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House of Representatives U. s. |
Washington, d. c., :
December 18th, 1902.

House of Representatives U. s., |
Washington, ID. c., :
December 18th, 1902.
Gen. q. l.. Gillespie, Washington d. c..
Dear Referring to the con
vsrsation Of Senator Foster and
myself with you yesterday relative
to the Plaquemine locks, | now
wish to secure the following in
formation in 50 far as that inform
alton can be given out consistent
with the service:
|. What is tho date Of the con-
tract for tho construction Of the
Plaquemine locks'
9. Who were the contractors
3. What is the price Of the con
tracti
1. When is the contract time
flxedi
s. Is tho contract still in exist
encei
6. II not, what steps have been
taken to further the project by
making other contracts'
7. IL any contract has been alb
ropated. what ware the reaaODs
therefore,
8. Will the work be completed
within the time fixed in tho orr
gipal contract
9. What is that timei
TO- How much money has al
ready been expended on the pro-
jsct'
IL. How much money 10 avail
able and ia the hands Of your de-
partnent for the completion Of the
projecti
H. How much, if any, more
money will be required to complete
the prcjecti
10. What can Congress do to.
wards the early completion Of the
projecti
ID. Will you kindly furnish
mo copy Of report Of the committee
Of Engineers sent to Louisiana to
examine into the method Of the ex-
ecution of the contract by the con
tractors, or SO much thereof as you
care to make publici
Is, Kindly furnish me any
other Information you may have on
hand relative to this project and
which the service does not require
should be held back.
Hoping an early reply,
Yours truly.
r. +. BRoUssARD,
M. G. Louisiana.
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Succession Sale.
SUCCESSION OF VIM NORRE, ne
CEASED.
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Iberia, 10th
Judicial District Court.

State Of Louisiana, Parish OF Iberia, 10th
Judicial District Court.
BY virtue Of an order from the Hon the
1etb Judicial District Court Of the State Of
Louisiana in and for Iberia Parish, dated
December 10th, 1903, and issued in the
above succession and to me directed, l.
j. g. Leblanc, administrator of the said
Succession did offer, all the property be-
longing to this succession for sale, accord
ing to previous advertisement and after all
requirements of law having been observed
and there being no bidders, | will there
fore, for the purpose Of paying the debts
OF eaid succession, offer for sale and sell,
at the last residence OF The deceased In
the city of New Iberia, La,
ON SATURDAY. THE 3lst DAY OF JAN.
UARY, 1903,
to the last and highest bidder on credit OF
twelve months, secured by twelve months
bond, with good security and by mort
gage retained on the property, the follow
ing described property, to-wit;
A certain let Of ground situated in the
town Of New Iberia, measuring Fifty feet
front more or less on Henshaw Alley by
one hundred and ffty feet more or less In
depth, and bounded north BY property be.
low described, south by Hsnshaw Alley.
east BY Msthilda Flood and west by sllcy
running along eastern boundary Of lot
No. 134k Of plat Of survey made by d. 7.
PEBBLES, April II, 1898.
End. A certain lot Of ground situated In
the City Of New iberia, La, measuring
forty-two and one bali feet uore or less,
fronting on the alley forming the sspara.
kinn Of said prnpAHty from lot No lllA
above alluded to, by enc hundred and FIVE
feet, more or less and bounded north BY
vendor, east by lot No. 1917 Of said plat,
south by Matilda Flood and above Do
scribsd property and west by said alley.
Ord. A residence situated on 1rst de-
scribed property.
Dated New Iberia, January 10th, 1908.
J. q. LEBLANC,
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7Ne Secret or Long Life.

Consists in keeping oil the main organs
Of the body in healthy, regular action.
and in quickly destroying deadly disease
germs. Electric Bitters regulate Stomach
Liver and Kidneys. purify the blood, and
give q splendid appetite. They work won
ders in curing Kidney Troubles, Female
Nervous Diseases, Constipa-
tion, Dyspepsia, and Malaria. Vigorous
health and strength always follow there
use. Only soc. guaranteed by Estorge
Drug Co.
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RESOLUTIONS.
ST.. PETERS BRANCH, No. 5g4,
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF AMERICA

