New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1907-07-20
GRAND jury REPORT.

New IBERIA. la July II, O7.
To the Hon James Simon. Jadgf
Of the l9,h Jndiriai Dlstrirl
Court ~rtrlug IN and for tn,
! Parish Of Iherla, State Of Louis
iaua:
The Grand Jury. through then
Foreman, beg leave to submit the
following aS their iual report for
The present session of the July:
The Grand Jary has diligently
investigated matters brought before
hem ana have fonnd true bills in
all cases justified by the evidence,
which are now returned to your
! Hon Court.
The GraUd Jury after careful ex.
animation of the Court House
recommended that it be thoroughly
renovated and painted and that a
new carpet be placed in the Court
room as they fud that the old one
in its present condition j. men.
ace to health
The Grand Jury regrets to have
to cal the attention of the Police
Jury to the condition of the Court
Honse grounds as well as the
Court House; both could be kept
in better condition and few
benches placed at different points
on the grounds so as to afford a
resting place for these having
business with the Court. The
grounds in front of the Court
House, as well rs those adjoining
the Market Building, should be
filled in and graded and could be
made very attractive with little ex-
! peuse.
From present indications, the
frames, sashes, etc, in the Court
House, the Grand Jury is led to
believe that the cleanlngs given
them are few aud far between and
wish to call special attention to
same, as 1t is the duty Of the Jani-
tor to keep same in presentable
condition. The closets back of the
Court House are fearful in their
insanitation aud absolutely beneath
criticism; change should be
made and we recommend that the
old one be torn down aud suitable
ones erected, which should be kept
IN sanitary condition.
We desire to call the attention
of the Hon. School Board to the
different wants Of the schools of
the Parish and particularly to the
following: The Steckler School in
the Fourth Ward is entirely too
small to accommodate the eligible
school children according to the
last school census taken. 1t should
be enlarged so as to afford ample
room. The Leblanc School in the
Fifth Ward is badly in need of a
fence and we call special attention
to the fact. The High School iu
New Iberia needs a new fence or
the old one torn down, thereby
giving a better appearance to the
place. The Julia street School is
in need of a general overhauling as
well as the Madison street School.
All Of the Country schools are in
need of coat of paint and the
Grand Jury is of the opinion that
it is a necessity as it helps to pre-
serve the buildings,
The Grand Jury desires to com
mend the stand taken by the
"Mother's Club as well as the
Citizens of New Iberia in being the
means of obtaining for the town
two modern School Buildings,
which stand as q monument show
ing what organisation and concen-
trated action can accomplish. We
recommend their action to the diff
ferent Wards of the Parish.
The Grand Jury made an effort
to visit the Jail, but were deferred
from doing SO on being Informed
that there is a case of smallpox
existing which is now on the road
TO recovery.
The Grand Jury, from informa
ton obtained, finds that the Public
Roads throughout the Parish are
in good condition which is an ex
ceptioD to the general rule. The
only complaint heard is the condi
tlon of the jefferson Lane" due
to the over growth of the hedge on
both sides of the lane. We re-
commend that the proper auth0ri-
ties take up the matter and see that
this hedge is cut down.
We find that in some instances
the farmers bordering on the pub
lie highways show disregard for
their condition as they use same to
drain their property.
The Grand Jury, from iuforma-
ton received, understand that the
licenses due by professional men
have not been collected and recon-
mend that the Attorney appointed
to collect same be called upon to
attend to this matter at once, or as
soon as possible.
The Grand Jury is of the opinion
that If the officers of the law were
more attentive to their duties,
there would be less violations of
the law.
The Grand Jury desires to con-
gratulate the Sheriff aud his Depu-
ties for reporting Sunday law vio-
lators and wish to cite their con-
duet as a model for the police off
GERS of Jeanerette and New iberia
ln conclusion, the Grand Jury is
to comment upon the
reticence aud apparent indifference
of witnesses III testifylng.
1t is a cause for regret that our