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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04

The big steel floating dock TO be
located at AIgiers and now being
built by the Merriam Steel Co., is
practically complete. 1t is the lars-
est dry dock in the world and over
100000 pounds Of steel has been
used in its construction. Tue start
Of floating it down the Atlantic coast
and into the Gulf Of Mexico up to
Algier will he made in September.
The dock is 525 feet long, 100 feet
wide across the entrance with depth
0; 20 feet over the sill. It has a
lifting capacity Of $4,000 tons and
on emergency its high decks will
give it additional power at $4,000
tons. 1t has cost $4,000.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04
FOUGHT FOR HIS LIFE.

"My father and sister both died of
consumption" writes J. T. Weatherwax,
of Wyandotto, Mich. ''and l was saved
from the same frightful fate only by DR.:
Kings New Discovery. An attack OF
pneumonia left an obstinate cough and
verv severe lung trouble. which an eX-
cellent doctor ccald not help, but a re"
months use of this wonderful medicine
made me as well as ever and l gained
much in weight" Infallible for Coughs,
Colds and all Throat and Lung trouble,
Trial bottles free. Guaranteed bottles
soc and 81 at all druggists. A.. J. Della
houssaye, Franklin,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04

State Superintendent Calhoun has
designated May p, % and 20 as the
dates and the State Normal Schoo! at
Natchitoches rs the place for hold
ing the annual convention of parish
superintendents Of public schools.
This will he commencement week at
tie Normal and the presence Of the
parish superintendent will add no
little to the interest Of the occasion.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04

We arc under valued obligations 70
Mr. Mark Bennitt, superintendent Of
the press bureau Of the Pan-A mcri-
can Exposition, Buffalo, for exten-
sion OF courtesies and a cordial in
yitation to become guest Of tie
bureau in June.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04

Miss Florence Newman, who has been
a great sufferer from muscular rheuma-
tism. says that Chamberlain's Pain
Balm is the only remedy that affords her
relief. Miss Newman is a much res
pected resident of the village Of Gray,
n, T., and makes this statement for the
benefit of others similarly afflicted. This
liniment is for sale by A. ]. Delahous-
save, Franklin, A. Bauer, Patterson.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
o3rl judicial District Court,
Parish of st. NJ airy, La.
Succession Of Mrs. E. A. Jones,
No. 2S77.

Whereas, w. 7. Jones, testamen,
tary executor of the above numbered
and entitled succession, has filed in
this Honorable Court the final ac-
count of his administration of the
said succession and his petition praying
that the same be homologated and APP
proved. Notice is therefore hereby given
to all whom it doth or may concern. to
show cause, if any they have, within ten
days, why the prayer of the said petition
should not be granted as prayed for.
By order of the Court,
Jos. A. LORET. Clerk of Court
Clerks Office, April 9th, 1901.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04
Fountain pens! Fountain pen
me best at Sassowsky.

When the liver fails to secrete bile.
he blood becomes loaded with bilious
eoperties, the digestion becomes i'm
alred and the bowels constipated,
3kkBlNE has a direct action on the
.ves aad excretory organs, and a few
yoees win cure any case Of biliousness.
Esiee 80 cents at L. c. Borah, Baldwin.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04

We congratulate Mr.. and Mrs.
King. Of Frances plantation, on the
.rr;vnl at their home en- Thursday
last of bouncing girl baby.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04

Children who are weak, trettul or
troublesome shouiG be given few doses
NJ WHITES CREAM EEHMlFUGE.
They Will then become strong, healthy
and active, have rosy checks, bright eyes,
will be happy and laughing all the day
long. Price . cents at l.. G. Doran,
BALDWIN.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04

When in need Of jeweiry, the sates'
things out too, call at sasso"sky.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04

Piles are not only most painful, but
also most dangerous, as the inflamed
rcdm'es are very apt to take Oh malig-
= lou and cancer Of the rectum is
\ = ed. They should be cured.
TAbuER'S BUCKEYE PILE ONT
4INT will cure the most obstinate cases.
Price, so cents in bottles. Tubes, -
cents. Sold by L. Z. Borah, Baldwin.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04

You can rest assured that all
goods bought from Sassowsky are
Just as represented, your money
refunded if not.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04

Villa, has become Of the proposed
trolley road from New iberia 10
Morgan City? Has it gone by the
s,me route as our barrel factory?
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04

Rlackberrics are now plenlilui a""
,aroe crowds are out daily in search
of them.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1901.

