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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26
PLANT VELVET BEANS
FOR WINTER GRAZING
Unsurpassed For Feed and Soil I'm
provement-May BE Planted az
Late as June IS.

Velvet beans should be planted in
every row Of corn and every effort
made to grow maximum crop. For
providing feed for animals that may
be utilized In winter and for improv
ing the soil it is unsurpassed. The
Early Speckled variety will produce
good seed crop. and may be planted
as late as June Is. The vines are not
considered desirable for hay on. ac-
count OF the difficulty in harvesting
and curing. but when left in the field
livestock will Craze them throughout
the winter and utilize their full feed
Ing value. The beans that under good,
ordinary conditions will produce as
much as ton of seed in the pod per
acre may be harvested and either
shelled for seed purposes or ground
INTO feed-pod and all. This makes a
rood equal In value to shorts or bran,
md Ia very valuable for horses, cat
lie and hogs.-W. r. Perkins, Extern
sion Division, Louisiana State Univas.
stty.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26
|BER|A'S FIRST CUSHER
Geysered Thirty Feet above
the Top Of the Derrick.
1t Was Quickly Con-
trolled. Oil of High
est Grade.

Iberia parish really has gusher.
The news was given out on
Thursday morning. 1t is on the
Bernard tract and was brought in
by the Gulf Refining Co.
From information obtainable
that morning it seems that the
well is decidedly geyser like III
character. 1t will gush for an in
terval of three minutes, throwing
a solid stream of oil fully thirty
feet above the top of the derrick,
then it will become quiet for a pc
Rod of ten minutes, to be followed
by another 3 minute gush. This
performance continued Till con
tro)led by the closing of the gate
valve.
The oil coming from this well is
characterized as "pipe.Ilne OIL"
That Is, an oil that may be turned
into pipe line directly from the
well, without previous treatment
or handling. 1t comes from the
we'll pipefull and free from water
or sand. Its specific gravity is
quoted az being 26; 1t has a paraf
fin base, and is quite fluid.
The action of the we'll seems to
have inspired confidence in the
minds of men of broad experiences
in oil fields. 1t is the first real oil
well in this parish. 1t justifies
the expenditures made upon judg
ments of men who have undertak
en- the development of the field
They have all along contended
that the indications, which at
tracted so much attention last
winter, were indicative Of good
supply of oil somewhere below the
surface. The problem was in
finding the right place and right
depth.
Last Saturday evening those
who watched proceedings at the
site of the we'll became a bit excit
ed when they came to town and
announced 1900 barrel gusher
The facts hardly justified the
claim A couple of days subse
quently it was reported that the
we'll had already failed AS this
characteristic had attended all
previous efforts at bringing in
well in this field, there were many
to take seriously the gloomy view.
Should the well continue tn yield
paying supply Of oil. it will
prove the re awakening of interest
in the field ana inspire renewed
activity 10 unfinished undertak
ings.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26
THE SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION
lweny-Flfth Anniversary of the Priesthood of Rev. J.
Langiois to be appropriately commemorated
Written for the Iberian.l

The whole Parish seems astir tC
make jane 18th the greatest day
New iberia Catholics ever saw in
their own home town" 1t will
be the day set aside for the Cele
oration of the Twenty fifth Ami
versary of the priesthood Of a be.
loved pastor, friend, and Father
orr oaon Father Langlois. Graft
tude-appreciation ls virtue
the sweetest, most refined gift of
God. 1t is natural to the human
heart to love, to appreciate, to
give. The life of a priest is a
continual sacrifice; from morning
ill night his aim Ia "to do good to
others" What heart Is 80 deaf,
so blind, as not to swell with pride
at the mention of the sublime vo.
cation of a priestf The many no
BILE acts performed by them IS an
inspiration to the members Of a
community, prompting a higher
and nobler life than one lived for
selfish ends or worldly gain. So
much is this SO that when one turns
to our own friend-''every body's
friend" Rev. j. M Langlois, it is
with loving reverence.
Elaborate arrangements are in
progress. 70 be within the reach
If all, st Berchman's Hall has
been selected, where all the friends
and admirers of Rev. LanglOls are
cordially invited to attend the
Parish Reception on Tuesday,
June 18th, at 4:3O p. m. The Re-
ception will begin with a pro-
gramme by the school children.
The Knights of Columbus, Holy
Name Societies, Ladies Altar So
ciety, Children Of Mary, Convent
Puplls--in fact the whole Parish
is expected to take part in this re-
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26
AT THE
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

