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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14
Electric Railway Franchise
For Sale

By virtue of the authority vested
in me by the ordinanc of the Po-
lice Jury of the Pfish of St.
Mary, and Act No. SSof the Acts
of the General Assembly of Louis
lana for the year 1872, | will on
Saturday, March 14ts 1903, be-
tween the hours of 4 o'clock a.
m. and 4 o'clock p. m, at the
front door of the cout house, for
the parish of st. Margin the town
of Franklin, offer for ale and sell
to the last and higest bidder,
upon the terms and cnditions set
forth in the resolutid OF the Po-
lice Jury of the dateof January
9th, 1902, as amendedSy the reso-
luton of said body q date Feb
ruary 3rd, 1908, whicI resolution
or ordinance are as follows, viz:
Be it resolved by thlpolice jury
of the parish of St. Mry, that the
franchise or right to chstruct and
operate a railroad, run BY electri-
city, along the publi{ road, run
ming from the parish Inc to Ber-
wick Bay, as authorizd to be adj
vertised and sold,as pf resolution
of the police jury at it called ses-
sion on January 9Th, pos, be adj
vertised and the contact entered
into upon the following additional
requirements and thaI in so far as
the original ordinance is in con.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14

The Board Of Directors of the
st. Mary Park Association are
making preparations to have work
commenced On the bridge and
come more needed work done on
the track, which when finished
will make the track one of the best
in the State. It is the intention of
the Directors to have the park
opened by the 18th day of May,
and it hehooves every man in
town to see that the opening is one
grand success.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14
SATURDAY, FEB. IA, 1903.
FINLANDERS STARVING.

Russia, not satisfied with the
wrongs and prosecutions which
she has inflicted upon the brave
and long suffering Finlanders, is
now endeavoring to keep from the
world the fact that they are in the
midst of a most dreadful famine.
No produce reached maturity in
that far northern climate last year
and the poor peasants are abso-
slutely without proper food. 1t is
estimated that where hundred
thousand died in the famine OF a
quarter of century ago, four hum
dred thousand will perish this
winter. Russia will not aid them
herself and will prevent in every
nossible way their receiving as
sistance from other nations, hop
ing to sufficiently depopulate their
country ST that the Finnish people
will be weakened past further re.
sistance. And so the world is left
In ignorance, of the terror under
which this heroic little nation OF
the north has been living.
If there has been question OF
the possibility of interference IN
Russia's scheme to annex Finland,
there can be no question OF the
right of nations to be humane.
Surely it is not for US, a prosper
Gus nation, to sit by and permit
this horror to be brought to cul-
mination. It was but a year or
two ago that America fed the
starving millions of India. 1t was
but few years ago that we fed
the starving millions of Russia.
We not only fed but fought for
the Cubans. 1t ought not to be
diffcult to arouse the American
spirit to acts of charity toward
Finland. Something should be
done by this nation to alleviate
the sufferings of this oppressed
people from whose number we
have already received many re-
cruits to our frontier settlements,
and hope to receive more to land
where they shall be given chance
to work and live.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court, Par
ish of st. Mary.
Vincenzo Capprith VS.. John p
Clausen. No. 125.

Under and by virtn of an order OF
seizure and sale issued nut of the Honor,
able 23rd Judicial Courtof Louisiana, in
The above numbered nd entitled suit
and to me directed. IviIl sell for cash
at public auction to thelast and highest
bidder, at the court boue in the town of
Franklin, Parish of st. Nary. on
SATURDAY, THE isr DAY OF
MARCH, BOB,
between the hours of Il O'Clock a. m
and o'clock p. M, tic following de-
scrlbed property. to-wit
That certain lot of lad living and be-
ing situated in the tom of Franklin.
parish of st. Mary. haing a front on
Wilson street of said tfwn of seventy
five feet, by depth etween parallel
lines of one hundred and fifty feet,
bounded north by Wilsn street, east by
Third street, south by Ia of Tcssero and
west by lot of William Nurpby. with all
the buildings and Improvements thereon
situated. said lot being situated in the
town Of Franklin, paristof st Mary.
JOHN L. SANERS, Sheriff.
sheriff Office, February14th 1908.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14

