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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-06-02

will apply to the General As
se,aoiy now 10 session, for REIN.
bursement of $10O.86 paid by me
for land already entered.
A. H. BRINGHUBs
franklin, La, May. 2sth: 19q21
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-06-02

We sympa,hize with the gentle
men who lost BY the fire lately in
town and we would like to see new
houses 60 up in the places now
vacant. Now is a good time 10 be.
rim building. Summer is coming
On and labor will be plentiful and
there will be little TO interfere with
the construction of houses.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-06-02

The High School Commencement
took place on Friday evening and
vas quite q social success. The
hts heavy rains prevented tho ex-
srcises Of Wednesday and Thursday
night taking place which is regretted
for judging from last nights enter,
hinment the public lost two in
slructive and entertaining evenings.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-06-02
Card Of Thanks.
~EGL

We sincerely thank the firenen
and the people Of franklin, for their
umtiring efforts in saving our house
hold effects from the recent IRE.
Mn. AND MRS. A, !, Drummer.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-06-02

The post office and store in
Jeanerette were robbed on Sunday
night last. Detectives should be
put on the track of the offenders Of
the law and most determined ef-
fort made to put stop to these too
frequent robberies in St. Mary and
Iberia.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-06-02
Card of Thanks.

We sincerely thank the Firemen
and all the people Of Franklin
for their noble work in saving our
home from the recent fire.
MRS. K. WALTHERs
AND CHILDREN.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-06-02
Dissolution.

The partnership heretofore ex~
listing between Wilson & Mayer,
has been dissolved by mutual con
sent.
w. X. WILSON,
HENRY MAYER,
franklin, May 26. 1900.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-06-02

Tho boat excursion from Centre
vile to New Iberia Sunday, was we'll
p.tronized, and all report having
a days enjoyment.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-06-02

The Town Council will have q
meeting on Monday evening and all
persons having bills against the town
are requested to send them in to the
Secretary by Monday.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-06-02

The firm OF Milling and Sanders
have taken into partnership a new
member, Gov. NJ. }. Foster. In
future the firm will be known -
Toster. Milling & Sanders.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-06-02

We notice the walls and window
panes. Of the Court House have been
receiving a thorough cleaning this
week, which has improved its looks
considerable. The proper idea would
be to give a new coat Of paint to the
whole building which would indeed
be an Improvement to the town.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-06-02

Monday, June 4tb, 1900, the St.
Mary Normal will open and the town
vill bs Allied with strangers, princi-
pally teachers, for one month.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-06-02

Wy not raise the bridges a little
b yIankiin? When it rains We no.
" that q great many bridge" are
lAelowest places in town and these
Al1ges often being the street cross.
tagnske navigation somewhat diff
Ell ut after rain. They are
vsghIce whsu it doesn't rain, but
49, + rains, oh myl We must not
spnb to the, philosophy OF the
Aeaasas planter, who couldn't put
Ami on his house during rain
- Who didn't need a roof when the
- iAOne.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-06-02

Criminal Term OF the 23rd Judi
cial District Court will open next
neaday morning. We wish to call
tle attention of the readers OF the
BANNER to the fact that our Dis
hit under the new Constitution Is
NV the 23rd Judicial District
Cosrt. It ceased to lie the oath
Judicial District Court on last Tues
- morning when Judge Allen and
District Attorney Wilson handed to
IL Clerk of Court their commissions.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-06-02
Notice..

Franklin, May 26. 1900.
The age-herald., 1900-03-09
HAS FAITH IN GOD
Kruger Says the Tide Will Soon be
 Turned

Pretoria, March GA special dispatch from Bloemfontein says that President Kruger, addressing a crowd of people, said:
 Although God is testing our people, my personal opinion is that the limit of the test is nearly reached. If the people are sustained by faith in the time of diversity God will soon again turn the tide in our favor. If we have strong faith in God, He will surely deliver us. The God of de- liyerance of the olden time, is the same God now"
 The speech of the venerable president brought tears to the eyes of men and wo- men alike.
 The Free States colksraad (national an- them) was then sung.
 The visit of President Kruger has done much good and has cheered the despond- ents.
 President Kruger has recently been visit ing the commanders south of Bloemfon9ein.
 Fighting is proceeding at Mafeking. All the outside forts except one have been taken by the Boers. Much satisfaction is expressed in all circles at the courtesies ex- tended to General Cronje by the British.
The age-herald., 1900-03-09
POISONED HER HUSBAND
Serious Charges Against South Caro-
 lima Woman