The great feast Of Pentecost
commemOratiDg the descent OF
God the Holy Ghost, will be duly
celebrated at the Episcopal Church
this coming Sunday.
The Rt. Rev. Davis Sessums,
Bishop of Louisiana, will be pres.
ent, officiate and preach the ser.
mon.
An elaborate musical programme
has been prepared by the choir,
under the able and faithful direc
ton of Miss Lizzie White aud Mrs.
Louis Pfiiter.
The solo parts will be taken by
Miss lizzie White, Miss Theda
Murray, Miss Margaret Hauser.
MISS Vivien Whitworth, Mrs.
John Dew alcourt, Mr.. Herman
Hauser, Mr.. Fisher Koch.
The main portion of the service
will consist of the setting of the
Holly Communion by Bethel
Tours, including the Sanctus. Ag.
nus Del, and the Benedictus Qui
Vent; the Gloria in Excelsls, by
Fred Schilling; the TIE Deum by
Jackson; appropriate hymns; Of.
fertory solo, Praise the Lord, by
Miss LIZZIE White; special Solo,
Hear, My Cry, o Lord.
The service will begin promptly
at IL o'clock and every one ia
most cordially invited to attend
the service.
Those having flowers are re
qnested to kindly bring or send
them to the Church Saturday aft
ernOOn.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

While in the discharge of his du.
ties in that position he soon won
the esteem and affection of every.
one by the innate kindness of his
manner. He credltably filled this
position for six years when be was
called by the higher authorities of
the Church to greater resposibili.
ties.
The next ter years of his life
we're devoted to the service of the
church at Breanx Bridge as Rec.
tor From an ordinary parish, he
brought it up to the standard of
one of the best IN the diocese.
Besides his pastoral duties he de
voted his energies zealously to the
cause of education. He founded
free parOchial school, which EN-.
plOyed as many as sixteen teach.
ers and affordiDg educational ia.
cilities to upwards of $50 pupils.
Father Langlois came to New
Iberia to be installed as rector of
st. Peters Catholic Church early
in September, 1908. He was in.
vested with the cares and respon.
sibilities of his new charge by
Very Rev. Canon Massardier, of
New Orleans, representing the
late lamented Archbishop Jas. Fl.
Blenk, On Sunday, September 9th,
19OS-nearly nine years ago.
Shortly after his investlture, and
mass which followed, the congre.
cation assembled in the yard ad.
joining the Church, where a recep
ton was held in honor Of the new
pastor. Hon, Walter j. Burke
delivered the address of welcome
in his happiest style, which was
feelingly responded to by Father
Langlois.
Since then, as the years have
swiftly woven the links of the
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26
TABLE POULTRY WILL
RELIEVE MEAT SHORTAGE
Chicks May Be Hatched and Reared
At Any Time-Foods For Fat
tening Fowls.

The production of table poultry is a
means by which many individuals can
do a great deal toward averting the
threatened meat shortage.
Table poultry is produced largely
as a by-product from iocks where egg
production is the main object. AL
though early spring matches are nee
essary to produce good fall and Win
ter layers, chickens for table use can
be profitably Matched and reared at al
most any time Of year
Keep the growing chicks comforta-
method that will give the best results:
A chick once checked, or stunted dur
ing its growing period will never
make as good development as the
chick which is kept growing steadily
at Its normal rate.
Chicks that are Matched during the
hotter portions of the year should be
provided with ample shade, clean and
cool water, and fresh, succulent green
feed. The very young chick cannot
stand as much exposure to the hot
sun as can the earlier Matched and
partly feathered chick.
The medium, or heavy breeds, such
as the Plymouth Rock Wyandotte,
Rhode Island Red, Orpington, ETC., are
best suited for table poultry produc-
ton The cockerels from these breeds
may be caponized when they weigh
pound and a half to two pounds and
then fed for continued growth to the
six or eight pound stage, or even
larger
The light, active breeds, such as
Lsghorns and the "Creole" can be
used profitably for the production OF
broilers or small flyers. Owing TO
their nervous, active disposition they
increase in weight very slowly after
reaching the pound and half to two
and half pound stage, and it is rare
ly profitable to keep them beyond that
point.
From standpoint OF economy, poul-
try is not ready for consumption until
It has been fattened, or finished"
The finishing should be done by the
grower. A simple method is to con-
fine the birds to small yard for about
two weeks and feed them on corn
chops soaked in sour SKINNED milk,
giving three feeds a day and all they
will eat. Where milk is not obtaina-
BILE. the following may usually be sub
ptituted with satisfactory results:
Wheat bran, part; cottonseed meal,
parts; corn meal, 10 parts; and wa
ter enough to make a mixture OF
creamy consistency-A. F. Rolf, Live
Stock Extension Service, Louisiana
State University.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26
LOUISIANA GROWS ONLY
0NE-HALF CORN NEEDED
imperative That Acreage Be increas-
ed-Most important Food Crop in
state-Plant Standard Varieties.

