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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20
Mr.. JOHN PETERS.

The following from the st. Mar
tinsville Messenger will be OF in
terest to many Of Mr.. John Peters
friends in New Iberia, where be il
as VIGIL known as anywhere and
este4 Ped for his many noble quail
tiefl8while not wishing to rob st.
Narf insvilie, we shonld be proud
to number Mr.. Peters among the
citizens of this city, where we be-
lieve his last days will be his best
days: "The Keystone has passed
under new management since a few
days, owing to the old age and
sickness Of Mr.. John Peters, he was
unable to continue as manager of
that fine sugar estate. Mr.. Robert
Pettebone, one of the proprietors
came on the place with Mr.. Frank
Nuss, the new manager Of Key
stone. Mr.. Pettebone will remain
until the end Of this grinding. Mr..
John Peters, the retiring manager
came to Keystone some twenty four
years ago, perfect stranger, but
a gentlemen in all truest sense of
the word, and by his just and fair
treatment to all those who had
business with him, he soon gained
their respect, esteem and love, and
we dare say today there is not a
citizen in the parish Of st. Martin |
more respected and esteemed than |
Mr.. Peters, his word aud promise |
10 any one was worth as much as
his gold The unanimous express
sion of our people is for Mr.. Pet
IS to move to ST. Martinvilie aud
spend his old days among the peo-
pie who esteem, respect, aud honor
him. We trust that Mr.. Nnss will
be worthy successor Of Mr.. Pet.
.rs. and that he will make himself
popular with our people. - /
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20

An epidemic ofdiphtheria among
the children of Passaic has been
traced to the school room. In these
days slate pencils have been abol.
ished and led pencils take their
place. They are collected aud dis
tributcd daily, aud one child with
diphtheria managed to spread it
broadcast. Every child has an al.
most uncomfortable desire to bite
the end of led pencil, and in this
way the disease was spread, with
fatal results. While it is possible to
make to much of the germ theory
OF disease, there are Rertain pre-
cautions which are necessary, at
all times. Thoughtful parents will
not allow . child to use one of the
pencils furnished by the schools,
but will supply their own. They
cost little. but there may be life
saved by this preoautiop. Sanitary
science has succeeded in greatly
l,enefting school children and emit
ling down the chances OF disease
but there are still many avenues OF
danger, and they should be closed
when possible. A cent spent for .
pencil is cheap safeguard against
infection.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20
A TALE OF TEXAS OIL.

The following unpublished ac-
count of one young mans opera.
tons at Beaumont will suffice to
indicate the possibilities of the
situation when the epidemic was
as its hight:
A real estate agent Of St. Paul,
Mimi, was married aud started to
California on his wedding trip.
His ticket called for short stop
over at Houston, Tex. While
there he read of the great oil boom
at Beaumont. He suggested to his
wife that they run over and take a
look at things. In an hour after
their arrival he was in the jam the
Crosby House, and before dinner
had lost So 900, which was all the
money he had. He went to his
bride with long face, told her Of
his misfortune, which would make
it necessary that their trip to Cali
fOrnia be declared of. The girl
had 81 900 at home, and she voluu-
teered the use Of it in the attempt
to recover his loss. He decided to
risk to, and the money came by
wire. He Jared better in the after
noon, and in three days aud nights
his profits from options on land
amounted to 1920, 900. The couple
then resumed their honey moon.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20

After a complete disappear
anCe of Il dozen years or more the
following item has been redis
covered and is now going the
rounds of the rural press; The
story has leaked out that a
Noblcville woman, wishing to
prepare the minds of her two
children for a coming event Of
great Importance, told them that
if they would like to have a little
brother or sister she thought if
they prayed earnestly every
night and morn God would send
them one. In due time the de
sired boy arrived, to the chill
dren's great delightand evidently
to the strengthening of their
faith, for the next day the father
came into his wife's room saying
Look here, Lizzie, this thing has
got to stop. | just now went
into the parlor and found both of
those children down ON their
knees praying as hard as they
could for a goat.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20

A dollar spent with the mail or.
der house is locked behind the iron
doors Of safe and never gets back
inside your pocket or to your vicn-
ity. The dollar spent with the
home merchant helps pay county
and town taxes and helps to edu-
cate your children. Think of these
things before you send money
away Eli.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20
TO TEST DRINKING WATER.

