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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-28
He Couldn't Do It

New York, July 28-Regarding the
recent experiments of an Anderson,
Ind, physician who claims he succeed
ed in creating life in the form of ami
mated substances resembling well de-
Ye!oped germs of life and trilobites. doc
tiers at the Pasteur Institute declare.
says the Paris correspondent of the
Herald, that the atoms described could
only have come from an outside source
ana were either attached to the walls
OF the tube or We're present in sub
stances used in the experiment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-28
WILL MEFFERT CONTINUE.
Reports from Emporia Indicate Suck
Line of Policy.

Emporia, July 2S.-Another point will
now probably have to be fought out in
the courts in the Meffert case Mr..
Meffert proposes to practice during the
time his case is pending in the supreme
court, it is stated. His attorneys say
this is strictly within the law. Adviees
from the attorney generals office say
that Mr.. Meffert is liable to prosecution
by the county attorney if he practices
ar all without a license. There is no
doubt now that Mr.. Mefert's attorneys
have filed their suit in the United States
supreme court. but there is no super
sedeas or stay of action during the
time it is pending and his license has
heen revoked
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-28
Hawaii's Financial Statement.

Honolulu, July 2S.-(By Pacific cable.
The territorial officials are busily en-
gagged in preparing for the treasury de-
partment at Washington the financial
statement of Hawaii's affairs. The
document will be forwarded by Cover
nor Dole and will be submitted to Presi-
dent Roosevelt in order that he may de-
termine whether or not he will approve
the territorial loan of 81 400, 00O The
financial statement viii show that the
bonded Indebtedness of Hawaii is ST.
100 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-28
THE POLICE APPEARED.
New York Prize Fight Prevented anC
Spectators Arrested.

New York, July 2S-An attempt to
hold a prize fight in a stove foundry in
the Williamsburg district of Brooklyn
last night. was prevented by the police.
Fifty-seven arrests were made William
Cantlin the aged Waterman of the
foundry, alleges that he was overpower-
ed and compelled to permit the crowd
to use the place. The principals in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-28
To Abolish Duty on Molasses.

London, July 2S.-In the course OF a
statement in commons today on the re-
manning business of the session, Pre-
mier BaIfour informed the house that a
customs bill would be introduced abol-
fishing among other things the duty on
raw molaSses-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-28
METCALF FOR LOOMS.
Thinks he Will Be Successor to
Judge Hook

Wilder S. Metcalf was in Kansas City
Monday and was seen by a reporter in
regard to the federal judgeship. He said
LOOMS is not Objectionable to either
crowd. He Is a good man. His nomination
would be pleasing to many Kansas men.
and especially to the younger crowd. He
is Kansas university man, a good law
yer and free from entangling political al
Hauces. l would not be surprised if the
fellows get together on him and recon-
mend his amendment, >,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-28

wigg-What do you think Of the revolu-
ton IN Servia?
Wagg-My private opinsd is that it is
very much ON the bumovich.-Philadelph
record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-28

attempted fight were two Brooklyn
erweights-Alfred Lewis, known as
Kid Lewis. champion of South Brook
lyn, and William Dean. an amateur.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-28
ASSAULTED THE SEWING MA
CHINE.

that some time ago he deserted his WIFE,
leaving her to support herself With
this idea in view Mrs. Streeter pur-
chased sewing machine with which to
manufacture shirt waists at So much
per. Last evening Mr.. Streeter came
home, for the first time in quite a while
annexed himself to an axe and proceed
ed to chop up the machine, otherwise
the visible means of support of his wife.
This was little more than the police
could comfortably stand for, so they
just dropped down and gathered Mr.
Streeter unto the canning factory.
Mr.. N. L. Banning, a vender of hand
made shell and bead jewelry, says that
he was not drunk, only crazy. He
drank half pint of Topeka whisky at
one sitting, and acquired an acute case
of bats in the garnet. 1t was while in
this condition that his pinchery took
place But he was also charged with
disturbing the peace. and did not care
to plead guilty to that charge, so the
iron door changed dismally.
Mr. George Simpson had a mule this
morning, but the desiccating plant is
operating on said mule at the present
writing. This mule, formerly the prop
erty of Mr.. Simpson, had a very game
foot on the southwest corner as he jour
neyed north. The foot attached to the
mule was about the size of a hubbard
squash. and about as fit to be used as
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PERSONAL.

