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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-09-15
NOTICE..

will opsn the Reg .st N.ttcn books at ray. Of
li.e GA ANgu2t Sth. ItN for the purpose OF re-
gistelnu all qualified voters of the Parish
OF ST Mary and will be at the several polling
precincts Of the Parish on the following dates:
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-09-15

NOTICE-Any person desiring
TO purchase the old Methodist
Church as it stands for tn" sake G.
the valuable lnmke; ysnra:nea iu
it. Aay apply be!o'e Sept. Goth to
REV. W, w, DRAKE.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-09-15
CHART Ek.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF 81, MARY.

PARISH OF ST, MARY,
Wcthe un,lcrs;X ncd. members of the Meth
oii>t Episcopal Church south, in Franklin.
La. do hereby form ourSclNeS into "A corpo-
ration to acquire and enjoy the rights, nr!Vi-
lcgc> and powers of body corporate, under
the prov sions of an act of tn" Legislature of
Louisiana. approved March latl. ISL. entitled
An Ac; for the Organization of Corporations
for Literary, Scientific, Religious and Chair
table lurpo>es.'
ARTICLEI
The title If this Corporation shall be The
Board of Trustees of tn" Methodist Episcopal
Church south, of Franklin, Ia, and its do
mce shall be at Franklin, La.
ARTICLE II.
The Obj ,ctS of this Corporation arr to .,c.
luirr and hold lands, houses AMI "rh"r prop
crty for religious purposes, for the use and
enjoyment OF the members al the Methodist
Episcopal Churcn Aouth, and vino now hold.
or may hereafter hold their membership at
Frankie III; " being expressly intended Ia Sc
ct.,.. to the said church member, Il house in
which they may Worship Almighty God. and
the free list. of the pulpit 10 the ministers and
preachers of the said Methodist Episcopal
Church South. and al>otn secure" parson
age for tuc use of their minister.
ARTICLE Ill.
The members of this Corporation, a major
ity of whom shall constitute aq'iuruni. snail
be :; Board of Trustees, and they shall elect
from an.nH. their 'lUcr ut their frst meet
ing I: President and Il secretary who shall
also act as Treasurer. who snail mold their
offices for one year and until their successors
are chosen. The Board of Trustees may re-
move these officers and elect their successors
AT any tI2c. by majority VOTE. Meeting,
snail ,e held ON c:,ll OF the President CT OF
IL majority of the Board The property shall
BE- held. and suits brought ami defended in
the names of '''rhc Board of Trustees al the
Methodist Epcopal Church south. OF Frank
La" Citations shall be made ON the preSi-
dent ut his residence. In the rNccut.uu of
anv deed or act OF the !;o:,r:i 81 trustees,
the signature OF the Presi,,rhs aha II be sIufi
Client Vacancies ia.:: .H'tur N t!f. Eoard,
and shall l;r tit,:d in the n ai.ncr ana by the
autln,i.iys ITO, i'leh't6f the appointment OF
Trustees blythe discipline OF the Methodist
EpiScopa! Church south. and this corpora
ton shall be governed hy the laws and usagc-
of the SAID Methodist Episcopal Church
south, in 40 tar as they arc not Inconsistent
with the laws Of the STATE, ana the tenor aud
meaning of thcs,. articles OF incorporation.
ARTICLE ".
This corporation shall continue tor nincty
nine wears.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-09-15

Theatre goers will he pleased to
know that the Auditorium will open
I'D for the season on Monday, Oct.
9Th, with Duncan C!arks Female
Ministries. We learn that this is q
hioh-class SHOW and will 10 doubt
he well patron;z"d.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-09-15

will then return to my office al the Court
House and keep my hook: omen until 10 days
prior to the election. ~ :, ,oxrs
neyistrar OF Voters for Parish OF st. Mary.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-09-15
II. u. MORRIS,
". II. LATHAM.
NJ. NJ. X IGIIT,
z. G.. CH.iDW Il Il,
y. II. Rl<,i.R,
Y, T.. Iii.L.INh,
81. L. BROW y.