Either the German government
is playing an independent game
in this Venezuela matter or it has
. lot OF irresponsible hotspurs in
command of its men-of-war. They
began with the capture and sink
ing of Venezuela gunboats, and
with no apparent cause or excuse
bombarded SAnvor; a seizure of
customs to collect debts, it is war.
It recalls the steps preceding Ger
many's appropriation of Chinese
territory, and casts doubt upon
the disavowal of intention to pos
sess Venezuelan territory.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14
Witnesses:
H. A. Brown,
Lee NJ. King.
PERCY SAINT, Notary Public.

I. William K. Wilson, District Attor-
ney. within and for the 23rd Judicial
District Court. do hereby certify that I
have read the above charter and find
nothing therein contained contrary 10
the laws of the State of Louisiana. and
hereby approve same.
Witness my hand and seal this 18th
day of February, 1908.
w. X. WILSON,
District Attorney 23rd Judicial District
Court.
State of Louisiana, Parish of St. Mary.
I, Wilbur H. Kramer. Clerk 23rd Ju-
dicial District Court and ex~officio Res
corder in and for the Parish of st. Mary.
do hereby certify that the above and
foregoing instrument is q true and corr
rect copy of the original on filed in my
office in Book. 46 of Mortgages, entry No.
SO, 1876 registered of date Feb. 18th. 1908.
Witness my hand and seal at Franklin
La. this 18th day Of February 1908.
WILBUR H. KRAMER.
Clerk and ex>OfficiO Recorder,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14

This Republic in which we live
We boast Of as the land where all
men have equal opportunities for
getting on ii the world. But isn't
there really q tremendous amount
Of sham in talking about equality
Of opportunity for men ushered
into 3 world with all the best
things in it already appropriated
for the benefit of q few men more
fortunately born? Either a manly
Independence must reassert itself
or else as sure as fate in industrial
feudalism is ahead of us.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd in licial District Court. Parish Of
st, Mary.
Succession Of Cyrus Smith. Deceased.
No. 3053.

Whereas. Ennon Smith, resident
of the Parish Of 81. Mary. Louisiana, has
fled Ia this Honorable Court. his appli.
cation to be appointed Administrator of
the shove numbered and entitled sue
cession.
Notice j. therefore given to all whom
it doth or may concern, 10 show cause.
II any they have. within ten days from
the date hereof. Why said application
should not be granted ~ prayed fer.
C1crk's office, Franklin, La. February
Qth 1ooe: JNO. r. PARKERsON.
IneSoll ri Judicial Dist. Court.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14

The Boston Globe says: "We
don't know how it is in other
cities, but in Boston the man who
takes of his hat because there is a
woman with him in an elevator is
an exception rather than the rule,
and more's the pity. Are the days
Of chivalry gone?
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14
February 18th to 22nd

ton of the affairs and business of said
corporation shall have power to amend
and alter the same at pleasure, and shall
themselves or in such manner as may be
prescribed by the bylaws appoint all
employees, defiLe their powers and fix
their compensation. The Board of Di-
rectors shall fill any vacancies occurring
among their own number.
Meetings of Directors may be called
by the President or by any two Directors
ON such notice as shall be prescribed by
the by laws,
ARTICLE vi.
General meetings of stockholders shall
be held annually on the third Monday in
January after due notice as provided for
in Article 5. and the President or any
two stockholders may call special meet
ing of the stockholders for any lawful
purpose upon notice to be given in the
manner and for the time to be prescribed
by the bylaws,
ARTICLE VII.
No stakeholder shall ever be held liza
BILE or responsible for the contracts or
faults of the corporation, in any fur
Their sum than the unpaid balance due to
the company on the shares owned BY
him; nor shall any informality in the
proceedings of organization render any
stakeholder liable beyond said amount
ARTICLE VIII.
This act of incorporation may be mo-
ditied, altered or amended or this cor
pOration may be dissolved, with the ass
sent Of three>fou:ths of the capital
stock represented at a general meeting
Of the stockholders, to he convened for
said purpose after due notice to be given
by thirty days publication in news.
paper published in the Parish of st.
Mary and by written notice mailed to
ch stakeholder, addressed to his resid-
ence or place Of business.
ARTICLE TX.
Upon the dissolution of shis corpora
ton either by Limitation or otherwise. its
affairs shall be liquidatcd by three COM
missioners to be elected by the steck-
holders, who, at the same time shall fix
their compensation.
Thus done and passed at my Office in
the Parish of ST. Mary, Oh the day,
month and year first above written. in
the presence Of Ii. A. Brown and Lee NJ.
King competent witnesses who hereunto
sign their names. with the appearers and
me Notary after reading of the whole.
EARL s. BARNETT,
ROBERT s. BARNETT,
J. ALLEN BARNETT.
Witnesses:
H. A. Brown,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14

