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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28
MAJOR r.. NJ, KERR FANORS
DIVORCING THE RIVERS.

Major +. NJ. Kerr, CHIEF State
engineer, has approved the Brous-
sard bill, which bill has for its
primary purpose the enactment Of
a law providing for the investiga.
ton looking to the ACCESSIBILITY Of
divorcing the Mississippi river
from the Red and Atcllafaaya
rivers, and thereby prevent any
possibility of damage to New
Orleans harbor. Major Kerr, in
discussing the Broussard bill, said
1.-The bill was introduced during
last week by Representative Brons
safd to create board of engineers
to investigate the necessity, urgency
and practicability Of divorcing the
Mississippi river from the Red aud
Atchafalaya rivers The bill sets
fourth that whereas, by concurrent
resolution of the General Assembly
Of Louisiana of 1904, approved
July 6, 1904, it is recited that there
is great danger Of the Mississippi
river taking the shortest and most
direct route to the Gulf by the At
chafalaya river, through the mouth
of Red and Old rivers and. where
rs, such an occurrence would prove
of incalcnlahle injury to the city of
New Orleans, the entire Mississippi
valley aud the river improvements
at the mouth Of the Mississippi
river; and, whereas, by the resoln-
ton quoted it is urged hat up
on completion Of the Plaque-
mines locks immediate steps be
taken for The divorcing of the
Mississippi river from the Red aud |
Atchafalaya rivers.
therefore, be it enacted by
Congress. That the Secretary Of
War be directed to appoint board
Of Ave United States engineers,
whose duty it shall be to inves-
5igate and report to Congress up
IN the necessity of divorcing the
Mississippi river from the Red and
Atchafalaya rivers
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28
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THE COURT.

The first term Of court held under
the new Judge, Hon. James Simon.
closed last Tuesday. On every hand
we hear the praises OF Judge Simon.
his uniform courtesy consideration
and fair dealing has won for him The
admiration aud respect OF the en-
tire bar His rulings lIave been
logical lucid aud based upon law aud
keen SENSE Of justice and fair play
The large amount of business dis
patched warrants The hulief that lie
large docket will soon lie cleared
Judge Simon has iulliilled the pro-
pliecies Of his friends aud lns become
an ideal officer, md il il with no
small degree Of satisfaction TINT we
observe the universal endorsement Of
the Enterprises choice at the last
election.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28
ENFORCEMENT OF MISSISSIPPI
FROM RED RIVER.

We publish elsewhere statement
OF that eminent engineer Major f. M
Kerr, III regard to the enforcement OF
the Mississippi river from the Red
and Atchafalaya rivers, project that
has engaged the minds of river men
ever since the great floods Of 1889.
While the Legislature was in session
last June the matter was brought up
and thoroughly discussed. Capt. Il.
T. King of this parish furnishing
some valuable data and opinions,
which had much weight in inducing
action by the legislature which Oh
Jnly 9th passed concurrent resolu-
tion asking attention of Congress to
the matter. This was taken up by
representative II. +. Broussard and
resulted in the appointment of beard
Of five engineers to examine into this
important matter. which we hope will
be brought to a flnality and the much
needed ratification accomplished.
thus rendering safety tn millions Of
Acres Of land and forever casting aside
The menace to New Orleans, that Of
being nm inland city. which would be
he case. should the Father of Wat |
'rs be allowed to take the course thnt 7.
: evident in the near future md |
which these eminent engineers fear.
Although II may appear to be an im-
'ossible feat, yet science. and statis-
les show that Il is poeeible and may /
ONE sooner than anticipated, unless
reventive means are adopted. We
ommend tho reading Of the article
eferred to our readers and ali inter.
sted IN the prosperity Of our sesstion
q
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28
SUBSCRIPTION. $3.50 PER AwNUm
THE CANAL.

