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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-08-10
Board Proceedings.
Opelousas, August 18th, 1912.
Call For Board Meeting.

Id TOT DUdTu MGGLiuS.
0peIousas, La, July 31st, 1912.
Dear SIR
You are hereby advised
that a special meeting of
the Parish Board of School Di-
rectors of the Parish Of st. Lam
dry, Louisiana has been called by
the President, Honorable O. p.
DAILY, to be held at Opelousas,
Louisiana at ten o'clock A. M,
Monday, August 9Th, 1912, for the
purpose of funding into bonds
the special taxes voted in Opel
ousas School District No l. of the
LIST. Police Jury Ward; also for
the purpose of considering the
propositions received for the pur-
chase Of said bonds to be issued
for Opelousas School District No.
l., and also for the transaction of
such other business as may be Of
Importance to the public schools
of this parish. Your presence at
this meeting is urgently request
ed. BY order of the President of
said Board, the Honorable O. p.
DAILY.
Mailed July 31st, 1912.
G. j. Thompson, Secretary.
State Of Louisiana,
Parish of SIT, Landry.
Personally came and appeared
before me, the undersigned au-
thority, C. j. Thompson, who be-
ing first by me duly sworn, de-
clared and acknowledged, that
he was on the 31st day of July,
1912, and is now Secretary of the
Parish Board Of School Directors
of the Parish of st. Landry,
La. and that the above and fore
going is a true and correct copy
Of notice of special meeting, adj
dressed by him to each member
of the Parish Board of School
Directors of the Parish of st.
Landry. and deposited IN the
mail On the 31st day of July, 1912.
c. J. THOMPSON,
Thus subscribed and sworn toll
before me, on this sixth day of
August, 1912.
LUDOVIC FONTEN0T,
Notary Public.
The Parish Board of School
Directors Of the Parish of IT
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-08-10

Landry, La, convened in special
session, pursuant to call. Hon.
o. P. DAILY, President; Messrs.
J. F. Vidrine, w. j. Boudreau,
DR.. A. C. Durio, r. L. Hawkins,
J. w. Lyman and a quorum be-
ing present.
On motion Of DR.. A. G. Durio
the reading of the minutes Of
the last meeting was dispensed
with and the minutes as publish
ed were adoped.
On motion of DR.. A. G. Durio
the petitions of the colored peo-
pie for the opening of schools at
Gradenego's Island and I. H.
Gains plantation were laid on
the table for the reason that this
Board has not sufficient funds to
provide for the operation of more
schools.
On motion of DR.. Durio it was
resolved that the Superintendent
issue circular letters to all teach
ers in the parish, insisting on the
collection Of the incidental fee as
provided by law from all patrons
of the public schools, or the en-
forcement Of the rule established
by this Board to make that law
effective.
On motion of Mr.. Boudreau it
was resolved that thirty dollars
be appropriated out of the spe-
cial tax fund of School District
No. l of the End Ward to reim-
burse him for the janitor's sal
airy for the Sunset School for two
months, which was paid by him.
On motion of DR.. A. G. Durio
the proposition of Hoehler &
Cummings TO purchase the $685.,
000.0 issue Of School Bonds for
0pelousas School District No. /
of the LIST Police Jury Ward for
SOS, 600. 90, said Hoehler & Cum
mings to be allowed $500. 90 to
cover the charges Of attorneys
fees for examination, brokerage
and providing and lithographing
the bond form, was accepted.
On motion Of Mr.. Hawkins
the plans submitted byT. George
Chachere, architect, for the con-
struction of the brick school
building at Port Barre, La, was
accepted.
On motion of Mr. Hawkins
the appointment of the following
teachers was confirmed. viz:
st. Landry High Schedules
Josephine Ward, Miss HiIda
Mayer, Miss Noemi Richard,
Miss Leila Sandoz, Mrs. F. War
telle.
West BeIleyue-M j SIS Mamie
Walker.
Andrepont-Mis Frances
Farmer.
sunset-Miss Margery Kilpat-
rick.
Bristol-Miss Minnie Phillips,
Miss Augusta Chretien.
Miller-Miss Lita Thibodeau.
T~rahan-George B. Arceneau.
Prairie Basse-Miss Eleanor
Cormier DIV. w.
Solete.
Leonville-M i 5 Vera G.
Booker.
Port Barren Miss Virginia De-
jean.
Rosa-Miss Sallie Hudspeth.
Melville-Miss Belle Lanehart,
vice Willie HaW; Miss Flora
Shelby, vice e. j. Joffrion.
Washington-M s frankie
Grand Prairie-Mis Florence
Oven vice Maize CresWell.
Observation-Disclosures Tabor.
Eunice II. S.-Miss Erin Per-
lyman vice G. Terrell.
Lewisburg-Miss Maggie Mil
.er, Miss Mae F. Wilbert.
Prairie des Femmes-Joseph
Olivier.
Krotz Springs Harvey G.
0libe Manuel-Miss Pearl De
can.
savoie -Miss Elise Wartelle.
LaWtelI-Clyde Childs, Prin.
Leger-Miss Dora Jenkins.
Hawkins Colored- HaW-
Tins.
Poplar Groye--Miss H. Della
,roix.
Prairie Ronde- Miss Lula E.
3onney.
On motion Of Mr.. Boudreau,
1r. @. P. Daily, ]. F. Vidrine and
J. Thompson were appointed
committee to confer with the
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-08-10
We are authorized to announce
MR.. EDGAR ANDREPONT