Z
New Iberia, La, January 4, '03.
Whereas, IL has pleased Almighty God
in this eternal wisdom, to call from among
us one of our members, VIM. r. Burke,
therefore be it resolved;
That in the death Of VIM. II. Burke, the
Branch has lost one of its trusst members.
That as faithful Catholic he was at all
times found ready to answer the CON-
mands of Holy Mother Church, and as a
citizen set an example, well worth men.
tioping.
That this Branch tenders to his wife and
family its heartfelt sympathy in their be-
reavement. That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes, copy be for
warded to his wife, and one sent to the
New Iberia Enterprise and Iberian for
publication.
REV. p. NJ. JoUAN
j. @. vERRET Committee.
Il. e. DELHoMMER
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pRteu within the time nSed III the
original contract.
9. See reply under 4.
10. How much money has al
ready been expended on the pro
jccti
IL by this question is meant the
particular contract OF Stewart 4 Co.
There has been paid
to date .,........ $2S7, 2SS -
Retained percent
ages held by Z. s. o,465 81
1906, 753 AZ
NoTE-The present projects were
approved in 1888 aud 1899 andcon-
templated the dredglngof a channel
60 feet wide aud 6 feet deep
from deep water up to the
Plaquemine Dixie, constructing
lock to connect the Bayon with the
Mississippi river, preventing fur
Their oaviug Of the banks of the
river at the entrance of the bayou,
and removing distractions from
Grand River and Pigeon Bayou.
The approved projects for expendi-
ture of available funds provide for
the completion OF lock at Plaque
mine, including construction of
river approach, power house and
operating machinery, enlarging
bed of Bayou Plaquemine from
railroad bridge to deep water be-
low Dardennes Bend, aud dreding
channel through Bay Natchez and
Flat Lake, Grand River.
On the above general projects
there has been expended up to the
end of October, 1909, the sum of
Of 1906, 1894. This includes the
expenditure Of the Stewart oon-
tract named in paragraph,
IL. How much money is avail
able aud in the hands Of your de-
partment for the completion of the
projcct'
For the particular contract Of
Stewart & Co. there is available
the sum of 1896, OO417, required
for the completion of the contract
upon its estimated total of $780,
1880
Under the appropriations for i'm
proving Bayou Plsquemine, La,
there was on November 80, 1902,
available for all unfinished work.
In the Treasury Depart
ment. 1866, 600. 80
In hands OF district Of
fcer. .......... 12,OO1 SO
1868, 662. 80
This sum includes the 1896, O05.17
above.
II. As nearly as can be estim.
ated in advance, the available funds
are believed to be sufficient to com.
plete the project.
13. As far AZ can be determined
at this time no further action by
Congress is needed in the premises.
Ia. 1t is believed that the re-
port Of the Board of Engineers APP
pointed to consider certain ques-
tons in regard to this work, should
not, with due regard to the public
interest, be made public at this
time. That Board recommends,
however, THAT work on the Pla.
Quemine lock be resumed and COM
pleted without further delay"
IS, In general it may be stated
that the delay on this work has
been unavoidable, and that the
Chief Of Engineers Is giving his
personal attention to securing the
earliest possible resumption Of &C.
tive operations.
In our next issue we will pub
lish IL full q tabulated form show
ing exactly how much work has
been done aud amount expended
on ms.-EDIToR.
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"'The incest and pleasantiest medicine
have used Tor indigestion and constipa-
ton Is Chamberland's Stomach and Liver
Tablets" says Melard r. Craig, Of Mid
dlegrove, N. Y. "They work like charm
and do not grippe or have any unpleasant
effect" For sale BY Jas. A. Lee.
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A DAINTY COLOGNE