Among those who are talked OF
as Presidential candidates on the
Democratic ticket in 1904 is Judge
Gray Of New York. He is clean,
able and fearless, and under his
leadership the party could make 4
winning fight.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14

The ferry privilegeacross Ber-
wick Bay, between tie towns of
Berwick and Morga City was
sold to-day at public auction by
the President of the Police Jury
for the sum of two dollars per year
for the term of fie years to
Messrs. Fortune and loerner. The
bidders have furnishd a solvent
bond of SIS, 900 and wiltake charge
OF the ferry to-morrw, the 18th
inst,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14

The special meetiR of the Po-
lice Jury which was allied to meet
on Monday, Feb. 1dh, has been
postponed to Friday ,she Goth inst.
by order of President John M.
Ibert.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14

Time is said to be money, but
it's hard work to pay ones debts
with it.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14

We publish in tbs issue the
charter of the Shadside Sugar
Company, Ltd.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14

Andrew Carnegie continues to
grow rich and give away libraries.
Isn't 1t abont time, Andy, to be
doing something else?
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-02-14

Clerk and ex.officio Recorder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28
THE OLD soBsLED.

When the snow is on the highways and
the flakes are coming down,
When / hear the merry jingle of the
sleigh bells round the town,
Then it is 1 am reminded of the times j
used to ride
In bobsled with the young folks and
my partner by my side.
All, the wagon box was coy, for We had
it filled with straw.
And we liked the snowy weather even
though the wind was raw.
When the driver chirruped shrilly to the
horses. how they sped
Out across the waste of whiteness with
the smoothly running sled!
Yes, each night was filled with pleasure,
and we made the wellIin ring
With our. strangely blended voices when
we bravely tried to sing!
1t was great. We all got giddy. and each
fellow "smacked' a maid
AS he Rugged her just as often as the sled
was in the shade.
When the ghoStly hour of midnight drew
so near we had to quit
Just because the girls informed us it was
time for them to fit;
How we wished we might go riding in the
sleigh another time
With the girls and hear the music of the
sleigh bells mellow chime:
Then each fellow took his partner safe
ly home and did not miss
At the gate-the chance presented. Every
fellow stole kiss
st. Joe Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28
Lace Collars In Demand.

Lace collars of all shapes and sizes
are now greatly in demand, for there
does not seem to be any gown with
which they cannot be worn. On morn
ing gowns intended for house wear the
large lace collar reaching to the Shout
ders is a favOrite style of trimming and
is used on gowns of any kind of mate
rial, whether the material be plain,
plated or tucked. With the street
gown for ordinary everyday wear the
lace collar would be Inappropriate, but
it is not banished from the silk and
fancy waists worn with this same cos
tune The afternoon gown, be it Of
silk, satin. cloth or velvet, has the lace
collar in some size or other, either a
small turnover, one of fine lace or the
cape collar of some heavier design. The
evening gown this season is considered
most smartly trimmed when it has n
bertha of lace, which bertha is often
q rare old lace collar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28
A French Dress.
Parisien

A dress which offers an ingenious
combination. serving for two occasions
of different sort, is made of crepe de
chine or any of the thin materials
suitable for dinner and evening wear.
1t is an imported creation, but could
easily be copied On the skirt are ad-
justed garlands of guipure, original be-
cause they dip low in the back where
the embroidery is heaviest, finishing in
front high and threadlike. Elbow
sleeves of chiffon touched with delicate
motives of guipure make this dress.
with a decollete waist, suitable for any
evening ceremony, while at the same
time it is made suitable for afternoon
functions by a bertha of guipure with
a close fitting collar which fastens
tight in the back and falls well over
the shoulder. \ knot of chiffon unites
the bertha with its decollete corsage in
front, and underneath a series of loops
and small buttons keep the two pieces
together safely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28
Practical.