as q candidate for the Democratic omina
ton for member of the Board of School
Directors of the Parish of st. Landry, from
the First Ward, subject to the action Of the
Democratic Party.
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We are authorized to annotnce
u .T.EE

as a candidate for reelection to the Of
flee or Member Of the Board of School
Directors from the Fourth Ward Of st.
Landry Parish, subject to the Demo
cratic primary election to be held on
Sept. 5, 1912.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-08-10

When in need Of Stoves, Furn-
iture, Buggies, Wagons, Mowers,
Rakes, Hay Presses, Baling Iles
Binders, Binders tWinh, Case
line Engines, Cane Mills, Egaps
orators, Cypress Barrels, hscs
Bags, Bagging and Cotton Iles
call at j. B. Sandal. 0ce
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-08-10
We are authorized 10 announce

OF 0pelousas, as a candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination for Judge OF the SIX
teenth judicial District, composed OF the
Parishes of st Landry and EVangelIne, at
the primary, election to be held on Septem-
Der 5, 1912.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-08-10
We are authorized to announce
EH, ID. LARCADE. ,IR

as a candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton for membersof the Board OF school
Directors OF the Parish of St. Landry, from
the First Ward. subject to the actiodof the
Democratic Party
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-08-10

tntered at the Post once at opelousas,
La. al second-class matter.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1912-08-10
Zoe DISTRICT ATroRNEY
We are authorized to announce
HON. II. LEE GARI,AND.

- NNUIFf y Z ULALsI1EANII -
of opeIousas, as a candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination for District Attorney OF
the sixteenth Judicial District Court, COM
posed OF the Parishes OF St. Landry a u d
subject to the primary cleo
tion to be held on September Sd, 1912.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-16

ing the face within, but her eyes were
blinded with tears. The landlady look
ed at her in alarm.
What is it, honey? What IL 1T
Did you know him."
The slender form swayed forward.
shaken with sobs.
He was my father, and-and this Is
my mothers picture which he always
carried"
Then what is your name?" !;
Hope Waite"
Kate Murphy looked at the face half
hidden in the bed-clothes That was
not the name which Keith had given
her, but she had lived on the border
too long to be inquisitive. The other
lifted her head, flinging back her
loosened hair with one hand
"Mr. Keith dropped It," she exclaim-
ed. Where do you suppose he got it,"
Then she gave quick, startled cry,
her eyes opening wide in horror. The
Cimmaron Crossing, the murder at tho
Cimmaron Crossing! He-he told mo
about that; but he never showed me
this-this. Do you-do you think
Her voice failed, but Kate Murphy
gathered her into her arms.
CRY here, honey" she said, as II to
child. "Shure an Dim tellin' ye 1t
niver was Jack Keith what did it
murther amt his stoyle."
(To Be Continued.)
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-16
CHAPTER XIV.
Again Christie Maclalre.