Corn is the most important food
crop grown in Louisiana and amounts
20 about forty-million bushels year.
This great amount, however, is only
about one-half of the corn and corn
products required to meet the needs
Of the state. 1t is imperative, there
fore. that the acreage planted to this
crop be greatly increased.
AS a rule, it is not advisable to
plant corn on poor land, but under ex-
isting conditions of great need for
increased food production, corn should
be planted on the poorest grade Of
land as well as on the best, and a
crop of velvet beans should be grown
with the corn to help make it profit
able.
The season for planting corn Will
last until about the first Of July. 1t
Is recommended that the native va
rieties, such as Calhoun Red Cob, SEN
tells White Dent, Hastings Prolific,
Mosby's Prolific, etc, be planted up
10 tH6 UfSt w Juir, nItOi "hiSh ooiio
of the earlier maturing types, such as
Laguna and Dwarf Mexican June
should be planted.
Corn Is a crop that is greatly In
duenced by soil and by rainfall dur
ing the growing season. The only
thing that a farmer can do to over
come these difficulties is to prepare
tho soil thoroughly and give the corn
the best possible cultivation.-W. r.
Perkins, Extension Division, L.ouisi.
ana State University.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

chain OF time, as they fit out of
the present into a bOundless past,
we have come to know Father
LanglOis better and more intimate
ly. He justifies IN his daily life
every promise made in bis behalf.
He has truly endeared himself to
the community by his many noble
and admirable qualities OF heart
and mind, till the people not only
acknowledge his spiritual leader
ship, bat admire, reverence and
love him. He has ever been zeal
GUS for the betterment Of his flock
in all things. One of his great
undertakings, calculated to endure
as a living monument of his devo-
ton to the youth of this communi
~, is the work he has inspired his
congregation to undertake 10 the
establishing of college here.
His course in this defines the deli
berate qualities of his judgment.
Fhe opportunity presented itself
for the acquisition Of one Of the
most suitable sites IN the city for
the future college. 1t was not the
better part of a sound policy to
ignore the opportunity. The
property was secured. Since then
financial troubles, and lastly the
horrors of war, have been visited
upon the people, making it appear
wise and considerable not to do
more than prayerfully wait till the
arts of peace shall be restored to
our beloved country.
On this coming auspicions occa
sion, before he will have passed
the half-century mile post of his
life, it Is . proud distinction of his
to have spent more than half his
existence as pastor. The croWn
ing feature of all, is the ever ex
banding devotion of his congrega
ton for him.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

The following young ladies'
" aduates of the New Iberia High
School will leave on tomorrow and
the ming week, for enrolment ar
the Normal School at Natchi
toches:
Misses Vida Riggs, Una Schex.
nyder, Norma Siebeck, Angelina
Broussard LOT Loreauville) and
Weltha StsDsberry.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26


Mr. w. G. Campbell, Of New
Orleans, formerly of this city, was
in town on Thursday. He is
deeply interested IN Red Cross
work and was studying proposed
plans for the given Of series Of
concerts, 10y expert musicians, in
the several towns of circuit 10
this section. The members of the
troupe ask no compensation for
their services beyond their actu al
expenses. II is a patriotic service,
seeking to be Of assistance in
building a Red Cross sentiment
throughout the state.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26
MANY HOGS SOLD FOR
LESS Than Value
Feed Crops should d Utilized Fes
Fall Pork Produetion-orssdinO
Stock Must d kep3