Columbia, C., March 8-A sensation has been caused here by the re-arrest late last night of Mrs Belle Graddicks, a hand some young woman, on the charge of pois- oning her husband, who died February TO- The coroner at the time of MT. Graddick's S death had the wife and a young man named Eldridge Dawkns arrested, but the two were released subsequently, on technicali- ty. It was thought the affair had eaded but Coroner Green and the police persisted in an investigation. The contents of Grad dicks stomach were analysed and the chemist certified that it contained enough arsenic to cause death. A hearing was call ed at once, and negro cooks and servants testified that while Graddick was sick SUD- posedly with grippe. his wife administered some drug in his coffee, avowedly to break him of the liquor and cigarette habit. There had been quarrels between the Graddicks, they said, and the woman was heard to say that she would give $50 for something to put her husband to sleep and keep him so.
 A bottle was found under the hearthstone containing an alkaline solution of arsenic.
 Dawl1ins was not re-arrested. Graddicks bore a good reputation, but recently lost A nosition on account of his wife,
The age-herald., 1900-03-09
ANOTHER GREAT
 DOLLAR DINNER Lincoln Dinner at New York : largely Attended-Bryan
 Sent His Regrets.

New York, March S.-More than $50 men and women sat down to the Lincoln dinner, given by the working mems committee of 100 at Terrace Garden tonight. It was a dollar" dinner. but both menu and decor ations excelled those of the celebrated Bryan dollar dinner, given in the Grand Central palace last year.
 Some of the organizations represented were the Actors association, the Brooklyn Single Tax club, General Federated union, Central Lahor Union of Brooklyn. District Assembly 22O K. of L., the Engineers, Jew elers and Clothing Cutters and Pressmen unions, the Social Reform club, the Stereo- typers, Metal Workers and Typographical union, and the Women's Bryan league, etc. Ernest H. Crosby presided. Others who sat at the table were Congressman William SuIzer, Comptroller B. s. Coler, ex-Con- gressman Melvin of New Jersey, Charles Sprague Smith, Bolton Hall, Congressman Lentz of Ohio, and Mayor s. N. Jones of Toledo.
 Blank circulars containing a petition to be circulated for signatures favoring free trade with Porto Rico were given out to those present. The following telegram from w. J. Bryan was read:
 "I regret that I cannot attend Lincoln dinner. Lincolns praise of the declaration of independence will prove stumbling block to those who favor militarism and imperialism"
 Congressman Sulzer spoke on "Labors' Interest in Congress-" saying: ''This evil monster, the trust. Is the greatest foe the man and country has, and we must grapple with 1t and destroy it, or it will before long destroy us.
 Comptroller Coler responded to "Munici- pal Ownership"
 Edward Markham rected his poem on Lincoln.
 Congressman J. J. Lentz responded to 'sMilitarsm, the Idaho Bull Pen" He said: ''The Americans are cursed with tyranny of a bought majority-bought intimidation and bribery. I would rather live under monarchy than a purchased oligarchy. I would rather live under a czar than gov- ernment maintained by bribery and fraud"
The age-herald., 1900-03-09

