The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1906-12-29
LOOKING BACKWARD
Some of the Things Which
Have Made the Past
Year Famous.
The New Year Comes with Many
Bright Hopes.

Another page of history has been
turned with many rf the hopes 'o'
IoO6 uraccomplished. While this Is
basis for many regrets, yet there -
much to be thankful for, aud tfere =
every reason for this people TO unite
in their efforts for the acquisition OF
the good things held III the promises
Of the future.
The citv's credit ia good was never
better. This is due to an administra-
ton OF conservatism. 1t is now with
in the range OF possibilities that the
city will have paid of all its back IN
dcbtedncss by the lst of April next.
The interest on the bonded indebted
ness, as well as maturing certificates,
have seen taken up. The city fathers
are to be congratulated upon these
accomplishments, the results Of sound
business principles. They will be
able, through the rest Of their term to
exercise lrcer hand in providing for
the city's necessities.
The question Of drainage is always a
vital enc in a country like this The
Bayou Carln Canal has been com
pletcd rs far as the original contract
is concerned. The canal is accom-
pl,shlng its mission. The Petite
Anse Canal has been well advanced
and will he finished this next year.
The N. Southern Canal should haye
been one of the accomplishments Of
1906; but it is Low promise for 1907.
The waterways of this section have
awakened deeper interest within the
people than ever before. The Inter
costul Canal. the opening OF deep
laya river, the Plaqueminc Locks. the
improvement of the navigation OF the
| Te,he. the connection of the Teche
with Lake Fausse Pointe by canal,
and the connection of the Teche with
| Weeks Bav through the n. |. South
ern Canal-have all been questions OF
deepest popular interest through the
past year. These now rest upon
times tablet as unfinished business.
If nothing has been accomplished
in railroad building, it has been no
fault of the people. They have open
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inducement within their means to all
railroad building schemes. Fran
chises were freely given to two con
Germs and bonuses voted by all the
towns throughout this section. If the
future holds aught Of encouragement
in this direction it is 80 shrOuded in
uncertainty as to inspire but little
hope and no enthusiasm in the minds
of the people at this time.
The building of the Lafayette Baton
Rouge railroad was started and well
advanced this year. When finished
1T will be of advantage to this city and
section.
The trolley line is viewed by many
as dream. However this may be
this city has received $4,000 and deal
of advertising as a result of its efforts
this direction. The proposition is
by no means dead. SO far as positive
information goes.
The schools of this city and parish
are in a healthy condition and wei
attended. The city has provided fol
two handsome brick buildings. ths
construction Of which is well undel
way. Additional territory has beer
added to the High School site. Crane
works OF 1906.
The Police Jury has generously pro
yided for the needs of the courts
The Parish Court House vaults hav'
been extended and building for tn
Court of Appeals has been provided
The Auditorium, a splendid place 0
amusement, is creation Of 1906.
The Opera House is still beacon t.
our hopes and is possibility of 1907
The Board Of Trade found its brit
in this year. Its efforts have beef
directed towards the advancement o
every interest Of the city. 1t ha
done well in the first year of its exis
} lance.
The city lighting service has beef
: much improved. The political com
plications of the past year did mucl
towards retardipg the development .
the plant. In consequence, the man
agement was forced to rely upon It
own resources and it has accomplishe,
much. Latent forces were develope'
aud order has been restored. Tn
future Of the service Is encouraging
The city's financial institutions con
tinue to grow in strength and publ
confidence. All have done a profitable
business through the past year.
The Iberia Building Association ha
filled the breach on several occasions
1t has provided the funds with whicl
to meet the city's bonded obligation
and to build one of the city schoo
houses without impairing the priv
lcge Of any stakeholder.
The telephone service is being re
built and great promises are in tn
Ian of the future.