The construction of the canal for
the New iberia Southern Drainage
District is an assured fact Mr.. s.
+. iloyt, the contractor il here with
his force of meu placing machinery on
the grounds, building al the Basin
Pasral's place are already constructed,
the dredge will be in position hv the
first of the week, when active opera
tions will begin and the dream Of our
tanalista' will start upon It's reali
! zation II is expected that some pub.
lie demonstration will he held bv
Leading citizens aud those who have
worked 20 faithful, Ia bring about
these satisfactory conditions. Al
though we have frequently mentioned
she advantages this public work will
bring. we cannot refrain from men
tioning them again. The matter of
good drainage alone justifies the con
struction, ~ il will improve sanitary
conditions to all that portion Of the
town, south of the railroad adding
much TO the comfort and convenience
Of the large number of tax payers in
that part Of the city but the matter
OF city drainage is not by any means
the greatest advantage. for the canal
Will traverse section of country
miles in extent, the lands of which
will be tributary TO this canal. and
receive direct benefit from II III tile
reclamation and drainage of thousands
of acres Of fertile land. thus adding
very mnch to he value Of every acre.
Drainage is not the only benefit OBJ
tnined by this canal, II has CONNER
cial benefits as well for the dimensions
Of the work will permit lie passage
OF boats Of considerable tonnage allow. /
ing traffic in oysters, fish, shrimp,
wood, charcoal, shells for streets and |
roads and for the marketing of the
various crops grown near the canal
hen the use Of this waterway will
develop trade and traffic, that Is not
low. thought Of but come In the usual
way. We congratulate orr people OH
he prospect and feel that this work
will redonned to their interest md
,roft
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28

his control he shall have The authority
10 establish Gordon for the purpose and
| to eject beyond lis limits, even such Are.
men as refuse to obey his orders.
| He shnll have exclusive control OF all
matters appertainipg to the fighting fires !;
and IN the discharge Of such duties, shall
give such orders to the police OF the city
(who are ordered to report to HIM m will
be necessary to the control by him OF the
fire and tho adjoining district to which II
may be necessary to extend his control.
The powers herein conferred are limit
ed, however, to the purposes for which
they are granted and shall continue dur.
ing the duration Of the emergency for
which they are created
BE 1t further ordained, That In order TO
enjoy such privileges, the Fire Depart
meilt shall hold annually, at least, one
meeting composed OF such represents
lives OF The various fire companies a. may
be provided for by the rules and rsgula-
tions OF the Fire Department and shall
elect such officers, including Chief (who
viii select his aid M Ia provided by the
rules OF said Fire Department., and shall
notify The Mayor and Board OF Trustees
such meeting and such election in order
TINT the proper entries thereof fnay he
made, and the proper instructions given
to the police officers Of the city.
BE Il further ordained That until the
election Of his successors within twelve
months from January 1st, 1906, Herman
Shaded IL recognized "a Chief OF the Fire
Department and Albert Deeouft as Aid
and the powers herein above designated
arc bestowed upon them.
BE Il further ordained, That should any
other fire companies organize and Join the
Fro Department, due notice thereof must
be given TO tho Mayor and hoard of Trnst
eos OF the city of Now iberia.
Independent fire companies which may
organize and report at fires for service,
shall act under the police supervision ana
subject to the orders Of the Chief ~ the
Fire Department or his Aid setting.
BE It further ordained, That any person
~ persons guilty of disordefly conduct al
Dr. about fires and within the Gordon fred
by the Chief of the Fire Department or
Acting Aid or who being ordered to re
move from within said Gordon shali refuse
o do 50 or who shall in any manner In
erfere with the Chief, his Aid, or any OF
he 6remen in the discharge OF their dr.
les shall be subject to arrest and npon
shall be fined not TO exceed
wenty five dollars, OF imprisoned not TO
xeeed ten days or beth nj the discretion
i The Court.
Thus done, signed and seal affixed this
Sd day Of January, 1905.
JULES y. DuPuY, Mayor.
II was moved by Mr.. Blumenthal, see
nded by Mr. Dupre and carried, that the
Y. w. & e. /. Commission, be author.
sed to purchase wires for street light ex.
ension.
On motion of Mr.. Lemaire. seconded by
ir Dupre and carried, the meeting ad-
nnfned to the NEXT regular meeting.
JULES r.. DuPUY, Mayor.
J. u, HAAeE, Secretary.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28