of age. Starting early from Windsor by train, she reached the metropolis shortly after noon. Until she reached Buckingham palace there was never a moment of quiet. fire.
 The staid equipages of nobles that never before were guilty of displaying anything more startling than a crest were gay with colored streamers. Every house along the route to the palace made some attempt at decoration.
 When the hoarse volley announced the royal approach children and women were hoisted on the shoulders Of men.
 The art students at Kensington, male and female, as on Ladysmith day, were again to the fore, bareheaded and singing patri- otic songs; while throughout, the day medi cal students dn large bodies led the cheering and singing. The scene in the quadrangle or the palace after the~dueen's arrival, when lords and -c0mmoneTs joined in sing ing the national anthem was unprecedented and will probably never be repeated during the present reign. Viscount Cross and MT. Chamberlain acted as spokesmen and gractously greeted the royal visitor, but it was to Lady Butler that the queen quickly turned with a grateful smile. Then, in the presence of the legislatures of the United Kingdom, drawing the wife of the deliverar of badysmith closer to her, she whispered words of thanks.
 Started Amid Great Enthusiasm
 After scarcely three hours of rest her majesty made a tour of the city proper amid the greatest enthusiasm. 1t is impos- sible to estimate the extent of the crowds through which she passed before returning to Buckingham palace. After it was all over, and while a cheering crowd of 10000 people still hung outside the palace, the queen dinned with the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of York, and the other members of the royal family. The Prince of Wales had been absent dur ing the day, owing to the sale of the late Duke of West Ministers race horses at Kingsclere, but the princess had come in for a large share of the ovations. In re- sponse to a message from the lord-mayor this evening, Sir Arthur Bigger. the queens private secre etary, wrote:
 "Her majesty is not fatigued and she is much. gratifed and touched by the loyal and enthusiastic reception accorded her through her drive''
 As the evening advanced, the crowds in- creased. Red fire was burned, and the whole cOncourse took up God Save the Queen" Then came blue light and the strains of Rule Britannia" making the cony window was opened, and one of the royal party, believed to be the Prince of Wales appeared. After a vociferous out burst, he disappeared, and then the crowd broke up, and demonstration such have not been seen in London in many years came to an end.
The age-herald., 1900-03-09

the surrender will not discourage the bursfers in their defense of their inde- pendence and standing as a nation. The struggle thus far has shown the republics have vindfcated themselves as an independ- ent people. This reverse will not stagger us. In the struggle for our cherished rights our belief remains that, whatever happens, the Lord still reigns.
 Owing to the invasion of the Free State by a large force of the enemy and other circumstances, 1t became necessary to take up other positions, hence the burghers In Natal have retired to Biggarsberg. All the commanders have reached there safely except few, who retired in the direction of Van Reenans pass. Thus Ladysmith and Kimberley are no more besieged. In retiring sthe enemy was time after time drdven back so that our laagers were not cmt off. In these fights "a few dhen were killed or wounded. hut thekenemy lost heavily. ss
 Tn spite of all reports, the spirit of the hghting men as to-the outcome remains unchanged. Among the commanders in Natal the burghers are fun of coirage.''
 General Dewet now commands all the commanders at the Modder river.
 The presidents started yesterday evening Tor Bloemfontedn to visit the laager of the Free State
 It is understood that President Kruger's viist to Boeunfontein was to try to arrange compromise of the differences between the Transvaalers and Free Staters.
The age-herald., 1900-03-09
WALLER AT HUNTSVILLE
Favors Reducing the Producing Pat
 ronage of Governor

Huntsville, March S.-(Special) Charles E. Waller, candidate for governor delivered an excellent speech in the county courthouse last night in the presence of a large audience. MT. Waller in advance of beginning of his speech, announced the principles upon which he Is making the race for governor. He favors the lengthening of the term of governor to four years, and not allowing the same man to serve two terms or to be eligible to run for office for four years thereafter.
 MT. Waller also favors reducing patron age of the governor by making a large number of the appointive offices elective. He favors a new constitution for the pur- pose of disfranchising the negro vote with out molesting the right of any white man; and favors the division of the school money between the white and colored schools in proportion to the amount of taxes paid by the races.
 Colonel Waller sees great danger in al- lowing the governor such patronage as is accorded him in this state, when the governor is attempting to use his office as a stepping stone to the senate, and will urge the legislature to make governors in- eligible to any other office until four years after the expiration of their term.
The age-herald., 1900-03-09
OUTWITTED THE BOERS
Lord Roberts Quick Movement Tho r.
 oughly Surprised Them

