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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-30
RESOLUTIONS.

Attendu que la mort enleve
de nos rangs Monsieur }. j. Ma
RE, un de nos plus anciens mem
bres:
Attendu que nous eprouvlons
pour Mr.. Marie des sentiments
de haute estime ct de grande ami
tie:
II est resolu. Que les membres
de la Societe de Renaissance ct
dassistance Mutuelle de la NOu-
velle Iberie, transmettent a la
veuve ct aux enfants de notre re-
grette societaire Repression de
leur sympathie bien sincere.
j. G.. LEBLANC.
LIE CoMITE +. N. MESTAYER,
J. +. BREAUx.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-30
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals are invited for con
struction OF Market House and City Hall
in Jeanerette. Plans and specifications
can be seen at Mayors Office, certified
check OF One Hundred Dollars to accom-
pany each bid and bond of two-thirds
OF the cost of building will be required.
Council reserving the right to reject any
and all bids. Each contractor submitting
bid is requested to be present at the
meeting when the bids are opened Bids
received until September 3D., 1902.
JAS. r. MOORE, Mayor.
II. l.. SMITH, Secretary.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-30
sheriff Sale.
SAM ID. DUCkWORTH
vs..
II. II. BECkMAN.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Iberia, 1911
Judicial District Court


Notice is hereby given that by virtue of
an order of seizure and sale issued out Of
the above entitled and numbered matter,
/, George Henderson, Sheriff, through
Frank J. Messenger, Deputy Sheriff, have
seized and will offer for sale and will sell
FOR CASH, to the last and highest bidder
mt the front door Of the Court House in the
town Of New iberia, Parish of Iberia, be
tween legal sale hours
ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH, 1902,
the following described property, to-wit:
Seven certain lots of ground with ali the
buildings and Improvements thereon and
thereunto belonging, and all appurten-
ances thereof, situated near the town of
New Iberia, Parish of Iberia, State aforei
said, and figuring as lots numbers 3, 4, s.,
6, 7, 8 and 0 in block No. /, in Robert
sons addition to New Iberia, and measur
ing altogether Ninety feet on the North
West, Sixty one feet on the So:th East,
Three hundred and thirty feet on the
North East and Three hundred and four
teen feet on the South West, and bound
ed on the North West by property of Geo.
M. Robertson, on the South East by that
belonging TO the heirs of the Estate of Mrs
Cordelia ID. Lewis, deceased on the North
East by Washington street, and on the
South West by lands formerly belonging to
the Estate of +. c. Malain, deceased.
To pay and satisfy the sum of One
thousand and fifty three $1,000 dollars
with 81 per annum interest from May
10th, 1895, subject to the following ere
dts: December LIST. 1898, $40. 90; Nov.
18th. 1890, 500. 90; July 26th. 1890, $50. 90;
1890, $50. 90; April 30th. 1900, 1920
90; March 30th. 1901, $50 90; June 18th.
1901, sec. 90; Dec. 1900, 5000; Nov. 18th
1901, $25. 90; Nov. 18th. 1901, $I2 90; Dee
1901, $25 90; Feb. 27th. 1902, $50 90; April
18th. 1902, $500, together with 10g at
torney's fees on the said amount in prin
| cipal and interest and all costs of suit II
| be taxed.
Given officially this 30th. day of Aug
| ust. A. d. 1902.
GEO. HENDERSON, Sheriff.
/ PERI. Mestayer DIV Sheriff
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-30

We then placed the 30 slips or ballots on which
the above names were written. In an envelope
which was sealed and enclosed thereon the follow
ing words to wit: List OF Jurors No. o.
We again proceeded in compliance with the abov,
mentioned order Of Court and in the same man
ner rs aforesaid the following 80 names wer.
drawn from the general Venre Box, to serve fol
the Ord week Of October beginning on the 2Oth ,In,
nf October A. d. 1902 10 wit,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-30
IMPORTANT GAME TOMORROW

The managers of the Junior base
ball team of this city have arranged
for a public contest at the new
park grounds between the Iberia
favorites, the Juniors aud the st.
Martinville Jr's, for a purse OF
800. This promises to be n treat
for the lovers Of the sport and we
expect to see nm attendance of one
thousand people. Admission, ad-
ults IS; children, l5cts. Ladies
will be admitted free.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-30