The supply Of drinking water
for the family should be tested 81
least once . year. Water that al
one time is pure and wholesome
may become too impure for use,
yet it may be without color, and
have no odor or taste to show it's
dangerous qualities.
A simple test Of drinking water
is the Meisch sewage test. Fill a
clean pint bottle three-quarters
full Of the water to be tested, and
dissolve it in half teaspoonful Of
graduated sugar. Cork it and set
it in a warm place for two days. Ii
during this time it becomes cloudy
or milky it is unfit for domestic
use. If it remains perfectly clear
it is probably safe. Be careful
that the bottle is absolutely as clean
as you can make 1t and the sugar
pure.
The second test is also simple
one. Obtain from a trustworthy
druggist Ave cents worth of sstu-
rated solution of permanganate Of
potassium. Add about Ave drops
of this to q pint bottle of water.
This will turn the water a beauti-
ful rose purple. If there is any
considerable amount of organic
matter the color will give place in
the course Of a few honrs to more
or less dirty reddish-br If
the color of the water in the bottle
for twelve hours unchanged
from the rose purple it assumed
when the permanganate Of potas-
siam was first added, it may be
free from organic con-
amination.-Hsalth Magazine.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20
the RICE MARKET.

Widespread storms and approach
ing holiday distractions interfered
somewhat with the movement the
past week. Not with standing these
features, the sum total Of orders is
satisfactory, and ahead Of any equal
period the past Eve years. At the
moment, prices at primary sources
of supply are higher than at this
point, as arriving parcels were Sc
cured previous to recent advances,
and are being turned over on the
nimble sixpence"s basis.
Advices from the South note
strong markets on the Atlantic
Coast, with good enquiry. AT New
Orleans, market continues strong
with free movement In the inte-
rior, Southwest Louisiana and
Texas, demand has been quite ac-
tive; reports as to supply ahead,
agree to large elimination of
crop by untoward conditions, but diff
fer somewhat as to extent. Parties
who have investigated along this
line past two weeks, seemed to be
convinced that supply is limited,
for purchases of about 100000
pockets have been made, principal
ly for tho Pacific Coast. The taking
up Of such quantity has accented
the already strong feeling on part
Of holders.
Cables aud correspondence from
abroad, note increased enquiry and
fractional advances on all slightly
parcels. This results from the
Of disaster to growing crops ;
Burmah (the "Rice Granary Of the
Worldly was looked to as able to
make up any deficiency elsewhere,
but recent reports estimate q short
age Of $500, 900 bags in that dis
trict, and hence "strong with hard
ening tendency" aptly describes
market conditions.
Talmage, New Orleans, tele-
graphs Louisiana Crop Movement
to date: Receipts, rough, 891, 695
sacks; last year, 805,146 sacks.
Sales, cleaned (est) 679, AL pock-
its; last year, 611,76 pockets.
Market strong. Talmage, Charles
;on, telegraphs Carolina Crop
to date. Receipts, 27,-
800 barrels. Sales, Is, $40 barrels.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20
BETTER STREETS.

Every period of wet weather
brings forcibly to the notice OF
every observant citizen the neces-
sity of putting our streets in better
order to withstand the traffic that
il now carried on over them.
Main street especially has a con
slant traffic that is rapidly filling
it with mudholcs and very rough
places, 1t seems impossible to
obtain the requisite quantity OF
shells to again put this street in
good order, and even were it pos
sible to do so, we should have but
a temporary relief. After trial
of some years, the oyster shell
street, unless kept constantly re-
paired, is failure. They are
ground up into dust and are blown
away, or sunk in the soft soil
beyond the reach of wagon tires,
The sediment aud washings of
oyster shells, together with other
accommodations constantly fill up
the cutters and stop the drains and
sewers. The amount of money
spent ID temporlsing with the
many makeshifts, such as shells,
brick bats, debris aud other things
during the last ten years would
pave Main street with vitriiied
brick from end to end, "a pavement
that has been fully tested by cities
whose traffic is many times that of
ours. Alexandra has paved her
main street with this lasting,
clearly material and her citizens
are never tired of praising its vir-
tues, or gazing upon its beauties.
W hat Alexandria and other towns
have done New Iberia can do. We
have as large resources, as great a
and even greater than
the other towns, and we should
within the next year pave at least
the central squares of Main street.
Our Council should ut once formu-
late plans to this end. Many
methods will readily suggest them
selves to men of business ideas and
resources, and the means can be
obtained if the will and energies
of the Council are evoked and put
to work to accomplish this much
needed public Improvement. Lake
Charles has recently made arrange
ments for the paving of her streets
and for sewerage. Why cannot
New Iberia, whose population is
larger, and whose vast agricul-
tural resources far surpass those
Of our sister city on the Like.
New Iberia can and will have these
much needed improve
lnents. Let all our citizens advo-
cate this important matter. discuss
ways and means, brace up our
City Fathers, give them courage,
10 at once tackle this subject and
sustain aud support them to the
,nd The burden can be divided
.hrough long series of years
Posterity will help pay the bill
Ind will applaud the wisdom OF its
Tres.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20
A DAINTY COLOGNE