At the close of the season 1900 thea
tire goers in monster petition asked
Miss Santie TO return to that city az
STAR. II will be gratifying to the poo
pie of New Orleans thnt they can see
Miss Santie again this season in nc
cordance with their desire while other
Southern cities in which she is to ap.
pear will welcome her With equal
warmth
The four stars named above play
the leading roles in a comedy of love
aud intrigue Which has probably
been seen and enjoyed by almost every
experienced theatre goers in Europe
and America Young men and women
who have not seen 1t, as we'll as the
older heads, will wish to enjoy this
rich dramatic treat The Indications
are that one of fhe largest audiences
Of tile year will be present when the
curtain rises on Thursday, Jan 9th,
at $50 p. IN
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28
CALL MEETING OF THE CITY cOLIN-
Gil.


NEW IBERIA, La, Jan. %, 1905.
The Mayor aud Board Of Trustees Of
the city OF New lbefin, met thie day per
suant to call, with Mayor pupuy in tho
chair, and the following members pres
ent Messrs. Dnpre, Deconrt Lemaife
and Hlumenthal.
Inc eali was then read NJ follows;
NEW IBERIA, la, Jan. %, 1905.
10 Inc Honorable Mayor and Members Of
the city Council
Gentlemen Yon are hereby notified
that there will be a meeting Of The City
Council tonight ut o clock, for tho ppr
pose ef purchasing horse for Fire Co.
No 2. and adopting a Fire Ordinance
A. n. DrcorRT
MAX LEVY,
A. y. MURRAY.
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a fire boae t,neL tLa uavoY annoi,,;n,,
Massra. peoonrt and I.smoire an saia
committee
Mr. Dunra INTRODUCED tba follo.;,a -,
d;napce' which wos adontsa bv sha ri.
lowing Yea and nav WHO yeas uossss
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ibaI NAYS Nane
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Tho Mavor FIR avantuation and To-.
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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28
Rev Carlisle P. r. Martin. l.. / u

OF Wavcrly, Texas, writes: cor
a morning, when fret arising, |
often find troublesome collection Of
phlegm which produces Il eongh
and is very hard to dslodge; bnt a
small quantity Of Ballard'sss Horc-
hound Syrup will at once dislodge
il, and the trouble Is over. know
OF no medicine that is equal Ia it.,
and it is so pleasant to take / can
most cordially recommend it 10 all
persons needing medicine for
throat or lung trouble " Sold by
Estorpe Drug Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28

been 10 reproduce Diplomacy" on
the same sumptuons scale and with
east whose distinction and excellence
equal the first American production
Of the play nt Wallack's Theatre in
New York City Diplomacy is
one Of tho greatest plays written Ivy
modern dramatist and it's revival bv
mn all star cast has elements Of extra
ordinary interest Miss Coghlin her
self has been identified with the play
throughout its entire career in this
country. Miss CoghIan was educated
in Paris and began acting in London
nj the age Of eighteen. After n sen
son as leading lady with Barry Sulli
van she came to America under Lester
Wallack' $ management and created the
role Of Hicka in Diplomacy - This
is the role she will present in the
coming revival Of Sartlnn's mastery
drama II is her most brilliant and
enduring success and by il the art OF
Rose Goghlan will always be Judged
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28

dual theatriacal tour, but the large
inducements held out to him by Miss
Coghlan AID her manager, George n
Brennan, have caused him to forego
starring temporarily i'll order to ap-
pear in Diplomacy. Mr.. Kvle is
a college man, master in Rose
mary and Haitian Hale = For
several years he supported Mime. Mod
jaska in classic repertoire and thus Ia
emniently fitted for the Legitimate
drama His part here calls for the
depietment of a cool headed, cynical
diplomat who foils the schemes of the
Countess Iicka, q spy in the employ
of the Russian government Those
who have seen this performance In the
part have expressed themselves az
greatly Herewith.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28
Our Friends, the druggists.

