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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

A recent issue of the st. Louis
Globe Democrat says: sit is an
nounced that the Alabama Great
Southern Railway will extend it's
Birmingham-Akron service to
Meridian, Miss, upon the estab-
lishment of fast mail service by
the Southern Railway between
Washington and Atlanta and
night train, Atlanta to Birming-
ham, Nov. 2. This will place mail
Into Meridian earlier than ever
before and enables connection at
Meridian with Alabama and
Vicksburg Railway train leaving
Meridian OF II :05 a. M, thereby
placing MALL in Jackson. Vicks-
burg, Shreveport, and, in fact, all
points west Of Meridian, twelve or
fifteen hours earlier than at pres.
ent. This is another case wherein
the Southern Railway gives in
creased service and better facili-
ties to the people in this section
of the country for by extending
this service they not only expe-
dite the mails, but enable travel.
ers to reach commercial centers
much quicker than formerly"
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PERSONALS.

Mrs. James Black is the guest of Mrs
o. J. Byerle.
Hon. j. Y. Sanders left for New Or
lean this week.
Mr.. Dave Gouner, of Berwick. was in
! town Tuesday on business.
Miss Lottie Smith, of Baldwin, is the
guest of tho Misses Bateman.
Mr.. Fred Marsh visited Glencoe on
business the first part of the week.
Mr.. Archie Smith, of Bowie, was a
pleasant visitor to our town Tuesday.
Miss Louise Brown, of Glencoe, is Wis.
iting Miss Elsie Boudreaux this week.
Messrs. C. F. Borah and }. P Kemper
made flying business trip to New Or
leans this week.
Judge K. Hanf and DR.. T. F. Frere,
of Glencoe, attended the meeting of the
police jury Wednesday.
Mrs. Ashton X. Smith, of Jeanerette,
spent Sunday at the home Of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. 3. Bateman.
Misses Bessie Sanders and Simmie
Underwood came up from Patterson
Sunday to spend the day with their rela.
tives.
Messrs. Alfred Fortier. Chas. Hena-
grif and A. RObichaux were in attend.
ance at the police jury meeting Wednes~
day.
Mr.. John r. Drackett, of Ramos, was
in town to attend the meeting of the
police jury. His many friends were
81 ad to see him.
At the Ladies Euchre Club on We'd
nesday evening, the first priae was won
by Miss Stella Tarlton and the second
by Miss Sidonie Tarlton,
DR.. end Mrs. Motion, after spending
several days with Mr. and Mrs. Under.
wood, on Belleview, left for their home
in New Orleans Wednesday.
Mr.. Henry Hausmann. of Patterson,
and Mr.. Simon Leopold, of Berwick,
represented their districts at the meeting
OF the police jury Wednesday.
The Ladies Card Club was delightfully."-
entertained at the home of Mrs. Joe
Kramer. on Frances plantation, ON Tues.
day evening last. Owing to the inclem-
ency of the weather, only eight men,
bers were present The first prize, a
china fruit dish, was won by Mrs. Mary
Cross: the second, a china bonbon dish,
by Mrs. D. N. Foster, the guest prize,
a lockwood vase, was won by Miss An.
na Mahon. After the games menu con-
sisting of fried oysters, olives. crackers,
cake and chocolate was served by the
tea girls, Misses Anna Mahon and Luz
ellie SAWYER
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NOTICE.

U. s. ENGINEER's OFFICE, Custom
House, New Orleans, October 30. 1902. To
whom it may concern: In pursuance of
authority conferred upon the Secretary
of War by Act of Congress approved
March 3. 1899. notice is hereby given to
owner or owners of sunken logs in Bays
GU Teche, between st. Martinsviile, La :,
and Atchafalaya River. that the logs
must be removed before expiration of 30
days from date Of first publication Of this
notice. Should owner or owners of said
logs fail to remove them within time spe-
cited, such action will be deemed as an
abandonment of ownership on their part,
and contract will be entered into for
removal of said logs, and ownership Of
them will revert to the United States. H.
NJ. ADAMS, Lieut.. Col. Engrs.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