Farmers have been advised to plant
an abundance Of fesd crops; and the
only successful way to market such
crops is to use them for finishing on
live stock. II the stock h sold before
the crops are produced, 1t defeats the
very purpose for which the crops
were planted. Since the prices for
hoge have gone 70 high. buyers have
invaded many parts Of Louisiana and
are purchasing all the hogs they can
get at prices apprpximatins half the
value OF butcher hogs On the market.
The prices paid have ranged from .
cents to or cents = pound ana
many of these hogs have been subse'
quently sold At from II to IL cents.
A 60-pound pig at 8 cents brings
less than $500 fhe same pig II ksDt
on pasturage with just enough gram
to keep It in Z thrifty and growing
condition should easily hnish-oR st
around 200 pounds next winter CT
spring At The present prices It would
bring S25 to 33s-the difference
amounting to an average Of say ~
represents the farmers feed crops pre-
pared for the market BY feeding It to
the growing pig. Now IL he sells the
pig before no puts the feed into him
and then cannot sell the crop. II viii
be loss In every way.
It Is therefore thought desirable u
invite the attention Of the farmers to
this question and to advise them not
to sell any light, young hogs that
should be kept and finished In the
fall or winter, and also TO avoid sell
ing any brood sows that may bs need
ed for increasing the number OF hogs
on the farm. n is not economical to
sell hogs until they have reached .
satisfactory weight ner the slaughter.
house, or say $50 pounds - mini
mum. II 1t becomes necessary TO sell
of part OF the hos stock, the ownsa
should keep posted on the markets
and should probably insist on getting
for young hogs not less than two
thirds Of the top prices for finished
hogs. or, In other words, when the tep
Of the market 10 IL cents pound
hogs on the farm should not bring
less than 10 cents IL they are at all
promising for the market In six Il
! ten months hence.
It should certainly be the aim o.
every farmer to keep enough hogs Il
supply his own meat for next yea,
and, II possible, have a surplus fo1
sale to his neighbors.-0. E. Nesom
Live Stock Extension Service, Louis
lana State University.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

There will be services in the
Presbyterian church tomorrow
forenoon at eleven o'clock. Rev.
M. Il. Paradis will occupy the pull
pit. This will iprobabIy be the
last service before Mr.. Paradis
leaves for his summer vacation
and trip north. He expects to
leave on next Tuesday. The pub
lie is invited to attend the seI vices
tomorrow.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

Mr.. w. G.. Weeks was a visitor
to the Crescent City on Monday, to
confer with the other members of
a commission on legislation. ar.
pointed at the recent session Of
the Louisiana State Homestead
League. The commission examin.
ed into the merits of q number OF
proposed new measures OF legisla-
tion, governing building associa.
ton matters.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26
U. S. NAVY.

Washington, d. C.-That our
own American lighters have the
"do all dare alp gaIlantry Of their
allies in Europe is shown by re-
port commencing First Lieutenant
Ernest G. Williams Of the United
States Marine Corps who has just
been presented with the Congress
slonal Medal of Honor for "extra.
ordinary heroism in the face of
the enemy at Don Francisco de
Macorls, Dominican Republic"
As the U. s. Marines expect to be
the first to fight in France, the In.
cident bears unusual interest.
Lieutenant Williams, with twelve
U. 8. Marines under his command,
charged the stronghold, Fortaleza,
in the face of fire from about forty
rifles, hurled himself against the
doors as they were about to close
and forced his way inside. follow
ed by his men Eight of the
twelve men were wounded but no
one was seriously injured. They
carptured the fort without assist
auce from other units.
The Commandant of the Marine
Corps in forwarding his repor
said: cit appears that by his con
spicuous gallantry, initiative and
excellent judgment he solved thu
problem which might have proved
a serious one bad the enemy beer
given time TO organize and conso
lidate, and that Lieutenant Viii
Iiams in entering and seizlDg th'
Fortaleza by it's only entrance wal
most gallant and courageous"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

Stale bread can be utilized in q
variety Of ways in combination
with vegetable and meats, in pre-
pairing cakes, breads, and pnd
dings. and in other ways.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

On last Saturday evening, at
$50 o'clock, roof fire was dis
covered at the residence of Mrs.
f. Duval, corner of Washington
and Julia streets. This blaze was
in fair way to do real damage
when it was discovered and
promptly extinguished.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