,>t't.h t>'~>' Witnesses
AL the pJItic, to this instrument signed
the same in my presence AMI in :hc presence
OF the witnesses. with !, iuii Knowledge of it.,
contents L\h. u; ROBERTS.
Nnr,,.i. IIi,Ifc
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-09-15

FIINkI'fIl NDN =. W.
Having cXaIainei the within and foregoing
act nj incorporation of the Mc.npGil-t E.pI-
coDal Church south, of Franklin. AMI i.uG
ing none at its objects and purposes contrary
to the laws ana constitution Oi the | i,tt.t,
states or To- til constitution AMI ia"s at tnc
state of Louisiana. hereby approve same
this inh day ut tnr;l \, T.. 1873.
NttJEHE GDRDf, Dist t't':.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
THE NEWS At FRANkFORE,
wild Demonstrations Among the
Beckham Democrats,

Frankfort, KY, May 22.-The fire
bells were rurg and wild dcp:onstra-
TOMS followed on the streets on the
part of the democrats when the news
of the decision from Washington came.
The decision of the United States Sill
preme court in favor Of Gov. Beckham
means that there will be the hottest
election in Kentucky for governor
next November that ever WAS known IN
the commonwealth. Reckham, as Ecu
tenant-governor, became the chief ex-
ecutive on the death of Gov. Goebel
February 3, and under the law can
serve only until the election of his
successor at the next election. It is
Thought that Beckham will be the !en-
ucratic nominee, and former Gov. Tay-
lor the republican nominee. Inc cleo
ticn will be under the Goebel law the
same as last November, and the main
republican issue will be for the repeal
of that law.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
TO SUPPRESS THE PLAGUE.
Federal Authorities Viii De
What the san EranciSco OGt-
ciaIs are Unable To-.

San Francisco, May 22.-Tbe federal
authorities at Washington have in
structed DIR. kInyoun, quarantine Off
Ger at this port, to take charge of
measures to suppress the bubonic
plague which the local board of health
has declared in existence here. What
action DIR. KInyoun will take is not vet
known. The action of the Washing
ton officials is thought to be due, not
to the seriousness of the situation, but
to the inability of the San Francisco
authorities to compel measures against
the spread of the plague if it still ex-
lists here.
The embargo on the departure of
Chinese from the city unless they can
show certificates Of innoculation is
still in force. Business in Chinatown
is alnos: at a standstill.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26

Washington, May 22.-The Kentucky
governorsh,p case was decided by the
United States supreme court in the in.
terest of Beckham, affirming the dec;-
sion of the kentucky court Of appeals.
The opinion was handed down by
Chief Justice Fuller and the case was
dismissed for want of jurisdiction and
that the determination of cases of this
character. contests for state officers,
must necessarily be settled by the po-
litical branch of the government.
That branch had acted in the Ken
lucky case when the general assembly
took jurisdiction. There was no ap-
peal from the assembly's decision,
which vas favorable to Goebel and
Beckham, except to the tribunal of the
people, which tribunal, the chief ju,-
tice said. was always in session. He
also said the case was purely a stat.
case-that Kentucky was in the full
possession of its faculties as 4 member
of the union, and that there was no
emergency at this time calling for in
reference.
The opinion in the case was not
unanimous.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
CHANGES TO BE WROUGHT.
Taylor VIII Remove to L%OuisviIle-
A Democratic Jubilee.
W. S.

Frankfort, Ky, May 21.-Former
Gov. Taylor did not return 10 the city
tonight, and there were no develop
ments in the prosecutions so far as he
is concerned. A force of mer was m
ployed at the executive mansion pack
ing up the private effects of the Tay-
Tor family, who, tomorrow, will leave
for Louisville, where they will reside
temporarily.
Gov. Beckham will, for the present,
retain his office at the Capitol hote..
where thu rest of the democratic Of
ficials are domiciled, and will not take
possession of the executive office 1T
the state house at once.
While there will be no Inauguration,
it is understood there will be n jollt-
fcation later, in which the democrats
of the state will be invited to partici-
pate, and which will take on nearly
all II the features that usually at
tend the formal Inauguration of d
governor. \ public meeting at the
courthouse tonight was addressed by
Gov. Becklam, Adjt.-Gen. Castleman
and others.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
MORE TROOPS NECESSARY.
Americans on Their Defense Con-
stantly Harrassed by the Fill
piMOs-PIngue Victim.

