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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
sHEEHAN'S PRISONERS LET GO.

All the htty-siX men arrested in Captain Shee-
hans raid on an alleged poolroom at No West
Fourteenth-st. Tuesday discharged from
custody yesterday in jefferson Market police court
by Magistrate Deuel.. The magistrate held that
the evidence of the place being a poolroom was in
sufficient TO hold the men who charged with
running II. They were sonny" Smith, John Ken
NEEDY. Samuel Franks and Joseph Evans The other
hfty-two were discharged almost as soon as they
arragned
Detectives underhill and Black alleged they had
been assaulted. Only
being concerned in the assault however and that
was Smith. He was discharged on that count
also.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
A COMPROMISE OVER BUCK.
LINDENTHAL APPOINTS HIM CONSULT.
ING ENGINEER OF WILLIAMSBURG
BRIDGE NEW CHIEF ENGI-
NEER TO BE NAMED

Mayor Low has brought about compromise
Of the differences between Bridge Commissioner
Lindenthal and Leffert L. Buck. chief engineer
Of the Bridge Department Mr. Lindentha
wanted Mr.. Buck to retire from the department
and Mr.. Buck refused point blank. Then Mr.
Lindenthal looked around for a successor to NIr.
Buck chief engineer but could find re-
sponsbe engineer who would consent to step
into Mr. Bucks place so long Mr. Buck want
ed it. Mayor Low talked with Mr.. Lindenthal
and with Mr.. Buck, and result of his coun-
selling Mr. Buck retires as chief engineer Of
the department TO direct the building of the
Williamsburg Bridge, with which he has been
closely identified almost from the beginning of
the work.
The Mayor yesterday afternoon issued the fol-
lowing statement:
The Bridge Commissioner has appointed Mr..
Leffert L. Buck consulting engineer of the Will
iamsburg Bridge at salary of $1,000 This is
In accordance with an understanding mutually
agreed upon in consultation with the Mayor and
Mr.. Buck The intention is to assure Mr.. Buck
the same relation to this bridge its engineer.
which he has occupied from the beginning, and
he VIII continue TO discharge the functions
which he formerly did when the East River
Bridge Commission in existence. new
appointed later.
The Mayor supplemented the foregoing with
this: The change is entirely agreeable to Mr..
Buck who has been identified with the Will
iamsburg Bridge so closely that he regards that
his work. He will continue with that project
in the past
When will the new chief engineer be APP
pointed?"
Not for some time yet" said the Mayor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
HELD RECORD FoR OPENING OYSTERS

MAN WHO HAD HANDLED ELEVEN THOUSAND IN
TWELVE HOURS TAKES HIS LIFE
William II. Galloway an oysterman, who, ac-
cordlng to his friends the champion oys-
ter opener OF New-York, committed suicide yes
terday The man held the record for opening
oysters having opened eleven thousand in
twelve hours.
Yesterday he went 10 his home, No. 2S3 Yves.
Twelfth-st-, and drank carbolic acid. He died
in st. Nincents Hospital.
Galloway forty-four years old and was
employed oyster opener by Smonson an oys-
ter dealer at Gansevoort-st and the North
River. The man, who also chef formerly
kept a restaurant at No. BOG West Thirteenth-st
few hours before his death Galloway asked
a friend. 10 drink with him, saying it was the
last drink they would have. together.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
GETS $4,000 VERDICT.

JURY OK SECOND TRIAL DOUBLES DAMAGES FOR
INJURIES TO CHILD BY DELAWARE. LACKA-
WANNA AND WESTERN TRAIN
Mary o. Heater suing the guardian OF Eston
T. Devore, lad of ten years. yesterday recovered
a verdict against the Delaware. Lackawanna and
Western Railway for $4,000 for injuries received
by the boy when he was year and a half old and
which not only left him feeble minded but para
lyzed him from head TO foot his left side The
injury occurred November D. 1892 at Hone Cross
ing, y. J.. when a train of the company struck a
buggy containing the family. The father received
injuries from which he died few days later, The
mother escaped with a few bruises In Nav 1901
the mother recovered verdict for so 900 da images
The Court OF Appeals reversed this verdict and
ordered new trial. Another appeal will be taken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
CHrRcH DEDICATION 1T L1KEHURST.

