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Next Thursday is the national
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to be thankful for We have Peace,
Prosperity and Plenty. Of course in
many ways things might be improved
on for the Afro-American but he.
like Napoleon the First, may be thank
full that things are no worse.
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Known the World Over.

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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23

Max Peacock contributes the follow
ing to The Naturalist:
"On September 25, 1890, sowed the
fish pond field at the Warp Farm,
Bottesford, Northwest Lincolnshire,
with Schooley's wheat The seed
terminated veil and came up an ex-
cellent crop, braiding we'll During the
following winter my friends often re-
marked on the healthy look Of the
plant This continued to be the case
until the middle Of March, when all
at once l noticed a great change for
the worse on the eastern side OF the
field. This soon spread across the
whole extent of the piece. On exam
ination we found a vast army Of Dew
Slugs (Agriolimax agrestis) cutting off
the young plant near the ground. We
tried rolling the field, but this did not
seem to do much good, although thou
sands We're killed. For one that per-
ished beneath the rings OF the Cam
bridge roller a thousand more seemed
to spring out of the ground. During
the day the host of the enemy retired
into worm holes or under small clots
OF earth. 1t was in the early morning
and evening when the dew was on the
plant that the enemy came forth to
slay my CROP However, l had neigh
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
FRANKLIN, La, SATURDAY. MARCH %. 1901

bors at hand who could master the
pest. The Black-headed Gulls, or,
suppose l ought to say brown headed
gulls Uarus riuibundus) came to my
aid and soon cleared away the noXious
marauders. These birds came in thou
sands from the gull ponds at Twig
moor. Scotton Common, and Crosby
Black Rabbit Warren. So heartily did
some Of my neighbors feed that they
were unable to fly. The field at that
time looked as if it had been eaten
down with sheep-only few withered
blades were to be seen. l made up my
mind to plough it up and drill oats in
its place, but gave 1t few days grace
to see if the plant would shoot again
In few days from the gulls' coming
l could see a vast improvement, and
in ten days the field was again green,
so | let it stand. At harvest time this
field produced by far the best crop.
l had six quarters per acre on 1t
against five, or even less, in my other
fields. The sample of corn was out
and-out the best l saw that season
shown at our local markets"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
A Boxing Kitten.

The proprietor of a small store in
New York owns a black kitten that 'cul-
t1vates habit OF squatting on '-1ti
launches, like a bear or a kangaroo:
and then sparring with it's fore paws
as If it had taken lessons from a
pugilist. The Telegram tells how the
kitten conquered a big dog. A. gen
tleman took into the store an enor
nous dog, half Newfoundland, hall
collie, fat, good -natured and intelli-
gent. The tiny kitten, instead of bolt
ing at once for shelter, retreated few
PAGES. sat erect on its hind legs and
put its fists" in an attitude of def
ance. The contrast in size between the
two was intensely amusing 1t remind.
ed one of Jack the Giant-KilIer prepar:
ing to demolish giant Slowly, and
without a sign of excitability, the huge
dog walked as far as his chain wotilc
allow him, and gaZed intentIy at the
kitten and its. odd posture. Then, as.
the comicality of the situation struck
him, he turned his head and shoulders
around to the spectators, and if an ami
NAL ever laughed in the world that dos
assuredly did so then and there. He
neither barked nor growled. but in
dulged in a low chuckle, while mouth
and eyes beamed with nerrinent. -
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
The American Crocodile.

