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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09
GRAND JURY REPORT.

We herewith hand your Honor
our final report as Grand Jurors OF
this Parish, which we hope will
meet with your approval.
We earnestly recommend that
your Honor adopt strenuous meth
DDS to enforce on the part of the
Justices of the Peace in the Parish
more faithful performance of
their duties in reference to the
criminal af1davits taken before
them.
Our investigation discloses a
gross negligence on the part of
these officers, a carelessness and
neglect to do what the law requires
Of them, that cannot be passed un.
noticed.
We find in some instances that
they have failed entirely to send
up to this court afidavits, made
before them, and on most of these
afadavits, which have come before
us, the Justices of the Peace have
failed, though they are required to
do so, to endorse on the back of
the affidavit the names of the wit
nesses to the offense charged.
This creates great trouble and de-
lay in our work.
Your Grand Jury recommend DIS
that something should be done to
compel prompt and full collec-
ton of the Parish licenses, espec.
tally the retail LIQUOR licenses.
We find that this has not been
done, especially during the past
year. Our Investigations have
disclosed that ten or more persons
sold liquor during 1908 without
paying the license required by
law. The sale of liquor by any
person without a license is a crime,
and we have presented for trial
those we have found, who violated
this law, but this does not excuse
the officers, whose duty it is to
perform this trust.
. The violators of the law should
not only be punished, but should
be forced to pay the license tax.
We suggest, if no other remedy
is possible, that the Police Jury
employ a reliable person to go
around throughout the Parish and
make list of all persons who are
selling merchandise and liquors,
or whose occupations require the
paying of licenses, as the increase
of the revenue to the Parish would
more than justify the expense in
CURED by this plan.
We have inspected the Parish
Jail and find that it is kept clean
and in good condition and that
the inmates are in good health.
We have inspected the Clerks Of
fee and are pleased to report that
the records are systematically
kept all documents fled and in
good shape. We next visited the
Sheriff's Office and are pleased to
report that we also found it in
good shape.
We are pleased to note from the
report of the Superintendent of
Public Schools of this Parish that
the attendance is larger than in
previous years with a competent
corps of teachers in charge.
We desire to extend our thanks
to your Honor for courtesies re-
ceived, also to our District Attor-
ney for his assistance during our
term of service.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

The Card Club was entertained
by Miss Rose Higgins Tuesday
afternoon, at the home of Mrs.
Jno. A. O'Niell, Jr. The rooms
were prettily decorated in winter
greens and roses and dainty re-
freshments were served by Misses
Jennie Kyle and Matte Bell. Miss
Higgins won the Arst prize, a
mourchoir case; Mrs. Dudley Ber-
wick, the second, an embroidered
picture frame; Miss Ruby Roberts
the guest prize, an exquisite shawl.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

There are but few persons who
are unacquainted with "Peck's
Bad Boy" Those who have not
seen him personally have no doubt
read the book. AS presented at
the Auditorium on next Monday
evening, there will be many i'm
provements, new jokes and Or
iginal pranks. 1t is a musical
farce comedy that has no equal as
a producer of fun and fun only.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

There is an effort on the part of some
of our citizens to bring to franklin
remarkable musical genius. Mr. William
Haydn, a graduate of the Blind Institute
at Baton Rouge and of the New York
Conservatory. His friends are arrang-
ing & series of benefit rccitals next week
along the Southern Pacific and it is de-
sired to secure for him good audience
at the Opera House next Friday night.
Let all music lovers and the people gen.
orally come ont and show their apprecia-
tioa of this talented young son of Louis
lana.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

During a difficulty between two
Italians at Bayou Boeuf last Sum
day, firearms were used, which re-
suited in one being killed and the
other seriously wounded. DR.. A.
j. Smith, the coroner, held an in
quest over the dead body.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

FRANKLIN, La, Jan. 1, 1904.
To whom it may concern:
will not be responsible for an!
debts contracted by any person
but myself. F. CHARPIAT. ;
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

Mr.. John R. Drackett, a promin-
emit business man of Ramos, at
tended the meeting of the police
jury here last Tuesday. Mr..
Drackett is a candidate for repre-
sentative, and his many friends
wish him success in the race.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

The Circuit Court was in session
here the first part of the week,
Judges Z. D. Miller and H. D..
Smith, presiding. Several cases
Of Importance were passed upon
and decisions rendered.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09
NOTICE..