Lees Cologne is fragrant and IaSt'hS
oder. the production of his own laboratory
A Cologne, perfume and toilet water an III
one, and equally good for the ato'''",''
handkerchief and bath 1t has Hul'c a"'
cited tonic action on the SKIN, ana mus
bcautities while it rcfrcSheS. ltlS JUST 1'l'
delicate refreshing addition necessary ="
make the bath or toilet luxurious. On"
never tires of it's rare and peculiarly faS-
cinatng oder-a saint suggestion OF ofol-
nary woods and spices, blended III haPPN
union with a dozen flowers.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20

To improve the appetite and strengthen
the digestion, try few doses Of Chamber
lain's Btomaeh and Liver Tablets. Mr.. J.
II. Seity. Of Detroit, Mich, says, "They
restored my appetite when impaired, re-
lieved me Of a bloated feeling and caused
a pleasant and satisfactory movement of
the bowels" There are people In this
community who need just such a medicine.
For fale BY Jas. A. Lee. Every box
warranted.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20
Better than u Plaster.

A piece flannel dampened with Cham
berlains Pain Balm and bound on the af-
fected parts, is better than plaster for a
lame back and for pains in the side or
chest. Pain Balm has no superior as a
liniment for the relief OF deep seated,
muscular and rheumatic pains. For sale
by Jas A. Lee, druggist
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20
He Found n Cure.

Il. H. Foster, 3ls s. Cd Street, Lake
City, writes: II have been bothered will
az spepsia or indigestion fou 81 years, have
TREND many doctors without relief, but
haue found cure in Herbine. recon
mend It to all my friends, who are afflicted
that way, and it is curing them, too. SOC
at Estorge Drag Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20

District Court has been in session
during the week, his Honor Judge
Don Foster presiding. This being
q term for civil suits, only those
were tried and decided.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20
CALL MEETING OF the BOARD OF
TRUSTEES.