here was dedicated last evening The entire prop.
erty bounded by J'nion-ave., Orchard and Pine SITS
has been conveyed 10 the Pres5ytery Of Monmouth
free from debt. Notwithstanding the rain the au
dicrce room filled with citizens of the village
and guests Of the Pine Tree Inn
The pastor the Rev. William Moore, presided
and introduced those who took part in the cere-
monies which were as follows. Scripture reading
the Rev. 4. =. Butler. Of Lakewood. PRAYER. the
Rev. Isaac II. Polhemus. OF Marshall y c: ser.
mon he Rev. David James Rurrell OF New-York
dcjicatory prayer the Rev Marcus 4 Brownson
of Philadelphia. address. the Rev David c. WyIe
ID York the Rev G. 2. Butler
'.Beuedic.ion OF Peace" the Rev. David j. BurreIl
bcuciictiou 10y the pastor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
THE MOSQCITO CAHPAIGN OPENS

STATE ENTOMOLOGIST LOOKING OVER
Elizabeth. April so (SpeciaD.-Professor smith
the State entomoloGist visited Eliz beth this after
noon and accompanied by Professor Robinson OF
this city and several enthusiasts on the subject
Of DISCRIMINATING the mosquito pest made pros
pecting tour IN the suburbs OF the city and
the place where the garbage is dumped was in
spccted. This latter was found 10 be "a prolific
place for the insects and Professor Smith thinks
the only remedy at this spot would be to abolish
the dumping and drain the land.
The other places visited lac thinks. can be easily
cleared Of mosquitoes by destroying the larvae
with oil before the insect has fully developed
4 fund has been promised by inhabitants Of this
city 70 help conduct vigorous campaign against
the mosquitoes Professor Smith took several cult
from ponds. with view 10 making further
experiments at his laboratory in New Brunswick
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
4 "PALACE" FOR LABOR.
| WORKINGMEN's ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD
BIG CLUBHOUSE.


The workingmen's organizations of this city
are TO build Il vertable palace for the use Of
their clubs, societies and associations At least
they refer to the building as their proposed pal
ace. 1T will be five stories high and will stand
d plot occupied by Nos. % and 24I East
Eighty fourth-st.. and No. rs East Eighty
fifth-st., which adjoin one another. on the Elgh-
ty-fourth-st. premises are two three story brick
dwelling houses and on the Eghty-hfth-st par
Gel is Il frame building used a stable. AT No
234 East Eighty-fifth-st. is the Norfolk apart
Inent house, and at No. 22N East Elghty-1t INST
is the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
The building will contain offices for labor or
ganiza tons, meeting rooms, lodge rooms, gen
eral club rooms, roof garden and a restaurant
II will be owned by the management OF the
WOrkingmen'S Educational and Home ASsoCla-
ton, which took title TO the property yesterday.
This organization is composed of members OF
the Central Federated Union. II got an option
the property in 1899 and since that time
il has raised nearly all the money necessary TO
carry out the project
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
CHARGED WITH THEFT IN FRANCE.

PARENTS OF A HOTEL MARTIN B0oKKEEPER
HAVE PROMISED To PAY THE MONEY BACK.
CASTOR Burlet, a Young Frenchman.
raigned before Commissioner Shields yesterday
charged with embezzlinE $1,000 from the Credit
Foncier Agricole D'Algerie IN Paris. At the pris-
oner's suggestion his lawyer pleaded with the Com
missioner 70 let the young man be turned over to
he custody Of the captain of the French steam
ship La Savoie which sails to-day FOR France.
The prisoner said that his parents had promised to
pay hack the money If ne would return home. The
COMMISSIONS therefore had Burlet sent 10 the
steamship
Burlet while I'm America, had been employed as
q bookkecper in the Hotel Martin il l. said. He
lived at No, ISL West Tweury-sixth-sr. Burlet's
parents are We'll TO do, and his father holds gov
ernment position.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01

never been willing to accept office carrying
Il salary, and this matter will have be adj
justed with him on his return. l am Of course
moving in complete harmony with the commits
sion in this entire matter, and the smaller com
mission viii be substituted for the larger
at a time 10 be mutually agreed upon later. At
the request Of the commission provision has
also been made for a larger corps Of salaried
examiners to serve in of need. in order to
avoid the great delays in reaching the results
Of examinations for some time past.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
BUILDER or EARLY STEAMBOATS, DIES.