Manila, May 22.-Gen. James NJ.
Bell, commanding the hemp provinces
of southern Luzon, has issued an Or
der to his officers not to attempt to
organize the municipal governments
as prescribed by Maj.-Gen. Otis, in his
recent order, on account of the dis
turbed conditions. The Americans oc-
cupy a few coast towns, which the in
sursents surround, constantly assail-
ing the garrisons, which are too small
to attempt operations in the sur
rounding country.
Maj. Wise, with two companies, is
in Donsol, an important town of Sor-
sogon, surrounded by 1000 insurgents.
The Americans occupy trenches, and
are continually exchanging shots with
the enemy. Several regiments are
needed to control each southern prov
ince. but they can not be spared from
their present stations. Another squad
ron of c"a,c.lry will be sent to Gen.
Bell.
On the first trouble occurring with
the Moros. in the southern part of Min
udHdo, at NottoDottO' hdJ. Dlett SCut
a detachment to preserve Dcace at q
conference between two uuarreling
chiefs. During the conference the
tribes began shooting. One of the
bands fired Upon the Americans from
an old Spanish fort. The soldiers re-
turned tn. fire.. killing several of the
natives, but they were unable to take
the fort, although a gunbodf shelle1
it. Mai. Brett is sending Il larger
body to punish the recalcitrants.
The first death of Il white man from
bubonic plague occurred yesterday.
The victim was a government team
ster. Seven natives have died since
the outbreak of the plague at Quiapo.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
HAVE ENTIRELY LEFT NATAL.
The BOers Evncuate Natal, Leaving
Butler Free to Advance.

The Boers Evncunte Natal, Leaving
Butler Free to Advance.
London. May ga dispatch from
Pietermaritzburg, dated Monday, May
81, says the Beers are reported to have
entirely left Natal, leaving Laing's
e free. If this is true, it leaves the
way open for Gen. Butler to advance
into the Transvaal so soon as the re-
pairs of the railroads are sufficient to
insure good communications.
Roberts still It krOonxtad.
Lord Roberts is still at Kroonstad,
reorganizing his forces.
Gen. BUNDLES forces are encamped
at Trommel, recuperating. A patrol,
four miles from Tromme1, was at
lacked by the Beers. One man was
wounded and some horses were killed.
The affair was unimportant, except
in showing that the Beers are still in
the neighbOrhood and on the lookout
for any chance Of sniping.
The Last Fight at Mafeking.
Further details of the fighting at
Mafeking say that C~ommandant SareI
Eloff's followers deserted him, where
upon Eloff fired on them himself. and
then surrendered with 50 follow
ers. The dispatch also says that one
party of Beers was driven out of the
Staat and allowed to escape, as I'VE
had sufficient prisoners"
The capture of Eloff and his follow.
ers cost Eaden-Powell three men killed
and seven wounded.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
CUBAN POSTAL SCANDAL.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gener.
nj In Charge of Postal Affair."
in the Island.

Havana, May 22.-Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow yesterday
took over the direction of the postal
affairs of the islands, relieving Estes
G.. Rathbone, director of posts, who
was suspended Saturday, although
formal announcement of the suspen-
sion was not made until yesterday.
1t had been generally conceded that
against Mr.. Rathbone of criminal
negligence have beer multiplying
daily. 1t is asserted that be has MOI
shown any indications of a desire t.
have official records kept, and that he
has improperly Endorsed expense ac-
counts, his own and Neely's, to a sur
prising degree.
During the Investigations now in
progress, Mr.. Rathbone will not be al
lowed to leave the island. 1t is re-
ported that W. H. Reeves, in his con-
f~ession, made charges that reflect ser:-
ously upon Mr.. R~athbone's honesty.
Mr.. Br1stow and inspectors have
found nothing but chaos throughout
the entire department. Often no rec
ords were kept for days at a time, and
to get a thorough insight calls for
the services of every inspector low
here. A considerable time must elapse
before the facts of the case will bs
l---- l- = - r Al
muddle will ever be entirely cleared
up. Every letter received must be
gone through and every possible trans
action carefully recorded.
Mr.. Bristow has asked Ger. Wood -
appoint a disbursing officer for the
present, as he prefers an army man.
not knowing the men in the local Of
flee and not beingable to spare a single
inspector, in view of the onerous in
vestigatiUu ahead of him.
Deputy Auditor Lawshe had Reeves
brought to the Office yesterday, to as
sist. Reeves was in charge of Special
Agent White, and had an interview
with Gen. Wood, which lasted more
than an hour. 1t is understood that
he furnished valuable information
which is helping to clear away certain
matters in doubt, although in a few
instances the statements of his con-
fessIon ave not yet been verified or
corroborated.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
Electrocuted at Sing SInr.