A writer, George A. West, describes
in the Bulletin Of the Wisconsin Nat
ural History society substantially as
follows his experiences with the
American crocodile: "A true croco-
dlle, Crocodilus Americanus," he says,
is found only in Florida" and 1t is
there restricted to an area not exceed
ing hfteen square miles. A colony was
round IN Indian creek, about six miles
north or Miami, and others in two un-
named creeks, about half a mile apart
and extending back from Black Water
bay four or five miles to the Ever
glades. His native guides, who were
familiar with every foot of Southern
Florida, informed him that the croco-
ollie lived in only these two locations,
and that no alligator lived within sew
eral miles of their abodes. The animal
was found inbabiting only brackish
water, not streams of fresh water and
mud, as they are claimed to do by
most writer's. Their homes were in
clear water; their summing beds on the
highest and driest banks they could
find. from which every particle of earth
was invariably cleared away, leaving
the white, clean coral for a bed Their
places of retreat were caves in the
coral. never muddy bottoms, like those
OF alligators." The author then de-
scribes his difficulties in getting near
them on account of their extreme wild
ness, and his inability to attract them
by suspending a wounded pelican from
an overhanging limb to within a few
feet OF the water. He says most writ
ers credit them with depending prin-
cipally on their sense Of hearing and
smell, but that he is convinced of the
keenness of their sight; that while
watching them from tree on the edge
OF pool that they invariably, al
though he was as still as possible,
stopped opposite where he was and
fixed their eyes upon him. Also, that
sometimes they would row over one
lying in the bottom of stream, which
would remain perfectly motionless un-
til 1t was looked down at, when it
would Dart away with lightning speed.
Contrary to the common idea, they do
not use their tails in striking, but
strike side blows with their heads.
When attacked they hiss like a ser
pent and emit strong odor Of musk
from glands located in the lower part
OF the jaw. They are of a drab or
lead color on the back, shading into
a white below. and grow to length Of
about sixteen feet. The dermal armor
he found to be quite deficient in bony
plates, SO far as the neck was con-
cerned, allowing for greater freedom
Of the head than is generally the case
with this family. The interesting ar
ticle concludes with a description of
the teeth, brain and other anatomical
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
Snow fakes.

Snow wflakes.
Out of the bosom of the air.
Out of the cloud-folds of her gar
ments shaken
Over the woodlands, brown and bare,
Over the harvest fields forsaken.
Silent, and soft, and slow,
Descends the snow.
Even as our cloudy fancies take
Suddenly shape in some divine ex-
preston.
Even as the troubled heart doth make
In the white countenance confession,
The troubled sky reveals
The grief it feels.
This is the poem of the air,
Slowly, in silent syllables recorded:
This is the secret OF despair,
Long in its cloudy bosom boarded,
Now whispered and revealed
To wood and field.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
i Six Hours AAoat.

A London paper relates the trying
experience Of an English sailor. He
could not swim. and was six hours IL
the water during a storm. He had &
life-preserver, but was in constant ter;
ror lest it should slip from his grasp.
If it did he knew he could never regain
it. He had fallen off, the bow chains
Of the vessel. and from midnight te
daylight the lffe-boat was searching
for him while the ship lay to-. Many
captains would have. ,desisted in ar
hour or two, but this one perseyered
and the men were finally rewarded
with a sight Of their comrade a mns
away. A days. rest restored. his
strength, and he resumed his dancer
GUS duties. Youths Companion. -
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
Burial Weddinga.

The Karens, of Upper Burma, moi
only delay their weddings till they can
celebrate 20 or 80 at once, but make
the same occasion serve for their fun
erals as we'll. When a man dies, says
Answers, his body is cremated and the
ashes are kept until the time for the
formal funeral. When a bad harvest
or prolonged rainy season occasions
the need of little excitement, and
some enthusiast arranges burial
wedding, the. ashes are arranged along
low, narrow platform. while the men
stand on one side, the women on the
other. There are no mourners, for the
dead men have been forgotten during
the convenient interval, and the
dresses suggest only the pleasanter
side of the double function Proceed
ings are commenced by sort of po
etic competition between the men and
the fairest maid. If the latter is not
satisfied with the compliments paid
her, she avoids the embarrassment OF
direct refusal by bidding her suitoI
come for her before he is awake
In this case he consoles himself with
a pipe, and, after a short interval.
transfers his addresses to some less
exacting lady. AS soon as the young
people are equally paired off, the eld'
ers compete for the more: valuable
portion OF the dead mems property.
Jewels or weapons are set swingingly !
by a string while the claimants pass |
in single file. The one who is nearest
when the pendulum stops swinging Sc
cures whatever is attached to it. When
each has thus secured d momento OF
the day. the rest is handed over. to |
the children to be smashed up with |
all the crockery of the deceased. anc |
buried with their ashes on some
neighboring hill. -
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
Frov Farmlnx In Mas sSachu3ettS.