"Eet me write the songs of country
and l care not who makes the laws"
said the young man of intense literary
ambition.
WELL" answered Senator Sorghum,
Il have heard of some song writer's
who made more money than lawyers,
but don't believe the proposition
holds good as a Washington
Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28

" trimmed with bands and garlands of
tiny pink roses made of satin. No To-
liage is used in the garniture, but the
flowers are strung along Systematically
and fastened in one by one. Besides a
little tucking on the edge of the ruff
fles the flowers are the only trimming
Of the dress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28

In coal it's quality that makes
heat, it's quality that retains it,
it is quality that makes possible
consumption of 80 per cent of the
combustible part of it, leaving a
light, clean ash lastly, it's quail
ity that lessons your fuel bills
you're not paying for dirt, refuse
or unburnables. The coal we
handle, both hard and soft, de-
serves all the good things we and
our patrons say for it. a ton will
talk as loudly as a carload.
E. G.ERAZER
TELEPHONE 1913.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28
Pretty Chiid.s Frock.

The child's dress shown in the accom-
panying cut illustrates the growing
popularity of small artificial flowers
for dress trimming. This dress Is of
plain white india linen and is profuse-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28
Safe Mt Inst.

''Do you recognize the profesh?'
queried the long haired pedestrian as
he lined up in front of the box office.
"Sure"' replied the genial ticket sell
er. But don't worry. We won't betray
you."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28
Elevation.

There is something elevating in mu-
Sic" said the artist.
YES" answered the manager. "Mu-
sic certainly has the effect of stimulat-
ing lofty ideals as to salary" wash
ington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28
Flaw In the Reasoning.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chuckster were en-
gagged in one of their frequent argu-
mentS.
''Now, Amanda, see here
''Get that right, Oliver" she inter
rupted. 1.-THE proper form, as you will
see if you think a moment, is look
here"
whats the difference?' he demand
ed. ''You can't look without seeing, can
your"
ooh, yes, you can. Everybody says
you and look alike, but it's a notori-
Gus fact that we don't see alike."-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28
Where She Failed.

"T don't think much of Venus any
way"
"Too immodest!'
ooh, it isn't that, but she didn't bring
up Cupid to have a proper respect for
parental authority. Chicago Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28
WOMAN AND FASHION
A Faeoted blouse.

This garment is called a theater
blouse 1t is of white silk covered with
rows of Tagoting and trimmed with in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28
New Shirt Waists.

The new wash shirt waists for spring
and summer wear are being shown in
all the shops in the first openings Of
the season.
Among the white waists heavy ma
terials are the rule. The new vesting
leads all the other stuffs in latest in
terest Besides this pique and French
percale are both used extensively in
the new white waists. The basket
weave of the vesting is a decided nov
city. Not for long time have the pop
ular white waists been made of any
material similar to it.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-04
.TlLLMAN FORCED HAND
OF THE REPUBLICANS
fRy Annotated Press,)

E WASHINGTON, D. e.. March s,-sena--
tor T!llman caused flutter In the Sem
ate at 10 O'Clock tonight by announcing
his intention to defent the naval ap-
preparation bill and the general deficiency
bill, This determination was the result
Of an announcement from the conference
room on the general deficiency bill to the.
effect that the House conferees had re-
fused to accept the Senate amendment
providing for the payment OF the South
Carolina State claim OF SI7,245 The Sem
ator had a stack OF books beside his desk
almost as high as the desk while on the
deck .reposed a volume Of Byron's poems
open at 1.-THE Vision OF Judgment
ut is just claim and must go In"
no said, "or will defeat both the remain.
Ing bills and force an extra session OF
both houses OF Congress- can talk I'M,
iii IL o'clock tomorrow, and that Is all
that Is necessary for the accomplishment
The conterees on the general deficiency
bill agreed to the amendment for which
Mr., Tillman contended to pay the claim
OF the State of South Carolina being ac-
cepted by the House conferees, This
broke the deadlock, and the naval. and
general deficiency bills passed the Senate
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-04
HIS FOG-HORN VOICE
AMUSED LEGISLATORS.
(Ry Associated Press.)