We then placed the 30 slips or ballots on which
the above names were written. on an envelope
which sealed and endorsed thereon the follow
ing words List of Jurors No. l.
We then proceeded in compliance with the
order of Court aforesaid and in the same manner
aforesa aid, the following thirty names were drawn
from the General Nehirc Box, to serve for the
second week Of October beginning on the 18Th
day Of Dctphpr 1900 to.yit.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-30
Cared pUpNfVsis.

w. s. Baily, z. 0. True, Texas, writes:
"My wife had been suffering five years
with paralysis in her arm, when ] was
persuaded to use Billiards. Snow Lini-
ment, which cured her all right. have
also used it for old sores, frost bites, and
skin eruptions. 1t does the work. 25c,
soc and 81 90 bottle at Estorge Drug Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-30
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to tender thanks TO our friends who's
sympathy ahd assistance we had during the deaf
and burial of our Brother. Especially those VIII
so kindly watched with us.
NAoMIE MuSsEy, AND NAMiEy
PAscoLRNE Anglers,
MARIE WAaGoNER,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-30
NOTICE.

The Protestant Cemetary Asso-
citation will meet at the City Hall
Sept. LIST, Monday at 8 o'clock p. m.
Members requested to be present.
ROBERT w. VAUGHAN, Secty.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-30

Medical Journal desires repre-
sentative in this locality permanent
employment. Salary and commits
sion, address Il. Z. c., l54 East u
New York CITY.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-30
NOTICE.

The members of the Unsectarian
Aid Society are requested to meet
at the City Hall on Thursday next,
at 5 o'clock p. IN.
MARY HAEDLEy, Sect'y.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-30

Call for the Spanish Handmade
Cigar at Moss'--the best sc cigar
in town.
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Pine | CYPRESS
YOU TAKE NO RISK

On any plank or beam, ioist or Aoorng sold by
us We handle the very best grades uf thorough
" SEASONED LUMBER Of all kinds. our
stock is very large and carefully assn, ted aud
nothing whatever Is misrcpresented. We're pre-
pared TO supply anything in the line Indicated ut
lowest prices Orders for any quantity promptly
doll
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We then placed the 30 slips or ballots on which
the above names were written. in an envelope
which was sealed and endorsed thereon the fol
lowing words 90 wit: List Of Jurors No. T.
We then place the above mentioned three en-.
yelopes in the Jurors Box box provided for the
purpose which was locked and sealed aud placed
In the Gust 1dy of the Clerk. and sub
eet to the order of the District Judge provided
by law.
We also locked aud sealed the General fenire
Box and placed In the custody iof the Clerk ol
Court which Box was labeled General enire
Box.
In evidence whereof witness our signature
officially this 29th day of August A. u. 1902 In
the presence of and together with the witnesse,
aforesaid, who have signed these presents will
MS Jury Commissioners.
J w. COMPTON.
Il. +. BROUSSARD,
= MAX LEVY.
WITNESSES. Jury Commissioners
L. A. PEl.LERls,
g. G. PALFREy.
7 q. LEBLANC.
Clerk and Ex.Onieio Jury Commissioner
Attest a true copy
J. q. Leblanc,
Clerk 10Th Judicial District Court
Iberia Parish, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-08-30

Stops the Cough and Works OF The Gold.
Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure a
cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price
Is cents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08

come public through the probating OF his
will Mr.. Dunlap came into prominence
nv conducting services In a quantity painted
wagon. for the purpose OF converting He
hrewg 10 Christianity. His methods Of
,roselvtlng were such that they often OK
eeited feelings OF hostility
AS a result there were frequent small
riots on the east side Of this city ana also
~ PHILADELPHIA. Chicago and other places
he visited.
airted. TOO. with malady which gave him
n, an,nearauce of being osslfed. He al
Us saf in the wagon when he made his
Missionary Journeys. Ills helpless condition
Sid NOT detract from his missionary zeal,
nlt,nr,,rltv from missiles which were FREE
nnentiy hurled at his followers, Dunlap
CONDUCTED a loan agency, and Is said TO
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08