Osfontein, Wednesday, March 7.-Lord Roberts movement today again thoroughly surprised, outwitted and outmaneuvered the Boers, who fled almost without firing a shot. The plan of battle was as follows: General Coville's division extended along the north bank, General Tucker held the center reserve and the guards brigade had the center advance. General Kelly-Ken- nys division was ordered to move a huge flanking movement on the Boers' left, fol- lowing General French, who was instructed to move southeast until opposite the Boer flank, and then to swing around the rear.
 Every movement was admirably executed and entirely successful. The Boers were surprised as was evident from the state of the deserted camps. Twice the British cavalry was almost in position to charge but they admit that they were foiled by the maneuvering of the Boers.
 When last seen General French was pur- suing the enemy vigorously. He was be- tween them and Bloomfontein, about eleven miles from the right wing.
 General Colville merely demonstrated against high mountain occupied by the Transvaal troops, who were now fleeing in consequence of the flight of the Free Staters south of the river. It is impossible at present to give the Boer numbers, but 1t is estimated that they reached 14,0O0 all of whom are now in flight
 Laucers Had to Retire
 "In the course of the operations the Ninth Lancers attempted to get close to the Boers' right with the object of charg- ing. but the Boers came out in great force and the Lancers were forced to retire. A battery was then sent forward to hold the enemy in check, while the Grahamstown volunteers and company of mounted in- fantry supported by another battery en- gagged the Boers on their right flank.
 .'The Boers fired she'll, falling short, how ever, and they made a stubborn defense on the kopje on our night, enflading the battery and killing eighteen of the battery horses. The mounted infantry gradually repelled the Boers and the battery then took a position and expelled them from their langer dn confusion.
 ''The Boers held strong position on the north bank of the river, but the flight from the southern bank compelled them to re- treat. They showed great adroitness in getting away the wagons and displayed bold front while the rest of the force was busy in spanning.
 General French's division consisted of three brigades of cavalry two of mounted infantry and seven horse batteries.'
The age-herald., 1900-03-09
Roberts Quick Movement Con- pIetely Surprised Burghers.
THEY WERE CLEARLY 0uTWITTED
Boers Showed Great Adroitness, How eyer, in Getting Away Their
 Wagons Without Serious Loss of Supplies

London, March g, Ais a. m.-The Boers appear to have made no stand whatever, except that while in retreat they twice re- pulsed General French's cavalry with rifle fire. As no report has been made of the capture of prisoners, the enemy probably got away with their entire force General Trench is still following them, and keep ing between them and Bloemfontein. The evacuation of the northern districts Of Cape Colony is now nearly complete. The British are in possession of the railroad crossings. The military critics comment on the discouraging news from Mafeking. Col onel Baden-Powell seems to be in a grave need of outside ihelp. Otherwise he would not allow the correspondents to send out information respecting the distressing gar rison.
 re-adjustment of some of the higher commands is taking place. General White is to go to Stormberg to take supreme com mand of General Gatacre's division, and the 10th division, now in process of forma- ton, which will be under the immediate command of General Hunter. Sir George Whites chief of staff.
 The Daily News makes the following edi- torial announcement: "It was rumored in London yesterday-and we have some req son for believing it to be correct-that the two republics made informal and unofficial overtures of peace on the preceding day.
 "Unfortunately the conditions suggested were of such character as to preclude the possibility of leading to any result Terms which might have been gladly accepted be- fore the war, in order to avert it, are inn possible after the war with all the sacri- fees it has entailed."
The age-herald., 1900-03-09
CORPORATIONS WON
Hundreds of the Franchise Tax Suits
 Thrown Out

Austin, Tex, March s.-The corporations of Texas won big fight to-day in the dis trict court here in securing from Judge Morris an opinion throwing out of court the hundreds of franchise tax suits pend ing against all quasi-public corporations chises. The contention was that such franchises were taxable, the same as per- sonal property, and under such contention hundreds of suits have been brought all over the state to recover taxes in some instances as far back as 1880, and repre- senting thousands upon thousands of dol lars. -..--,
 Judge Morris, the presiding judge, to-day held that such franchises were in no wise taxable under the law, thus scoring big victory for the corpora tions.
The age-herald., 1900-03-09
l urA ed 100 ou4ckly

