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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13

May it please the Court.
Another member Of this Bar
has passed away in obedience to
aat inevitable summons which
finally comes to all from the Mon
arch of the tomb.
But few days since Andrew
Thorpe stood within the precincts
Of this the Temple of his chosen
Profession, concerned only with
his engagements here; with no
thought of that journey which he
was so soon to make to another
world.
But such Sir is the uncertainty
of human life; man INDUCES in
the elusive hope to which all men
cling with blind faith, deserving
themselves with the deceptive
promise of continued strength,
and lenthened days.
Our friend Thorpe was a man
OF peculiar temperament, and
marked individuality; sometimes
misunderstood, but always candid
and kind. with that calm reserve
which inspired confidence, and
commanded the respect of his fell
low citizens.
Endowed by nature with a
brilliant mind, most highly Gull
tured he possessed a wealth of
knowledge. which was to him an
inexhaustable source of pleasure
and delight; while his quaint hu-
NOR. and sparkling wit, added q
peculiar charm to his accomplish
ments.
1t was some times said that he
was cold and bitter; but we who
knew him best, can truly say that
kindness and compassion twin
entiments of charity and love.
'welled within the secret cham
bers Of his manly heart.
Thorpe asked not approval. nor
sought he the worlds acclaim; to
hlm the consciousness of being
right was a full reward.
is said that in the casket of
nature, there are two priceless
Jewels; woman s virtue. and man.
nonor Each of these have re-
fiected peculiar charm and rad
lant glory upon the history of
mankind.
Slrl distinctive titles may pro-
claim some special merit. or re.
ward; accumulated wealth NAV
burnish the guided front of for
tune, but TIL .are but the ol;t.
tering tron1 bn in the game
wen playe4 Ne favored sons of
epsass, . ~ quickly psss
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13

with other advantages offered by
New Iberia, will prove the best
invitation to new home-seekers
and to factories and work shops.
the true needs of our men of FAM
lily and our boys, who, as condl-
tions now exist are, many of them
obliged to seek employment in
other places.
The Civic League claims the
support of all thinking men and
women of New iberia because its
ambitions are high and at the
same time practical. 1t desires
to see our municipal affairs con
Quoted with regard to the meth
DDS that help a business man sue
ceed in his business and house
keeper succeed in her home. This
our authorities are trying to do
when they take steps for sewer
age, our crying need in New 1be-
ria. and the Civic League, al
though still in its infancy desires
! to help in this nee essary worl
and in anything for the better
ment of New Iberia.
At the coming meeting on Mon
day next, the League hopes t.
have a good attendance to discus!
the object of Mr.. Earle's visit OF
January 18th.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13
SYNOPSIS OF COUNCIL MEET
ING.

The City Council convened IN
regular meeting last Tuesday
evening with a quorum present,
consisting 70 Clet Girard, r. D.
Southwell, Luke Trninor, Il. +.
Ribbeck, VIM. Lassalle and Numa
Miguel. Absent Mr.. Octave Ken
oudet and Victor Erath.
The minutes of previous meet
ing were adopted.
Messrs. A. P. Maxheld and
Porter Moss again appeared be-
fore the Council with request
that the petition presented at the
last meeting regard to back taxes
enormously charged on then
property supposed to be in the
corporate limits be refunded. The
City Attorney was called upon
for an opinion and stated that he
had thoroughly examined the
matter and that the City could
only refund the six miles collected
as City Taxes and all other funds
collected by the City was only col
lected as agent of the different
Boards representing the spec'a
taxes voted by the people for dit
ferent improvements.
On motion, duly seconded anc
unanimously adopted the Counci
voted to refund the six mills.
The suspension of two police
officers by the Mayor was taker
MP and by unanimous vote the
Council sustained the actions Of
the Mayor in the suspension O
the two officers.
On motion Officer Stafford wa
reinstated after being off tn
force for sixty days and action OF
the Bayard suspension was de
ferred to some future session.
The petition from Fire Co. No
l. asking for the employment o.
an addition man as that Compan,
now has two horses was received
The request was UNANIMOUSLY
granted as the above request wa:
one of the requisites of the Fire
Preventive Bureau.
The Mayor and Street Commits
sioner Romero was appointed
committee of two to ascertain the
price of oyster shells and the
quantity necessary TO shell the
Main Street and requested to re
port at the next meeting of the
Council.
The bids for the feeding 81
prisoners as advertised by the
Mayor were opened and the bic
ofMr. Ernest Miguez for 121lac pei
meal being the lowest was accept
ed.
The bills were then read an6
ordered paid. The reports Of
the officers were received and or
dered spread upon the minutes.
Adjournment was then de-
clared.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13
pop cry MARSHAL.