The November number of the
Woman's Home Companion con-
tains an unusual amount of good
fiction. "Thc Flight of Fenella"
is a charming serial. Miss Fran
ces McElrath' "The Thanksgiving
McGinties," is an interesting epi-
sode in the life of a Western girl.
Mr.. Ensign contributes a new
animal story, "My Friend the Ele-
phant." "The Revolt of Abner
Brown" is a bit of delightful hui
NOR. "a Point in Strategics" is
a bright little dialogue which will
interest golfers. The feature of
most interest is Madam WI Ting
Fang's article on "s;ome Chinese
Ways" A Days Work in q
Great Western Harvest-Field"
describes the harvesting of q great
wheat CROP" "Droll Babies in
the New York Zoo'' will be read
withe pleasure by all lovers of
animals. Wallace Nutting con.
tributes a double pe.ge of his most
beautiful photographs in illus
trating Thanksgiving at the Old
Homestead" Up-to-date fash
ions and helpful cooking articles
go to make up an unusual strong
number. Published by The Crow.
ell Publishing Company, Spring.
field, Ohio; one dollar q year;
ten cents a copy; sample copy
free.
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Gentry Bros. Famous Shows United.

For almost two score years Gentry
Bros. Famous Shows have been the lead,
ing trained animal exhibition of the
country, and this year dnds the Shows
twice its for size. A double herd Of per-
forming animals is carried. to say noth~
ing of half dozen or more novel acts
which are entirely new in Shows of this
character. Gentry Bros. exhibitions
have long been patronized and endorsed
by the Elite of the land and after many
engagements in this city their visit
should be grand success. as all former
ones have been. The date of exhibition
is pronounced for Wednesday. November
18th, at $50 and 500 p. m. on McHugh's
show ground. Prices 25c. and 35c.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08
A Good Show Coming.

Managers Borah & Abel have
been fortunate enough to secure
the Peruchi-Beldeni Company for
a three nights engagement at the
Opera House, commencing Mon
day, Nov. 10. The company
comes to Franklin highly recon-
mended by the press and public
of the Southern cities, and it is
safe to predict that our theatre
goers will have an opportunity Of
witnessing some good plays. The
opening play will be the four act
romantic comedy drama"Slaves OF
Russia" High class specialties
will be introduced between acts
by members of the company.
Prices 25c, 35c and SOC. Seats now
on sale.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

In an article concerning the
"bum" show, "a Millionaire
Tramp" which appeared at the
Opera House recently, we made
On error in saying that the reserv-
cd seats were all one dollar. The
afst Ave rows of seats is generally
sold for 500; the others IS cents,
while the general admission is 50
cents. We make this correction
IN justice to the managers, but we
have no apologies to make for the
show. Messrs. Borah & Abel, the
managers of the Auditorium in
tend hereafter to produce nothing
but Arst.class attractions and any
company that cannot give q salts
1Actory account of themselves will
not be given q date here. We
hope the theatre-going public will
appreciate the efforts of these gen.
uemen by attending each perfor-
nance given at the Auditorium
thus making it possible to secure
drst.class attractions.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08
COMING ON ITS OWN SPECIAL
TRAINS.

Howe's Great London Shows will
be at Franklin on Nov. Is in :all it's
spiendor. 1t is veritable city OF
white tents and all the acts are new
and original. They also have the
finest male and female equestriennes
from all parts of the world. They
also have a large and costly mena-
gerie of wild animals frown all parts
of the known world. Don't miss
the free outside exhibition on show
grounds after the grand street par
ade.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08
A Card of Thanks.

The Ladies of the Altar Society
extends their sincere thanks to the
press, the merchants and all those
who so kindly lent their assist
ance at the entertainment given
on Halloween. Especially do
they thank Mrs. D. N. Foster to
whom they are indebted for the
success of the entertainment.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08
NOTICE.

Morgan City, La, Nov. 9Th, 1902.
l will open the Registration
books at the Court House, in Nor
gan City on the 18th of November,
1902, for the purpose of registering
all qualified voters of the town of
Morgan City, and will keep my
books open until the evening OF
the 5th day of December, 1902.
w. T. JONES, Registrar.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court, Parish Of St