FRANKLIN, La, Jan. 9Th, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that there will
be meeting of the stockholders Of the
Augusta Sugar CO., Limited, at the Of
fee of P. H. Mentz, in the town of
Franklin. La, on Monday. February 1st,
1904. for the purpose of electing officers
for the ensuing year.
F, E, ROBERTSON, Secretary
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

Col. Frank Zylicz, ST., is con-
fined to his bed with spell of ILL
ness. His friends hope to see him
up soon.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

Thelean will fatten (from laugh
ter) and the fat will lean ION the
arms Of chairs) while laughing at
the performance of "Peck's Bad
Boy" which will be given in the
Auditorium on Monday, JAM, II.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

The cold wave struck US rather
suddenly the first part of the week,
causing a big demand in over.
coats. Heavy frosts and ice was
a common thing this week.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

Every man who expects to vote
in the general election must regis
ter and have his poll tax receipts
for the years 1902 and 1903. The
registration books are now open;
20 and register.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

We wish to call the attention
that this is leap year and the UNI
written law of ages is that the dear
girls have a right to do the court
ing. Young men keep your
weather eye peeled.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

Scientists have discovered that
there are l,S7S varieties of bees in
thiseountry. This does not in =
clude the presidential bee.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09
A LIBERAL OFFER.

The undersigned will give free sam
pie of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets to any one wanting reliable
remedy for disorders of the stomach.
bilousness or constipation. This is a
remedy and a good one.
l.. G. Borah. Baldwin; A. j. Dela~
houssaye. Franklin.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09
PERSONALS.

Mrs. VIII Marsh is visiting Mrs
w. T. Jones.
Mr.. Don Cafirey, Jr., was III
Crowley last Monday on ot1icla
business.
Judge E. D. Miller, of Lake
! Charles, was here this week hold
ing circuit court.
DR.. T. F. Frere, of Glencoe, was
here Wednesday, shaking hands
with his many friends.
Mrs. VIM. Garig and daughter,
Mrs. Phil Connel, of Baton Rouge,
are visiting Mrs. NJ. J, Foster.
Mr.. Thomas Shannon, Jr.. of
Morgan City, was in town attend
ing the session of the grand jury.
Messrs. James Fourmy, Robert
Milling and Albert Loustalot have
resumed their studies at the State
University.
Messrs. R. Lee Riggs, T. B..
Gooch and John Lund, OF Patter-
son, were in town this week doing
duty as grand jurors,
Judge Rudolph Hanf, of Glen
coe, spent most of the week in
town attending to his duties as
clerk of the police jury.
Miss Gorgas and nephew, Mr..
Taylor Palfrey, after a pleasant
visit to Mr.. Palfrey's parents, have
returned to Tuscaloosa.
Messrs. Wilbur Kramer, w. H.
Latham and Henry Kappel at
tended the Blanchard meeting in
Patterson Tuesday night.
Miss Mathilda Grey, who has
been the charming guest of Miss
Lucille Fourmy, has returned to
her home in Lake Charles.
Miss Gertrude Cowan returned
last Saturday from San Antonio,
Tex, where she spent the holidays
with friends and relatives.
Mr.. Henry Daigle went to Thibo-
daux last Wednesday to attend
the marriage of his sister. Miss
Louise Daigle to Mr.. V. Round
tree.
Miss Gertrude Kronlage, who
spent the holidays with her par
ents, has returned to New Orleans
to finish her course in stenog-
raphy.
After spending the holidays with
his parents, Mr.. Gladstone Allen
left Sunday for New Orleans, to
continue his studies at Soule's
College.
Misses Matte Bell, Emma Hud-
son, Beatrice Mahon, Daisy and
Bessie Chadwick, attended the
leap year dance in Patterson New
Years night.
J. 3. Roberts, one of Alexar-
iria's able. young lawyers, re-
turned home Sunday night from a !
visit to relatives in Franklin.-|
Alexandria News.
Mr.. G. B. Lloyd, of Jeanerette,
was in town several days this |
week. Mr.. Llyod spent his boy
hood days in Franklin, and his old
friends were glad to meet him.
Mrs Walter Berwick was the
hostess of a dinner party Tuesday.
The guests were: Misses Mamie |
Steele, Of Baton Rouge, Lucille
Fourmy, Jessie Smith and Martha
Foster.
Much to the delight of their |
many friends Mrs. S. J. Gates
and Master Anterior are home
again, alter visit to Mrs. Gates
mother, Mrs. G. D. Favrot, of
Baton Rouge.
Miss Nettie Blum, of New Or
eans, who has been visiting Miss
Edna Levy, has returned home.
Miss Levy accompanied Miss Blum
home, whose guest she will be un-
Ill after Carnival.
Cut this out and take it to l.. C.
Borah, Baldwin, A j. Delahoussave.
franklin, and get free sample of Cham-
oerlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, the |
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