Keith possessed sufficient means for
several months of idleness, and even
II he had not, his reputation as
plains scout would insure him employ.
ment at any of the more important
scattered army posts. Reliable men
for such service were in demand. The
restlessness of the various Indian
tribes, made specially manifest by
raids on the more advanced settle.
ments, and extending over constant.
ly widening territory, required contin.
uous interchange of communication
between commanders of detachments.
Bold and reckless spirits had flocked
to the frontier in those days follow.
ing the Civil War, yet all were not of
the type to encourage confidence in
military authorities. Keith had al.
ready frequently served in this ca.
pacity, and abundantly proved his
worth under rigorous demands of both
endurance and intelligence, and he
could feel assured of permanent EN-.
ployment whenever desired Not a
few of the more prominent officers he
had met personally during the late
war-including Sheridan, to whom he
had once borne "a flag of truce-yet
the spirit of the Confederacy still lin.
gered in his heart; not in any feeling
of either hatred or revenge, but in an
unwillingness to serve the blue uni.
form, and memory of antagonism
which would not entirely disappear.
He had surrendered at Appomattox,
conquered, yet he could not quite ad.
just himself to becoming companion,
inarms with those against whom he
had fought valiantly for four years.
Some of the wounds of that conflict
still smarted A natural soldier, anx.
ious to help the harassed settlers,
eager enough to be actively employed,
he still held aloof from army ccnnec.
tons except as a volunteer in case of
emergency.
Just now other considerations
caused him to desire freedom He
had been accused of murder, impris.
oned for it. and in order to escape,
had been compelled to steal horses,
the most heinous crime of the from.
ueT. mol only 1of MS own prOtec.
ton and safety must the truth of that
occurrence at the Cimmaron Crossing
be made clear, but he also had now a
personal affair with BLACK Bart" Haw.
ley to be permanently settled. They
had already clashed twice, and Keith
intended they should meet again.
Memory of the girl was still in his
mind as he and Neb- rode silently
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-16

Just now"
Before she could answer, Mrs. Muir.
ply re-entered and forced her to drink
the concoction prepared, the girl ac-
cepting with smiling protest. The land
lady, empty glass In hand, swept her
eyes about the room.
"Bedad, but the place looks betther
than liver Ord behaved. wild the gyurl
Owe got tindin' to it. She's that
lazy she goes ter Shape swapin' the
fure. Jack, would We moind hilpin'
me move the bid; shure. it's rale ma
hogany, an so heavy 1t breaks mo
back intoirely to push it round"
He took hold willingly enough, and
the two together ran the heavy con-
trivance across the room to the posi-.
ton selected. Once a leg caught in
the rag carpet, and Keith lifted it out,
bending low to get a firmer grip. Then
ne held out his hand to the girl
1T is not going to be goodbye then,
Miss Hope; I'll find you"
She smiled up into his eyes, much
of the WEAKNESS gone from her face
ILL SUNS " DSlloNc tudl, sue dne
swered, gladly. because 1 want to-"
Mrs. Murphy fingered until his steps
sounded on the stairs, as he slowly
felt his way down through the dark
ness.
He do be moighty foine bye, Jack
Keith" she said, apparently address.
Ing the side wall. "Oi wish Ord a
knowed him whin OF was a gyurl;
shure. it's not Murphy me noimed be
now, Dim t'inkin'."
Left alone, the girl bowed her head
on her hands, hot tear stealing down
through her fingers. AS she glanced
up again. something that glittered on
the floor beside the bed caught her
eyes, She stopped and picked it up,
holding the trinket to the light, star
Ing at 1t as though fascinated. 1t was
the locket Keith had taken from the
neck of the dead man at Cimmaron
Crossing. Her nerveless fingers press
ed the spring, and the painted face
within looked up into her own, and
still clasping 1T within her hand, she
sank upon her knees, burying her face
on the bed
Where did he get that" her lips
kept repeating. Where did he ever
get that?"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-16

gazed at It untnmkingly. It was an
envelope, robbed of it's contents, evil
IDENTIFY not sent through the mails, as
1t had not been stamped, but across
its face was plainly written, Miss
Christie Maclaire.' He stared at 1t,
his lips firm set, his gray eyes dark
ening. If he possessed any doubts
before as to her identity, they were
all thoroughly dissipated now.
AS he lay there, with head pillowed
on the saddle, his body aching from
fatigue yet totally unable to sleep,
staring open-eyed into the blue Of the
sky, the girl they had left behind
awoke from uneasy slumber, aroused
by the entrance of Mrs. Murphy. For
an instant she failed to comprehend
her position, but the strong brogue
OF the energetic landlady broke In
sharply:
"a bit av cup av coffee fer ye.
honey" she explained, crossing to the
bed. "Shure an there's nuthin' loike
it when We first wake up. Howly
Mither, but it's toird 'nough ye do be
lookin' yet"
II haven't slept very WE'LL" the girl
confessed, bringing her hand out from
beneath the coverlet, the locket still
tightly clasped in her finger. See, I
found this on the floor last night after
you had gone down stairs"
"Ye did" setting the coffee on a
convenient chair and reaching out for
the trinket. Let's have look at it
once. Angels av Hiven, II 1t isn't the
same the OF Gineral was shown me
in the party"
The other sat up suddenly, her
white shoulders and rounded throat
cleaning.
"The old General, you said? What
General? When was he here?"
"Shure now, be aisy, honey, an Oill
tell We all there is to it. It's not his
name OF know; maybe OF niver heard
till av 1t, but twas the 'Ginerar they
called him, all right. He was here
maybe three days outfttin'-a noice
| spoken OF gintlemin, wild gray beard,
an onc't he showed me the locket-
DO the powers, If it do be his, there's
an openin' to it, an picter inside"
The girl touched the spring. reveal
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-16
Across Its Face Was Plainly Written,
"Miss Christie Maciaire."

