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The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
WHY THE SEXTON RANG FOR CHRISTMAS
By A. ST. JOHN ADCOCK

I-yy aV1 HE bells were not going XI XI ;. :: :.:: !: E" 5: t: :: <: :: E. ..:
 GssMS to be rung that Christ lG5ss}.Vek1 mas
 kgzlU@NN had said so. IXHJ ~ strangers tinklin wi
 my bells, Mir Edwards, . he protested. i've rung 'em over 50 year, an if I aint ekal to it this for once that's all"
 Seems a pity though, Bargle, don't you think" The vicar spoke per suasiyely He was young and diffident and new to Peridale, and the sexton was crotehety and opinionated The last vicar had slipped into an easy ha5it of deferring to his long eNpe- rience, and this had made him arro- gant "It is a fine old custom, Bar gle"
 "There1 be the chimes at the par th church over the hill wonder. Bar gle interrupted, testify; they sound here in the village quite plain. an folks mast make the best O that an be thankful
 There was a deal of grumblins about it in the village Bargle knew that. and took morbid pride in feeling that he was having his own way. People were hintine tha his ailments were %asinary, shat his Rheumatism was me.ely another name for his grabbed perYersity. and an excuse for his increasing ind6lence.
 As he sat smoking and rumiuatinS, his thoughts trayeled along tha bleak
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
Brought a Small Sum.

The past due notes and overdrafts. property of he defunet Howard Coun- ty bank, were recently sold at auc- tion to ] N Bishop. of Nashville. The face value of the paper was S23,- 800, and Bishop secured the entire lot for $4l This sale was made by order of the court
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
Many New Roads Chartered.

Thirty-four railroad lines have filed articles of incorporation with the See retary of State during the last twelve months. The trackage, constructed or to be constructed by these roads will approximate nearly eleven hun drel miles.
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
To Meet at Little Rock.

Tho Episcopal Missionary Confer enee of the Eighth District. composed of Arkaaaas. Indian Territory and Texas viii hosd meeaing, next year. at Little Rock. The state theological school of the Episcopal Church will also be aeld at that city during tho coming year.
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
Foul Play Feared.

Horace Bryan. of Webb City. has been missing from his home since NoE. 20 and his family are anxious about his whereabouts. The missing man is about 50 years of age, is of low bulky build and dark complexion. It is feared that he has been murdered and efforts are being made to substantiate this theory.
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
A Thriving InduatrY.

Several hundred carloads of rock fer paving purposes have been ship ped from Polk county points to Shreve- port. La. Further heavy shipments will be made from these quaries very shortly. The rock is said to be valued al thirty-fve cents per yard
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
Hinh Priced Cotton.

B. L. Haywood, Little River coun- ty farmer, recently marketed two bales of cotton at Ashdown at the rate of eighteen cents per pound Mir. Haywood was awarded the gold medal for the finest cotton shown at the St. Louis exposition
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
New Industries.

The following is a list of the new industries that have been established in the state in the last few days. For rest City $10,000 Manufacturing Co.,; Fort Smith. $10,000 Casket and Nov ely Company. MeGehee. Cotton Com press; Whelen Springs, $30. 900 Lum- Der Company.
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
Observatory Company Chartered.

An observatory company, located at Hot Springs. has filed articles of incor- poration with the secretary of state. The company will erect and maintain an observatory on the summit Of Hot Springs mountain.
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
To Feed Two Hundred.

The Salvation Army at Little Rock is planning to furnish a Christmas din ner to two hundred poor people of that city Four hundred pounds of turkey and COG pounds of chicken will be the basis of the banquet.
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
Negroes Organize.

The negroes Of Pine Bluff have or eanizcd a society to be called "The Highest Society of Pine Bluff. The purpose of the society is to elevate it's members morally and to discounten- ance the toush element of the negro race of Pine Bluff.
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
A Boom in Progress.

The high prices which are now bv ing paid for apples is causing boom in property values in the apple produc- ing part of the state Fayetteville is said to be the greatest fruit center ln the country west of Chicago.
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
Defrauded the Government.