II is n pleasure to testify to the general
ly high character OF druggists. But be-
cause Of few exceptions to the rule, it
In necessary to caution the public to he
on guard against imitation Of Perry Davis
Painkiler. See that von get the right
article. the soothing, helpful Painkiller
that was used in your family before You
were born. Don't be talked into buying
q substitute. There is but ore Painkiler,
Perry Davis
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28

If ynn have any news items
abont Yourself or Your friends do
lot be backward in letting The
Enterprise know the facts. The
editor is always pleased to get such
items. and his desire is to not in
tentionally to slight any one inst
write to uH. phone ns or call and
We will treat you right.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28
"DIpL OMACY's" GREAT CAST
Prominent Stars to Assume the Prin
cpal Roles.

Howard kvle's Great Sucrees ns
Henri. Lynn Pratt and Suzanne
Santje, he hitter n Southern favorite
to play Julian aud Dora. Further
details concerning the Red Letter
event of the dramatic season.
Among the important dramatic an
nouneements of the New Year i'll the
news that Rose toghlan's all star re-
yival of Sar,lou 5 DIPLOMACY" is to
he brought here un Thursday, Feb
lnnry 9th. 1905.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28

4
Dora has been ell :
trusted to Miss SUI
anne Santje. She Is
the beautiful young
actress whose home
is in Charleston, S,
G., and who headed
the lending stock
company in New Or
leans all last season.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28
Lynn Pratt has

Lynn Pratt has
consented to assume
the role of Julian
Beauclerc, in which
many Of the most
cele hrated Englisi,
and American act
ors have won their
spurs. Hitller to
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28

Mr.. Pratt's histrioniafn has been
chiefly confined to New York City MS
he has been in great demand for pro-
auctions there. In person he is tall,
youthful, handsome and should prove
nh idpa1 fta,taiu Juiiau
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28

Miss Coghlan and
her fellow sinrs
Will appear nj the
Nendome opera
House Tor one per
Torrance only and
viii not return this
season The idea
OF the actress has
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28

Howard Kyle has
been engaged at
great expense to
play the part oppo-
site to Miss Cogh
Ian. Henri Beau
clere Mr. Kyle
was DESTROYS of CON
tlnuing his indivi
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-28
To rnre 1 coia IL one Dna

Tske LAXATIVE BROND QuININE Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II fails to
e. " Groves signature IL ON each boz. 2Ie
The Greeley tribune., 1905-06-29

Wholesale prices on car loads of Inn.
per b to any railway point. E. G. Steele
The Greeley tribune., 1905-06-29
Asbury Park Excursion.

The most attractive eastern excur-
sion during the coming summer will
be to Asbury Park, N. j., on occa-
sion of the annual meeting of Ma
tional Educational association, July
Bird to 7th, inclusive. via the Nickel
Plate road and its connections,
either the West Shore or Lacka-
wanna Road, with privilege of stop
over at Chautauqua Lake points,
Niagara Falls and New York City.
Rate s2l.35 for the round trip.
Dates of sale, June Goth and 3Oth
and July 1st and End, with extreme
return limit of August 3lst, by de-
posting ticket. Patrons of this
route may have the choice OF ride
over the most interesting mountain
scenery in New York and Pennsyl-
vania, and through the celebrated
Delaware Water Gap, or through the
beautiful Mohawk Valley and down
the Hudson river, which also in.
cludes the privilege of ride on day
line boat on Hudson river, between
Albany and New York City, in
either direction, if desired. No ex-
cess fare charged on any train on
Nickel Plate road. Meals served in
Nickel Plate dining cars, on Ameri-
can club meal plan, ranging in price
from 30 cents to 81 also service a la
carte. Chicago depot LaSalle and
van Buren street, Chicago city !
ticket offices, Ill Adams street and
Auditorium Annex. For further
particulars, address Chas. E. John
son, district passenger agent, Nickel
Plate road, Sll Seventeenth street.
Denver Colo.
The Greeley tribune., 1905-06-29
Is ROOSEVELT nonEsrr