New Iberia, La, Dec. goth 1902.
The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
town Of New Iberia met this day pursuant
to call with Mayor John Fisher in The
chair and the following members present,
to-wit: J. E. Dupuy, o. Renoudet, A.
Cousin, Jr., and A. B. Murray. Absent;
Messrs. o. q. Dupre and E. Guillot. The
objects of the meeting was then read
which is as follows, to.wit:
New Iberia, La, Dec. Goth 1902.
| To the Mayor and Board of Trustees of
the town of New Iberia.
GENTLEMEN-You are hereby notified
that there will be meeting OF the Board
OF Trustees of the town of New Iberia on
Saturday, Dec. 20th, 1902, at twelve o. clock
for the purpose of adopting an ordinance
preventing the shooting of fire works on
Main Street and st. Peter Street OF the
town of New IBERIA
o. RENoUDET,
A. B. MURRAY,
J. &. DuPUY,
JOHN FISHER,
A. COUSIN, JR.,
An ordinance forbidding the shooting of
fire works on Main street within the Cor
porate limits of the town OF New Iberia
and st. Peter street, between Weeks street
and Railroad Avenue and the streets con-
Meeting these two streets between Weeks
street and Railroad Avenue, and presen-
ting penalties for violation of this ordi-
nance was presented by Mr.. J. E. Dupuy
and read. When it was moved by Mr..
Murray seconded by Mr.. A. Cousin, Jr.,
and adopted by the following yea and nay
vote to-wit. Yea--Messrs. Murray. J. E.
Dupuy A. Cousin, Jr. and o. Renoudet.
Nay-None.
Said ordinance as above entitled was
then presented to the Mayor for examina-
ton and after examination the same was
returned by him approved and signed with
the seal of the Corporation thereto at
tached.
Said ordinance reads as follows, to.wit:
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Board
Of Trustees of the town of New Iberia,
that from and after the PRONUNCIATION Of
this ordinance it shall be unlawful for any
person or persons to shoot or fire fireworks
of any description on Main street Of the
town of New Iberia and on st. Peter
street OF the town of New Iberia from |
Weeks street to Railroad avenue and the |
cross streets connecting these two streets |
between Weeks street and Railroad ave-
nue. from six o clock A. NJ. to nine o'clock |
P. NJ, and any person or persons who |
shall violate the provisions Of this ordi-
nance shall npon conviction before the
City Judge be subject to fine OF not less
han five dollars nor more than twenty
i've dollars or to imprisonment in the Cor
,oration Jail for period of not less than
me day nor more than FIVE days, or both
II the discretion Of the City Judge for
zach and every offense.
Thus done read and signed in open
session this Goth day of December, A. u.
D02. JOHN FISHER, Mayor.
It was moved by Mr. Murray, seconded
~ Mr.. Renoudet and carried, that FIVE
hundred copies Of the above ordinance be
,rinted for distribution.
II was moved by Mr.. Renoudet, see
nded by Mr.. Murray and carried. that
he meeting adjourn until the next regular
Meeting.
JOHN FISHER, Mayor.
A. j. CANxAcK, Secretary.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20
The I'LL Hind

that blows nobody good is bent on errands
OF mischief in the fall and winter. 1t pro-
duces that most dangerous of common
complaints bad cold. Your cold will not
become bronchitis, nor consumption IL
you make timely use of Aliens Lung Bal
sam. Take It frequently until the cough
and the stopped-up feeling in the chest
are gone. Contains no opium and will not
disturb digestion.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20
A HurrV-UD MeficiHe.

Every housekeeper recognises the need
of effective remedies to be used in emer-
gencIes: when something must be done
right away. Such a remedy is Perry
Davis, Psinkiller, Tor sprains and bruises,
for strained muscles and for the aches and
pains resulting from blows and falls Its
mission of mercy began sixty years ago.
It is used in all countries. There is but
one Painkiller, Perry Davis.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20

Charlie Schwab has been cutting
such high capers in Europe that
his father felt compelled to join
his party there. There 10 no wood
shed or rawhide in all Europe to
the occasion. -Rayne Tribune.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20

AS an American citizen, you
should help the public schools by
paying your poll tax before De
Gem Der 31st.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20

WANTED-A competent house
keeper willing to work when neces-
sary Address H., care this office.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20

Noah's Ark has the finest line Of
Xmas goods in our city. See them
at once. No trouble to show goods.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-20
Selling Out! Selling Out!
CARRIAGES,
SURVEYS,
WAGONS
JUMP SEATS,
BUGGIES,
HARNESS,
FARM WAGONS.

Owing being
place business and
close attention business Dis in the
vehicle line and carried pro-
portonaey.
The time given business
line Furniture
order nowof
vehicles at actual factory cost freight
benefit investing
WINE mere IS YET 'me r. S. MCMAHON.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-27
DIRECTIONS FOR RESTORING
THOSE APPARENTLY DROWNED.
NJ thOds in Use by the Coast Life Saving Crews, Which Have Been
Productive of Best Results Il nd Which Are Applicable in
All Cases Rules 10 Be Observed in Attempt
inc the Rescue of Drowning Persons.