J. P. Montgomery. formerly post master at Avis, pleaded guilty recent ly in the Federal Court at Batesyille, to charge of defrauding the govern ment. Montgomery is said to have used stamps in purchasing merchan- disc
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
New Telegraph Line.

Work is now in progress on the tele- graph line between Pine Bluff and Benton. The line is being constructed along the track of the Little Rock and Hot Springs Western railway.
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
Donkey Kills Boy.

A 12-year-old boy was killed. near Nashville recently, by donkey The lad was riding the donkey when the animal became unmanageable and ran into a tree, with fatal results to the boy.
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
Will Establish Factory,

A stock company composed of citi- zens of Gassville has been organized fors the purpose of establishing a can ming factory at that place. The insti. tuition will cost approximately 5000.
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
Paper Printed in Jail.

J. F. Reese, now serving a sentence in the jail at Mufreesboro, has in- stalled printing outfit and has be- gun publishing q newspaper called The Jail News"
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
Railway Reina Rebuilt.

The Helena and Knobel branch of the Iron Mountain is being rebuilt and 260 conyicts and 300 free men are engaged in the work The cost of these improvements is estimated at one million dollars
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
Will Build Temple.

The members of the Masonic frater- nifty. residing at Cotter. are preparing to build a Masonic temple at that place. The building will cost several thousand dollars, and will be built of native marble and granite.
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
A Christmas
 Souvenir By FRANK H. SWEE

2S. BIGELOW STEVENS was walking slowly on
 Ormond Beach, gazing iistiessly at the white oand dunes or out across the sea, and oc- casionally pausing to pick up a shell, which sheZwas almost sure to east aside indiffer- ently moment later. She was stopping at he Ormond, and a car riaee was now waiting
The Monticellonian., 1905-12-21
THE WEEKS NEWS
 TERSELY OUTLINED
An Epitome of the Most Important Events at Home and Abroad
 the Past Week.
NORTH, EAST, WEST, SOUTH.

What Congress is Doing, Together With Latest De, ciopments in the Internal TroubIes in Russia, and Items Cuiied from Important Hap neninEs All over the World.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-10-07
REGULAR MEETING POLICE JURY.

NEW IBERIA, LA, Oct. 5th, 1905.
The Police Jury met this day in regular
session with President Labau in the chair
and all the members present.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and adopted.
A communication from the Sterling
Sugar and K. II. Co. was read to the effect
that they had ordered their overseer Mr..
Browns0n, to work the Coulee road
Mr.. Lemaire moved, duly seconded and
carried that vote of thanks be and is
hereby extended Mr.. Ii. Boutte, for to him
and him alone credit is due for furnish
ing the mules, wagon and labor in putting
above road in order.
1t was moved by Mr. Boutte, seconded
by Mr.. Miguez and carried that Justice of
the Peace S. E. SorrePs check for five
dollars, forwarded to the secretary, fine
imposed in his court on a party for con-
tempt, be turned over to the Treasurer of
the School Board.
Below is the auditing committees re-
port, after due reading of which was I'M
animouslY adopted and ordered spread on
the minutes.
To the Hon. the President and Members of the
Police Jury of Iberia Parish
Messrs-We, your committee appointed by your
Honorable body to audit the books and accounts
of the Tax Collector and Treasurer of this Parish
from June 1st, 1904 to June 1st 1905, beg to
submit the following report.
We checked up the books of the Tax Collector
and all amounts collected by him are accounted
for as evidenced by receipts exhibited to US.
The books OF the Treasurer are kept in clear
business like manner, and checked all bills
paid by him, which were paid only on duly issued
warrants signed by the President of your Hon.
body.
We find the receipts and expenditures to be
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-10-07
HIGH LICENSE.