adept this means Of advisins you Of the fact
that win ~ . candidate Tor City Marshall OF
this city, subjeet 70 the Democratic Primaries
- the o61es, and perform the duties thereof
laithfally and and to give perfect
satlofaaalon. Upon these grounds submit 10
The slsesosass II sAis City my candidacy, ~ such
and here that you will accord me your much
appreciated support
Yea mast BE- aware Of the fact that have lost
enc an and Ard tt dincuh 10 perform manual
laheH snl further that have Allied the ONCE Of
Assistant MAfshali Of the City for period Of one
year b. The eatre satisfActou Of my supsfiOrs and
HUkA J. DOMINIQUE.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13

good of his constituents and OF
the whole State.
The press Of Iberia and st. Mar
tin have made highly compliment
tary mention of Mr.. Mouton s
candidacy, and from these papers
and other sources we observe that
Lafayette's claim to senator is
recognized as being just. 1t has
been over a dozen years since our
parish has enjoyed the honor, so
now that we have secured a can
didate who will not only bring
us back the cup" but do effective
work forsals in the legislature, 1t
devolves anon Us to elect him.
Mr.. Mouton is conducting one
of the leading general insurance
agencies in this section. He has
won his way to the front by hard
labor perseverance and honest III
tegrity. His ability as an insur-
ance expert has been recognized
by the New York Life Insurance
Company. which he still repre-
sents. Tn 1903 this company Sc
lected Mr.. MOuton because OF his
exceptional executive qualities as
their Superintendent of Agents,
and in 1904 was returned to Paris
AMI made agency director at Pa
ris. France. He is also direc-
tor of the Peoples Bank and Trust
Company and of the Home Build
ing and Loan Association"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13
INSURANCE.

New Orleans, Jan. S, 1912.
Editor Enterprise-It is pro-
posed 10 organize on January 26,
1912, in New Orleans, "The Lou
isiana State Society for the Re
duction of Fire Waste"
Its purpose is.
CD Dissemination of informa-
ton regarding fire protection.
(2) Ascertaining Of conditions
with the object Of removing Or
lessening fire hazards.
(9 Betterment of local con-
ditions effecting fire hazards.
All questions of rates, COM
missions, organization of ageits
and any and all other questions
not directly relating to the physi-
cal side of fire prevention and the
protection of life and property
ale not among the objects of this
association.
Your earnest and cordial cO-Ope-
ration and support is urged. Also
the attendance Of all who can
possibly be present. We want
every man interested, and that
means you.
Let your enthusiasm be aroused.
Great work is being done all over
the United States, mad Leuisian-
ans must not BE backward III their
support of this important move
ment. We hope that you or your
representative will make it con-
venient to attend this meeting
which will be held at the Grune-
valid Hotel at 10 a. M, January
26th, 1912.
The chairman, No. GIG Hennen
Building, will be glad to hear
from You with any suggestions
YIN may have to offer.
Respectfully.
PERLEY B. JONES, Chair n
Committee.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13
FOR AGED PEOPLE.
Old Folks Should Be Careful in
Their Selection Of Regulative
Medicine.

Medicine.
We have a safe, dependable,
I'D altogether ideal remedy that
is particularly adapted to the re.
quirements Of aged people and
persons of weak constitutions who
suffer from constipation or other
bowel disorders. We are so Ger.
tain that it will relieve these COM
plants and give absolute satisfac-
ton in every particular that we
offer it with our peronal guaran-
tee that it shall cost the user
nothing if it fails to substantiatc
our claims. This remedy is called
Rexall Orderlies.
Rexall Orderlies are eaten just
like candy, are particularly
prompt and agreeable in action,
may be taken at any time, day
Or night; do not cause diarrhoea.
nausea, gripping. excessive loose
ness, or other undesirable effects.
They have q very mild but posi-
tice action upon the organs with
which they come in contact ap-
parently acting as regulative
tonic upon the relaxed muscular
coat Of the bowel, thus overcom-
ing weakness, and aiding to-, re-
store the bowels to more vigorous
and healthy activity. Three siz-
es, Zoe. Csc and Soc. Sold only
at our store. The Rexall Store, ].
N. Thibodeaux.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13
THE CIVIC LEAGUE.