Perch are biting nicely and our
local anglers report large catchse.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04

Hardirg's store is the most poru-
lar place in town. Oa' anu see MS
goods.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04

Sassowsky is practical and ex-
perience workman and al! work done
BY him is guaranteed.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04

A special excursion train will be
run from Crowley to New Orleans on
May l4th. The train will leave here
at $50 a. NJ, arriving in New Or
leans at 1910 a. Nd. Fare from here
$3.50. Returning the train will
leave the city at 7:55 a. NJ. on May
18th
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04

The finest and latest designs in
watches and jewelry at sumner
prices at Sassowsky.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04

Call on Harding and he will con
vince you that he sells cheaper
than any one town.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04
Pioneer Oil Company,
JEANERETTE, La.

Sale Of Stock of this Company
will continue to Thursday, May
8, at p. M, at 50 cents per
share.
Application for stock to be made
to
A. D. FOSTER,
Cashier Bank of Jeanerette.
Or to C. A. POIRSON, Cashier
Citizens Bank of Jeanerette.
This Company operates at
Breaux Bridge, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-05-04

Nothing cheap except TIE price
at HardingS. Call and see.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23
HIS OPPORTUNITY.


How One Man Captured Girl Of Ro-
mantie Tendencies.
"H ! hadn't acted upon the advice
OF friend. am afraid that I should
not have been married to-day, at least
to my present wife," laughed the genial
traveller. When courted the lady
she was of very romantic disposition.
the result OF reading q class of novels
that pass for literature among some
people. think at that time she had
an idea that some day a prince With
nodding plumes would come riding out
Of the east and carry her away for hia
bride. At any rate. whenever l pro-
posed. which was about as often ~
met her. got beautifully turned down.
! was getting discouraged when an old
friend Of mine, who understood the
situation, said to me:
My boy, Jennie IL a good girl, but
her head is in the clouds the greater
part Of the time. Now. what you want
to do is to catch her when she is down
on the earth with the rest of us. I'll
give you a pointer. Every Monday
morning she is obliged to take care OF
the large family baking, and right
there is your opportunity to ind her
with her feet firmly planted upon the
earth. Call around there when she Is
over the top Of the oven and state
your case M
Il took the hint and called early one
Monday morning. found her In a
calico dress. with her hair done up In
curl papers. and her arms busily man
ipulating a rolling pin. and there,
seated on kitchen chair, without one
romantic feature about 1t, she prom
Used to be mine. She told me after
ward that at the time she didn't know
which way was east. letting alone COR
turing up 4 prince"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23
eseAr Ftooxs OF WILD DUCKS.

HSw DiRsssat Frabss ef Arsssas In
Aiass nag he dane.
Wild ducks from the northern lakes
are swarming southward and in such
numbers ~ have never before been
known In this part Of the southwest.
says an Arizona correspondent. Hun
tiers who have shot the mallard. the
teal and the canvasback In the South
declare that never have they seen
elsewhere such nocks as are settling
down along the lower Colorado river
and the upper Gulf Of California.
In the alfalfa and grain fields ducks
can be shot after every irrigation. the
water driving insects to the surface OF
the ground and providing food for the
hungry birds from the North. Free
quently ranchers are able to shoot
ducks from their door-yards. and last
winter a large flock of canvasbacks
settled down along canal which pass
es through the heart of Phoenix. and
for a week kept uptown residents
awake by their noise during the feed
ing hours Of the night.
Down along the Gila river the Pima
Indians kill the ducks in large num-
beers. using clubs as weapons. Creep
Ing through the thick brush, which
grows close up to the banks of the
stream. or its bayous. three or four
Pima lads will emerge suddenly and
simultaneously upon the bank within
few feet of a flock of ducks Each
Indian carries half dozen short,
heavy clubs. and these are thrown as
the frightened ducks rise. Sometimes
two-foot mesquite stick brings down
two ducks.
The Sen and Cocopah Indians. along
the lower Colorado and the gulf, have
more interesting method of getting
their game. The older bucks, who
have bows and arrows. secure the birds
by shooting. but the younger boys use
a plan which is more diff1cult and less
certain. Early in the morning. before
dawn, they arrange in the water of the
bayous horse-hair riatas. weighted and
buoyed until they float about three
inches below water level. Then. at
taching to these traps long and strong
lines, the boys lie in wait for the COM
ing of the ducks. When the birds set
tie in the water. and finally congregate
about buoy. there is sharp and hard
pull. and one, two and sometimes three
ducks are hauled to dry land and then
to the stew-pot.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

