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OVER TWO THOU SAND FOR SCHOOLS St. Landry ParIsh Lads Other Parishes in Public School Appertleament UNDER NEW ENUMERATION Total Number of Eucable Children In State 496,801, Alset of State FuNds DIstributed $54,648.1, Or Eleven Cents PerCapita. St. Landry parish fares well by the first apportionment of school funds under the recent enumeration of educable children in the State,.her portion being $2,002.22, an increase of about $400 above the old enumer ation. It is the only parish outside of Orleans to reach the $2000 mark, the nearest to her being Caddo with $1666.72. The first apportionment of public school funds under the recent enumer ation of educable children in the State was announced by Superinten dent of Education Aswell a few days ago, and gives the total number of educable children of the State at 491,801, which is an increase of 36,000 over the number according to which previous appropriations have been made. The total amount of money to be distributed at this time is $54,648.11, giving a per capita of 11 cents to each child. Apportionments will be made according to the present enum eration for the following four years. Following are the amounts to be received by each parish: Acadia ................................... $ 959.09 Ascension.............................. 791.45 Assumption .............................. 809.38 Avoyelles ................................... 1,486.54 Bienville ................................. 781.00 Bossier ..................... ............... 725.76 Caddo ....................................... 1,666.72 Calcasieu .......................... 1,303.72 Caldwell ........................... 303.82 Cameron ................................. 129.03 Catahoula ........................ 687.28 Claiborne .................................. 775.39 Concordia ......................... 368.59 De Soto ............................. 1,077.45 East Baton Rouge ............... 1,206.37 East Carroll............................ 415.80 East Feliciana......................... 745.14 Franklin .................................. 370.15 Grant ............... .................. 531.74 Iberia ........................................ 1,131.68 Iberville ......... .................... 1,039.83 Jackson ................................... 458.26 Jefferson ................................... 483.50 Lafayette.......... .................... 776.60 Lafourche ................................ 1,045.44 Lincoln........................... ......... 542.08 Livingston .............. ................ 283.47 Madison .... ........ 426.03 Morehouse ........................ 614.57 Natchitoches ................. 1,315.05 Orleans .............................. 11,543.18 Ouachita .................................. 1,008.04 Plaquemine...................... 484.66 Pointe Coupee ........................ 1,125.74 Rapides ............................. 1,345.96 Red River.................................. 459.58 Richlana................................... 405.13 Sabine ..... ............................ 674.85 St. Bernard .............................. 113.19 St. Charles............................ ... 338.80 St. Helena ....................... 300.74 St. James .................................. 698.72 St. John................................. 419.98 St. Landry..................:............. 2,002.22 St. Martin ................... 883.41 St. Mary.................................... 1,149.83 St. Tammany................... 644.38 Tangipahoa ..................... 898.04 Tensas ....................................... 728.20 Terrebonne .............................. 897.27 Union ................................. 664.18 Vermilion ...................... 942.48 Vernon ............................ 645.26 Washington .............................. 510.62 Webster ......... ......... 729.74 West Baton Rouge.............. 391.49 West Carroll ........................ 172.37 West Feliciana .... 543.84 W inn ................................... 475.20 Total ................................... 