Has President Roosevelt shown
the first sign of weakness since he
became president? is the question
many are beginning to ask. Paul
Norton, for some time member of
the Roosevelt cabinet and personal
friend of the president, has practi-
cally been found guilty of extending
rebates to the Colorado Fuel & Iron
company while Mr.. Morton was con-
nected with the Santa Fe railroad.
As such he is subject to punishment
under the anti trust law, that the
president has seemingly been active
in enforcing. While practically ac-
knowledging the guilt of his friend
the president now says he did not
intend tQ go after individuals in this
matter, but simply after corpora
tions as body. AS corporation
cannot very we'll be put into Jail, be-
cause its officials are exempt from
punishment no matter how serious
their offense, then it means only
trifling fine for such breach of the
law, and one that corporations would
gladly pay, if thereby they could
avoid publicity.
Heretofore the acts of the presi-
dent have usually turned out to be
right, when in instances he has fol-
lowed some line of action to con-
clusion, but it remains to be seen, if
he has acted honestly by the people
this time.
The Greeley tribune., 1905-06-29
MANIA FOR SPEED.

The mania for speed that has gra-
dually taken possession of the people
of this country, was probably the
cause of railroad wreck at Mentor
o., few days ago. in which at least
20 persons lost their lives and many
more were MANNED and injured.
The Twentieth Century Limited, :"
a New York Central and Lake Shore
railroad train, said to be the finest
and fastest train in the world, run
ming between New York and Chicago
ran off the end of an open switch,
while going at the rate of about 75
miles an hour, and in an instant the
train valued at 81, 900, 600 was pile
OF rubbish, in which mangled human
remains were conspicuous. Probably
all this was because these railroads
wanted to lop off two hours in the
running time between New York and
Chicago.
Right here in Greeley we have
speed nuisance, that unless regulated
will result in some disaster also.
While, of course, it could never be
so serious, it is only a matter of
time when somebody is going to be
The Greeley tribune., 1905-06-29
SELECTION OF SEED
Professor Olin Says Solution OF
Crop Problems in West.

Prof. W. II. Olin, the agronomist
OF the state experiment station Who
has been making a careful study OF
agricultural conditions in Colorado,
is firmly OF the belief that the solu-
ton of most Of the farming problems
IN this state is TO be found in the
breeding and selection Of seeds to be
used. Heretofore there has been no
attention paid to this important
subject and COLORADO farmers have
sown any seed they could get, re-
gardless of where it was raised or the
conditions under which it is TO be
used.
up in Leadyille,' he says, Il
find the farmers trying to raise vege-
tables for the market here from
seeds brought from Alabama, two
miles below them, and they kick
because frost often catches them be-
fore their crops mature. On the arid
plains in the eastern part OF the
state they get seed from the damp
country along the Mississippi river,
and when they refuse to develop big
crops under the arid conditions on
the plains they say there is no use
trying
1t is Professor Olin's idea that the
seed to oe used in the various por-
tions of the state should be carefully
selected and grown under conditions
that prevail in the sections where
the seed are to be used. He argues
that live stock brought from south
ern Texas do not do well in the high
attitudes of this state until they be-
come acclimated. The same rule
applies to vegetation. He proposes
that experiments be started in vari-
Gus parts of the state this year to
test the truth of his idea. This
year the farmer should select from
his crops seeds from the best and
most fiourishing individual plants.
These should be planted in plats by
themselves for next season and a
selection again made for continuing
the experiment, but the larger part
could be planted for crop. while the
selected seed should be planted by
itself for further selection. In this
way it would take but few years to
develop seed that would fit the con-
ditions where desired.
The idea has already met with ap-
proval and number Of experimental
seed platS will be under cultivation
in another year.-Record Stockman.
The Greeley tribune., 1905-06-29
A GRAIN OF TRUTH.

There is growing belief in rail-
road and financial circles in the east,
according to William E. Curtis, that
there will be some sort of rate legis-
lation at the next session of con-
gress, especially with a view to the
prohibition Of rebates and unjust
discrimination. Mr.. Curtis declares,
however, that there is a feeling that
the legislation will not be so severe