{ The Civic League of New The.
ria will meet in the Enterprise
building on Monday, January Is,
at 80. this being the first regu-
lar meeting of 1912.
Members Of the League, the
Teachers Of the public schools,
who have lately affiliated with
the League and the ladies of New
Iberia, in general, are urged to
attend in order to give strength
and moral support to movement
which should appeal to every
home-maker and house. keeper Of
New Iberia; namely, the discus
sion as to how best aid the mu-
nicipal authorities in the install
lation of a proper system Of sew
erage.
Mr.. Earle of New Orleans, an
expert. whose opinion has been
sought and whose plans have been
adopted throughout the South
will be among us on January 18th
by the invitation of the Mayor
and City Council and will give his
ideas as to the best methods of
establishing in New Iberia the
most practical system of sew
erage and the one best suited to
the City's needs.
It is the aim and the desire Of
the members of the Civic League
to encourage this movement by
their presence at the meeting to
be given by Mr.. Earle and to as
sist by every means, both as men,
bers of the League and as indi-
vidual women anxious for the
proper hygiene of their City.
Sewerage is the first and most
important step towards our prog
reSs.
Sewerage means the mainten-
ance of good health record, and
will be followed as a natural
sequence by paved streets which
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13

We reproduce herewith a like
ness of Mr.. Fernand Mouton of
Lafayette, whose candidacy for
senator Of the 18th senatorial dis
trict, the Gazette has the follow
ing to say:
"The subject of our sketch is
as we'll known to our readers as
he is to the Gazette, hence it is
hardly necessary for us to point
out or dwell at length upon his
good qualities. AS man Mr. ou-
tom has made a record from eahly
boyhood that has won the esteem
of all those who admire Ameri-
can pluck. AS "a politician his
fame is limited because his en-
deavors have been along business
lines and political chicanery is
repugnant to him, though he has
shown himself willing in the past,
as he is in this instance, to help
his pepole bear the burden of gov
eminent.
Though not an orator Of the
f1amboyant type he has in our
opinion the main qualifications of
a legislator. either in or off. the
floor of debate. Gifted with a
good appearance. pleasant ad-
dress and a natural love or man
kind. and withal good, sound
business man. he is sure to be a
power in the State Senate for the
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13
BRoUssARD MEETING AT
FRANKLIN.

Next Sunday, January 14th,
Congressman Broussard will hold
a big rally in the town of Frank
lin in the interest Of his candidacy
for United States Senator for the
1915 term. Arrangements have
been made by, his friends here to
take the New Iberia Brass Band
to the meeting place on the noon
train Of that day and hundreds
Of others will avail themselves Of
the opportunity Of attending the
big meeting in our sister City.
The fact that his friends can either
leave here at II sharp or at 2, re-
turning conveniently on the nine
o'clock train will afford Z large
number I pleasant outing
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13
STILL THE WASTE CON-
TINUES.

Despite the very inclement
weather, the Police Jury held it's
regular meeting last Thursday.
There was nothing much Of i'm
portance done other than electing
a successor to the late Mr.. An
drew Thorpe, the legal advisor
for that body Of officials since
it's induction into office. The
plum was awarded to Hon, l.. T..
Dulany at salary of $500 per
annum and he will no doubt make
them a good official. While we
are pleased to see our frlend
awarded this important position,
we still feel it our duty as a
Journalist to call the attention OF
the tax payers to the continu-
ance and uncalled for waste OF
public funds by those officials in
the selection of another paid at
torney. especially when the law
very clearly says that the District
Attorney by virtue of his office IS
the ex-officio Attorney Of that
body. It is generally known that,
Notwithstanding the fact that the
work should be obtained free, an
additional fee Of $500 per annum
was paid for an attorney and at
the same time outside law firms
have been called upon to take
charge of the litigation that body
has seen fit to file at different
times at a great cost to the Par
ish. If this is not wasting the
funds Of the Parish we would like
to know what is considered a
waste of the money that should
be devoted to better drainage and
road work. A review Of the min
utes which will be published at a
later date, show that the motion
70 elect another attorney was
made by Mr.. Carlos Mestayer and
duly seconded by Mr.. Rene Della
housSaye.
Now that we are to vote and
elect another set Of Police Jurors
the electorate Of this Ward. more
than any other in the Parish,
should interview the different as
plrants for these positions and
see how they stand in these mat
tiers before promising to favor
them with their franchise.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13
THE RANsDELL MEETING.