Of Miss Mary Boyd'a music class gave an
entertainment aud a large audience a.
tended The TeeitatlouE OF MISS Ahnte
Boyd. an eiocntionist Of rage aDlliiy'
brought down the house. ~
Colonel X. J. White X. L, Duncan. w. n
Mckinney, G. q Wood, jim McAnt ,,i,'i
~. N Hsnna prominent Brszos bottom
planters, are IN Hearne today transactns
business. ,,.,,. .ratr
The Hearne and Brazos hnney uAlp
ored laborers from the bottom ana business
is very good with the merchants
Roeemastcr j. u. Tobin o. TINS 1l.i ,ii
OF Tire international and Great Northern
Railroad company, arrived IN the city. yes
terday from an inspection OF his division.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
|vEIANA LEGISLATURE,
|hdly Of Jefferson Davis Will
/ Likely Be Made a Holiday.
BILL AIMED AT TIE RAILROADS
kotsr. Changes in the Laws Are
Proposed in the Revenue Bill, Which
Has Just Been Completed.
Special to The Post)

u, porso Ia Jupo the h,rthdov
w "'uei 49,
Peterson Davis VIII probably De a legal
t,y Ii Louisiana in future. The bill
.au,.a bv REPRESENTATIVE Favssoux Of
Orleans to change Decoration Day
b April 8 to June passed the house by
,,plnous vote and win no doubt mass
senate ibis Is the result OF sehti-
b worked up by the Daughters of the
.'u.lass
'p'esentauve Nehtress OF lperVlile
Fih has introduced bill In the house
il designed 70 canse trouble for the
" e1use 'iouo'e t'
''us anu calcuia'en TO give some Su'iS-
ton 10 the ticket scalpers against whom
trepay every hond recentIv was Turned
NJ o,,o ,..,.,,I.- - -.
~ Vi'eaus' II pIonipils ra''rodus u"-
business In this state from putting q
u limit nm Tickets +hev coll and from
Iu,,r o.1n,r,, .I1t', -
/ v.ss..s. So go, $50. 5,a uIes un a.
TO put the scalpcrs out of business,
Ie The execution is going on fInething
|SHc Of = ereat NAM nrnoy .m Tw9
the greatest, he thinks are those which
hvife original signatures and place n time
u on tickets bought. Every man who
y has had occasion to travel other than
PASS Mr. yentress thinks. would wei
" legislation along the lines he sug-
Ssl,tor Barrett introduced n bill extend.
the Saturday half holiday to cities of
and under. This was done In response
request from the bankers of the State,
ueeIared for q Saturday half holiday
ae last State convention, held In New
Mna
sa!lor Murphy has introduced a bill
aug me office of fire marshal, whose
fert on all suspicious fires In the State.
9arshal is to be clothed with full
as''y to order Investigations, bv Ore
sls and their assistants, and the latter
/ Prohibited, under a finc. from refusing
w me Instructions of the marshal. In
- companies are required to report in
Essgnt hours all fire losses In which
Esr, usve any Interest,
IT, s amendment to make justices of the
|1'ltesentatiye smart has introduced A
70 prevent commercial agencies from
~ false information detrimental to
ErslHtlle firms,
|s revenue bill, which has lust been
lsnssVu, makes some very lmportant
aItall the powers Of the e no NJ inr,es
as city council assessment committees
II matter of emitting down assessments
y nature of the Bill viii meet with
lsilra,a.Au.e opposition. but there Is n strong
I,s q lrt IN favor Of II Another feature
%hyy tar on fbe nroTnirns coilected
X lis sna by foreign Insurance compa.
!T,ro insurance men oppose this very
Mn. on the ground that it IS ex.
~ tiI on their premiums nu Tba pISS I, also
rssS, IN officer Somewhat similar TO the
IN ~, agent OF Mississippi. who is to re.
|. only MY commission Of 20 per cent ON
sssA bis efo Ptss T paced on the to,,s
i,rrs 81 the bill, however. Is the
i y the distribution of the emil
lts,s ns ~ mills to the school fund
Interest tax faSd v jSr surplus from ON
n,nsntn OF a mill ratgn1 ,itoget h or
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
HEARNE lTEMe.

The Saloonkeepers Are TO Observe the
Sunday Law.
Hearne, Texas, June THE saloon men
of Hearne held a meeting this week and
decided to close their places OF business on
Saturday nights and not open them before
Monday morning. The opening of the back
doors OF the saloons on SUNDAYS has created
great deal Of talk here and Is one thing
which is bringing on the prohibition ques-
tion.
A. the opera house last night the pupils
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08

three days, the jury this evening gave 4
verdict for tho plaintiff The railroad al.
legged that the freight was shipped from ST.
Louis aud the interstate commerce INV
governed the tarl1. The plaintiff claimed
thar the grain had been shipped 10 rex
arkana ana reconsigied 10 lcxas points,
and that The overcharse was on Il as local
damages TO the amount OF Si.. aud sl33
pcnalty on each Of the three ears OF grain
that was shipped The total amount sued
Tor was $500. The case is one Of the few
mat have been tried 10 the State and the
result was watched with Interest.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08

West. who was hurt by being run into ~
u switch engine the early part OF THIS week,
n some better today and II Is thought oy
the attending Dhyslcinns that he VIII re
cover from the accident. The doctor y
old ana the accident WAS u shock tnal WIZ
take some time to get over. Or. West mas
been n regular prneticihs physician IN thlo
city for thirty years, and his misfortune
* "A matter OF deep regret to MS MANI
fri
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
a UNIQUE MISSION.