Frog farming is a new industry ir
Massachusetts. Adjoining the town o,
Ware a company has leased ten acres
with a running stream. A series OF
artificial pools viii be constructed
where the eggs will be: hatched anC
the ytung frogs cared for during the
two years necessary to fit them fo'
market. The demand for frogs comes
from colleges and medical schools as
well as from restaurants.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
Cordially Invited to u Hanging.

Sheriff Meyers has been overrun
with people who want tickets of ad-
mission. Those he has issued read:
You are cordially invited to be pres
ert to witness the execution of John
owen, Friday, Dec. 81. at p. M
Louisville Courier-Jcurna
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23

The Kansas, City Star observes:
"The science Of theoretical chemistry
fully justified its own existence in tie
century just completed. 1t las made
little progress toward an explanation
Of the fundamental principles Of the
origin Of life and the constitution OF
matter, but 1t has made the world :,
much more comfortable place to I've
in, and by SO much has contributed TO
the happiness Of the race
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
LIES DI5APPOlNTM.NTS,

Advancing spring hath wintry days,
Ascending paths have downward ways,
And quickest flights have sore delays.
Tides oft seem ebbing while they flow,
Spring flowers are frost-nlpt ere they
blow,
Returning health i'll days can show.
Henry Housman.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
C0NELICTiNG ORDERS.

..The average photographer" said
Henpeck, ,rnusfngly, s'is an unreason.
able creatupe.". e..~... :. ., -.
=. ,WAat's the matter now:" asked his
friend:
"Oh. Willie mt wife was sitting fd:
her pcture~ TO day tbc fsdy photog-
.rapher sung out. Look pleasant, please.
Be natural '".Philadelphia Press.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
no CAUSE FOR SURPRISE.

Didn't l see you sitting in that fel-
lows tap. last night?' said the frown-
ing f<tl1er:': - :,s,'-.. - =.
"Wen, gracious. pa! you wouldn't
have a big, heavy man like that sit
ting in my lap, l hope" replied the
surprised maiden.-Yonkers States
lllan.. ...~- -. X, :, - 4.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
WHAT HE THINKS:

"Spiffins is thoughtful chap said
Eeechwood-to Bellefieh., -.
Il never heard any .one, accuse him
Of thoughtfulness before
well, he thinks he can play golf."-'
Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph. : :.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
CUSTOMARY CONDITION

Its funny that you should be so
tall. Your brother, the artist, is short,
isn't hey'
He. (absently)-Yes, usually-Brook-
lyn Life.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
HIS PAPA'S son.

'"What fine head your boy has"
said an admiring friend.
Yes replied the fond father "he's
a chip of.the. old -block-ain't you. my
boyT' 49,.
=: Yes. father; teacher said yesterday
that was a young blockhead."-Tit-
Bits =; !! , ~' :.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
A PERIL. RECOGNIZED.

"That mature Miss Boggs has quit
acting so childish of late
Yes; probably that kidnapping
SCARED her" "-Chicago Record.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
IN THE ODD CORNER.
QUEER AND CURIOUS THINGS
AND EVENTS.

Aarens OF Upper Burma Delay Their
Weddings and Funerals Until They
Can Celebrate Twenty or Thirty of
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
A TITLE TRANSFERRED.

A maid there was, whose mind serene
No circumstance e'er ruftled.
Not even when mouse was seen
And others screamed and scuftled.
She boldly faced the horned COW;
No thunder could alright her;
OF tramps she said that anyhow
She knew they wouldn't bite her.
When Bridget let the china fall,
"A casual observer
Would think she didn't mind at all,
And nothing could 'unnerve her.
But in good time there came man
And. by her own confession.
Made blushingly behind a fan,
~ She lost her Aself-possession.
Chicago Record
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
4 Test OF Courage.

