New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1914-01-24

reauvile.
On motion of Mr.. DeBlanc, seconded
by Dr. Boykin and carried, the Parish
Engineer was instructed to make suy-
veys and estimates for the proposed new
routes to Lydia and to Avery's Island ),
and that contracts for the construction
as possible.
Mr.. Decou-+ was authorized to cause
needed repairs to be made on the Prince
Road in Fourth Ward
Mr.. Valet moved that $4,000 be ap-
propriated for the continuation of the
eight foot ditch in Third Ward, Scum
of Marshfield Plantation, the work TO
be done under the supervision of the
Parish Engineer.
Parish Engineer Guilfoux reported
that he had caused repairs to be made
to the Petite Anse Road and had found
it necessary to make small changes in
the route of the road at Albert Del
cambre's and Joe. Lenitz; and recon-
mended that the former be paid $500
and the latter the cost of recordation of
the exchange. The Engineer further
recommended a change at Homer Del
cambre's property. On motion of Nh
DeBlanc, seconded by Mr. Delcambre.
Mr.. Guilfoux's recommendations were
adopted and the Secretary was instruct
ed to pay the amounts specified
On motion of Mr. Gary, seconded by
Mr.. Valet, and carried the Secretary
was instructed to pay the bill of Numa |
Miguez for digging canal in 7th Ward |
The Secretary was further instructed |
on motion of Nh. Druilhet, seconded by |
Mr.. Romero and carried, to make final |
payment to Jos. Hayes for the construc-
ton Of the approaches to Model Road
which had been accepted by the com
mittee appointed to receive same
The District Attorney having advised
the Jury that the license imposed on
ball rooms was excessive and contrary
to the law which prevented the levy of
a license greater than that imposed by
the State. Mr.. Romero moved that the
license on ball rooms be reduced to the
price paid for State license, this was sec
onded by Dr. Boykin and carried.
The following ordinance was intro
duced by Mr.. Decourt and was on his
m otion, seconded by Mr.. Valet adopted
Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the Police
Jury of Iberia Parish, in regular session
assembled, that hereafter it shall be
for any party or parties fire.
quenting public dance halls within the
Parish of iberia, to indulge or partici-
pate in any objectionable or indecent
dances.
Section Q. Be it further ordained, ETC..
that in order to secure license for a
public dance hall, the owner or proprie-
tor thereof shall be required to make
application to the Police Jury for such
license; and shall agree to secure the
presence at every ball of peace officer.
at his or her expense, whose duty it
shall be to rigidly enforce the provi
sions of Section1 of this ordinance.
Section g. Be it ordained, ETC., that
any person or persons violating Section
of this ordinance shall be guilty of a
and upon conviction
thereof before any Court of competent
Jurisdiction, shall be fined not to exceed
$500 or imprisoned for period of not
more than thirty days.
Section a. Be it further ordained, ETC..
that any ordinance or parts of ordinances
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
and that this ordinance shall take effect
upon its promulgation.
Mr.. Romero moved that the President
be empowered to employ an assistant
to work with the demonstrator in run
ming the ditching machine with a view
of teaching him the work, this was Sec
onded by DR.. Boykin and carried.
The following bills were read and ap-
proved:
JUSTICES AND CONSTABLES.
E. Leblanc $S.55; Wilfred Romero
$&55; J. A. Dugas $14.95; E. Romero
SIS; A. Goula $685. J. A. Babin $S.55;
Chas. Boutte $14e5; J. R. Davis $50; R.
p Duplantis $8.55; E. Decuir $8.55; J.
A. Segura $S.55; M. J. Dominique SIS;
M. A. Moss $3.50; I. T. Legnon
5000; S. Miguez $3.50; Oct. Hebert
5000; J. C. Thomas 5000; Jae. Bo-
rel s1c7o s~vt
ieA %AN''o' q . 4G n.
GENERAL
Aug. Roger $4,000; S. L. Broussard
SIS; Dr. T. o. Darby SIS; DR.. P. A.