Mrs. Murphy Giblin, of Beau
mont, Texas, arrived here last
Sunday on the excursion to this
city, to be the guest for the day Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. st Cyr
Louviere. Her sister, Mrs. Adonis
Dugas, returned with her to her
Texas home to be her guest for a
fortnight or more.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

ono, num-" said the wounded
men regretfulIy, IL never shot d
German, and | had good chance
too. The 'Uns was charg'n in
close order. "ShoOt at WHIP
shouted our captain. (which one
is WIFI | asked, an before anyone
could tell me got 1t 10 the chest. +"
-Ey.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

The depot. at the foot of Jeffer
son street, OF the New Iberia d
Northern railroad, has just been
treated to q fresh coat Of paint.
1t freshened things up wonder
fully.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

The irremovable rector OF st:
Peters Catholic Church OF this
city, Rev. J. M. LaDglols, was
born in q small town near st
Etienne, in the Lyon province,
France, 10 1868. His theological
studies were concluded at the re
nowned Sulpician Seminary OF
Baltimore, where he not only &C
ouired a profound knowledge Of
the laws upon which his faith is
based. but where be also endeared
himself to his professors by bis
stud,ous habits, brilliancy OF MIND,
purity of thought, unfalteriDg ODE
dience in the discharge OF every
duty and an exemplary life.
He was ordained priest on
June 18th, 1892.
He was then frst sent to st.
Martinville to serve as an assistant
to his uncle, the learned ana ven
cradle dean, Father La0glols, rec
tor Of the parish Of St. Martin
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

The Rt. Rev. Davis Sessnms,
Bishop of Louisiana. will preach
at the IL o'clock service, at the
Church of the Epiphany, this con.
ing Sunday. The Bishop will also
be glad to confirm any that may
be ready and DESTROYS of that sa.
crsmept.
All are cordially invited to at
tend the service.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

Between the boys and birds
there Is very little satisfaction ID
owning a cherry tree. But, after
all, the little birds have no show
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

Barbed wire cuts, ragged wounds,
collar and harness gals. heal up
quickly when BILLIARDS. SNOW
LlNIMENT is applied. 1t is both
healing and antiseptic. Price 25c, soc
and 81 90 per bottle.
Sold By ESTORGE DRUG co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

The high winds Of the early
part of this week would not have
been half so disagreeable had it
rained first.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

Yesterday morning the gather
ing clouds gave promise of rain
but the clouds dried out before
noon.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Outh-
waite accompanied by Mr.. Gerald
EstOrge left in their car on Tues.
day for several days visit to Alex.
audria, La. The road between
New Iberia and Alexandria is in
most excellent condition and this
"trip has no doubt proven a do
lightful one.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

bow can sea-urchin apl reciate
cargo of BOstin bake beans
when done up in tint
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26
The Last Words of Funston
chow DELIGHTFUL 1T Isl"
BY HENRY POLK LOWENSTEI.

BY HENRY POLK LOWENSTEIN
How delightful it is to do ones duty well;
How delightful it is in the House of God to dwell.
How delightful it is, like Sheridan on his ride,
With heart full of hope to swim to the Other side.
How delightful it is, at Countrys call,
To put the armor and fight for ALL
How delightful it is in foreign land,
To uphold the flag and for Justice stand.
How delightful it is to slip out of the sod,
And on the wings of music to fly to God.
Listening the orchestra beautiful waltz the hotel
where he stopping in San Antonio Texas General Fuaon
speaking little girl nearby said iow delightful isl" then
expired, these being his last words
Copyrighted 1917 Copyright waived for and
zine publications during the
Dedicated to the Army and Navy of the United States
40l New York Life Building, Kansas City, Missouri
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

A boxing conts ct is scheduled to
take place at the W. o. w. hall be-
tween Bobby Hughes Of our city and
Palmeran of New Orleans. Six
rounds.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

Regular meeting of Wistaria Chap
ter will be held on Monday evening,
May 28th, at the usual hour.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

Henney & Edwards, expert
stove repairers, we're here this
week for couple of days before
leaving for st. Martinville.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

Mrs. Octave Romero left for
Baton Rouge on Tuesday to visit
her daughter, Mrs. Booth and the
little granddaughter who recently
arrived to gladden. the hearts and
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Booth.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-05-26

Mr.. Marshall Borel, recently Of
Houston, Tex, arrived here this
week to await orders. He enlist
ed on the 22nd inst. in the Engi
neer Reserve Corps and has been
accepted.