New York. May 22.-FritZ Meyer was
put to death in the electric chair at
Sing Sing prison at Cos a. m. for the
murder of Policeman Frederick Smith,
in this city, on the night of October
-
-.
On August 30. 1897, George Steltz.
the old bellringer of Most Holy Trinity
church, in Brooklyn, was found muir
dered in the church. Meyer was sus-
pected of the murder of Stcltz. and
later when Policemen Smith and Conl,-
lin attempted to arrest him, Meyer
shot Smith and fled
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
NO UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER.
The Transvaalers Say They VIII Fight t.
a Finish.

London, May 90, $3.50 a. m.-The
Transvaai government has informed
the correspondents at Pretoria that it
has not considered and does not in
tend to consider unconditional sur.
render, but will fight to a finish.
The foreign consuls have been in
formed :hat johannesburg will be de-
Tended and the government announces
that it will not hold itself responsible
for injury to person or property.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
GOV. BECKHAM'S STATEMENT.

Reviews Ihe Situation and Promises
n Just Administration.
Frankfort, KY, May 22.-Eov. Beck
ham gave out the following interview
last night:
Il am, of course, very much gratified
at the decision of the supreme court.
l never Ind any doubt as to what thu
decision would be, because il seemed
that the proposition of law before
then: was so clear hat no court cou1
take a different view from tt at of our
court of appeals in this state, and OF
the supreme court. 1t has been a
great victory. 1t is a triumph of law
and order over lawlessness and desper-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
CASE TAKEN FROM THE Jury.
Judge Kohlsnat Orders a Verdict Of
"NOt Guilty. in the Chicago
BucketshOp Cases.

Chicago, May 23.-The McLain case,
in which five prominent board of
trade brokers were charged with US
ing the mails to carry on Il bucket
shopping scheme to defraud their GUS
toners was taken from the jury by
Judge Kohlsaat in the United States
district court yesterday, and a YER
dict of not guilty entered for the
defendants.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
Gov. TayIor's Last Order.

Louisville KY, May 21.-Gov. Tay-
lor, late in the afternoon, issued ths
following order:
To Gen. D.. r. Collier, Frankfort, Ky.
Tn supreme court of the United States
having decIded in favor of Mr.. Beckham,
nothing now remains to be lone except
to dismiss The militia and surrender your
office to your successor, appointed by Mr..
beckham. You are, therefore directed
to at once dismiss the militia and to sur
render your office to your successor as
soon as the mandate of the supreme
court is filed. or Sooner, if you wish.
and sincere thanks for their brave, manly
and patriotic services.
(Signedl w. S. TAYLOR,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26

London, May %, 4:37 p. NIT is Of
fcially announced that Col. Bethune
has reported that, while marching in
the direction of Newcastle, Natal, Mon
day, he was ambushed by a party of
Beers six miles west of Vryheid, in
the Transvaal, and hat very few of his
force escaped. His casualties mum.
bered 66 men.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
WHY THEY WANTED MAFEkING.
A Convenient Point From which to
Make . Raid ON JOhannesburg.

4 Point From Which to
Make . Raid ON johannesburg.
New York, May ga dispatch to
the Herald from London says: One
reaso which made the Beers so anx-
ious to capture Mafeking was that
they always regarded it as a con-
venient point from which a raid could
easily be made On johannesburg. 1t
seems likely that they will now nave
full justification for their anxiety, for
Lord Roberts, who apparently revels in
broadening his campaign lines, evil
IDENTIFY plans to take advantage of the
position which Mafeking occupies and
hold it in force. He is now moving his
left wing northward.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
HOODS ~SarsapariAxA
Is the Best Medicine Money Can Buy.
Give the Children DRINK

called Grain-O. 1t is a delicious, appetizing,
nourishing food drink to take the place Of
coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all
who have used it, because when properly
prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but
is free from all its injurious properties.
Grain-O aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves. It is not a stimulant but a health
builder, and children, as well as adults, can
drink it with great benefit. Costs about ! -
much a. coffee. Is and 25c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26

