New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-05-21
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
New iberia, La, May 10, 1904,

Editor Enterprise. Nc'c IBERIA:
Dear Sir-Our Judicial District politics
have now assumed tangible shape, and it is
well for the people to learn about the DIFF
ferent candidates. Among them is one
whose name is familiar, but who, on ac-
count of his quiet and modest manners,
may not be personally known to some Of
our people--the Hon Dan ". VOORHEES,,
| of St. MartinsvilIe, La. who il acandidate
for the Judgeship.
That his many qualities are duly appre-
ciated by t'oSe acquainted with the gen
tleman is shown by the following clippings
from the st. Martin newspapers.
Says the St. Aartinsyilie Messenger Of
May 7th, 1901:
THE DISTRICT JUDGEsHIP.
/ During the last political campaign the
politicians of both factions were al loss
| to understand the inactivity of the pros
pective candidates fol the District Judge
ship as well as for the office of District
Attorney.
1t looked very much az II the candidates
were afraid to side with one faction or the
other, for fear it would interfere with
| their own political prospects, and up to
the present time. many candidates are be,
| ING mentioned, but they are slow coming
out, presumably for some good reasons
better known TO themselves.
This week, however one candidate has
como ont openly at the request Of mis-
friends ami has announced his candidacy
for he District JHdIesmp and he is Nh
Dan " VOORHEES,, one Of our prominent
voang lawyers. who has made deep and
profound study Of law, and who is fully
uualitipd to fill the high position with hon
OF and distinction and his numerous
friends IN 81. Martin parish have deter
mined 10 make Vigol0us campaign in or
der to ASSUME HE election.
Mr VOORHEES, is young man who j. not
an active politician. but who i always
found with his friends when his services
and his adyic+s have been TO io what he
considered was right legal and just. If
Mr. VOORHEES, is elected to the Judgeship,
and sc believe lie has Il good chance 10 at
least carry his own parish by good ma
jority, lie will make a Judge who Will do
honor t. his people and his district. and
we are satisfied that he viii IuIe over
count matters a. lie does over his own per
s0uai affairs, With system that Is strictly
business
From the BreauX Bridge "Nal!+y Of the
Teche' OF May eth, 1904:
DAN W. VOORHEES, FOR JUDGE.
The Valley takes pleasure in Learning
that Dan W VOORHEES,, the we'll known ju-
nior partner OF the finn of Martin 4 EOOr-
HES. Of st. Martinsyille formerly annOuu-
ces himself as a candidate for Judge of
the 10Th judicial district count Mr.. Oor-
HES is deeply learned lawyer; courteous
and of unchanging geniality, but wthal
an untiiuching advocate and Il wise and
impartial counsellor. His past career
though not Of the spectacular kind, is Re
pete with brilliant professional victories
and public spirited deeds. A lengthy eu-
logv Of Mr. VOORHEES, is precluded by lack
of space. but that is as unnecessary rs it
is deserved, for he is intimately known by
most OF our readers as we'll as the writer
himself The present Judge. Hon. r. Don
Foster, of New Iberia. has as yet made no
declaration Of his intention to be candi-
date to succeed himself nor have we heard
Vi ANY bUuN tIst 10 eLlsI ii4S idCt.
From the St Martinsville Banner" of
May 18th, 1904;
OUR NEXT JUDGE.
Our eonfreres of the st. MaltinSylle
Messenger and of the Breaux Bridge Val
ley Of The Teche, announce in compli
mentary and tiattering terms, the candi
dacy of Mr.. Dan W. VOORHEES, for the
Judgeship. AS we have known Mr.. Noor-
HES for years, We can well attest to his
worth and merits and it is with all our
might that we second the Messenger and
the Valley i'll presenting to the citizens of
this District the name of the gentleman.
With his pleasing manners, his love for
law, and above all his honesty and integ
rity, he can we'll be trusted with this high
office.
We do therefore earnestly urge his eiec-I
ton, feeling that the honor bestowed upon
him is fully deserved, knowing that he
will fill the position with honor
With such recommendations, We do be
lieve that he will prove to be a good and
true Judge, and this is what We are after. |
Yours respectfully,
AN IBERIAN.