Succession Of Daniel Spurlock. No. 1913.
{ Pursuant to an order issued out OF the 23rd
Judicial District Court and to me directed In
the above numbered and entitled succession,
I will offer for sale, at public auction, for
less than two thirds Of the appraised value,
at the principal door Of the court house, at
Franklin, in the Parish OF st. Mary, La, Onk
SATURDAY, TIE 18th DAY OF NOVEMBER,
1902,
between the hours of II O'Clock .. m. and 1
O'Clock p. M, the following described prop.
erty. to. wit:
That certain tract or parcel of land lying
and being situated below the village of Ber-
wick, in the Parish of st. Mary, La, hav-
ing one hundred feet front on the river and
of and adjoining land of j. w. Coleman, and
being a portion of the property acquired
Knight, Townsen and Brown by act before J.
H. T. Wise, notary public, in Sept. 1883.
October, 25th. 1902.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

The polls opened here during a
hard rain, which continued until
late in the afternoon, keeping
many country people away from
the polling booth. With good
day the vote would have been be-
tween q half and third larger.
The election passed off quietly in
the parish Of St. Mary. In Frank
lin It was exceedingly orderly.
Each voter went to the polling
place, and in plain view of his
fellow.citizens cast his ballot for
tho party and the man of his
choice. The election return of
Tuesday show conclusively that
the Parish of st. Mary is Demo-
cratic, and that by large major
iY.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

The term of Office of the Con-
gressmen elected on Tuesday of
this week, does not begin until
the fourth of March of next year.
The approaching term of Congress
is, for that reason called the
"short Notwithstanding adjourned
at high noon of that date by mere
operation of the law. But of
course, the President could con-
tinue it further by an extra call,
issued at the proper time in adj
vance.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

The pickpockets and crooks
who have been following the Wild
West Shows through the country
have been reaping a rich harvest.
The show was in New Iberia last
week, so was the crooks, and sew
eral of the natives now mourns
the loss of their cash and jewelry
There will be two shows here
next week and it would be a good
idea for the people to deposit their
surplus cash and valuables in
some safe place instead Of carry
ing them about on their person
when they turn out to see the show.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

A large portion of Italy was un-
loaded here recently anc. they are
now scattered all over thu. sugar and
cotton belt. Every year thousands
of them emigrate to this country
and they are fast taking &he place OF
the negro as laborers.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

Swallow & Markle's floating
palace stopped here last Saturday
on its way up the Bayou and gave
q performance. The boat was
packed but the exhibition was
nothing extra.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

When men feel that every child
has . right to be educated, and
when every child's right becomes
every mans duty, when educa-
ton come to be the first and chief
est concern of q people, then the
doors of the general public well
fare 10 thrown wide open. We
will not forget, of course that bet
ter than heaping up gold is the
making of men that are finer
than gold.-E. G. Branson.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08
6 Per Cent. Interest on Deposits.

The st. Mary Building Associa-
ton is now receiving money for
deposit, upon which it will pay
each January 6 per cent. interest
per annum. These deposits can
be withdrawn at any time upon
demand without interest. Inter-
est will be paid each January only
upon such sums of money as have
been on deposit for q year.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

The returns show that Hon. r.
F. Broussard carried every parish
in the District, and has been
elected to succeed himself by a
larger majority than ever.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

The st. Mary Building Associa-
uoa has money to loan for the
hiding or Improvement of
4 o0eo. II desires to make some
{ - leans ct once, O. it has plen.
4 @ funds on hand.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

Mrs. C.. NJ. Smith has had her
residence on Willow and Second
streets repaired and a new roof put
on. Mr.. r. A. Fisher had charge of
the work.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

Series B of the st. Mary Build
ing Association is now for sale.
No better investment for helping
one to save money.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

There will be two tent shows
here next week. See the adver-
tisements in this issue.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

The Police Jury met in regular
session last Wednesday,. Read
the official proceedings in this is
sue.
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SATURDAY, NOV. 8, 1902.

The election passed off quietly
here last Tuesday.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

A heavy rain fell Monday night
which continued until Tuesday
evening.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

Now is the time to advertise.
Let US write you a nice "ad'', it
will help you in your business.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

In everything there is always a
Best Time and the Public have
proven the Singer is Best.
THE SINGER MFG. Co.,
New Iberia, La
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-11-08