u Sessss a fss eAssA-CsaAA. nssa.
sAseAs. Cssss ~ RssssAnv.
An outward appheatioa for bron-
ehial diAcultiss v many tines Tar
nero elective than syrupa. cough mix
tnss. cod liver oil. &C.. simply because
\ psnetrates through to the direct
cause. which IL, - rule, an aceumu-
lAfioa Of matter or growth tightly ad-
Asred to the bronchial tubes.
g. Jacobs OIL. possessing a. It does
those wonderful penetrating powers.
enables 1t to loosen these adhesions
and to induce free expectoration. Cases
have been known where expectorations
have been examined after st. Jacobs
OIL has been applied. and the exact
formation, was clearly shown. where
the adhesions had been removed or
pulled on the bronchial tubes. All IT.
ritation OF the delicate mucous mem
brane Of the bronchae ID quickly re-
moved by the healing and soothing
properties Of st. Jacobs Oil. In cases
Of croop and whooping cough in chill
dren st. Jacobs Oil will be found sd
perior to any other remedy.
St Jacobs Oil Ii for sale throughout
the world. It ID clean to use-not at
all greasy or oily. as its name might
imply. For rheumatism. govt, sciatica.
neuralgia, cramp. pleurisy. lumbago.
sore throat. bronchitis. soreness. stif-
ness. bruises, toothache. headache.
backache. feetache. pains in the chest.
pains In the back. pains in the shoul-
ders. pains in the limbs. and all bodily
aches and pains 1t has no equal. It
acts like magic. Safe. sure. and never
failing.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

The robbery of a sum of money,
many jewels, and other valuables, rep
resenting altogether sum Of $50, 900
was carried out the other day In the
Rue Quincampoix. Paris. in most
audacious fashion. The burglars took
an apartment on the fifth Moor of the
house on Saturday, paying $55 as their
first installment OF rent. The next
day they bored hole through the
floor Into the apartment Immediately
below while tho tenants were away
spending the day in the country
When these unfortunate people return
ed at night they found their safe
blown open. their rooms In confusion
their money and Jswelry gone. and the
robbers escaped.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

We are frequently asked nowadays
II man should buy or rent farm. II
a man has teams and tools enough to
run a farm, and enough money to
make a payment down, we would be
in favor of buying. A man can work
his own land to better advantage than
II he rents 1t. Then, too, he will b.
more saving while paying for q farm
He will not buy many unnecessary
things that would tempt him X b.
were not trying to pay for his land
Besides this he can make improve
ments during odd spells without much
expense. There is also the increase 10
the value of the land. which Of itself
has made many man well to do. II
IN quite loss to move every year OF
two, in many ways. Loss Of time
property, home comforts, friends and
neighbors-everythin Is unsettled.
We have for sale on easy terms the
finest kind Of land near our new town
Of Romeo, in the sunny San Luis val.
ley. For full particulars, write to
Zeph. Chas. Felt. 207 Boston Building
Denver, Colorado.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

An avsraes-siseA man has about
7.L0O square taches ot skin on his body.
aud IN eae1 square inch there are
some 2.S60 sweat ElanAs. There are
over $500 glands in the palm Of the
Aand. while the number ON the entire
surface of the body IL about 1000, 900.
This makes every man = millionaire.
doesn't It! Each Of these sweat glands
II, about a quarter inch long. there
fore the average man has something
like twsnty-eight miles a tubing IN
bis sArin. =
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