At the meeting of the City Council
last Monday, the saloon license for
the year was fixed at One Thousand
Dollars, it was passed .unanimously
and his Honor the Mayor, at once
affixed his signature thereto, so there
could be no "informality." Thus
have the City Fathers placed them
selves on record, in favor of regula-
ting the traffic in liquor. for this is
surely regulation, a. it cuts out all
the low barrel houses and dives, and
places the sale of liquor in the hands
of responsible men, thus decreasing
lawlessness and crime, consequently
less expense for prosecuting criminals.
1t would be most commendable ac-
tion of the Police Jury were the IL
cense in the Parish raised to One
Thousand Dollars, doing away with
many places where men are made
drunk and disorderly, and who, owing
10 no police regulations, are menace
to the peace Of the neighborhood and
apt to commit crimes. We assert that
high license in the Parish and
towns would decrease crime and GRIM
inal expenses at least ifty per cent.
Thus leaving large surplus from the
criminal fund to be turned into the
school funds, that at present are man
ifestly insufficient.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-10-07

General said further that he wanted to
protest against such practices on the part
of the Parish Board of Health authorities
for they had no right under the law to
charge anything being paid by the Parish
for both their services and their station
cry.
The Dugas Bronssard case was taken
up and after evidence heard, the Jury de-
cided by majority Of one to grant Mr..
Duras the right of way and assess DANA
ges according to law.
MIR Decuir stated that at the last meet
ing he had moved that a certain ditch
through the property of Thomas Lewis be
cleaned ont by the Sheriff and that his ac-
tion was under misapprehenson of con
dtions there, hence, he wished to have
motion reconsidered. Former motion was
annuled by an unanimous vote.
Goula and Schexnayder were appointed
a committee of two to look into the con-
dition of the Iberia and ST. Mary drainage
canal and report.
The following ordinance introduced by
Mr. Romero was adopted:
An ordinance to prohibit the rowing of hogs aud
to permit and authorize their killing when on the
property of another
Be it ordained by the Police Jury of Iberia Par
ish that it is unlawful for any person to permit
his hogs to roam at large in this Parish.
And he it further resolved, that in addition 10
the relief already provided by law for damages
caused on any property by the hogs belonging to
another; that any person who is worried by the
unlawful entering on his premises of hogs belong
ing to other people; or any person who suffers
damages of any kind on his property causedby
the hogs of another, is hereby permitted and
authorized to kill said hogs while they are on his
property provided that he is not permitted to
follow said hogs away from his property for the
purpose of killibg them.
GEORGE j. LABAU, President.
A. B. ROMERO, Secretary.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-10-07
LIST OF SCHOOLS TO BE OPENED
OCTOBER 7th.

Owing to the quarantine restrictions
some of the schools in the different Dis
tricts cannot possibly be opened on Oct.
9th. These schools however will be opened
as soon as the teachers are able to get here
and will run for the same number of
months as the schools that open Monday.
In District No. |, the following schools
will open Patoutvile. Murphy and Weeks
Island.
District No. 2.-Stewart, Winters and
Duboin.
District No. 3.-Belle Place and Bonin.
District No. 4.-Stecklar and Corona.
District No. 5--Segura Refinery, Fran
co.'s, Segura and Coteau.
District No. 6.-New Iberia.
District No. morris and jefferson
District No. 8.-Jeanerette.
COLORED SCHOOLS.
District No. 2.-Grand Marias and Du-
boin.
District No. 4.--Lion.
District No. 6.-New Iberia.
District No. 7.-(School No. 1)
District No. S.-Jeanerette
J. G. ELLIS,
Parish Superintendent
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-10-07
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Allen Coleman to Arthur Laughlin, a
certain lot of ground with all the build
ings and improvements thereon and
thereunto belonging, situated in the cor
porate limits of New Iberia, measuring SO
feet front by depth of ITO feet. Con-
sideration, $325.00.
Antoine H. Parr to Odra Viator, GER
tain lot of ground in the upper portion of
New Iberia, measuring about 3l7 feet on
the west side of Main street, lying in
triangular form. Consideration, $3.50.
Iberia Building Association to Laurent
Renoudet, certain lot of ground together
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon and thereunto belonging, situated
just without and in the rear of the cor
porate limits of New Iberia. measuring 60
feet front by depth of 467 feet more or
less. Consideration, $1,000.
Mrs. Lillian Troxwell, wife of Laurent
Renoudet, who 8 said husband herein ap-
pears to aid and authorize his wife,
to the Iberia Building Association, the
property above described. And second,
five shares of the capital stock of the
Iberia Building Association in Series 63,
Book 2236, held and owned by vendor.
Consideration, 81 200
In the matter of the succession sale of
Joseph Dupuy to Edwin Davis, certain
unimproved tract of land situated in the
First Ward and in the rear of the Grand
Marias, containing 12 arpents more or
less. Consideration, $3.50.
Clementine Segura. widow of Noval
Segura ct ais, at succession sale, real
an d personal property.
A. B. Romero to George Henderson, a
certain lot Of ground situated in the cor
porate limits of the city of New Iberia,
60 feet front by depth of los
teet. Consideration, $4,000.
Iberia Building Association to Mrs.
Maggie Emmer, wife of Raoul Duperier,
deceased, certain lot of ground together
With all buildings and improvements there
IN and situated in the corporate limits of
New Iberia, measuring 100 feet front by
! depth Of 1876 feet. Also barn and stable
IN the land of.Kling and Nereaux. Con-
,ideration, $l5O0.O0.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-10-07