Lees Cologne is a fragrant and lasting
oder. the production of his own laboratory.
4 Cologne, perfume and toilet water all III
one, and equally good for the atomlzer'
handkerchief and bath. 1t has quit" dc
cited tonic action on the SKIN, ana mus
beauties while it refreshes. us Just the
delicate. refreshing addition necessary to
make the bath or toilet luxurious. On"
npvor tires of its rare and peculiarly fas
cinatinp oder-a saint suggestion of ordl-
nary woods and spices, blended in happy
union with a dozen flowers.
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Millions are daily finding 4 world Of
comfoit In Bucklen's Arnica Salve. II
kills pain from Burns, Scalds, Cuts,
Bruises; conquers Ulcere, and Fever
Sores; cures Eruptions. Salt Rheum, Boils
and Feloes; removes Corns and Warts.
Best Pile cure on earth. Only 26c At
EstoIge drug store.
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Hon. William Ii. Burke. no.
tice of whose death was given IN
our last issue, was born of Irish
parents. William Burke and Ellen
Lee, both natives of the CITY of
Waterford, of the Emerald Isle,
where they were reared and mar
ried. coming to this country in
1893, aud after short sojourn in
Canada, New Jersey, and Texas,
they settled in New Iberia in 1886,
where the subject of our sketch
was born. He received such edu-
cation as the public schools in those
DAYS afforded, which was very
meagre, fact which no doubt
indellhly impressed itself on his
mind, aud in later-years caused his
intimate Identification with the
school of our parish
He learned the carpenters trade
aud for years pursued it. aud there
are now standing in this town
many monuments of his handi-
work. AT one time he was asso-
ciated with his mother aud broth
ers in the livery business When
the tocsin of war sounded young
Burke answered the call euIistiug
in the 18th Regiment Louisiana
Infantry Co. Cd" as Sergeant aud
served faithfully under General
Mouton till the end came. at which
time he was with his command at
Natchitoches, having been pro-
NOTED for gallautry to the grade of
LIST Lieutenant He was present
and participated in numerous en-
gagements of the Civil War,
principally, those of Pittsburg
Landing, Shilo, Bisland and Tex
arcana, at which place he was
taken prisoner with his entire
Company by General Weitzel,
being paroled next day Three
months after he was exchanged
and returned to his command.
After the war Mr.. Burke again
entered the livery stable business,
which he followed till 1886. Being
intensely interested in all that az
fected the interests of the town.
Mr.. Burke soon became Il leading
citizen His sagacity and sterling
honesty made him many friends
aud he was soon called to serve his
people. From 1877 to 1879 he
was President of the Police Jury,
from 1879 to 1887 he was Treasurer
and Collector of New Iberia In
1877 he was also elected as secre-
tary Of the School Board, aud later
as parish superintendent. He was
for twenty years intimately con-
nected with our school affairs aud
to his untiring zeal aud unflagging
that our present splendid
school system is indebted. Per-
haps the most satisfactory and
moment of his life was
at the completion OF our High
School building, which was spec
ial favorite or hobby OF his. His
work to erect this beautiful build
ing was often handicapped by
unjust criticism, predjudice and
ingratitude, aud numerous obsta-
,les which would have discouraged
any one of less determination
.han he.
Mr.. Burke's daily life and in
Iluence was that of the typical
citizen. Large hearted,
generous, brave, a devoted Christ
an. the believer in a creed that |
embraced all humanity, a benevo.
ence that was Christ like-his
vas a character worthy of emula.
ion. This eutire community
nourns a good man aud will long
'evere his memory
LIsa~ n. s..x,
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Office Of the Chief Of Engineers, !

Office of the Chief Of Engineers, !
United States Army, :
December %, 1902.
Hon. r. f. Broussard, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir-Rsplying to your letter
Of inquiry Of the 18th instant, re
lstive to the Plaquemiue lock, | in
close herewith copy Of the said
letter and q memorandum giving
replies to the different questions in
order.
Very truly yours,
g. l.. GILLESPIE,
Brig. Gen. Chief Of Engineers U
s. Army.
REPLIES TO QUERIES OF THE HONOR.
ABLE II. F. BROUssARD, HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVE, DATED
DECEMBER II, 1902, AND
RELATING TO THE PLA-
QUEMINE LOCK.
l. Date contract 10 May %,
1898.
2. The contractors arc Stewart
& Co., a Arm composed Of Alex
ander NJ. Stewart, James G. Ste.
wart, aud John l.. Stewart, of st.
Louis, Mo.
8. The total estimated cost
under the contract was 1901, 756. 80.
4. When is the contract time
fixedi
"The said Stewart Il Co. shall
work within sixty (60)
days after approval Of contract, and
she'll complete the work on or be-
fore the 3Oth day Of June, nine
teen hundred and three (1903)."
Contract was approved June II,
1898.
g. Is the contract still in exist.
encsi
Yes.
6. Steps have been taken to ab-
rogate the existing contract; and
N anticipation Of such abrogation,
he preparation Of plans and speci.
ications for completing the work
. we'll advanced.
Z. The contract Of Stewart &
20. is expected to be abrogated
within . very short time, with .
few to settling serious difRculties
i both legal and On engineering |
'ature, which threatened prolonged
lelay litigation.
8. The entire work will be com.
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We keep right mp to date with
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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-01-10
THE PLAOUEMINE LOCKS.