WITH WARM WEATHER, NOW UPON US YOU
are thinking Of taking a vacation. That's the
time to send for us and accept full cash value
for mems worn garments Call any hour you say
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M BRADFORD. Superintendent. jy31-12ts
CARPETS TAKEN UP AND CLEANED. Sc. PER
ward ECKINGTON STEAM CARPET CLEAN
ING WORKS, Sc Seaton st. ne. Furniture pack.
Ing Drop postal. au1-28ts4
GERMAN HERB CURE FOR NERVOUSNESS
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Investigate. Advice, testimonials and circulars
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jyI7-26ts4
ONLY ONE STORE.
Have recently moved from 637 La ave In INV
spacious store, cor. 9th and SITS. n W. whera
Will be- glad to see my friends and general pubiic
Complete limo of new and second hand Furniture
Motto: Fair dealings" Goods sold 10% above
actual cost Contents Of houses or part Of same
bought on short notice. X. NOTES Late of 0a1
La. ave- Phone Main 34l6, 1yl4-2Sts-0
rHE IMPERIAL SCHOOL. OF DRAFTING. GUT.
ting and dressmaking teaches the latest tailor
system; positively no machine or charts used;
square and tape only. 1910 18th st.. near q.
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Branch Offices.

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II not convenient to call at The Star
office, 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue. leave your advertisement at
any Postal Telegraph office. all OF
which are branch offices of The Even
ing Star.
ADVERTISING RATES.
One cent a word for Rooms For Rent
Rooms and Board-BoardinS-W
ed Help and Situations. Minimum
charge. 15c. an insertion.
NORTHWEST BRANCHES.
18th and welling-Eppleys's Drug
Store.
14th and U sts.-Gentner's Pharmacy.
14th and r. /. ave.-Portman & Hoyle's.
1th and T-Criswelfs Drug Store.
VT. ave. and skiing Drug Store.
1126 Conn. ave.
18th and Pa ave-Herbst's Drug Store.
Woodward e. Lothrop's-
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1201h L St--kings Cigar Store
912 Pa. ave.
Sth and F sts-Government building.
9Th and d SITS.
u. s. Capitol-House Corridor.
City Post Office-Main Entrance.
9TH and T SITS. NV.
4l6 9Th st. NV.
Columbian Building.
Jenifer Building.
eth and d SITS. NV.
Hotels-Raleigh. New Willard. Nation
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EAST WASHINGTON.
% & Pa. ave. s.e.-Doblyn's Drug Store.
Sth and E s.e.-Bradey's Drug Store.
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GEORGETOWN.
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FOR RENT - 1915 FLORIDA AVE NV;
rooms and bath; modern improvements; in good
condition.; $25. so. including water rent
THOMAS E. WAGGAMAN
or
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PALMISTRY.