A big Blanchard rally took place
in Patterson last Tuesday evening.
Hon. Geo. T. Lewis presided, and
in few choice words introduced
the following speakers: Judge N.
c. Blanchard, Capt. O. B. Steele
and Hon, Will A. Sterdly, candi-
dates for treasurer, and Hon. Mar
tin Behrman, candidate for au-
ditor. These distinguished gentle
men made eloquent addresses,
which were heartily applauded by
the large attendance, which filed
the opera house. The Democracy
of Patterson at the primaries on
the 10TH, inst, will roll up a large
vote for Judge Blanchard, Hon.
j. Y. Sanders and Senator M. J.
Foster.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

Sheriff John B. Sanders who
has been confined to his bed with
an attack of rheumatism, we are
glad to say, is now up and able to
attend to his duties.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

The Street Commissioners have
done some good work on Willow
street by a liberal use of shells.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

A new girl baby made its ap-
pearance this morning to brighten
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
A. O'Niell.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

Utah has legalized the throwing
dice for public Office. Trying to
discount Chicago.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09
NOTICE.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
FRANKLIN, LA. {

i INST IN ATIONAI OANh, [
FRANKLIN, LA.
The annual meeting OF
shareholders of this bank will
be held at it's banking house,
between the hours of 9 a. m.
and 4 p. M, on Tuesday,
January 18th, 1904, for the
purpose of electing nine d.
rectors to serve during ensu-
ing year.
H. S. PALFREY, Cashier.
Dec. 9Th. 1908.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

The coal man is getting busy
due to the sudden drop in the
thermometer.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

Don't delay the matter, but go
and register. The books are now
open.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

We publish in this issue the
change in the railroad schedule.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

Our war with Columbia hasn't
even reached the "extra paper"
stage.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09
LOST.

watch chain and w. of W. charm, re-
ward will be paid to the finder. Also peck :
ct book containingsS5 and valuable papers.
Finder can keep money and return papers
to the Banner Office. Sx a. ss
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

The weather moderated greatly
the last part Of the week. Thurs
day morning good shower of
rain fell.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

Football must be pretty bad for
John L. Sullivan to denounce it as
brutal and dangerous game.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

The matter OF registration is an
important matter when you go to
the polls to vote; hence do not fail
to register.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09
A VEST-POCKET DOCTOR.

A VEST-POCKET DOCTOR.
Never in the way, no trouble to carry
easy to take, pleasant and never-failing
in results are DeWitts Little Early
Risers. A vial Of these little pills in the
vest. pocket is a certain guarantee
against headache. bili0usness. torpid
liver and all Of the ills resulting from
constipation. They tonic and strengthen
the liver.
0Soli by A. ]. Delahoussaye.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

The Street Fair will not be here
as advertised next week. Mr.. r.
l.. Carroll, the manager, informs
us that after thoroughly consider
ing the matter he has decided to
postpone his engagement here but
will endeavor to be in franklin
the latter part of February.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09
Southern Pacific Time Table.

The Town Council will meet in
regular session next Tuesday.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

Mr.. E. Nm. Driebholz, a prom
inent lumberman of Ramos, and a
candidate for police juror of the
9th ward, spent several days in
town attending to court matters.
Mr.. Driebholz has a host of warm
friends here who were glad to see
him enjoying the best of health.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

Coming! The peoples show at
the peoples prices, "Peck's Bad
Boy" Co., by Geo. w. Peck, au-
thor, the only authorized version
holding the rights south of the
Mason and Dixon line, Monday,
Jan, 18th, at the Auditorium.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

The registration books are now
open. Go and register.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-01-09

Cut this out and take it to l.. C.
Borah, Baldwin, A j. Delahoussave.
Franklin, and get free sample of Cham-
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, the
best physic They cleanse and invigor-
ate the stomach, improve the appetite
and regulate the bowels. Regular size,
Is cents per box.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-23
NO SPECIAL FIRE STAMP.
Mr. Madden Denies That One Will Be
ISSUED for Money Making.

Mr. Madden. the third assistant post
master general, today said that there was
no foundation for the story that the Post
Office Department would issue stamp
commemorative of the recent great fire in
Baltimore, and that the statement that
it would be printed and the proceeds de-
voted to the amelioration of the financial
condition of the city caused by the con-
f1agration was a canard.
1.-The department is not in the business for
its money-making possibilities" he said,
land there has never, to my knowledge,
been any such action as that mentioned
contemplated. The report that the Post
Office Department would issue these stamps
and sell the two-cent denomination at five
cents each, thus making an immense profit
from their sale to stamp collectors and the
public generally, is ridiculous. Nothing OF
the sort has ever been done in parallel
cases. and it has never been considered for
a moment by the department"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-23
FACED GREAT DANGER
GAS TANKS ON A NEW YoRE
THoRoUGHFARE MENACE LIFE.
Firemen Take Many Chances in Fight
ing Flames in six-story Build
ing-Narrow Escapes.