L was there. Hawley knew her too,
and called her by name"
Neb rubbed his eyes, and slapped
his pony's flank, unable to answer, yet
still unconvinced
Il reck'n both OBJ yer might be mis-
took" he insisted doggedly.
Not likely" and Keith's brief laugh
was not altogether devoid of bitter
ness. I'VE both called her Christie
Maclaire, and she didn't even deny the
name; she was evidently not proud Of
1t. but there was no denial that she
was the girl"
dat wasn't like no name dat you
called her when we was ridin'"
No; she didn't approve of the 9th
er, and told nee to call her Hope, but
II reckon she's Christie Maclaire all
right"
They rode on through the black, 81
lent night as rapidly as their tired
horses would consent to travel Keith
led directly across the open prairie,
guiding his course by the stars, and
purposely avoiding the trails, where
some suspicious eye might mark their
passage. His first object was to get
safely away from the scattered settle
ments lying east OF Carson City. Be
You'd their radius he could safely dis
pose of the horses they rode, disap-
pear from view, and find time to de-
we'll, he would keep his word with
her, of course, and see her again
sometime. There would be no diff
Guilty about that but otherwise she
should retain no influence over him.
She belonged rather to Hawley's class
than his
1t was lonely. tiresome ride, dur
Ing which Neb made various efforts
to talk, but finding his white com
panion uncommunicative, at last re-
lapsed into rather sullen silence. The
horses plodded on steadily, and when
daylight finally dawned, the two men
found themselves in depression lead
they came to a water hole, where they
could safely hide themselves and their
stock. With both Indians and white
men to be guarded against, they took
all the necessary precautions, picket
Ing the horses closely under the rock
shadows, and not venturing upon
building any fire. Neb threw himself
on the turf and was instantly asleep,
but Keith climbed the steep side of
the gully, and made searching survey
of the horizon. The wide arc to the
south, east and west revealed nothing
to his searching eyes, except the dull
brown of the slightly rolling plains,
with no life apparent save some dis
tant grazing antelope, but to the north
extended more broken country with a
faint glimmer of water between the
hills. Satisfied they were unobserved.
he slid back again into the depression.
AS he turned to lie down he took hold
of the saddle belonging to Hawley's
horse. In the unbuckled holster his
eye observed the glimmer of bit Of
white paper. He drew 1t forth. and
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-16

forth on the black prairie, leading the
extra horse behind him. He endeav.
ored to drive the recollection from his
mind, SO he might concentrate it upon
plans for the future, but somehow she
mysteriously wove her own PERSONAL.
ty into those plans, and he was ever
seeing the pleading in her eyes, and
listening to the soft Southern accent
OF her voice. OF late years he had
been unaccustomed to association
with women of high type, and there
was that touch of the gentlewoman
about this girl which had awakened
deep interest. OF course he knew that
In her case it was merely an inheri.
lance OF her past, and could not truly
represent the present Christie Ma
claire OF the music halls. However
fascinating she might be, she could
not be worthy any serious considera-
ton. In spite of his rough life the
social spirit of the old South was i'm
planted in his blood, and no woman Of
that class could hold him captive. Yet,
some way, she refused to be banished
or left behind. Even Neb must have
been obsessed by similar spirit, for
he suddenly observed:
Dat am sutt'nly mighty fine gal.
Massa Jack. l amt seen nothin' to
compare wild her since quit OF Vir-
ginia-'deed amt"
Keith glanced back at his black
satellite, barely able to distinguish
the fellows dim outlines.
you think her a lady, them" he
questioned, giving thoughtless utter
ance to his own Imagination.
:" Deed I does!" the thick voice
somewhat indignant. II reck'n 1
knows de real quality when sees it.
Use ISOLATED wild quality white folks
befo'."
But. Neb, she's a singer in dance
halls"
II don't believe 1t, Massa Jack"
We'll, l wouldn't If could help It..
She don't seem like that kind, but I
recognized her as soon as got her
face in the light. She was at the
Gaiety in independence. the last time
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-16
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"shure It's Safe 1t is Yer Coin, Ter
Be Here"