To NJ. W. Fisher, Editor of the Enterprise
Observer
The idea. for some unnccounta
BILE reason, seems to have firmly
taken bold of the minds of the good
people of this community, that the
peoples intereslsint the construction
Of the plaVueminc locks are being
neglected III the Congress That the
minds of all such may beat ease
aud for the infornstion Of all par
ties AT interest in this great enter
prise. kindly publish the accom-
paniug correspondence. This cor
respondeuce is quite lengthy, but |
am confident the interest involved
will justify the publicatioh Of the
entire matter.
Thanking you in advance for this
courtesy.
Yours very sincerely,
X. +. BROUssARD.
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JANUARY STH.

This historic day in American
annals has always been looked for
ward to with pride aud satlstac-
ton, for on this day nearly cen
fury ago, American valor gained n
signal victory over the British on
the plains OF thalmette, just below
the Crescent City The grand old
hero. General Andrew Jackson,
with his army of nondescrlpts,
composed of rihemen from Ken
lucky, Teunesseans, Indians, Gre
oles, colored men and even some
of the famous Laiitte pirates, oil
actuated by the same sublime pur.
pose, administered to the flower of
the British army such defeat
that eliminated in the withdrawal
of the British from ourshores, aud
hasteued the day of our national
independence. The completeness of
Jacksop's victory was such rs
struck terror to the average British
soldier, our loss being but 3 in
killed aud wounded, while the
British loss was 1000 killed and
wounded The mortality among
officers, showed the unerring aim
Of the kentuckian's rifles. Gen.
Packenham, the commander of the
British forces, being among the
slain
fsThis signal victory will ever be
celebrated by American people who
take pride in the noble men
who so valiantly defended our flag,
and whose patriotism will ever be
comulated by our citizens, and
whose valor will ever be shrined in
the hearts of our people. The
sturdy bravery aud integrity Of
"Old Hickory" as he was lovingly
called thereafter, was fittingly
rewarded by being elevated to the
presidency of this nation, where
his efficiency, patriotism, wisdom
aud craftsmanship gained for him
additional laurels.
Time has healed the wounds OF
the great conflict, the scars are
almost obliterated, and to-day
England is our firm friendand ally.
Our British cousins are now en-
gagged in the peaceful efforts Of
cementing the friendship of the
two nations. The weakling they
attempted to destroy is now their
peer IN any sense and their super
ior in many.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08

nihcent, for in the fairy tale his little
highncss wears silks and velvets. His
collar was pale azure, with slashed sleeves
for his velvet doublet and pointed velvet
shoes for his feet. Then there were the
indispensable silk tights, as we'll as a
velvet cap with a curling ostrich feather.
All these details were of the same beauti-
full blue. The velvet doublet opened over
a white null CAMP and the same material
showed through the slashes of the pulled
sleeves. Finishing points we're a belt and
pouch OF russell leather and a princely
danger young fingers.
Give the small boy in fancy dress some
thing to carry and a part to play and he
is in his element. Also, II he is of true
blue metal, he likes the world best when
he is not too fine, for the crown OF royalty
has its weight.
For the boy OF 8, given to creeping under
tables and hiding behind sofas, a French
cooks costume provides excellent sugges-
tions. sheeting of the 'coarsest descrip-
ton is all that is necessary. with a
wooden. spoon for emblem and the buckled
shoes which go with the period of knee
trousers. Rosettes Of the sheeting orna-
ment these at the outside leg, and over
the long coat, buttoned closely and fitting
tightly. must be tied the culinary apron,
A cooks cap-also OF he ~sheeting.is worn
on the head ard a touch Of elegance is
given by a small cravat with lace edges.
The pure white Of this costume is an
agreeable variation of the riot of color
seen at fancy dress parties.
MARY DEAN.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08
FriIIs Of Fashion.

