Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-04-01

as Grand Jurors for the March term q
this Honorable ourt, we beg to repo
a. follows:
s tate of Louisiana VS.. Priestly rac
Alias 3harpl Burglary true Bill
;tste of Louisiana. VS.. Priestlv JAG
Et ais Burglary A true Bill.
state of Louisiana vs.. Priestly Jac
| Et ais Burglary 4 true Bill.
S tate Of louisiana Va. Priestly Jac
Et ais Burglary A true Pill.
tate of Louisiana vs. Ernest Iohnso
Et ais Burglary A true Bill,
sheritt's Office.
We have examined the office Of the
sheriff, and we have found the book
well kept and in first class sha pc. al
taxes and licenses have been duly ant
properly collected and accounted TOR
ard we note that on or about the first
OF each month, settle ~4nts are made
regularly with the parish treasurer. We
have made a thorough Investigation in
70 the maintenance Of prisoners, and We
find that the parish in each and every
instance has been charged only for the
day that a prisoner has remained in
jail.
Assessors Office.
We have carefully examined the Of.
flee and books Of the Parish Assessor,
and We find records neatly kept, and
the rolls showing total parish assess
nent Of So 4s6,61s.00
Clerk OF Court.
We have careufllV examined the Of
fice Of the Clerk Of Court, and We have
found lack of sufficient systematic
order in the filing OF records, due partly
to the lack OF snfficient room as wen a.
the want Of sufficient filing cabinets
Parish Treasurer
We have examined the books Of the
parish treasurer, and We have found same
wen kept. all items being properly re.
corded, and his cash pass Book show
ing balance 10 the Bank of St. Johu
On March IT,, 1915 Of q. .449.Al.
Secretary of Police Jury.
We have examined the books Of the
of the polite Jury and We have
'ound every thing in good condition, all
minutes and records being properly
Kept.
Justices of the Peace.
We have examined the books Of the
Justices Of the Peace and while we find
same in good shape. We wish 10 in
struct these officers chat they be more
prompt in reporting charges. and that
40 charges of whatever nature be pigs
IN holed, but on the contrary that al
Gffidavits be made In triplicate forms.
ending original to the District AttoF. !
ley. duplicate to the Clerk Of Oourt, +,
md that triplicate be kept on file in ,,
'ach respective office Of said Justices OF |
he Peace.
Parish -chool Superintendent
We have very carefully exam med
be office Of parish superintendent of
ublic education and sx-officio secreta- |
J of the school Board. sud we have
ound his work satisfactory. his books !
aud neatly kept, and his system
I running the office very good. His
ash book shows balance in cash on
larch 1st 1916 Of 5 We have examined
ne Eigard High School and have care.
lily observed the pupils in the class
ooms and on the play grounds, and We
annot praise too highly our present
vstem Of public education. We kavs
Oticed marked impro vements in the
iDitary conditions of our schools, and
ote With pride the great movement to.
ards beautifymg our school grounds.
In connection with our efficient
,hool system. we highly recommend
le establishing of Domestic Science
I'D Shop Work in our two high schools
Reserve and Edgard. We also wish
} recommend to the public the two
ieht schools recently established at
.eserve and Edgard for the initerates,
nd we wish to urge ali to take advant.
ye of these schools aud to attend them
.gularly.
Court House
We have examined the Court. House
I'D We wish to commend highly the re.
and repair work now under
he superintendence OF contractor
odrigue. and We wish to recommend
ronely to the progressive Police Jury
see ar once that the work be pushed
} completion, including all sanitary.
,odera improvements. and inaspuch as
r. Rodrigue has satisfactorily done
le bulk OF the work, We recommend !
at he be given the job Of completing !
e work We are of the opinion that
hen thoroughly completed and proper.
furnished. onr court house will rank
nong the modern. improved court
buses OF Louisians, and win be the
ide Of St. John and its people. APP
oxiuately $4,000 is required to com
ste the renodeIling work.