Dunlap, the New York loan-e'ONe
Evangelist Is Dead.
New York, June 7.-Wiimon W. pun
the loan broker. who spent large SUM- ~,
money in a missionary enterprSs IN
own. died two weeks ago at nis iust bs-
thIs city. News sz his death Aas 'A''
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08

lnal record. The reports of the court are are
NOT to be published. The Judges o. ,t "a
First and Second courts are 10 De ,arr,,s
Of four, six and eight years. two iof e s,,i
term. and at the expiration OF ihelr r l eight
their successors are to be elected Ior e; RE
wears at the congressional eiectlonss, xea al
salaries of all OF the judges are
NOT less than $4,000 year.
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ITEMS Stylish Outing Suits.

EXCEPTIONAL VALUES in Worsted,
Crash, Tropical Flannel and Serge Outing Suits
made to sell at SIS and $18. sleeves lined
. .ps s1's s.':. faced with ''l.. $40
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
COMMISSION UPHELD.

Judgment Against the Santa Re Tor
Overcharoes
Waco, Texas. June Tin the case OF the
Fort Grain company W.. the santa re
railway. which has been on tria. IN the
Nineteenth district court fot the past
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08
Sizes 10

Sizes fo2
Heaviest reductions in the stock are on this line. The
garments are particularly stylish and well made and
are very correct for small boys.
All of our 81 Blue Serge Sailor Suits for boys are
now s275; IS Suits have been reduced to $3.50; SO
and 81 Sailor Suits have been reduced to $3.50; So
and 50 Sailor Suits have been reduced to Ss.95;
and $40 Sailor Suits have been reduced to So95.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08

have been partner IN several pawnshops
from which he derived n considerable In
come
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08

pITTs.--MexIa, Texas, June Mrs. Al
bcrta pitts, wife OF Mr. W. r. PITTS. died
~ her home near here Thursday night, ana
was buried at the city cemetery yesterday
Afternoon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-08

Or, West Out Of Danger
Palestine. Texas. June 7.-Dr. O. D.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-04-06
Silks

The success of our few spe-
cial items in our last sale
emboldens us to offer you
still larger lines at reduced
figures. The larger the
sale the cheaper we can
sell. Remember every
item is just as represented.
Heavy Taffeta Silk-Wheu We say
heavy we mean the best grade of its kind;
width 20 inches, standard value every
where-75c, special sale price for today
only. In the following colors; Pink,
light crimson. canary, navy. white,
light blue, red and black, per &c
Thirty-inch Taffeta, not so heavy and
good as above, but look at width. In the
following colors-white, blue, canary
light blue, old rose, pink and red; S0c
worth 65c, todays price per yard. wv
Americus times-recorder., 1902-10-03

weddings usually come In the
HlnuvT H1on+bs when the families have
hot ~, 70 nrcpare for them, but an as
3l,er leisaIS - must select an suspicious day
tr55- trolo5S- .~a1t The groom is ready for
for I 'nr nraIimfnary game of diplomacy, :,
us rs = i scarcely more than a "oluH'
WEI. VIZ . pretense to visit the sacred
ms ! l--s ~. at Benares and wash away ms
Co. ' IN its healing waters. Generally
So So would not be time before the
-5;or me- DAY to complete such q jour
w, when the groom undertakes II, Dut
Iel illness must be shown, and the
'-0 -. - se+s out. When the bride S
coL-t.r-' con-. ,,,aa+s them and dissuades the
., a.--l- from such an undertaking, he is
~ ,ea9v TO stop. He is assured
'eLS ,,-,.ar that his sins have not been
l-ioL-.s -,.....rrs rs to need cleansing before
- - r,r-.aIs If the brides father is
Ms s.ls+5 49, with his spiritual condition.
~, - ,''-- -a,,rg man may need say no more
w ,--l ro r.rurns and prepares the thal'
D1, ra,1 badge. that all married women
80 - wear suspended from their necks.
- W. Ivoma1's Home Companion.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-10-03