alton, a victory which Mr.. Goebel and
myself won in November at the polls,
by a majority Of the legal votes cast
in that election, Il victory which was
ratified by the representatives of this
state in their general assembly, and
was lastly declared legal and binding
by the highest court in the land. We
have been patient and long-suffering,
but 1 believe the result justifies our
course. 1t has been my aim through
out the contest. and / know that it
would have been the policy of my IL
l%ustrious predecessor TO carry on this
fight in an orderly and legal way. AMI
in a way that would save our beloved
state from bloodshed and civil strife.
We have succeeded in that policy, and
i believe that the good people through
out the state, regardless of party affil-
iation, viii indorSe our conduct. AS
the governor of the commonwealth, /
promise to be not only the representa-
tive of a Great party, but the chief N
ecutive OF I great state. | shall be ds
liberal and as broadminded as posi-
VIZ III siutllsillSAl diiiS tiIt dldilS VI t-i-
state, AMI my highest ambition fa:i
be to restore Il perfect respect for la v
and order throughout the bounds Of
the state. This decision also brings us
lace to fac" with another great stat"
campaign, and 1 desire to say that
while the republican party has sought
to make its battle cry a plea for Civil
liberty" ii.at on u side we intend TO
make an earnest and aggressive cam
paign will, our battle cry as a plea for
-'the protection of human life" and a
protest against the methods of assas-
sInation in the affairs of our state
government. We shall make no out
cry about civil liberty" but We go
before the good people of Kentucky
and ask them that they support us in
our, efforts to establish law and order
in this state and 4 due respect for the
tribunals OF Justice"
OPINION OF THE CnURT
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
Art in Pennsylvania.

Our community has received a social and
professional addition in the person of Mr.
"Bill" Jones, who returns to his native town
an accomplished artist. In Philadelphia he
was regarded as one of the best men in the
Hotel Blanks barber shop. He has now
accepted a position in Tom" Johnson's ton
serial parlon.-Mountville pa Clarion.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
Matter of

The man who was attempting suicide was
not sinking for the third time.
OF course, it was necessary hereupon that
he recall everything in his past life in the
space of one instant.
This he failed to do.
Again my cursed memory" he Missed,
and he waded ashore in much chagrin, which
was in nowise lessened by the derisive laugh
ter of the spectators.-Detroit Journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
OPINION OF THE COURT.
Upon Which the Majority of
the Court Base Their Action.

After reviewing the facts in the case,
Chief Justice Fuller said:
1t is obviously essential to the indie
pendence of the states and to their peace
and tranquility that their own officers, the
tenure OF thei1 officers, and manner of
their election and the grounds on which
the tribunals before which and the mode
in which. such elections may DE contested
should be exclusive and free from ex-
ternal interference. except 50 far as
plainly provided by the constitution of the
United States; and where Controversies
over the election of state officers have
reached the state courts in the manner
provided and have been determined in ac-
eordance with state constitutions and
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
.AMB)SHED By THE BOERS.
Col. Bethune, with a Small Com
mand, Ambushed Near Vry-
held, in the Transvaal.
HIS CASUALTIES NUMBERED sIxTY-sIx.

British Cross the Wan River and
Capture Twenty-SeSen LOcOmO-
tfves mt Observation-Disclosures
Reported to Have Entirely Left
Natal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
NORTH OF VAAL RIVER.

British Capture Twenty-Seven Free
State and T~ransvaal locomotives.
Cape Town, Monday, May 21.-Brit-
ish troops have arrived at Veereenig-
ing Qn the Transvaal, north of the
Vaal river). The bridge GRO the
Vaal was found to be intact. Twenty
seven Free State and Transvaal loco
motives were captured.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26

Dropsy treated free by DR.. H. Fl. Green'S
Sons, of At1an,s. Ga. The greatest dropsy
specialists In the world. Read their advert
tisement IN another column of this paper.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
Morning
H,edna89

Il q serious complaint. It's a warning thas
should be needed. 1t il different from an
honest tired feeling. 1t is a sure sisn Of
poor blood. You can cure it by making
your blood yich and pure with Hoods Sar.
saparilla. That is what other people do
thousands of them. Take a few bottles Of
this medicine now and you viii not only
get rid of that weak, languid, exhausted
feeling, but it will make you feel well al
through the hummer.
Tired Feeilng-"I had that tired feel
ing and did not have life or ambition to &C
complish my usual amount of household
work. Hoods ~Sarsaparilla gave me relief
and also cured a s~crofula tendency" Mira
r. Merritt, Dowagiac, Mich.
HOODS ~Sar8apariNA
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-26
IN BECKHAM'S Interest.
Decision of the United States Su.
preme Court in the Kentucky
Governorship Case.
DISMISSED FOR WANT OF JURISDICTION.

The Court Says There Is No Appeal
From the Assembly's DecisfOn,
Except to the Tribunal OF the PeO-
pie, Which, the Court Said, WA
Always in Session.