Charles S. Coyer formerly a well known builder
of ships. died at the house of his son, Albert c.
Colyer. No. 2S2 Summer-ave.. Newark on Tuesday
evening of paralysis. His age was seventy-three Mr.
Colyer and his father built number of the first
ships propelled by steam power. The son succeeded
to the business, and built many Of the boats tina
ply on the Hudson and adjacent waters. Attracted
by opportunities presented in China he went 10
that country and started shipbuilding industry.
which he prosecuted for ten years. Mr. C'olyer re-
tired from business about twenty years ago and of
late years suffered from paralysis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
MONTAGUE ROTEL 0pENN-

Montague Hotel. Nos. l03 and l05 Montague-st
Brooklyn, gave a dinner last night TO a large num-
her of persons 10 celebrate the opening of their
dining rooms. large party was present. To-day
is really the opening day of the hotel. and the
wants Of the patrons will be quickly attended 10
The hotel is eight stories high has snartments
OF TWO and three rooms and bath and is replete
with modern conVeniences.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
THE PLAZA LIKELYTOBESOLD
IT Is RUMORED THAT JUDGE DUGRO
MAY BE THE NEW OWNER.

The Plaza Hotel, which covers the block front
on the west side Of Fifth-ave between Fifty
eighth and Fifty-ninth SITS, is likely TO be sold
in the near future. Negotiations for the pur-
chase Of the property were begun some time ago
by a we'll known real estate broker and this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
JAMES A. ROBERTS MADE RECEIVER.

Albany, April 30,-Justice Chester has appointed
the former State Controller James \ Roberts. OF
Buffalo, receiver Of all the property Of the Metro
politan Mutual Saving and Loan Association.
corporation located and doing business i'm the city
of Buffalo. and has fixed the amount OF his bond
AZ NN,OO0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01
SALARY FOR CIVIL SERVICE HEAD
BOARD OF ESTIMATE DECIDES To MAKE II
5000 \ YEAR-SYSTEM TO BE CHANGED
MAYORS EXPLANATION.

on a resolution introduced by Mayor Low the
Board Of Estimate and Apportonment yester-
day voted TO give the president of the Municipal
Civil Service Commission a salary Of $1,000
year. No Civil Service Commissioner has drawn
a salary before. Colonel Willis L. ogden, who is
in Europe, is the president of the board. Under
the provisions Of the salary bill passed by the
Mayors influence the Board of Estimate up to
yesterday had absolute power to arrange sal
aries. Mayor Low in explanation of his reso-
luton made the following statement:
Mr.. Ogden, before sailing for Europe few days
ago notified me on behalf Of his colleagues and
himself that in their judgment the work Of the
Municipal Civil Service Commission had become
heavy that in the near future il would be nee
essary TO TeOrganize the commission with paid
president and two unpaid colleagues. TO
lodge the executive authority of the commission
in officer who give his whole time TO the
duties Of his office. Under these circumstances
the Board of Estimate and Apportionment has
made provision for the payment of a salary Of
$4,000 TO the chairman of this commission from
and after May l. 1902. The change of system
will not be made Immediately, but it neces-
sary to fix the salary at once in order that il
might be effective. Mr.. Ogden personally has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-01

has sent letter 10 Horace r. Deming. chairman
OF the City Clubs committee, outlining his views
10 a proper system for the control Of the Water
Department, and setting forth that the Merchants
Association will undertake the work
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-26
Contributed.
FREHMAN.fISHER WEDDING.

AS announced, the nnptials Of
Mr.. Robert E. Freeman and Miss
Josie Lillian Fisher were solemn
lied last Monday night, at the resi-
dence Of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Fisher. The par
lors in which the beautiful cere-
mony occurred were handsomely
and artistically decorated, with an
infinite variety of flowers and
plants, the air was redolent with
their perfume. Rev. G. c. Kra-
mer in his usual impressive man
ner, performed the ceremony that
made the two one. The bride
looked lovely in her beautiful cos
tune of pure white silk with sim.
pie ornaments of pearls and natural
flowers enhancing her exquisite
loneliness.
Presents numerous and costly
were showered upon the young
couple. After light repast the
happy ones took the train for Dial.
las, Texas, and other points. Miss
Fisher is the winsome daughter OF
Hon. John Fisher, Mayor Of our
city, and sister of Mr.. M. W.
Fisher, editor of the New Iberia
ENTERPRISE. Mr.. Freeman is one
of our most progressive and ener.
getic young citizens, being fol
wears the trusted and confidential
assistant Of the New Iberia Sugar
Co. and Morbihan central factory,
Of this PARIS.
A FRIEND.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-26
ORGAN RECITAL,

Mr.. j. B. Hull, of the Grunwald
Music House, will give an organ
recital at the Episcopal Church, for
the benefit of the repairing fund,
on Friday, eMay I'd, at 8 T. M.
The selections will be we'll chosen
and rendered. Four solos will also
be given by the members of the
choir. Instead Of an entrance fee
at the door, an offeratory will be
taken up at the close of the service
The service is a sacred one and the
public generally are invited to at
tend. Mr.. Hull's musical talents
are so we'll known and appreciated
by those who have heard him, thai
a rare treat is anticipated by the
music lovers Of the community.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-26
"A HOME THE BEST INVESTMENT.

