New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-06-07

1t was moved by Mr. Guillot, secoude,
by Mr.. Dupre and carried that the towI
| take its own risk.
Mr.. J. &. Broussari appeared on be
half of the Waters Pierce Oil Co. and
| asked that the town permit the railroad
| to build and construct y switch or spu,
| along the side of its tanks, when it was
| moved by Mr.. Murray. seconded by Mr.
Dupre aud carried, that a committee OF
four be appointed to investigate this mat
ter and determine whether or not this
grant should be given by the town. The
following gentlemen were appointed on
said said committee, towit: Messrs. Muir
| ray, Dupre, Guillot aud Dupuy.
Mr.. Louis Delcambre appeared before
the Council and stated that he had been
notified to build sidewalk along the side
of his property at the corner of Main
and Weeks streets aud that he had several
years since given the town one foot of
land for this sidewalk and that il was
understood that the town should keep up
this sidewalk at its own expense.
II was moved by Mr.. Murray seconded
by Mr.. Cousin and carried that action
upon this matter be deferred until the
next meeting.
Mr.. Darville Broussard appeared before
the Council and stated that on May 3Ist,
1909, about five or half-past five o'clock
p. m. he saw mule and horse belonging
MIR. J. b. Finney on the streets and that
he met his brother and asked his brother
and Mr.. J. Rod,igue to go and see them
Oh Providence and Dale Streets which
both stated that they did.
City Council Of Lake Charles asking that
this Council instruct its Senator and
Representatives in the State Legislature
to support the adoption of a lawto forbid
the operation of pool rooms and turf ex
changes in this State.
Il was moved by Mr. Dupre, seconded
by Mr.. Guillot and carried that this Coun-
ell endorses the adoption of law forbid
ding the keeping of pool rooms and turf
exchanges in this State and it does hereby
request its Senator and Representatives.
TO support the adoption of such law and
that the Secretary notify the City Council
of Lake Charles of the action of this
Council.
A letter from Mr. Leoro old Levy in re
gard to the buildind of his sidewalk was
presented and reads when il was moved
by Mr.. Murray, seconded by Mr.. Dupre
and carried. the Secretary notify Mr., Levy
that he must comply with the request aud
build his sidewalk or else the same will
be done by the City at his cost.
The following bills were read and APP
proved and vouchers ordered drawn in
payment. on motion of Mr.. Murray, sec
onded by MIR. Dupre and carried. to-wit :
o. j. Trainors sou, for hoop aud lug for
market cistern, 81, NJ. ex.; II. II. Cald-
we'll, for repairing bayou bridge, 5, S. &
B.. NJ. Leblanc, for drayage, $50, S. 4
b.. Erath Hardware Co., one barrel lime,
lis, s. & b., II. NJ. Carter, feeding pris-
oners for May, ls.4o, feeding prisoners;
New iberia Enterprise, for printing tax
notices, sidewalk ordinances and tax
sales. etc. 81, printing and stationery.
II was moved by Mr.. Dupre. seconded
by Mr.. Guillot and carried. at the request
of Mr.. Finney that the patrol wagon be
fixed and made serviceable at the cost of
the town not to exceed $3.50.
Mr.. II. NJ. Carter appeared before the
Council aud asked for leave of absence
stating that Mr.. c. Palfrey would take his
place during his absence. when il was
moved by Mr.. Murray, seconded by Mr..
Guillot and carried. that Mr.. Carter be
granted leave Of absence from the town
for six days.
II was moved by Mr.. Murray, seconded
by Mr.. Dupre and carried that the meet
ing adjourn until the next regular meet
Ing.
JOHN FISHER, Mayor.
A, j. CAMMACK, Sectv,