You may talk about your .cannons'
months and all that. but the suprem-
est test Of colEa"r~is' to reach to the
foot Of the bed in the morning for
more c0ycr.-NeW York Press.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
THE FLAT

Flat Dweller (sarrastically)-There
isn't room here to swing a cat. e.
Janitor. .(digniliedly)-These apart
ments were designed for light cat
swinging only.-Detroit Journal.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
.E..ORAI:

"Listen" he whispered.
Maiorie pressed his hand softly.
Not now" she said. ''It is bad
form to listen while the plano is play
ingr'-Detroit Journal.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
A WASTED MORAL LESSON.

Don't forget, my dear boy" said
a fond father who saw an opening for
little useful adxice, don't forget
that rich gifts wax poor when sivers
prove unkind.'"
The boy sepmed'to struggle to- catch
his parents. meaHag.: Then he e'smiled.
That's right, dad he. cried; rich
gifts wax poor ones out OF sight.'-
: Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
ABOVE SORDID CONSIDERA-
TIONS.

"What is yeur idea Of the artistic
life:'
Buying old candlesticks when you
need shoes. Chicago Record.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23
.ON BETTER AUTHORITY.

You. are looking handsome tonight,
Miss Flite.'' BagSter remarked In the
.,,auSes Of The. dance ="
$50 Mr.: SlAytheiOld-me a few Min
ntes ago, .- .srt.
..Bagster 'only remembering that
.S4nythG is lis hated ~rta1' Well. you
wouldn't helieye:a,iFthilrg that chum1,
said, wcuM ycaaatkhiIaasIph Times.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-23

FRANKLIN BOARD OF HEALTH.
DR.. 8. j. Gates, Chairman.
John A. O'Nei!l, Jr.
H. B. Morris
Alex r. Stirling.
A. W. Ohlmayer.
W. Fl. Latham, Secretary and San.
itary Inspector. tt
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF TEE TARIaH.
st. Mary Banner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-09
The Machinists Strike.

\ Chicago dispatch of Wednesday
contained the following: The first
attempt to break the noulders and ma
Chinsts' strike was made today, when
work was resumed at the Allis-Chal-
mers factory with nOn-uniOn men.
Trouble is feared with the union pick
cts who surround the grounds. and w.
j. Chalmers has called on Chief O'Neill
for detail of police to preserve order
The Alls-ChalmcrS plant here is
building huge engine 80 feet high
designed for the Hecla mine. 1t was
to have been ready on May %, but is
only half completed.
The union pickets are striving to
prevent the completion of this engine.
Captain Wilkie yesterday introduced a
squad of watchers mounted on bicycles
in order that the developments within
the factory might be scrutnized and
reported upon with greater prompt
ness. The force of union pickets was
Increased and the presence of so many
union men on the eve of the reOpening
of the plant caused Mr.. Chalmers's ap-
peal To Chief O'Nell. The company
has succeeded in securing a consider
able number of nOn-uniOn men for
work. Other plants are expected to
open within a week"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-09

Donough, of Carbondale. Sessions will
be held in the council rooms at Car
bondale on August IA, Is and l6, when
examinations for mine foremen and as
sistants' certificates will be held.
Says the Blnghamton Herad; "A
system similar to the block system
went in effect on the Lackawanna rail-
road yesterday. All passenger trains
moving i'm the same direction will be
blocked ten minutes apart. Operators
at open telegraph offices will place the
order signal AT stop Immediately after
"A train passes the station and hold II
until the minutes have elapsed. The
train that Is held up will he given a
slip of the time the preceding train
left, and so each trainman can tell
nearly where every train on the line
Is. The system is a guarantee against
accidents and possible collisions. The
plan will be more completely perfected
from time to time"