The Singer Sewing Machine is sold
on easy monthly payments or for
Cash less liberal discount.
THE SINGER MEG. Co.,
New Iberia, La
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Try q Singer in your home before
buying another make. 1t is better
10 test than regret.
The SINGER MFG. Co.,
New Iberis, La.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

to him how she had come to be in the
picture, and that the stranger was mere
ly myself. Billy would hear no explana-
tion Of the matter. The very fact of his
wife having claimed the man with the
beard and mustache to be me turned him
against the story. He had knocked
around with me long enough. he said. to
be able to know what / looked like
Well the little woman was terribly
distressed over the affair. so I promptly
wrote to her husband and explained the
whole matter. He had not seen me dur
ing the few weeks that I had let my
beard and mustache grew, and / had to
explain my own identity to him in a
measure.
'.And don't you know" said the salesman
of collins, that couldn't convince Billy
that / was actually the stranger he had
seen in the picture until / let the hair
grow on my face again for little while
to show him how looked But 1t all
came out right, and Billy is more loving
than ever to his wife,
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
FIFTH CORPS REUNION.
Pennsylvania Reserves Admitted to
Membership in the Association.

The Fifth Corps Reunion Association
held an interesting and well-attended
meeting last evening at i4o5 New York
Avenue northwest. The members OF the
Pennsylvania Reserve Association were
placed on the rolls as full members OF
the organization.
Dr. A. z. Johnson was elected vice
president, to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation OF Mr.. J. NJ. Cults An
executive committee OF nine members was
appointed. with the president of the as
sociation, Mr. George E. Corson as chair
man.
Matters pertaining to the arrangements :
for the reunion OF the corps were reported
to be well advanced. The executive COM
mittee announced that 1t would make a
report at the next meeting. to be held
Thursday evening. June 3, at the associa-
tion's hall, t405 New York Avenue.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
Went to Parade.


Well, we went to the parade together.
While we were walking down Pennsyl-
vania Avenue in search OF good seats
shortly before the parade started, We en-
countered one of these moving picture ma
chimes being operated upon the dense
throngs on the sidewalk. We didn't mind
the thing in the least and walked directly
along by it,
In the crowd riy companion was
Obliged to cling tightly to my arm in order
TO prevent our being separated. As We
passed directly in front of the camera the
crowd was pausing for moment. We, of
course. were obliged to stop with them,
and as we did 50 wevgazed full into the
thing. -.., -
1T was over in a moment and we walked
on down the street. Neither of us gave
the moving picture machine another
thought. L. ID
About a month after the inauguration
was in Chicago, and having a night on my
hands dropped into vaudeville house to
pass the time One of. the features of the
snow was a series of, new biograph pie
lures, several OF them being devoted to
the inauguration OF President Mckinley.
Finally one picture was shown that | at
once recognized. as the picture of the
crowd on the sidewalk on Pennsylvania
Avenue. / continued to watch the scene
with the greatest OF interest. recalling
here and there objects and happenings
that were familiar. III fL
Suddenly caught sight OF portion Of
the picture that almost made me fall off
my seat. There, passing plainly before
my eyes, and standing out in large figures,
was the picture of myself with another
mans wife standing clinging suspieiously |
tight to my arm. The pictures were as
clear as day, and could have recognized |
my former schoolmate anywhere. | also |
noticed that the hair on my face changed |
my appearance entirely, and scarcely one |
person out of hundred could have rec
ognized me.
Long before that time I had grown
tired of wearing a beard and mustache.
and had gone back to the smooth face
Left His Wife.
81 was then on my route East. and less
in Chicago / was back in Washington. l
hunted up my friends at once to tell
hem OF what considered a good joke in
with our Inauguration day
rolic. To my surprise | found that Billy
,ad seen the same picture in New York,
lad recognized his wife, but failed to
ecognize me on account of the hair on my
ace and had ceased to live with his wife.
lie had even threatened to secure a di
-orce from her. The tightness with which
lis wife was shown to have been clinging
o the strangers arm he had claimed was
N evidence of her affection.
THE wife had vainly tried to explain :
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
GUNNER MORGAN
GETS HIS COMMISSION
Yesterdays Naval Orders Contain the
Interesting Announcement of
His Advancement.

The naval orders issued yesterday con-
tain the announcement that Chief Gunner
Charles Morgan has at last received his
commission. which is dated back to Oc-
tober II. 1901.
Morgan first came into the public eye
two years ago through an extraordinary
statement by the la.e Admiral Sampson.
made In an Endorsement on his applica-
tion for promotion
Next came adverse action by an exam
lining board which pronounced him NOR
ally and physically unfit He was re-ex-
amined and the second board passed him.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
Body Brought From California.

