fourth.
Mrs. Mary Snopeck and her two sons
are visiting at Manly, at present.
Both dances on the 18th, were quite
well attended.
We had a heavy rain here Sunday
night and the next morning we found
quite high water at the bridge
near the creamery. Little George
Vachta and few other boys who were
going home from ride, instead of
crossing the bridge, drove around
the bridge and their horse slipped in
the water and nearly drowned, and
their buggy was nearly carried away
by the water.
Frank Polansky made trip to Spill
willie one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Chyle and Mr..
Mrs. Louis Shores visited last Sunday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Pecinovsky.
John Chyle returned to his home at
Lidgerwood, N. D., after spending
some time visiting friends and relatives
here.
Misses Annie Ondrashek and Agnes
LANCER of Cedar Rapids are visiting
their friend, Miss Mary Kostka.
i Master Frank Kobliska is visiting
with relatives in Spillville.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-10
OVER 500 PERSONS DROWNED.
Boat Disaster at Batavia, China, Costs
Many Lives-Few Rescued.

Victoria, B. c.. July s.--News Of a
boat disaster involving the loss of
over 900 lives at Batavia was brought
by the Empress Of China. Many large
overloaded boats were overturned in
the harbor during the storm, and the
shrieking passengers struggled in the
water with no chance of rescue, as
more fortunate boats In the neighbor.
hood We're already too crowded to
permit Of any other aboard. Others
We're snapped up by sharks. About 80
were rescued by fishermen, but over
500 We're drowned. During the week
following $50 corpses were found,
many being mutilated by sharks.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-10
Indians Prepare for War.

Weleetka, Okla, July S.-Three wag.
onloads of rifles were taken into the
camp of the Snake Indians, and sew.
eral hundred of the 1000 Indians con.
gregated thsre are heavily armed.
The Indians are making new demand
according to these reports, one dis.
tinctly different from anything hereto.
fore, preached. The demand Is that
the Snakes be given their allotment
certificates which they have hereto.
fore steadfastly refused.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-10
Former Railroad Man Dies.

Port Huron, Mich, July 3.-W. M.
Townsend of st. Louis, Mo-, former
general passenger agent of the
Wabash railroad, died at the Port HUI.
ron hospital following an illness Of
only two days. Mr.. Townsend came
to Port Huron about week ago to
visit his daughter. -.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-10
Korean Insurgents KIN 1.ooo

Victoria. B. c., July 3.-News was
brought by the Empress of China from
Korea that nearly 1000 pro-Japanese
Koreans. members of the Il-Chin- Hoi,
society favoring Japanese, have been
murdered by Korean insurgents, &C.
cording to statistics collected by Jap.
anese officials. The Korean cabinet,
at the direction of Japan, has trans.
ferred the Korean private imperial
estates.