-, -1 - /t1non oolo,,o
possession 10 the amount Vi \PiooV'OV)ohe
| thousand dollars and no more.
| rna followino written rpnort WAS read
o. - -
ana OH motlou OF MI ocHtAu"J uei, oec
Onded by Mr.. Ipmalre ordered spread
op tha ,,;,ptas
To Abe Honorahla the President aud Members Of
the Police Jury of the Parish OF Iberia
Gentlemen-We, your committee at your last
te,g TO b c%n"uG, d ro & Prisb a. "
beneficiary student 10 the Louisiana State Norm
ri School, ut Natchitoches, La, beg leave to pres
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-10-07
THE QUARANTINE.

As we 20 to press we are lnlormeu
that the quarantine which was raised
against Lafayette by DIR. Sanders,
owing to the fact that the State Board
declared that town free OF fever, mas
been refused by DR.. Emmer the Parish
Health officer and he has ordered quar-
antine of the Parish against the town
of New Iberia. We trust this order
will be revoked before this issue reach
es our readers as it is demoralizing
to the business interests OF our City.
If Lafayette allows New Orleans
people to enter their parish on and
after the 10Th, and before frost, we
think DR.. Sanders should put on the
quarantine, otherwise DR.. Emmer's
position is correct.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-10-07
SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS.

The School Board met in call session at
the Court. House on Oct. 4th, 1905, to fix
the date of opening of Schools, to adopt
budget for the ensuing year, and to dis
cuss the general outlook of the session
Of l905-19O6. The members present were
DR.. |. 7. Rand, A. J. Cammack, L. O..
Hacker, Edward Leblanc, Fred. Decourt,
DR.. J. G. Bouvier, w. X. Farmer and G.
A. Poirson. Those absent were o. Brous.
sard, 4. ,Arcenaux and J. w. Taylor.
The minutes of the meeting Of July 1st
were adopted as read. The committee
appointed at q previous meeting to prepare
q budget for the years 1905 and 1906 made
its report and on motion of Fred Decourt,
seconded by Edward Leblanc, the report
was adopted, which is as follows:
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-10-07
Mr.. C. r. Won der Heiden is now
at Martins Photo Studio.

The Louisiana Railroad Com
mission has approved the petition
Of the Iberia and Vermillion Rail-
road Company and L. Lozes Of
Delcambre for the construction and
maintenance Of . spur track be-
tween the line of the road aud the
place Of business Of the petitioner.
The railroad companies west Of
the Mississippi river have filed
Western Classification No. 80,
the authorities that it be
for shipments between
points in Louisiana. The CON-
mission will not authorize this
classification until all parties in
terested have been gwen an oppor
tnuity to be heard by the commis-
sion at next regular meeting.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-10-07
A SUGGESTION.