ALWAYS CONSULT THE BEST-PgoF. WEST
the noted Psychic Palmist. by his wonderful gjft
and science, convinces the most skeptical II
you are In trouble In doubt call" Readings
soc. and 81. 90. s05 It'll st. NV. au4-8ts
HAVE YOUR HANDS READ BY NINE. RITA.
the worlds greatest palmlst and astrologer hold
Ing reception daily at III St. n.w.., cor OF 8th
Fee % and 80 cents. iy23- 26ts
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wANTED-BY GENTLEMAN, A FURNISHED
room in private family; no other roomers. Ad-
dress n. n. X, Star Office. lts
WANTED-A COMFORTABLE BED, ROOM SEC
ond floor. southern exposure. part Of fiat cen
trslly located, for single gentleman Address
with price. Box ia. Star Office. It,
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cOh hENI-b1 II. u
tate and Insurance Brok
228 N Capitol. s0r,
per annum. SO. 900. 90
7th&Md ay sw, coffee
mills&plant. sta. Us. 90
1929 X l ay. 15r. 2b. l25. 90
1920 r I av, Tor. :. 1900.
300 18th NV. 22r. 1900
1907 H NV. Tor. 1000
1017-1019 10th. 17r. 65. 90
1204 Mass av. Tor. 80. 90
616 f NV. 15r. 80. go. 90
2031 F NV. Tor. 30. 80. 90
2406 18th. Tor. b. =. 600
oil ] NV, 12r. 80. 90
1903 Belmont. Tor. 2b. 60. 90
1910 Belmont. Tor, 2b. IS. 90
1889 /, apt, Or. IS. 90
1927 18th NV, Tor. so. 90
OFF
931 r NV, 4r. $50
Atlantic Coast Line
bldg" from $40 to $35
STOl
l4th&H NV. ht&light.$l50
11O6 18th NV (30x22). .$45
STAF
9th&T, nrepr'f, IL st'ls. $50
1917 Il ! Az. rear. VS.
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PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE
Bureau OF Supplies and Accounts. Navy Depart
ment Washington D. G.. until IL O'Clock noon Sep
thereafter. to furnish at the navy yards etc,
Portsmouth N. H; Boston. Mass; New York /;
Va and Pensacoa, fla quantity Of s SoclGts
electric lamps carbons, electrical supplies bolts
brick, broken stone, sand, asphalt cement. cotton
canvas. Irvine, oakum. dry goods mats. hair toilet
Chain steel balls tools, leather. lumber pI brsss
copper. lead iron, STEEL steel castings and shapes
kets hose packing felt Polishing pas eDe tac%
paints, oils. turpentine, glycern acids, pipe and
s sns watsF iss
Jackknives, salt water soap. beeswax, soap INSTALL
Ing wire mesh partition in equipment machine shop.
Portsmouth, n. H., and connecting Fort Norfolk
with Norfolk city waterworks. Blank PROPOSE is
will be furnished upon application to the navy pay
Mass: PSiiadelphia Pa Norfolk. Va. and Psnsn
cola GO Fla. H. +. B. HARRIS, Paymaster General.
u s. ~ au11-1aw-2t
PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTING DAM
Park.-Ofice Of the Board Of Control, Rock Creek
Park Washington. D: G, August 10 lsos.-sealed
GusT TWENTY, Second 1903. for constructing 1u.
necessary information win be furnished on appli-
cation to the Engineer Commissioner. d. c., to-
WEST WEST john RIDDLE. Commissioner, D. c.;
Brig. Gen. GEO L. GILLESPIE, Chief Of En-
gineers, U.sA.. Board Of Control Rock Creek Park.
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OFFICE COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT OF co.
lumbia Washington, August 9. 1903-Sealed pro-
posals will be received Mt this Office until TWELVE
NJ, TUESDAY, AUGUST EIGHTEENTH. 1898
for constructing four-room addition to the Ia
koma Park School building. Piney Branch road near
vermilion street, Tak0ma Park, ID. c. Forms
specifications and necessary information may be
obtained at this Office HENRY b. e.. MACFAR-
LAND. HENRY L. WEST, JOHN BIDDEE, Com
missioners au7-6t
OFFICE COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT OF CO.
lumbia, Washington. August 4, 19O3.-Sealed pro-
posals will be received at this office until TWELVE
NJ SATURDAY, AUGUST FIFTEENTH, 1903 for
constructing manual training school at the north
west corner Of It'll and G SITS, Sc. Forms spccid-
cations and necessary Information may he obtnfned
at this once. HENRY b. F. MACFAKLAND
HENRY L. WEST. JOHN BfDDLK, Commissioners
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UNFINISHED,