The meeting last Wednesday
night in behalf Of the candidacy
Of Congressman Joseph E. Rams
dell, candidate for the United
States Senate in opposition to SEN
ator Foster, the present incumbent
was success in point Of enthus-
iasm, considering the number
present due to the condition of
the public roads in the Parish
which made it an impossibility for
the country voters to be present
under the circumstances. Con-
gresham Ransdell was met at the
Alma House after his return from
Loreauville by gasoline boat, by
a number Of the citizens Of New
Iberia and escorted to the speak
ing place where he met an en-
thuiastic and intelligent audience.
The distinguished gentleman was
introduced to the assembly by
Hon. A. j. Cammack. an old ac-
quaintance and friend since their
boyhood days. As Mr.. Ransdell
stepped towards the front Of the
stage he was met by little Miss
Rose Aubry, the bright little
daughter of Mr.. Vic Aubry and
presented with a ladder and
brief little talk. stating that she
hoped Mr.. Ransdell would con-
tinue to climb the ladder of fame,
which brought much applause
from the audience. Mr.. Ransdell
thanked her for her words of
cheer, after which he commenced
his address, which was one Of
good sound and convincing facts.
exactly what he has done {
n behalf Of the people of the
State since entering the Halls Of
Congress. His speech was a con-
one and the gentleman
made many additional friends by
lis appearance in New Iberia
ven at this late date. Mr.. Rams
Iell's friends are sanguine Of car
ying the Parish and from all in
lications we think they are cor
ect. He left the next day for
rermilion Parish where he viii
- addyen1 ~ pecple.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13
241ti
2504
Repistration of 1911.
Total .........
A Girls Midnight Ride.

To warn people OF fear1ul LOT
est fire in the Catskills young
girl rode horseback at midnight
and saved many lives. Her deea
saved by DR.. Kings New Discov-
erv in ruring lung trouble, coughs
and colds, which might have end
"a in consumption or pneumonia
at cured me of dreadful cough
and lung disease" writes W. II.
Patterson. Wellington, Tex, al,
ter four in our family had dled
with consumption, and l gained
81 pounds. Nothing so sure ana
safe for all throat and lung trou,
bles. Price SOC and $1.OO. Trial
hottie free. Guaranteed by all
dealers.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13
fuckers Group Syrup at
Tay/0rS Drug Store

away; but an honored MAJ
e'ery man tne diadem, Of ~
worth than the fairest !. e
q klngly crown. '''s
Mr.. Thorpe bore no d;,s.
title; nor had he fortune !
his way; but his was tbs |
OF merit, and that jewell =,
honor wnlch tnnooles the n.s:
name. As a citizen, he st a
all that was just and rigbt' |
lawyer he measured IN 'I !,
standard Of those who hold =
ethics of the honored prot. w
and regarded its TEACHINGS '''0
PHILOSOPHY of justice. - Vt
All TINS and more was ,b.,
est ana unassumlng man N
cain reserve in days of pe,,, /
the antethis of that Restless
and daring valor which HI, "
in the days of his youth, vhs
country was plunged in W.,
the early age of sixteen. AL
Thorpe was a soldier in tha
of those who wore the grsv. \
lower of the intrepid MI
whose deeds Of daring, And \
less raids, have immortsE,i
fame of that Southern csysTsl
For two yeals Andrew NJ
fought under the southern
bearing a valiant part IN Il
battles, upon many crimson n
He was taken prisoner, and
signed to all the terrors a
eral prison life, where he I'll
such fortunes as find a b,
only in the gloomy cells 4
Internal place of doom kna,
the hell hole of Calcutter I
attempted mutiny and escs1
was condemned to be shot !,
was saved from this inglu,|
fate, on account Of his eyI
youth which appealed 70 N, \
tors, who thought it more MI
to let him die within the n
walls, with the balance d
starving band. Ever true N
colors. as he was to his won
rejected with scorn, an al
release from prison upon couSl
that he take the oath Of sllsgI
to the Union, while his Cal
was still at war. Monu,I
have been built to honor ths \
DRY of our Confederate dead /
we can but approve this i
sentiment; but Sir! there J
other heroes besides those vii
upon the field, and these ss|
serve to be honored and N
bered. Andrew Thorpe val
of that gallant band who's I
reflected such martial glory }
the arm of the Southland, I
longing the Admiration ID
world; one of that galhaua
who survived the perils oil tkt
il war, but are now rapldtl
sing away. Now Sir the l
of that old band is growing
they are. going one by ois
answer the roll call over thn|
the shadowy fields Of the 1
beyond.
L. T. DULAyl
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13