London, March 9.-The Standard publishes the following dispatch from Poplar Grove, dated March g.:
 "The movements of the mounted men were somewhat too rapid for the support from the infantry, and as a result the Boer position was turned before the main body could strike effectively. The Boers feil back precipitately, and extending to the southeast. they checked the advance of the British cavalry with a heavy rifle fire at 800 yards range. Accordingly General French moved southward and outfanlled them again, but the Boers repeated the tac- ties"
The age-herald., 1900-03-09
'lNAL VOTE WAS 142 TO 135
Sharp Debate Between MahOn and Talbort
OVER BLOCKING PENSION BILLS
Hypocrites and Pretended Friends of the Old Soldiers-Will |, Insist on Quorum

Washington, March s.-The house today from the Fourth Alabama district, and seated in his stead William F. Aldrich, a republican, who has been three times a contestant from the same district on the same ground of fraud, and who is now given his seat for the third time by re- publican house.
 The vote was a strict party one, the mi nority resolutions declaring MT. Robbins entitled to retain his seat being defeated by vote of 134 to 13S and then by 142 to 1S5, Mr. Aldrich, the contestant, was declared entitled to the seat MT. Aldrlch was sworn in at once.
 Mir Bartlett, of Georgia, closed for the sitting member, MT. Robbins, and MT. Mann, of Illinois, for the contestant
 MT. Overstreet, of Indiana, in charge of the conference report upon the financial bill, gave notice that he would call up the report next Tuesday. By unanimous con- sent 1t was agreed that the vote on the re- port should be taken at 4:3O o'clock Tues day afternoon. MT. Dalzell, of Pennsyl- vania, from the committee on rules pre- sented a special rule setting aside the sec- ond and fourth Fridays of each month for private pension legislation. The rule limit ed debate on each bill to ten minutes on side.
 MT. Richardson, in a fifteen-minute speech, criticised the rule and ques tioned the necessity for it. He declared that the other side, if fl lived up to its professions of friendships for the old soldier, could bring a quorum to the house Friday evenings. He protested against the pro- posed time limit and assured the majority that there would be no filibustering of this side of the house against pension bills.
 Attacked MT. Talbert
 Mir. Mahon, republican, Pennsylvania, followed MT. Richardson He attacked MT Talbert of South Carolina who had blocked pension legislation on Friday night by demanding the presence of a quorum. He said he acquitted the other side of any sympathy with him. MT. Mahon's attack led to hot words between him and MT Talbert the former expressing a wish that he might have an opportunity to ouSt MT Talbert from congress, and the latter de- nouncing member who would express the hope that some one, populfSt or republican, should contest his seat In order that he could vote to throw him out without req son or justice, as the gentleman from Ala bama had been thrown out a few minutes ago. Democratic applause) Proceeding, MT. Tabbert denounced the republicans as hypocrtes and pretended friends of the old soldiers, and reiterated his intention of in- sisting upon the presence of quorum for the consideration of pension bills, wine ether the sessions were held at night or in the day time.
 MT Dalzell withdrew the portion of the resolution fixing the limitati ton on debate and the rule adopted without division.
 MT. Weeks of Michigan called up the Wise-Young contested election case from the second Virginia district, and gave no- tice that he should ask a vote on it at 10 o'clock Monday morning.
The age-herald., 1900-03-09
Letters of Administration

Washington, March 6.-Letters of admin istration were issued to-day by Mrs. Mary qawton in the matter of the estate of her deceased husband, Major-General Henry w. Lawton. The petition sets forth at the time of his death the only personal estate of General Lawton consisted of his ac- cumulated pay as an officer of the army, amounting to about $1 GOO.
The age-herald., 1900-03-09
Church Burned In Chicago

Chicago, March S.-The Second Presbv- terian church, at the corner of Twentieth street and Michigan avenue. was complete ly destroyed by fire tonight. The building was the home of the most aristocratic con- gregation in the city and was erected twen- ty years ago.
 The loss on the building and furnishings is estimated at $200,00O.
The age-herald., 1900-03-09
FAMOUS LAW SUITS ARE COMPROMISED Involved the Title to 100000 Acres of Valuable Mis-
 sissippi Lands.

Jackson, Miss, March S.-The senate this evening passed a hill authorizing the com promise of the famous suits involving the title to nearly four hundred thousand acres practically $5, 900, 900. The litigation extends through a period of nearly thirty years, and the terms imposed by the bill are sat isfactory to all parties concerned.