FOX RENT
2OSS Florida ave. NV, fsr., ba.. anil. 800
ISSZ Mass. ave. n.w 10r., ba., q. mi. ...... SIS
Groom hOuse-suburban ................,.S SIS
aull-f LOUIS D. WINE & CO. 1904 r at NV
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lea" Flats.
$40. .3301 Newark ave.
Cleveland Park.
S37 so 1450How'd av,pr.b
$50. so. 120Mass av ne. Or. b
S35. 80. 1916 T NV. Sr. b
$50. .7O2 NJ NV, store
$1,000. ISL C ne, 7r. b
$50. 20. .420 10th Sc. Sr, b
$1,000. .3S&60 V NV. Or. b
$50. 50.l410 10th NV. Tor, b
s $50. .474 0 NV, Tor, b
$50. so. 1852 ID NV, 7r, b
$50. so. ..10ls d ne, Sr,
S2S.5O. 625 Fla ay ne, Or, b
ST so. asa Mass NV, 7r,b
$21 so. 1903 C Sc, Or. b
$21. so 419 N J av NV hall
sci .50.l120 N II av. Sr,b
SIG. so. .614 Sd ne. 7r, b
$2s so 1898 Caroline, Or, b
$25 80. 1914 9Th NV, Or, b
$3.5 so. ...11I7 22d. Sr, b
SIS. so. :. SOC l ne, sr, b
$25. 80. .1I0S Pa av. Or, b
$25- 30. 1903 4th NV, Or
S2. -512 Spruce, fat
$2. Stable, lie VT av
$2o. 1907 7th NV, store
$25. sol N Fl av, 5r, store
$23. $40 Fla av NV. CRIB
So. so. 1232Fla NV ne. 7r.b
so. so. -142i Fla av, Sr,b
$3.50. 1928 9Th NV, CRIB
$21. 80. 1902 N ] ay, Or. b
$50. So 22 Seaton ne, er. b
$50. so. 1912 Sd NV, Or, b
$40. so. 1863 Md av ne. 7r.b
SO. so. .2o4 b NV, Sr, b
$40. so. IA Harvard. Or, b
$3.50. 1885 Sd NV. Or
$3.50. .121 9th ne. Or. b
$11- so. .407 LIST sw, Or, b
SIG. so. .437 18th Sc, Or, b
5000. 227 Q NV, LIST floor
APARTMENTS.
$50. -. Kensington. Or. b
$3.50. 1914 Mass av, 5r,b
$35. Cairo. furnished, 3r
$50. The Sussex
$25. .170S Pa av. 5r
$50. .512 Spruce. 5r. b
23. 80. .203 + NV, Ar, b
so. -. .5l4 Spruce, Ar, b
$21. 90. 800 Fla av NV .5r, b
sci. so. ......1719 4th NV
$50. -......1715 LIST, Ar. b
SIS. .451 p, 5r. b
$3.50. 80 .1IO6 Pa av. Ar
COMPLETE BULLETIN.
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STONE & FAIRFAX UNC). s06-s0s NV.
IINEIR NISIIEn

INFChI
"The Berkshire" Flats.
The VeroI
$4,000 yr.2l0S 18th. 22r. 4b
81. 500. 100 18th NV, lsr
$500. 1881 n H av. 16r. 3b
$3.50. POI 8 NV, 16r
$50. 18th & Md av sw,
$125. 1925 n NV, 15r. Sb
warehouse.
500. 1915Sundl'd pl, 11r, b
500. 1928 n NV, LAT, %
$50. 1915 10th, I2r, b
$75.75. .2231 Q NV. Tor. b
SIS. 1000 s NV. Tor, b
SIS. .1l3 LIST ne, l7r, b
$15- TIA 18th NV, i1r
SIS. 1909 9th NV. 12r, b
$40. ....1622 8 NV, Tor, b
S85. .......1736 Q, 11r, b
SEQ. 75.137S Harvard, l2r, b
$50. so. .1740 P NV, l2r, b
SEQ. liza s NV, 12r, b
$50. Bait st NV. Tor, %
$55.75.121S 11th NV, l2r, b
$65. Is. .2010 r NV, Tor, b
$55.7b. .2O2O r NV, Tor, b
$8. HOB II NV, 1Ir, b
$6. .2012 r NV, Tor, b
SIS. so. 1S46 Yale NV, 11r. b
$50.75. 1852 Kenyon, Tor, b
$5O.75. 1902 Ind ave, Tor, b
$50. IS. 134SKenyon, Tor, 3b
5000 .002 T NV. Tor, b
50.0.1311 Roanoke. Tor, b
$50. 1911 18th NV, 10r, b
$50. .453 NJ NV, Tor, b
$50. ..13O7 18th NV, Or, b
$50. .3O15 o NV, lar. b
$50. 1890 N NV, 1sr, b
$50. =. 900 P NV, l2r, b
$50. 1900 Ken av, Tor, b
$50. Warehouse, N ] av
$47. 80. 1929 Howard, Tor. b
$3.50. 1884 q NV. Tor, b
$45. so. 1887 18th NV, Tor, b
$3.50. .1744 N NV, Tor, b
$3.50. 1419 9Th NV, Tor, b
$45. so. 1902 S NV, Tor, b
$3.50. 1436 Howard. Tor, b
$45. so. 3415-17 Brown. 10, b
$3.50. 1909 9Th NV, Or, b
$45. 1907 N NV, Tor, b
$42. so. 3044 14th NV, Tor, b
$40. 80. 2034 l NV, Tor, b
$40. 80. 1S03 14th NV, Tor, b
$42.0.1716 18th NV, Tor. b
$40. 80. .720 11th NV, Tor, b
$40 so. .1015 p NV, Or, b
$1,000. -. 1903 s NV, Or, b
$40. so. 1900 " NV. Tor. b
$40. .17th&K, sto & cellar
CALL AT OFFICE FOR
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100 SEPARATE STORAGE ROOMS; STORAGE BIZ
the load; hauling. packing and shipping. See NJ
before storing. THOMAS BOWLING & CO.. Ga
st. a.w. Phone B. 67a 1s16-7et
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TEETH WITHOUT PLATES; FIRM COMFORT
able. durable, beautiful undetectable; positively
painless Shrunken faces made normal.
3e22 s2t'-4 DR.. j. L. WILSON. 1908 St NV,
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AUTOMOBILES.