is safe and in no danger. The rescuer. be-
fore jumping in TO save him. Mould diVCst
himself OF all clothes as quickly as possible.
tearing them OF If necessary II there Is
no time for this loosen at all event the foot
% the drawers IL they be tied. as otherwise
they nh with water and drag.
II the drowning man IS struggling the
rescuer should remain on for 4 few seconds
until his struggles cease, as IL Is sheer mad
ness 10 take hold OF 4 struggling man In
the water and fTaught with deadly risk to
both. When his struggles cease or become
feeble get close behind him ana seize him
by the hair with a firm grip. turn him On
his back and give him a sudden pull. which
turn on his back and float also. with the
.-Ovnin PERSONS back to the rescuers
stomach, and swim for SHORE. both hands
in the drowning persons hair. One great
the rescuer TO keep both heads out OF the
water. IN this way shore can be gained
sooner and safer than by any other method.
and If the shore Is too far away the rescuer
can float until a boat or other help reaches
him.
II is the experience OF the most observing
among the veterans OF the Government Life
Saving Corps that there Is no such thing as
q dTnwntns persons death grasp. or. at
best. Il i very unusual to witness IL. When
to lose recollection his hold gradually
slackenS ard Is finally relinquished alto
gether. For this reason. they argue. no
Apprehension on this score need be felt in
an attempt TO rescue.
When a drowning person has sunk 10 the
bottom the exact position of the body may
be located. in smooth water. my the air
bubbles, and can he recovered by diving.
IN rescuing a person from the bottom the
Tescuer should seize the hair with one hand
only and with the other. in conjunction
with his feet and legs. raise himself and
the body to the surface.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-27

body in the opposite direction from which
IL was first turned, to free the air passage
I from any remaining water. Continue the
/ artificial respiration from one 10 four hOuTs'
or until the patient bTeatheS- AFTER t1S ap-
: pearance Of returning life. carefuily AID the
Ms. short gasps into full breaths.
/ Meantime assistants should be continual
" rubbing and drying the limbs and DOly
without interfering with the Work OF n
ducinC respiration Warmth OF the pody
OF hot flanneis to the stomach and arm
pits. and hot water bottles. hot bricks or
irons to the sOles OF the feet.
After breathing Is fully established the
patient should be put to bed. warmly
wrapped in blankets. only. and left TO per
in doses from a t~easpOonful to a table
spoonful. according To the weight OF the
patient. may be administered about four
times IN hour for the first hour or two.
rest for forty-eight hours TO avoid the Dan
ger Of congestion Of the lungs
Where No Assistants Arc mt Hand.
Where one person must work alone place
the patient on his back with the shoulders
slightly raised on a folded article of cloth
ing. draw forward the tongue and keep II
protTuding just beyond the lips; il the teeth
be retained thus by passing a handkerchief
unoer the chin. tying 1t at the tcp OF the
head. Grasp the arms just below the ell
bows and draw them steadily upward by
the sides Of the head TO the ground. the
hands nearly meeting. Next. lower the
arms 20 the side and press firmly DOWN
ward and inward on the sides and front
OF the chest over the lower ribs. drawing
toward the patients head Repeat these
movements twelve to fifteen times every
other method. until the appearance OF re-
turning life.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-27

The season is at hand when the thought
less. careless or inexperienced pleasure
seeker. craving recreation by lake, river or
seashere. is in imminent danger Of p~-olong-
ing his vacation indefinitely. by reason of
a. accident while bathing, sailing or boat
riding.
By far the large majority of those who
tempt fate on the rivers and lakes ~ At the
seashore know little OF the art OF swim
ming, and nothing at g! Of the Ert OF nfe-
saving, and in consequence, the annals Of
the summer resorts Is burdened annually
with lists Of fatalities OF those who have
met watery graves. In many instances. the
record OF fatalities could be materially di-
minished If the companions OF the victims,
or the helpless spectators on shore. had any
II telligent idea Of the manner in which 10
proceed TO save the lives OF the drowning
persons, or 10 resuSc-tate those apparently
drowned after they had been brought
ashore. Hundreds of lives might b. saved
annually II the general public Were pos
sessed Of this knowledge and could act
promptly at The critical moment.
Realizing the pub!.C's ignorance upon this
vital SUBJECT, the Government officials at
Washington have prepared and published
q pamphlet for general distribution. con-
tatninE simple and explicit instructions for
saving drowning persons, and for reSuSc!-
teIng those apparently drowned. These d.
TO those who inhakit or frequent waterway
cities and resorts where the danger of IA
tai incidents is always present
DIRECTIONS FOR
SAVING DROWNING PERSONS.
The first requisite upon swimming to the
relief of a drowning person, IS 10 assure
him. in a loud and confident voice. that he