A pathetic example Of devotion to
art has Just occurred In New York.
Leonard Cordes. long a notsd orches-
ira player. was dying on Wednesday.
whom he called for his violin II was
. valuable italian instrument and when
he took II in his hands he began play,
ing when the swallows homeward
n.y., Just a. he finished playing that
beautiful melody his heart ceased to
beat. In the coffin with him will be
buried his loved violin.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

For Eix scholarships recently award
ed By the Georgia School Of Technol-
osy thers were $50 applicauoaA This
10 accepted n evidence that the youns
white nsn of the South are inclintns
toward manual and mechanical work
a. . career. Georgia papers note this
change Of sentiment with much satis-
faction. Formerly there was preju-
dioe against mechanical labor.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

LIZ. Daniel Freeman Of Gage coun.
ty, Eebraka, is known as the first
homesteader Of the nation" He ia liv-
Ing on the first farm the United States
government gave away under the
homestead act. His home is on Cub
creek, about FIVE miles west Of
Beatrice. His original entry Of 100
acres has expanded until now 1t is a
magnificent farm Of 1900 acres, well
stocked and equipped with the best of
buildings and modern machinery.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

In giving organs to so churches
IN Scotland q cost of nearly mill
lion Of dollsrs, Mr.. Andrew Carnegie
has hut followed q hint given by two
fanous Americans. When Moody and
sankey drst went to Scotland the novel
feature Of an evangelist singing to .
small America organ. created much
comment. 30 simple and catching
were Mr.. Sankey's tunes. however.
that they were resung In every village
from Kirkmaiden to John o'Groats.
and the call for small American or
sans on which to "try the tunes
came by the hundred. 1t Is interesting
to add that nearly thirty thousand dol
lars in British royalties on the Moody
and sankey hymns being refused by
the evangelists. the Scottish COMMITTEES
turned It over to the Moody church in
Chicago. As Scotch-American to
6cotchmen, Mr.. Carnegie has certainly
repaid their just generosity.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

Tho veteran academlcian, Sidney
Cooper. has just entered upon his
ninety-ninth year. and still paints q
few hours daily. A series of his
works was recently exhibited in Lon
don. In France also remarkable In
dividual works on steadily. although
he has reached the age which gives
. man 4 right to rest. Jules Verne has
begun his ninety-ninth book, and has
lived to see many OF his fantasti-
cal tales Of adventure by land and sea
and air come within the bounds of
possibility. Az age il not without its
achievements, - It need not be with
out it, hopes Of . new start. A CHI
cago woman OF ninety-two lately
apologissd to Miss Jane Adams be-
cause she was not neighboriy. She
had always meant 70 be nsishhoriy.
bat had ut It Of from time to time.
Whan ths hot weather was 0vsr sAs
intssAs1 ~ bsstn.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

BstAse 0ray's Sweet Powdsrs Tor cAnezsa
Successfully used BY Mother 0r.y, nurss
IN the Childrsu's Home in Now York. Curs
Fsvseishness, Bad Stomach, Testhins Dis
ordsss, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over $1,000 testimonials
At ali druggists, 25c. Sample yRxn. Ad-
drSss Allan q. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Z.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

Bakers Chocolate or Bakers Cocoa
examine the package you receive and
make sure that it bears the well known
trademark of the chocolite girl There
arc many limitations OF these choice
goods on the market. A copy Of Miss
Parloa's choice recipes will BE- sent
frss. to any housekeepef. Address
Walter Baker Z Co. Ltd. DerehSstsr,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

London, Nov. 1880 far as the Brit
ish government is concerned. all that
remains to be done in connection with
the isthmfnn canal Is for Lord Paunce-
fote and Secretary of State Hay to
affix their signatures to the treaty.
Such minor suggestions as ensued
after the British ambassadors arrival
at Washington have been disposed Of.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars reward for ans
saee Of Csterrh that cannot be cured by Haul
Catafrh Cure s-1
r. J. CHENEY CO, Props. Toledo, O
We. the undersigned, have known r. J.
Cheney for the last IL years and believe him
perfectly honorable In oil business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obli9A-
lions made by their nfm-
West TrlaI, wholesale Druggists. Toledo,
O.: Walding, Kinnan 4 Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken Internally act-
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Testimonials sent free Prios
Nc Per bottle. Sold by all druggtstA
Halls Family Pills arc the best
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