Are you consulting your own in
terest when you continue accumu-
lating rent receipts, when we stand
willing to help You secure a home
Of your owni
Is it not the best policy to buy a
home or start building nowa In a
short time you will be in posses
sion of a title to a home Of your
own, on which you will pay no rent,
and which will be yours forever.
There's neither peace, satisfac.
ton nor comfort in a "rented
existence. The Home, and the
Home alone, is the bulwark OF
American liberty.
We will furnish whatever you
need to build your house-be il
little or much.
Our rates of interest are mOder-
ate.
You are never obliged to pay
more than a fixed sum-about the
same as, or little more than rent.
Which is best'
A bunch Of rent receipts or
clear title to your own home. You
can pay off, at any time, the whole
or a part Of your loan from The
Iberia Building Association.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-26
Mr.. John E. Moss, a native Of

Mr.. John E. Moss, a native Of
this parish, died at Jefferson's
Island on April 18th, 1902. De-
ceased was 81 years old, and was
of one of the oldest families of this
section, being connected with the
Hayes family. He was brother
of Mrs. Elizabeth Rose of Fausse
Pointe and Of Marion Moss OF Petit
Anse. The remains were taken to
the family cemetery at the Hayes
homestead at Petite Anse and in
TERED therein. May he rest in
peace.
Agricultural implements Of all
kinds at Erath's.
Cotton felt sectional mattresses,
at McMahon's.
We have recently inspected ex-
Mayor John Broussard's new stock
Of buggies which he received a few
days ago from the McFarlan Fac.
tory in Indiana. These are the
finest vehicles from every stand
point ever put on this market. Fol-
beauty of finish, originality of de-
sign, ease of motion, aud durability
they are far away in advance Of the
ordinary vehicle A visit to his
ware rooms will repay those who
love the beautiful and admire the
ingenuity of American workman
ship. MIR. Broussard shows a com
mendable enterprise in placing be-
fore the public these beautiful
specimens.
First communion beads and
books at Pfister Brothers.
An alarm Of fire was giver
last Sunday night at about l2:3O
which proved to be the properties
of Messrs. Frank Mestayer and
Octave Boutte, 90 Weeks street
near Madison, both buildings ane
contents were practically total los
les, but very little being saved
The insurance carried on the con
tents was inconsiderable, the build
ings were insured in the Building
Association, presumably for thei
insurance value. The fire origi
mated by the explosion of a LAM
in Mr.. Boutte's house. The worl
of the citizens in extinguishing ant
preventing the spread of fire, whil'
heroic and praiseworthy revealed
the want of organization, whicl
should be looked after in the future
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-26
0A0Toz3A.
Bear. Il. 1Ihs Kind You HAN A!x.s Bought
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LIST Of May fete.

ON MR.. TAYLOR CADE'S LAWN.
The time is drawing SO near, the
very next Thursday, that it is only
necessary to say "don,t you forget
it," A nominal sum Of ten cents
admission will be charged grown
folks; children only nickel, the
same for nurses. We hope for
bright weather and that the wind
won't blow. At 4 o'clock the little
ones, and those who love them,
will begin to assemble. And young
and older ones can come and 60 as
often as they please, all evening.
AU REvOIR.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-26
Corporation
TAX SALE
OF
Imm0vable Property.
THE CORPORATION OF NEW IBERIA
VS..
DELINQUENT TAX DEBTORS.

BY virtue Of the authority vested in me
by the Constitution and Laws Of the State
Of Louisiana, will sell, at the principal
front door Of the Court House, in which
the Civil District Court Of the Parish Of
Iberia il held, within legal hours for judi
eial sales, beginning 1t IL o'clock A. NJ,
ON SATURDAY, MAY 31sT, 1902,
and continuing each succeeding DAY until
said sales arc completed, all immovable
property on which taxes are now due to
Corporstiou Of New iberia, to enforce col
lection Of taxes, assessed in year below
specified, together with interest thereon,
from the Let day Of December OF the pre-
seeding year, 1t the rate Of 2 per cent per
month until paid and all costs.
The names Of said delinquent taxpayer,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-26
THE PAN.AMERICAN ELECTRIC CAR.
NIVAL COMING.