FOR SALE-19O3 OLDSMOBILE, WITH TOP.
dos dos seat wood wheels, three lamps and
horn perfect condition; owner buying touring
car; sell cheap to quick buyer. Address Box 115,
Star office. au11-4t
FOR SALE-STEAM AUTOMOBILE, DOS-A-DOS
with white canopy top; frst-class condition.; win
be sold at a bargain. CHARLES e. MILLER &
Bro 1105 14th st. NV. au8-6ts
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-03
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court, Par
ish of st. Mary.
Christian Svarrer VS.. Laurent S.
Alleman. No 1923.

Under and by virtue of an order of seiz.
ure and sale issued out of the Honorable
23rd Judicial District Court of Louisiana,
in the above numbered and entitled suit.
have seized and offer for sale for cash
to the last and highest bidder at the
court house in the town of Franklin,
Parish of st, Mary, Louisiana, on
SATURDAY, THE 7TH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1903,
between the hours of eleven clock a.
m. and four O clock p. M, the following
described property tu-wit
That certain tract of land on sugar
plantation known as the Enterprise
plantation. lying and being situated on
Bayou Sale, in the Parish of St. Mary,
Louisiana. and composed of the following
tracts:
1st. That certain tract o. land lying
and being situated in said Parish known
as the Philips Plantation, containing
Two Hundred acres. superficial measure,
more or less, bounded north by lands of
Mrs. Shakespeare Allen. in part, and in
part by lands of Mrs. Cary and others;
east, by lands lately of Constant & Burns;
south, by lands formerly of the Estate of
Jesse Lacy, deceased. and west. by Bayou
Sale road. End. That certain tract or
parcel of land lying and being situated
on Bayou Sale, in the Parish of St.
Mary, Louisiana, back of the village of
Centreville, containing One Hundred
and Sixty (16W acres, more or less,
bounded above by lands of Mrs Fergu-
son and below by lands formerly of
Jesse Lacy. later of Thomas Foster. Bird.
That certainstract or parcel of land lying
and being situated on the Bayou Sale. in
the Parish of st. Nary. Louisiana con-
tanning One Hundred arpents, more or
less, superficial measure. bounded north
by land of DR.. Ethan Allen and Samuel
Cary: east. by land formerly of Mrs. f.
A. Fonrmy, and west by land formerly
OF f-Sis Philips. together with all the
build. IS and i'm provemeDts thereon sit,
nated eleven mules; and all carts, plows
and P ntation tools and implements
thereof.
JOHN B. SANDE RS, Sheriff
Sherifs Office, January 3rd 1908.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-03
Cow Peas! Cow Peas !!
49,
I can save you New Or
leans freights in car lots,
March 18th delivery. Write
for sample and prices. ..>s:
HENRY HAUsMANN,
Patterson, La.
l2-2O.tf.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court, Par.
ish of St. Mary.
Succession of Alexander G.. Frere,
No 3O14