54,648.11 HOME PAPER OF CAFFERY AND SANDERS ON "PROOF," "What Trth Thore is is 'araaets' is Eighly Favehle to the Party Be (Calffry) Wishs to DNsr ." The St. Mary Banner, published at Franklin, St. Mary parish, the home of both Mr. Don Caffery and Gov. J. Y. Sanders, speaks editorially as fol lows in its last issue: "It is not our purpose here to dis cuss in detail "the documents" sup posed to be proof positive of Mr.I Caffery's charges made in his Donald-I sonville speech, nor will we discuss his speech at the Washington Artil lery Hall in New Orleans. In due time a full statement of the facts in the case will be published and the public will be left to judge for them selves as to who is right and who is wrong. We have seen enough to feel absoutely safe in saying Mr. Caffery was a little too eager to bring this matter before the public; that he did not study his ground well before mak ing his leap; and that what truth there is in the documents is highly favorable to the parties he wishes to discredit. "We have had the pleasure of a long acquaintance, and we believe, a close friendship with the Hon. Don Caffery, and it is no pleasure to us to have to criticize him now. No one knows better than himself to what extent people get worked up over politics. He knows at best, political contests never have the smoothest of sailing and invariably leave ugly paths behind them. Mr. Caffery should think well, yes, very well, and act very advisedly, too, before inject ing into the political campaign through which we are now struggling, matter that any fair-minded man will admit is bound to be the source of bitter feeling and resentment. He has taken a great responsibility upon his shoulders, involving the peace of the community and jeopardizing friendships that have been many years, we may say generations, in forming. Whatever the consequences may be, the responsibility will be placed where it properly belongs upon his shoulders. "From this point of view, the matter he introduces may be good campaign material, but he will find that the people at large do not agree with him. He will also find that his 'documents' are not taken seriously and his attitude is not appreciated." COINS FOUND IN ST. TAMMANY more Than $1,O00 Bid Colas Dug Up On Boney Island-Plaieces ated 1827. New Orleans, La., Nov. 23.-More than $1,000 in gold coins has just been dug up on Honey Island, in St. Tammany parish, about forty miles from New Orleans. The discovery of the golden treasure was made by Messrs. Monroe Tally and James Cul bert, who expect to dispose of the coins in New Orleans. Mystery attaches to the hiding of the coins. Many of them bear the date of 1827 and are in excellent state of preservation. Those perdbns acquainted with the early history of the parish can advance no theory as to who buried the money. There are no persons in the vicinity of Mexican descent or contraction, which makes the incident all the more inexplicable. Mr. K. McCombs, of Pearl River, has written to New Orleans asking to see one of the coins before placing any value upon them in excess of the actual gold contained in them. BAILEY HAS Bli 5MAJORllITY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Over A lundred Members Of Lower loease, and Twenty of Tirty.,even emlbers Of Senate, Back Of St. landry ana. The present session of the Legisla ture has been accepted as a good straw showing how the political wind is blowing throughout the State, and the Clarion is charmed to see that it indicates 'the election of James J. Bailey, of St. Landry, to the Lieuten ant-Governor berth. His overwhelming majority in both Houses was not necessary to show this, however. Mr. Bailey has been marked a winner from his entrance into the race. His candidacy was hailed with enthusiasm throughout the State, and his active and intelli gent canvass "clinched" the matter in his favor. But his popularity among the men who know him, the men who have worked side by side and shoulder to shoulder with him through three ses sions of the Legislature, must be gratifying to him, and certainly is to his friends. These Legislators know best the ability and worthiness of Mr. Bailey for they have had opportunity to watch him and judge him. The following impartial report of New Orleans States' Baton Rouge staff correspondent, which appeared the States of last Saturday, tells a cheerful tale: "All three of the candidates for lieutenant governor have been here during the week. Messrs. Lambre mont and Bailey are members and have been at special pains to be in their seats every day. Judge S. McC. Lawrason, the third candidate, has been in Baton Rouge for several days and has met many old friends. Judge Lawrason is a former member of the Senate. Mr. Lambremont went to his home in St. James