During a performance OF captain
7aoaIisse" at a Valencia theater some
'1ln. l1''l oro an incident occurred which,
~ I;forfIsa effect. left nothing to be de-
-traI lG Duriug the said play some of
.l,o actors mingle with the spectators
- or1er TO cooperate from the body OF
~ house No sooner had Miralles, the
aato,, +aI,en his seat in the stalls than
a a daring pickpocket robbed him of his
aoId watch. Miralles seized the man
-. his coat collar and called out in a
deep bass voice:
"PoIfce! Help! Thieves"
The audience, taking this little epi-
sode to be part of the performance,
roarpd with laughter. Even the police
men ioined in without stirring hand or
foot.
"Tbts is no farce" cried the actor in
tones of despair, "The fellow has got
my watch?'
The voice sounded so natural that
the audience broke into loud applause
at "such excellent fooling." Meanwhile
the thief managed to break away from
his captor and escaped.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-10-03
CnurtShin In Snain.

In Spain the courtship begins with
gifts Of flowers, and the wedding ends
with a shower of blossoms ON the cou-
pie, who pass into a floral bower on the
roof of the new home. The suitOr be
gins his courtship by asking for a
gOurd Of water at the home where the
object Of his affections lives, If this
request is granted, he may persist in
his attentions, but if it is denied the
matter ends there. Later the man
calls again, accompanied by musicians
and torchbearers, and while the man
dolin players strum their instruments
the lovers companion makes his ad-
vances. Amy time during the courtship
the suitor may be rejected by the gift
OF pumpkin. Three times he must
make formal suit for a wife, as his re-
quest cannot be granted at first. But
II her father refuses the third time he
may consult a magistrate, who de-
mands that the daughter be produced
or that her father give his consent to
the marriage, provided he is an honor
able man. lie can then carry off his
onde. But this emergency does not Of
Ten arlse.-Woman's Home Companion.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-10-03

Those huge glass bulbs of red and
yellow and blue water which are called
show bottles are gradually ceasing to
be Il feature of the decoration of drug.
gistS' windows. In the past they were
as necessary to every drugstore as a
red and white pole is to a barber shop,
but they have not. as the pole has, a
well defined history. All that druggists
know of them is that they have been
always used as window ornaments.
The brilliant liquids that they contain
are made cheaply and plainly of chem
icals Rnd water, Thus a solution Of
copper and ammonia makes blue. BIZ
chromate of potash makes orange. Ami
line dyes have of late been used in the
chemicals place, but the liquids fade
in a strong sunlight and have frequent
ly to be renewed. The liquids colored
chemically, on the other hand, last well
nigh forever.-Philadelphia Record.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-10-03
weIltngton's Goodness.

The Duke of Wellington was one day
sitting at his library table when the
door opened and without any an
nouncement in stalked figure Of sin
gularly i'll omen.
"Who are you" asked the duke in
his short and dry manner, looking up
without the slightest change of coun-
tenance upon the intruder.
Il am Apollyon. 1 am sent here to
kill you"
"Kiu me? Very odd"
'T am Apollyon and must put you to
death"
obliged to do it today?"
"I am not told the day or the hour,
but must do my mission"
every inconvenient; very busy; great
many letters to write. Call again or
write me word. I'll be ready for you"
The duke then went on with his cor
respondence. The maniac, appalled,
probably by the stern, immovable old
gentleman, backed out of the room and
IN half an hour was in an asylum.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-10-03
Poetic SalutatiOns.

In our salutations we are poetical
ana pious without realizing it. Good
oE' which falls so flippantly from our
ups, is really God be with you," and
Good day" means Il wish you a good
uay-a happy, prosperous day." The
tI@nlcians on meeting used to ask,
What occupies youY Another Of
tnelr everyday phrases meant to eX-
press JOY and pleasure was, "Flesh,
rejoicew
Every day on our streets we hear
'Ae pet phrase of the Germans, "Wie
gents " (How goes itO or 'Auf wieder-
semen CGill we meet AGAIN.. And the
llailan fruit dealer at the corner calls
% ms comrade in his native tongue,
God give you a good morrow"
Inc ancient Irish mother upon en-
'ering house says in her own Ian
slage, The blessings of God be on
this house"
Peace be with YOU is the Hebrew
oehediction, and the answer is equally
o'auutul, with you be peace"