Many Of the long evening gloves are inset
with lace insertion.
Celored lscvs arc having great vogue. not
only tne faces dyed TO match COWS, but
coarse met darned in patterns in blues, reds
or browns.
Some of the new dotted silk mousseline
wells have gaily embroidered borders, two
or three inches deep, in the popular straw
berry design.
The hats will bear fruits in and out of
season. one supports a spray Of small
oranges, another is a strawberry bed, a
third is luscious with cherries.
Handkerchiefs exactly matching the frock
IN color, are a present fad and some women
go to the length Of having kerchiefs dyed
to match each of their gowns.
Smart turnovers of tie collar and cuff
protector variety are of white pique, with
deep but narrow and very sharp points
finished with a heavy edge of embroidery.
at intervals with round piCes of turquo!s
matrix. six of these on one bracelet, each
piece being set in a fancy rim of gold eX-
tending beyond the lines OF the bracelet.
Jeweled belts in turquoise and steel en-
erald and jet and other combinations are
among the accessories that give a special
touch OF elegance to the costume, but their
price places them beyond the purse limits
of the average well dressed woman
There Is a pronounced vogue for evening
robes of white. black or deep cream guipure
lace with under slip of glace silk or satin.
The lace comes in circular form, all ready
TO be worn as a skirt and requires no trim
Hof 80 oAhi hl
purposes of garniture. For the bodice an
alloNer design in guipure to match the skirt
may be had. The usual trimming is a gar
land of overs and foliage outlining the
decoiletage.
one bride of the winter wore an original
wedding dress. the skirt being heavily trim
over a strong silver tissue that cleaned
through very effectively. The train was of
embroidery, and the bodice, which was
trimmed around the Dust and in a point to
the waist with similar silver embroidery.
lace. &
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08

certain noted art firm had been exhibiting
in various states, and this made 1t possible
for the outlying schools to retain pictures
for a nominal sum.
The university collection now includes
over 1000 photographs and a dozen lanterns
with over 20 slides. appropriate to many
lines Of study. All Of these can be Dor
rowed by schools and clubs and are a
helpful factor to any one preparing to
enter the university.
The Woman's Educational association
Of Boston has taken up the work and has
ambitious plans for carrying the move
ment into New England. Club women in
the midwest have appointed committees
whose duty is to direct the work In the
local public schools, but the most i'm
portant movement in the rural communi-
ties was started by a Wisconsin woman
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08
BEAUTY DON'Ts.
Laughter Not Among the Exercises
TabOOed.

TabOOed.
Don't forget that the nurses Of a
woman's beauty are seven-fresh air, sun
shine, warmth. rest, sleep. food and what
ever stlrs the blood, bet 1t exercise or en-
thusiasm.
Don't neglect sleep. You can sleep your
self into good looks. A long nap ana q hot
bath will make any woman more attractive,
and lift years from her shoulders.
Don't eat when tired and don't work when
tired. It is a mistake to work when not In
At conditlon-bad for the work and worse
for you.
Don't miss your beauty sleep" II is a
mistake to go to bed late at night. rise at
daybreak and imagine that every hour taken
from sleep is an hour gained.
Don't give unnecessary time to a certain
established routine OF homework, when 1t
could be much more proftably spent in rest
and recreation.
Don't sit down TO table as soon as you
come in from work, OF a round of social
duties. Lie down, or sit down for ten min
utes. waiting until you can partake OF your
dinner with the physical machinery rested
and refreshed.
Don't battle in hard water. Soften II with
"a little powdered borax, or a handful of
oatmeal.
Don't battle the face while It is very
warm or very cold.
Don't wash the face when travelling I'M
less IL is with a little alcohol and water. or
a little cold cream.
Don't attempt to remove dust with cold
water. Give the face a hot bath with soap
and then rinse thoroughly with clear tepid
or cold water.
Don't rub the face with too coarse a
towel. Treat It as you would the finest
porcelain, tenderly and delieately.
Don't be afraid Of sunshine and fresh air,
They offer you bloom and color.
Don't forget that hearty laughter 10 q
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08

keenest competitor is to be fodsd in the
state Of Wisconsin.
Early in 1898 the New York university
sent out a list Of pictures, mainly carbon
prints and photographers, ready for loan
to all institutions connected with the uni
versity These pictures included photo
graphs, OF architectural monuments, great
paintings and historical portraits. They
we're framed in quarter-oak and we're In
two sizes. The rent varied from 50 to 50.
transportation paid by the university. The
frames remained at the Institution which
borrowed the pictures and the latter we're
replaced from time to time, as the schools
requested, by new prints.
Fully thirty-fve schools in New York
state availed themselves of the travelling
art gallery and as soon as the movement
was on a self-supporting basis the uni
versity broadened its plans and enlarged
the collection. The first move was to pur.
chase a complete set Of carbons which a