The body of General Rosecrans wa.
brought TO this city for reinterment from
Los Angeles, Cal. His death occurred
about four years ago at Preside.
Rev. d. J. Stafford. officiating clergy.
men, was in the first carriage. Following
came the President and Cabinet.
General Rosecrans' immediate relatives
including his daughter, Mrs. Toole. wife
Of Governor Toole, OF Montana; Governor
Toole, and grandson of the general. we're
in the party.
The carriages. containing the following
people, followed the caisson on which the
easket was borne:
Gen. John NJ Schofeld. L. s. A.. Gen.
II. c. Corbin. L. s. A.; Gen. Thomas NJ
Vincent. L. S. A.; Gen. George l.. Giles
pie, u. S. A.; General Baird and party,
Gen. John NJ. Wilson, L. s. A.; Col. Frank
G. Smith, L. s. A; Col. Green Clay Good
loe. u. s. NJ. c.: H. Clay Evans. lately ap-
pointed consul general at London: Major
w. p. Huxford. U. S. A.; Major John N.
Farquhar. 4. S. v: Col Henry May. n.
G. ID. c.; Gov. and Mrs. J. X Toole. Miss
Rosecrans. Mr.. Carl F. Rosecrans, Sena-
tor c. NJ. Depew and Mrs Depew. Cen
eral and Mrs. Boynton, Edwin Warren
Toole, Joseph Porter Toole: Congressional
carriages-speaker Henderson, Senate
committee. House committee: Gen n. J.
T. Dana, Gen. James iongstreet. Col John
S. McCalmont. Military Order of the LOYAL
Legion. Union Veteran Legion; Encamp-
ment No. 20, Union Veteran Legion-Ad-
jutant W II. II. Price and three others;
Department OF The Potomac, G. A. r.;
Union Veterans Cnion-de.ail from Han
cock Regiment. No. i: National Guard,
District OF Columbia; Fifteenth Pennsyl-
yania Cavalry. U. S. "; Gen. Charles r.
Manderson. Gen. James Barnett. Col. ].
w. Steele, Justice John NJ. Harlan, Col.
John +. Nicholson, Major William II.
Lambert Col. Archibald Blakely, Col. r.
H. Pratt, U. S. A.; Mrs. G. c. Knifin and
three others. Mrs. John Tweedale and
party. Mrs. Sturgis and party. Gen. John
Eaton. Col Henry S. Cohn. Capt. John
Speed. Major Lowe Col. John Glen. Mr..
Glen. Gen. E. p. Ewers, L. s. A.: Major
]. r. Woods. Major W. II. Pugh. Mr.. 7
J. Cannon. Capt. T. W. Tallmadge. Gen. Nj.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
M, Santos . to Marry.

PARIS, May 1.-THE engagement OF NJ.
Santos. the Brazilian aeronaut. to the
daughter of a distinguished native Of his
country is announced. --.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
Russian Assassin Executed.

ST. PETERSBURG. May 1.-THE Of
fetal Messenger" announces that Balls
chef, the assassin OF NJ. Sipiaguire. min
lister of the interior, was executed May 16.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
BIOGRAPH PICTURE
CAUSES SEPARATION
Husband Saw Picture of Wife
With a Stranger.
WAS FRIEND WITH A BEARD
Saw Moving Picture in Show With His
Better Half Clinging to Arm of Friend
He Did Not Recognize on Account of
Growth of Beard.

travelling salesman for a large coffin
factory while in Washington last week
told this story:
My route brought me through Wash
ington during the last inauguration,
and / stopped over. after had completed
my work here. to see it. l have a friend
living In this city. who is drummer for a
coffee house In Baltimore He had been
recently married to a young lady that
mad gone to school with and known all my
life. l thought would drop around to my
friends house in the morning and go out
with them to see the parade. | had seen
my companion about three weeks before
in New York, and he had told me he ex-
pected to be home during the inaugura-
ticn.
When I went up to his house / found
been called away and would not be back
for week.
THE young lady y-said she had intended
going to see the parade so l asked her to
go with me, and she readily consented.
But | forgot to tell you,'' the drum
mer added, that in place of my face
being smooth shaven as | am in the habit
of wearing 1t, had begun to let my beard
and mustachc grow about two weeks be-
fore and it had entirely changed my ap-
pearance. AT casual glance it is hardly
possible that you would have recognized
ms