AN is this you, my dear?" she
burst out, endeavoring to curb her
voice to secretive softness. "Shure.
Jack Keith has told me all about it,
an it's safe 1t is yer goin' ter be here.
Come on in; Oi'll give We number
forty-two, thet's next behint me own
room, an Well go up the back sthairs.
Hip the young loidy, Jack, fer shure
We know the way"
She disappeared, evidently with
some hospitable purpose in view, and
Keith, clasping the girls hand, under
took the delicate task of safely escort
Ing her through the dark kitchen, and
up the dimly remembered stairs. Only
word or two passed between them,
but US they neared the second story a
light suddenly streamed out through
the opened door of a room at their
left. Mrs. Murphy greeted them at
the landing, and for the first time saw
the girls weary white face, her eyes
filled with appeal, and the warm Irish
heart responded instantly.
"Ye poor little lamb; it's the bid
We want, an dhrap O. whiskey Jack
Keith, why didn't we till me she was
done up wild the hard ride? Here,
get We wee dhrink. It'll bring the
roses back to the cheeks av ye." She
was gone, busting down the dark
stairs, and the two were alone in the
room the girl looking up into his face,
her head resting against the cushion
ed back of the chair. He thought he
saw a glimmer of tears in the depths
of her lash-shaded eyes, and her
round white throat seemed to choke
You will be perfectly secure here"
he said, soothingly, and can remain
as long as you please Mrs Murphy
will guard you as though you We're her
own daughter. She is bit rough,
despises Hawley. She nursed me
once through touch of typhoid-yes,
by Jove," glancing about In sudden
recogniti ", land in this very room,
too"
The girls glance wandered over the
plain, neat furnishings, and the rather
pathetic attempts at decoration, vet
with apparently no thought for them.
"You-you have not told me where
you were going"
He laughed, little uneasily, as
though he preferred to make light Of
the whole matter.
Really, l have hardly decided. the
world Is SO wide, and l had no reason
to suppose you interested"
But am Interested" resenting his
tone of assumed Indifference. II
would not want to feel that our &C.
quaintance was to wholly end now"
do you really mean that?"
why should not? You have been
real friend to me, l shall remember
you always with gratitude beyond
words. want you to know this, and
that-that | shall ever wish to retain
that friendship"
Keith struggled with himself, doubt
full Of what he had best say, swayed
by unfamiliar emotions.
you may be sure shall never for
get" he blurted forth, desperately.
"and, II you really wish 1t, I'll certain.
ly see you again"
Il do" earnestly.
Then. I'll surely find way. don't
know now which direction we will
ride. but I'm not going very far until
clear up that murder out yonder on
the trail. that is my particular job
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-16
Copyright. A. G. Mcclurg & Co., 1909

away from Kate Murphy. It's glad
OF am ter do It! Bring her in. OF
don't want ter hear no more"
Gust word, Kate; don't know
whether she has any money or not,
but I'll pay her bill, as soon as 1t is
safe for me to come back"
"Oh, the divil take her bill. She'll
have the best in the house, anyhow,
an Dim only hopin' that fellow will
turn up huntin' her Ord loike ter
take one slap at the spalpane."
Fully convinced as to Mrs. Murphy's
goodwill, Keith slipped back into the
darkness, and returned with the girl.
Introductions were superfuous, as the
mistress of the Occidental cared little
regarding ceremony.
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Notice

All dog owners are hereby noti-
fed that on and after June l, 1912, no
dog Will be allowed to remain with
in the Incorporated Limi of the
Town of Extra, without tag. By
order of the Town Council. Their
tags can be procured from the
Town Clerk on the payment of 81 90
for male dog and $500 for
female dog.
m30 j. K. VandeBrake,
Town Clerk
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-16

Shoes Repaired By James
SMITH, the Shoe Make,. IN II.
ID. COttOn's Store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-16

| No use to pay $3.50 to ST. IS for
chicken coops when you can get
them at John Nelson's for ST 25. If
The state herald., 1912-07-12
Springs In Their Brains.

Two Frenehmen. in visiting an art
gallery, stopped to admire a painting
by an American. The artist happened
to be in the gallery and In broken
English one of the Frenchmen asked
How did monsieur ever catch such
wonderful picture?"
90" replied the artist with far
away look. that painting was an OF.
spring OF my brain"
The other Frenchman was greatly
interested and asked his friend what
that American had said.
Il can hardly explain" whispered
the flrst Frenchman eScitcdly: he
said re picture was one spring on
OF his brain. Ees Get any wonder Eat
re Americans act queerly when they
have springs on their brains?"