g. WASHINGTON March San amusing
scene occurred in the House to-day The
voices OF the reading clerks who of1ici-.
nted yesterday having been worn out by.
the ceaseless calling Of the roll mem
Der OF the Capitol police force was
drafted to-day He had at one time been
reading clerk Of the Maryland House
of Delegates. and later an auctioneer.
He had a fog-horn voice and In reading
HIS tones gradually assembled like an auc-i
tioneer in the air OF his profession,
Knocking down goods to the highest bid-s
der The members Of the House as well
as the spectators In the galleries. We're,
couyulsed with uncomfortable laughter
which changed suddenly TO hand-clap-J
ping. sisG
The new clerk believing that some ac-
acknowledgement OF this demonstration wa4
due, suspended the reading to bow rsght
and left. This grotesque proceeding only
Increased the merriment and brought
down storm OF applause. The confu,s
sion became so great that Mr.. Goldtogle,
OF New York. protested against the
Clerks action as unseelnly, and the chair
was obliged to admonish the memhera
to preserve order. Ae5 Way is s&f
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-04

be most acceptable to property owners.
34It53lt,tt will give the clerk moro work TO do.
and 1t viii require d larger amount OF
researci Oh the start. That will give the
lawyers plenty Of work IN getting the
deeds and transfers and mortgages into t
working order. but after that l,s sho il,
think the lawyers would have little b 'li!,
ness In that respect. But the great pup
lie are the people who would derive W leL
ever benefit there Is III IT, "a fs5 S,
CLERK q q Saville. X
Major Charles o. saville, clerk OF tho
5chnntery Court Of Rich,nond has given
the Torrens System careful considera ,
ton. He thinks 1t All excellent plan ana
believes It will facilitate the work In ms
office BY Its adoption many fees that
have been going TO lawyers Will be cut
off after the system has been put Into
good working shape. but to those more
directly Interested 1t will provo Of vast
benefit 1t will do away with the tedious
pouring over court books, and VIII put
the condition OF all property directly be-
fore those with whom business is ex-
ipcctcd to be transacted, and make the
issue OF certificates q plain matter OF
lbuslt1ess.f III
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-04
.LYNCHBURG, COUPLE
ELOPE TOSWASHlNCTON

(sperial to rne Tilnes Dispa tch. !

(specn to The Times. Dispatch.) Ri
3s 3WASHINGTON.5 -. O., March 3-Mr.
Walter Preston Tyree and Miss Mary
Carter Glass, both OF Lynchburg, eluded
the parents OF the latter and were mar
rec here last night. The knot was tied
at the home Of Mrs. Mamie Slnton. No.
1912 Fourteenth Street, Northwest In the
presence Of d number OF persons who had
be or, let into the secret. l5
y The bride Is the daughter Of Mr.. =. G.
Gass, superintendent Of the public schools
OF aLynchburg. and q niece Of Represent
ntivc Carter Glass, OF the Sixth Virginia
District While there was some opposi-
&tiol, on the part Of the parents Of the
bride, It was not Of the unalterable kind
However, there was opposition. and that
WAS enough to bring the young couple
to the decision that It was we'll they should
come to Washington ana be married. Ac-,
cording to prearranged plan Mr. Ty-
! rec left Lynchburg Sunday night and ar
rived In Washington yesterday morning.
He found friend to help him out and
together they called on the Rev. Frank
M. Bristol, pastor OF the Metropolitan
Methodist Church. who agreed to tic the
knot The license was procured. and It
was arranged that the wedding should
take place at tho house OF Mrs. Sinton,
tho bridcgroom's aunt