Another disaster, similar to that
which occurred two years ago, has be-
fallen the Welsh coionist in Patagonia.
The River Gamwy has once again
overlooked Its banks. The harvest had
not been gathered, and the people had
to ny to the mountains BY great
effort the embankment on the north
ern side Of the valley has been kept In
tact. Lower down the river flooded
over many farms. The place was like
sea: the embankment had to be bro
ken down to allow the water to go
lack into the river, and 1t ebbed
gradually. At Gaiman great efforts
were made to safeguard the houses,
but the river rose higher than 1t did
two years ago, and flooded three-quar-
ters Of the whole valley. Only three
houses are reported to have collapsed
In this locality, but the whole of the
years crops are practically ruined.
The colonists have held a meeting,
asking the Argentine government to
grant them land on the hills on each
side of the valley, where they could
escape In case Of need. It was also
resolved to ask the government to
relieve those who are In need. to as
sist the colonists generally in making
good the damage. and to take measures
to protect them against further floods.
The breaches In the embankment are
being hlled up, hut good many colo
nists declare that they will emigrats to
Canada.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

n d noteworthy that OF the men and
women mentioned In the recent edition
Of Who's Who in America" fifty-nine
per cent OF those whose education Is
known are college graduates. and ssv-
enty per cent entered college. Thus
although college graduates are barely
one In hundred OF the total popula-
ton. they number about one-half Of
those who have attained distinction.
A. the Philadelphia Press remarks.
''Ths odds Of the battle Of life. 10 far
~ visible success 10 concerned. are q
ruaDd hundred 70 cue on the man who
Ssts Q college e1ucation."
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

"A wealthy resident Of . town In
Miller county, NO.. has selected site
near his own home and Il building for
himssIf with his own hands an elabo-
rate tomb.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

Since 1878 the malt liquors annually
consumed In this country have grown
from 317 100000 gallons to 1.221. 600.
600 gallons.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

Pain-wisard Oil. Use the last on
the nrst and you have neither ono nor
the other.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

A 81. Louis man recently lost a 80 on
dog. He thinks It IL dog goned hard luck
and will erect a monument with verse
Of doggerel on It,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

0randma-Now. Johnnie. remember that
II you swear the fish won't bite. John
mellow about the mosquitoes?
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

Publisher (testily)-I can't see anything
in that manuscript Of yours. Struggling
Author (vindictively)-1 presume not: but
| you know soime of your readers may be
quite Intelligent
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-11-23

MIS-. w. II. MClIOIhiu, vice presidents
Mrs. NJ. ID. Thatcher and Mrs. George
Lannon. Reports from the various Of
ficers showed the organization to be in
excellent condition and doing good
work among the poor of the city.
At Cripple Creek on Saturday, the
10th, Mrs. Frank Smith had her left
eye knocked out by golf ball. Robert
Lyons was driving toward the hole
when Mrs. Smith turned to see the
stroke. The ball did not go accurately
and struck her square in the face. Her
eye was so badly damaged that there
Is said to be no hope that she will ever
be able to see out of 1t, and there
was thought to be danger that the
right eye will also lose its usefulness.
W. R. Ridgeway, superintendent Of
| the Sallda division of the Denver and
Rio Grande road for many years, has
demonstrated that fish will thrive and
grow fat on hamburger steak. says Su-
| perintendent of State Hatcheries
Thomas Holland. Heretofore It had
been thought that fish In ponds or
lakes, which had to be fed, must be
given ground liver. The largest spring
In Colorado Is ON the ranch Of Mr..
Ridgeway. near Salida. Some years
ago he conceived the idea of raising
fisch for the Rio Grande dining cars.
He has since then dug seven ponds or
lakes. In which there are at present
six tons Of trout. including the eastern
brook trout. hest known as the red
speckled, the Lochleyin, rainbow and
native. His hsh are fat and sound.
from the effects Of the hamburger
steak. while those In ordinary hatch
cries. Ted only on liver, are inclined 70
he thin.