It is not q pleasant fact to contem-
plate that we shall have no place Of
amusement in our City during this
fall and winter. At present there is
no movement on foot looking to the
building Of . theatre or opera house.
So that the situation is apt to remain
in this unsatisfactory condition for m
indefinite period. It occurs to MS that
IL nothing is done, or If there IL NO
prospect Of movement in the direc-
tion by March lst, 1905, that the City
Council might take hold Of the matter
and evolve a theatre. Municipal
ownership already exists in modi-
fed form here and why not extend it.
The City Hall and Market house can
be made to contribute to this end at
an expense far below an expenditure
, for . new building. The Market
house to the end Of the vegetable and
fish market is about 100 feet, with .
second story built on these, there will
be ample space for auditorium and
stage. The entrance can be made
through the market house below, each
side with ample stairways rising into
the City Hall above and from thence
to the theatre, through grand en-
trance. This will in no way impair,
or interfere with the usefulness Of the
City Hall, but will afford magnifi-
cent rotunda, or reception hall.
Numerous fire escapes, or entrances
can be made on the side next to the
Court House, giving extra facilities
for crowd to enter or leave the
building, facilities which have never
existed in any other building hereto
fore. When completed, . very ad-
vantageous and profitable lease can at
once be made, assuring the City Gov
ernment good revenue. The present
building as it now stands is one Of the
best Investments the City has ever
made and the additi ions here suggest
ed would certainly add to the revenue
and at the same time, can control the |
management for the protection and
satisfaction Of the public. We wish
to say however, that we are in favor
Of this move only in the event that
private capital cannot be induced to |
invest in the enterprise. Our people
must have some place at which they
must be amused and entertained, and
we suggest the above as "dernier re-
sort, = only, believing the expense |
will not be beyond the capacity Of the |
City administration.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-10-07
..$712.s7 8 712.s7

| By debit bal on hand, Oct. L, 'O5.... $6579 sc
MIR. W. Il. Farmer offered the following
resolution, which, on motion of Mr.. Cam
mack, duly seconded by Mr.. Decourt, was
adopted. Mr.. Hacker voting nay.
Whereas, the Parish of Iberia is in ur-
gent need of funds for the purpose not
only Of meeting the back Indebtedness
with which it is burdened, but also for the
purpose of giving to the children of the
Parish ample means for their education
and whereas, the Police Jury representing
the tax-papers is the proper body to whom
| to appeal should be made for special help
in these premises, and whereas, the recent
increase in the assessments of the Parish
will furnish more abundant funds to the
Police Jury than has heretofore been the
case.
Be it resolved, that the School Board
Board petition the Police Jury to grant an
increase of q half mill in the rate Of taxa
ton now devoted to the school fund.
Be 1t further resolved, that the Presi-
dedt Of the School Board be instructed to
present this requst to the members of the
Police Jury with urgent solicitation that
it be granted.
The President appointed j. G. Ellis, w.
Il. Farmer and F. Decourt as committee
OF three to appear before the Police Jury
to ask for an increased appropriation for
the schools of Iberia Parish.
On motion of DR.. Bouvier. duly second
ed by Mr.. Decourt, the bill for sidewalks
amounting to ST.. 80 which is 20 per cent.
OF the debt due Foulkes- Forbes, was or
dered paid.
On motion of Mr.. Hacker each member
look into the needed repairs on the school
houses In his respective ward and report
thereon. This motion being duly second
ed by Mr.. DeBlanc and carried.
On motion of Mr.. Cammack, seconded
by Mr.. Farmer, Miss Trichel was allowed
$3.50 for services rendered as substitute
for Miss Josie c. Thorn at the close of the
last session. The motion prevailed. G..
A. Peirson voting nay.
A motion was made by Mr.. Farmer,
seconded by Messrs. Decourt, Leblanc and
DIR. Bouvier, that the date of opening OF
schools be fixed on Oct Sth. MIR. Cam
mack moved as substitute that the date |
OF obening be fixed at first Monday in No |
vember. After some discussion, substi- |
tute motion was LOST and Mr.. Farmers |
motion prevailed.
On motion of Mr.. Cammack, seconded |
by Mr.. Farmer and carried that the Fres- |
ident and Secretary were authorized on /
behalf Of School Board of Iberia Parish, /
70 borrow on Nov. 1st, 1905, $4,000: and
Nov. 25th, 1905, $1,000 upon the most ad-
terms possible and to execute /
; note for each sum due and payable in
DO days. The B0ord then adjourned.
1. Z. RAND, sPresident.