yesterday, suf fering with a slight attack of fever. Mr. Bailey went to the city. "The Bailey people say that the extra session has further strengthened the candidacy of Mr. Bailey, the com plexion of the two houses indicating to them the strong following the St. Landry man has in the country. As a result of canvasses made they as sert that more than 100 members of the House are supporting him and that in the Senate there are 20 Bai ley men, 12 Lambremont men and 5 Lawrason men. "Mr. Lambremont's friends insist that the canvasses here are incon clusive and that the St. James man's nomination is certain." A FEW MOMENTS WITH THE MAN WHO CRACKS JOKES. Some of It Borrowed from Other Brothers In the Joke Business, But Most of it from the Clarion Editorial Joke Factory. A NEW DEFINITION. A rather cynical joke has been re cently credited to Senator Platt, says the New York Tribune. The senator, on his last visit to the Manhattan Beach Hotel, allowed a pretty little, girl, a Western million aire's daughter, to be presented to him. The little girl, in the course of one of her many chats with the aged statesman, said: "'Tell me, won't you senator, what political economy is?" "Political economy, my dear child," Senator Platt is said to have replied, "is the art of never buying more votes than you actually need." PRACTICING LAW BY EAR. When Grover Cleveland was prac ticing law in Buffalo one of his friends was a lazy young lawyer who was forever pestering him with ques tions about legal points that he could just as well have looked up for him self, says Everybody's Magazine. Even Cleveland's patience had an end. One day as his friend entered he remarked: "There are my books. Help your self to them. You can look up your own case." The lazy lawyer stared at him in amazement. "See here, Grover Cleveland," he said indignantly, "I want you to un derstand that you and your old books can go to thunder. You know very well that I don't read law. I prac tice entirely by ear." ONE BOY KNEW. A teacher tells of an experience he had recently. He was put in charge of a lot of boys one day, and was try ing to make them understand that all good comes from one source. As an illustration he told them of building a house and putting water pipes with taps in all the rooms, these pipes not being connected with the main in the street, says Tit-Bits. He said to them: "Suppose I turn on the tap and no water comes, what is the matter?" He naturally supposed that some of the boys would answer that the water was not turned on at the main. But they didn't. On the contrary one boy at the foot of the class called out: "You didn't have your water rate paid." Death of Mr. Theodule Daigle. The Clarion regrets to learn of the death of one of Church Point's pioneer citizens, Mr. Theodule Daigle, which occurred at that place on last Friday, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Thelesmar Guidry. His useful life ended at the ripe old age of 83 years. He leaves as a legacy to his numerous relatives a spotless life and a chivalrous record as a Confederate soldier, and the en* tire community of Church Point mourn his demise. He and his bro ther, Joseph, gave the ground for the Church of St. Mrry, one of the oldest Catholic churches in the parish of Acadia-probably the oldest. He is survived by Celeste, Joseph. ine, and Zepherian, sisters; Theogene, Joseph, Lewis and Gabriel, sons; and Mrs. Etienne Lotolier, Mrs. Homer Barousse, Mrs. T. Guidry, Mrs. Dave Wimberly and Mrs. J. B. Murrell, daughters. He leaves 208 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A lovely feature of his large fune ral, which took place on Saturday, was the rendition of the requie, music by a choir composed of the grandchildren of the deceased. ---.-:- :fl :T.?&J @"% ..."..".. r.... ......."... ..... ........e .........e.""..... ..e.e.oe.'Ieo.o .""..e°°e~e ".eoteo.o.e!.e.. 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EVANS, COURT ST., - OPELOUSAS,'LA FOR SALE. 2 lots in Lewis & Bercder Addition, corner Park Avenue and Market street, about 8 blocks from new School site-5600 cash. 40 arpents of land, with dwelling house and improvements, on Washington road, three miles from Opelousas, $2250, part cash, balance on terms. 