New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1905-12-23
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LOCAL NEWS.


ercd his connection with that office
much to the regret of his many friends
who appreciated the courtesy, intelli-
gence and uniform good nature of Mr.
Provost, who had become thoroughly
familiar with the records and duties
of the position. Knowing this and
appreciating his good qualities, Sheriff
George Henderson has appointed him
Deputy Sheriff and he will be found
hencefOrward at the Sherif1's Office,
where he will without doubt dis
charge his duties with that promp,i-
tude as heretofore
DOSE 1T BALANCE?
The reIt money yon constantly
pay out and the benefit you get7
Pay us the rent and we will return
it to you in ome.-Iberia
Building Association.
"A recent decision of the Attorney
General of Louisiana, Hon. Walter
Guion, denies the commissions due
district attorneys on collections of
fines by district courts This ruling
has brought out a strong protest by
the District Attorneys, who recently
met at Alexandria in convention and
decided to make test case of the
matter by bringing legal action on
behalf of Hon. Edwin S. Broussard,
District Attorney for this district,
composed of Iberia and st. Martin
Parishes. The matter was precipita
ted by the State Superintendent Of
the Schools, asking for a decision of
the Attorney General whether or not
the District Attorneys were legally
entitled to these commissions, thereby
cutting into the Educational fund of
the State. The matter will be of in-
terest to all and the decision of the
suit will be awaited with some Gu
riosity These commissions have been
collected since 1880.
1t is to your interest to purchase
your groceries at DeBlanc & Ian
drys.
Last Saturday night most dis
astrous fire occurred at keystone Plan
tation about six miles from here
The splendid sugar house, central
factory, was entirely consumed, being
q total loss. The fire originated under
the bagasse boilers, from the fuel oil
burners, which became uncomfortable
and soon spread to the entire build
ing. This factory had been remod-
died during the summer and fall new
machinery and apparatus being put in
to the amount of $50, 600 and had been
running but some three weeks. The
property was worth about $3.50, 600 and
did not carry any insurance. The
loss of this fine factory will bear hard
upon some of the cane producers, who
will have more trouble and greater
distance to deliver their cane. Nor
bihan Plantation will take the bulk
Of this cane, estimated at about 12, 600
tons, thus extending that factory's
run some two weeks longer 1t is not
known whether Mr.. Robt T. Petite
bone, the owner will rebuild or not,
the presumption is, he will. This is
oua Of the finest sites for central
fastory in St. Martin Parish, drawing
its supply OF cane not ouly from the
plantation, but from large territory
settled by industrious, intelligent
farmers, who are Experts In the rails
ing Of cane, consequently the factory
will no doubt be rebuilt by some one.
We sympathise with Mr.. Pettebone in
his misfortune and trust he will not
be discouraged thereby, but phoenix
Ike old keystone will rise from its
aches grander and more modern than
ever
1.-THE WHITE MANS BURDEN"
Is too often q heavy rent. Are
you burdenedi We can relieve
you of your load. iberia Build
ing Association.
MFR. L. r. Gaidry, the expert ac-
countant for years with the wholesale
house Of Jules Dreyfus has accepted a
position in Mexico. to which country
he will 60 in the near future. It is
rumored that Mr.. f. G. Blumenthal
will succeed Mr.. Gaidry.