BY virtue of an order issued out O.
the Honorable 23rd Judicial Distric
Court Of the Parish of ST. Mary, State o.
Louisiana. dated the 22nd day of Nov
ember. 1902, will offer for sale to the
highest bidder in front of the cour,
house door in the town Of Franklin
Parish of St. Mary. on w..
SATURDAY, THE 10TH DAY OF JAN
UARY, 1908.
the following described movable prop
erty;
1st. bed room sets, including beds,
wash stands. 20 chairs, lamps, 6 ar.
moirs, 2 clocks. mattresses. pillows mos
quito nets. bed linen, tables. rugs. bu-
reans. pictures, vases, towels and racks
End. parlor set consisting of one
piano. book cases, oil painting, 1C
pictures, brussels rugs, vases, tables,
1 music stand. piano stool. 2 lamps, 1C
chairs. sofa and sofa pillow, sofa cnsh-
ions, window shades, 4 wicker chairs and
bric-a brac.
3rd. lot of silver consisting of 4C
spoons, l butter knife, sonp ladle.
pickle fork, IL Rogers knives, l silver
basket.
4th. One store room consisting Of &c
dishes. IL plates. SO china cups, earthen
jars
5th. Dining room set consisting of
tables, refrigerator. side board, Il
chairs. onyx clock. 2 rugs and pictures.
9th. 2 sets of hall furniture consist
ing of rugs. 2 oil heaters lamps
book cases. 2 tables, chairs, sofa cush-
ions, hat racks, umbrella stan,:, iron cot
window shades, wall pictures
7,h. One lot of gallery and ont door
furniture consisting of rustic chairs,
flower pots, stands.
9th. One policy for 50, 900 in Mutual
Life Insurance Company on life of F. A.
Frere. in favor of A. G. Frere with two
premiums paid.
Terms cash.
MRS. LULA CLEGG FRERE. 4,
Administrators
Franklin, La, Dec. Gath, 1902.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-03
Wanted--A New Court House.

Next Wednesday the Grand
Jury will meet to transact much
important business and among
other things the question of build
ing a new court house will no
doubt be brought up before that
body. Nearly every parish in
the State have fine court houses
or are making provisions to Sc
cure one, and there are no reason
why the parish of st. Mary should
not fall in line. The present ex-
cuse of court house is shame
and a disgrace for such a large and
rich parish as ours. The building
is dilapidated and going toapieces
every day, the accommodations TOR
the officers are poor, it any at all,
and as for repairing the place this
is out of the question as it would
be money thrown away. The only
relief is for the parish to make
provisions towards building a
modern court building, one that
will meet all the necessary re-
quirements for the large amount
of business done here. Many par
ishes, some not half the size, in
population and wealth, as this,
have built and paid for new pub
lie buildings, even by levying spe-
cial taxes. The parish of St.
Mary, we are glad to say, is now
out of debt and is transacting
all her business on a cash basis.
She is now in a position to set
aside between $4,000 and $4,000
every year to pay for a court
house. without one extra cent taxa
ton. We hope Judge Allen in his
charge to the Grand Jury will call
their attention to the present con-
dition of the court house and urge
that they recommend the building
of a new one. This body cannot
fail but see the necessity of re-
placing the present court house
with a large, commodious and
modern building, one that will
stand as monument to the pro-
gressiveness and energy of the
people of the parish of St. Mary
Let not another year roll around
and see US without a new court
house.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-03
THE POLL TAX.

On the 3lst day of December,
1902, the books of the sheriff's
Office showed that there had
been paid 1851 poll taxes.
Out of this, number there
were 2,460 white men who
have paid their poll taxes, and
4O1 negroes. For the benefit of
our readers we give the following
totals of WHITE men who have
paid their poll tax in their respect
i've wards.
We are gratified to state
that there is no parish in the
State of Louisiana whose popula-
ton has paid as many poll taxes
as St. Mary. The total regis
tration of st. Mary today is 2,O52,
and there is now 40S more who
have patdutheir. poll taxssthan the
present registration shows. The
following i the total snumber Of
WHITES who have paid their. poll
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-03

Il A late report says that the
Standard Oil Company has OBJ
tanned control of practically all of
I The vast Beaumont oil fields, John
u. Rockefeller is said to have en-
Rineered the deal. 1t is said that
the Standard Company has agents
Who are buying IN every inde-
!, pendent field insthe coveted terri
tory and in a short while will own
them all. It is said from good
authority that it is the intention
Ut The Standard Oil people to raise
the price Of oil 30 high as to cause
the manufacturers and mill men
to revert to coal in order that the
Standard may have the opportun-
ity Of buying the oil for refining
purposes. This report although
denied ~ the trust official is con-
Armed Nv prominent oil men, who
declare that negotiations for the
OF the oil fields in Texas
md Louisiana have been going
"a In New Orleans for several
months.