oA0AWA = V@NsI w AASAO
blow with terrific force at the far
north and play havoc with the
skin, causing red, rough or sore
chapped hands and lips, that need
Bucklen's Arnica Salve to heal
them. It makes the skin soft and
smooth. Unrivaled for cold-sores.
also burns, boils, sores, ulcer.
cut, bruises and pile. Only Csc
at all druggists.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13
THE TRUE GENTLnD

The true gentleman y " !
whose conduct procee0
goodwill and an acum
propriety, and whose ssl~|
is equal to all emergeneie |
does not make the poor -
scious of his poverty, the ~
man of his obscurity. or ~
of his inferiority or 81. Y
who is himself humbled
ity compel to humble
who does not hatter n
cringe before power, q n.
his own possessions o. !.
ments; who speak WIZ
ness, but always with
and sympathy, and v, Y;
follows his word; wno
the rights and feeling
rather than Of his own,
pears well in any con-
who is at home when y
be abroad man
honor is sacred and e Z
John Walter Waylaal
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13
$1M Per Plata

was paid at a banquet to Henry
Clay, in New Orleans in 1912.
Mighty costly for those with stO-
mach trouble or Indigestion. To
day people every where use DR..
Kings New Life Pills for these
troubles as well as liver, kidney
and bowel disorders. Easy, safe,
sure. Only 25c at all druggists
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13
GET YOUR MONEY Nd
If This Medicine Does nj I
factorily Benefit YM

Practising physicians nah
speciality of stomach troubsl
really responsible for the ian|
from which Rexall Dygd
Tablets are made. We hTI
ply profited by the expersa
experts. |
Our experience with \
Dyspepsia Tablets leads Us v
lieve them to be an excellent
edy for the relief of acute /
gestion and chronic duld
Their ingredients are sou
and healing to the infansd /
'branes of the stmoach. Tal|
rich in pepsin, one Of the g'
digestive aids known to ned'
The relief they afford y
immediate. Their use will
sistency and regularity
short time helps to bring %
cessation of the pains caus
stomach disorders
Rexall Dyspepsia Tables
digestion, and promote nun
As evidence Of our SINGER
in Rexall Dyspepsia Tabspl
ask you to try them at on !
If they do not give you enilH
isfaction, we will return yaI|
money you paid us tor
without question or fcf1
They come in three slzes v
Is cents. so cents, and uM]
member, you can obtain slen
at our store, The Rexall S'a|
N. Thibodeaux.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13
FOn ASSESSOR,

desirS 70 announce to the Democratic voters
Of the Parish Of iberia. that will be acandidate
for the once Of Assessor at the Democratic
primary TO be held In January 1912; II elected l
shall psrfurm my duty IN the said ONCE in such
nanaer q y give satisfaction TO the people. l
will1 spare no effort that will secure fair
tiSssst sent, and Will personally visit every homo
IN order - serve the people. To this pledge
respectfully,
ROBERT CHAR0OIS,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13
Eop ciERk OF COURT.

pee - announce to the Democratic voters OF
Asria Parish that am a candidate FOR the
once Of Clerk Of Csurs, subject to the action OF
the Democratic Primary.
pledge myself, II elected, to perform the
dates Of said ofhcs in efficient and painstakng
manner and to have none but coapstent and
esnrtsous deputies in my employ.
Ny candidacy II submitted free from any
fsetisnal alliances and I solicit the vote and
support Of oil Democrats.
Very respectfully,
LEOPOLD DEBLANC.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-01-13

When given az soon as the
croupy cough appears Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy will ward
off an attack Of Group and pre-
vent all danger and cat1se of an
xiety. Thousands Of mothers use
it successfully. Sold by all deal
ers. r.