40 arpents of land, with dwelling house and improvements, two and one-half miles from Opelousas, on Ville Platte road; $2500, part cash, balance on terms. Apply at this office. mch23-tf FOR SALE. Apply to the undersigned, 60 arpents of ash wood land, close to Prairie Ronde, and 200 arpents of cotton and corn land, about five miles southwest of Opelousas. Was belong to Cora Comeau, from or father Pierre Comeau. For cash. Cheap. A. T. CASTILLE July 13-8t Opelousas, La FOR SALE. One yearling stud colt, sired by Dr. Ray. No. 32393. His dam combines the blood of Ethan Allen and Kingsland. He is a cherry bay, with star, three white ankles and is full 14 hands high. july20 Apply to J. J. HEALEY. Land Office at New Orleans. La., October 26, 1907. Notice is hereby given that AYMO THIBODEAUX, of St. Landry parish, La.. has filed notice of his intention to makefinal 5 year proof in support of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 25240 made November 18, 1902, for the 8S oft WIt; SW% of 8E%, Section 28, Township 3 8., R. 2 E. La. Meridian, and that said proof will be made before Clerk of Court at Opelousas, La., on December 19, 1907. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultiva tion of the land, vis: J. Bte. Andrus. Alexander 8ylvester, of Ville Platte, La., J. E. Miller, of Bayou Chicot, La., and John. Guillory, of Ville Platte. La. WALTER L. COHEN, nov2-6t Register. HOUSE MOVING. MACHINERY ERECTING R. M. COLTRIN, -OFICE AT9 Opelousas Compress Co. OPELOUSAS, LA. PLUMBING. meh PIPE-FITTIN FOR SALE--2 year-old China Um brella trees. Apply to August Du puy. octl2-4t. T. GEORGE CHACHERE ARCHITECT Room 4 Landau Building, Opelousas. A. 0. PATUREAU, DEPUTY DISTRICT ORGANIZER WOODMEN OF THE WORLD. For Parishes of Avoyelles, St. Landry, Vermilion, Lafayette, Acadia, Rapides, Vernon. Alexandria, La. aug17 R. M. HOLLIER Parish Surveyor OFFICE WITH J. J. BAILEY P. O. BOX 152 Opelousas, - - Louisiana ....A VISIT TO THE.... NEW MILLINERY ...STORE OF... MISS • HESTER. FITCH WILL INTEREST YOU. Landry st., near F. L. Sandoz's store. j20 Austin Reed solicits patronage in General Draying. Promptness and Careful Handling. Apply at Skiles' Lumber Yard-'Phone W. f12 MONEY TO LOAN. COLONIAL & UNITED STATES MORTGAGE CO. -Represented by John H. Harmanson, REAL ESTATE AGENT, AB STRACTERand NOTARY PUBLIC. LANDS BOUCHT AND SOlD OPELOUSAS, - L.A. MONEYTo LOAN On Country Real Estate 7-Per Cent Interest-7 Address: Vincent W. Boagni Post Office Box 679 NEW ORLEANS. LA. Notice to Taxpayers. Opelousas, Oct. 19th., 1907. Notice Is hereby given that the Tax Rolls are now open for collection. Pay your poll tax this year or you cannot vote in 1508. Pay your taxes on all movable property right away and save costs. Taxes on real estate wilt be delinquent on January let. 190s. Pay up and save costs and interest. Again do not forget to pay your poll tax, or you cannot vote. M. L. SWORDS, oct19 Sherif and rEx-Omclo Tax Col. THE TIME TO VISIT CUB, IS DURING THE WINTERC Where will be found a Climate of Perpetual Summer..... , Only 40 Hours from 1, SOUTHERN... NEW ORLEANS 5 ...PACIFIC Write for Literature on Cuba, also Rates and any other fnfor mation regarding the Island. G. E. GUEDRY, D. P. A., F. E. BATTURS, G. P. A., Lake Charles New Orleans Fine Chance to Invest in Real Estate One lot of ground, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon situated, in the City of Opelousas, on Bellevue street, near the Southern Pacific Depot, the lot has a front of Seventy-five feet on Bellevue sreet, by a depth of One Hundred and Seventy feet on Railroad avenue. The building is a two story building, containing ten rooms, with hall up and down stairs, with a one story building in the rear-sidewalk on both sides of the street, cement walk on one side. For terrm and conditions of sale and any further particulars, apply to JOHN N. OGDEN, Agent. SENT FREE Booo,,etn"tited "Drah- Bookkeepng In THREE on'sEyeOpener," Itwill months than others can in cona oyou that ' ahon' Colleges SIX, and that Draughon's can, b their SUPERIOR and COPY- Colleges teach onlty the RIGHTED methods, teach you more BEST systems of SHORTHAND. DRAUGHON'S PRiCTI'CALI $800,000.00 capital; 98 Colleges in 16 States; 17 y success. PosmoN secured or'mnouey refud LEARN- I *Lw, Bookkeeping, Shorthnd ed. Written contrau t giv-I ,.,.n.. Peanmanhp, D.wi-ng,Býý` L e- Fo Ctalog and "Eye Opener," lttMel, Bus. English. Et.YA. L pall, 'hone, or write Jno. Drughon, Satisfaction rneed. Wr-te for Frlident, eitherplace belowmentioned. prices on HOME STUDY. 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