Many Of our citizens will be de-
lighted to learn that the Pan-Amer-
lean Electrical Carnival will visit
our city. This Company comes
highly recommended by the press
from our large cities. 1t is said
to be truly marvellous, surprising
anything of its kind ever seen in
America. By means of electricity,
and animated photography they
have practically boxed up the Pan
American Exposition SO that those
who 20 to the Opera House next Fri
day and Saturday evening will be
given delightful trip about the
grounds of the Pan American Ex-
position to see the magnificent
buildings, ETC., and also pay a visit
to some of the leading shows that
we're on the great midway. 1t hap
pened that this Company had their
moving picture Camera at work the
day of President McKinley's visit
to the Pan. American Exposition
and there recorded many incidents
Of the greatest tragedy of modern
history, so people in any part OF the
country may be able to see our late
President delivering his last speech
in public life as also the awful as
sassination which shocked the
whole civilized world and the
solemn funeral scenes of Canton
and Washington for which the
whole world went in deep mour'
ming; many people travelled more
than q thousand miles to see the
great funeral procession at Wash
ington; SO this one feature alone
should more than repay one for q
visit to the Opera Honse.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-26

One of the most beautiful and
recherche weddings Of the season
was that of Miss Emma Segura and
Mr.. P. Anthony Landry, which &C.
CURED at the St. Peters Catholic
church last Thursday, at 5 80 P. N.
Long before the ceremony the
crowd began to assemble and when
the hour arrived, not even standing
room could DO obtained in the sa-
cred edifice. The bride is the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. P. ii.
Segura, ono of the oldest families
Of the State, whose ancestry date
back to the coming of the Spaniards
to this section centuries ago. Evo-
luton and Americanization has
produced in this instance . most
lovely scion Of worthy sires, intel
ligent, accomplished, refined, pos.
sessing the graces and beauty OF
all her ancestors combined. The
young man whom she has so sig
nally honored is the son OF the
large family of Landrys, who came
to this country from the persecu-
tons Of Great Britain years ago,
and who have lived to see and en-
joy the liberty they were denied BY
their cruel oppressor. Mr.. Anthony
Landry is the son Of Mr.. Alphonse
Landry, deceased, Of Spanish Lake.
He has for some time been the ju-
Nor member Of the Arm OF De-
Blame & Landry and is rapidly
working his way among the bust
ness men Of the community. A re.
ception was held ct the home OF the
brides parents, whore congratula.
tons and good wishes were show.
cred on the happy ones till the de.
parture Of the east bound train,
when the couple embarked for New
Orleans and other points for . bri.
dal tour, followed by the benedic'
lions and good wishes Of the com
munity to which the Enterprise
adds it's own.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-26
NOTICE.

NEW IBERIA, La, April IL, 1902.
Subscribers to the New Iberia Cotton
Mill Company, Limited, who have not yet
paid their shares to the full extent OF in
stallments due are called upon to do so at
once. Immediate payment will avoid ex-
pense, JAMES A. LEE, Receiver.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-26
FOR SALE.

) arpents of land with one 4-room house;
also crib and chicken house, with small
orchard Of pears, peaches and plums sit
uated on Little Fausse Pointe road in the
rear Of Cesaire Darby. Price 500; u
cash, balance on time. Address,
MARY HACKER,
New Iberia, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-26

The Orange Tribune says :
Crowley is to vote on q question OF
bonds to assist in the construction
OF ! railroad through that city
from Abbeville to Leesville. The
Tribune predicts that Crowley will
do her duty.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-26
TAKEN UP!

small bay Creole pony. with white spot on the
forehead and three feet. Owner Is notified to
claim property, prove ownership and pay all ex
penses Incurred, otherwise said animal will be
sold ct public auction on Saturday, May 18th, at
10 O'Clock A. NJ, on my place, adjoining Mr.. Jean
Courrege's place.
New Iberia La
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-26
PINE 7 CYPRESS
SPRING BUILDING

begins early and gives promises of unr-
sual activity. There is every indication
Of busy season. Plans are ready for
many houses, and extensive building OPP
erations are contemplated. We've anti
cipated the boom, and have on hand a
large and complete stock of thoroughly
seasoned lumber, shingles, laths, etc.
Pleased to quote you prices. Our facili-
ties insure prompt delivery-cant do bet
fer anywhere