NEW YORK, February 23-Tn constant
danger of an explosion in three immense
gas tanks, each containing 100000 cubic
feet OF Illuminating gas across the street,
New York firemen today fought fire in a
six-story block on West 59ths street be-
tween 10th and 11th avenues, which was
damaged to the extent of l00,0OO
The gas remained in the tanks through
out the fire, owing to delay in finding the
proper officials to order it'swithdrawn, and
a large part of the apparatus called out by
four alarms was employed in drenching
the sides OF the steaming reservoirs.
The fire had gained great headway before
the alarm was sent in, and the tall build
ing was all ablaze when the fremen ar
rived, endangering not only the gas tanks,
put adloinlng tenements and business
block, but the damage was confined to the
one building.
The front and rear walls of the building
fell simultaneously, several firemen hay-
ing narrow escapes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-23

second district than they have done before
in years. and that candidate who has the
confidence of all classes will win. The re-
publtcans are undoubtedly seeking to avail
of the dtsafection that exists in the demo-
cratic stronghold of Norfolk city and of
the Norfolk county dissension caused by
the battle between the straightouts and
the fusionsts.
The republican leaders are already Sc
lectiBg possible material for the nominal
tion. The general impression appears to be
that Mr.. Harry K. Welcott. weil-known
and popular Norfolk lawyer, will be the
nominee. Mr.. Welcott is originally from
Ohio. The republicans in this section deny
that there is any intention on their part
of seeking to carry the district by contest
in case they are defeated on the face of the
returns Unless obvious frauds are per-
petrated there will be effort of this
kind said one of them today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-23
Assistant Secretary Peirce's Trip.

Mr. H. H. d. Peirce, third assistant secre-
tary of state, will sail from New York next
Saturday on the steamer Princess Irene for
the Mediterranean, his purpose being to
make thorough inspection of American
eansulates in that quarter of the world.
Mr.. Peirce will stop first at Naples and pro-
eeed thence to Genoa. His tour will include
African as well as European consulates
bordering on the Mediterranean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-23
Movement of Troops.

Acting Adjt Gen. Hall has received tel
egram from Maj. Gen. Macarthur, COM
inanding the department of California, an
nouncing the departure from San Francisco
for Fort Sheridan Headquarters. field staff,
band, 1st and I'd Battalions of the 9th In
fantry, consisting of twenty-one officers
geons.
Gen. Hall has also been informed by Nal
A. c. Sharpe temporarily in command of
the department of tine Colorado. of the de-
parture from Denver for Holbrook of Com-
pany r, 18th Infantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-23

nation. so as to enable rim TO direct the
operations now in progress along the line
OF the Korean frontier from Il more CEN
trail point Possibly he will not remain
at Mukden. but will go from place to place,
as circumstances demand
Investment of Port Arthur.
Speaking on the subject of the possible
investment of Port Arthur, the military au-
thorities here do not believe the japanese
will attempt 10 make a landing IN force on
the Liao-Tung peninsula. The former say
there is nothing the Russians would like
better. such an attempt is doomed to
certain failure The authorities here as
sula is strongly guarded. and that the
northern shore presents in siperabie OBJ
stacles. The only chance of the japanese,
1t is claimed, would be marching down from
Korea, but to do this. II is added. they
must first defeat the Russian army on this
side Of the Yau river. and even IL sue
cessful. they would be face 10 face with an
impregnable stronghold
Grand Duke Reconaiders
The Associated Press now understands
that Grand Duke Alexis UInele of the czar
and high adniiran has reconsidered his de-
cision to go to the far east He was ex-
tremely anxious to go. but the grand duke
felt that his duties hero would Nc ecessitate
his remaining in st. Petersburg
The Russian government mas no Official
confirmation OF the report that the foreign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-23
REPUBLICAN OPPONENT LIKELY.
Conditions May Result in Lively Con
test for MAYNARD.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, February 23-In
the event of his denomination for Congress
by the democrats Of the second congress
sional district. Congressman H. L. May
nard will in all probability have a republi-
can opponent to face this fall. The rank
and file of the republican party are anx-
ious to see good man nominated, and they
predict that in the event that such a can
didate is placed In the field he will have
things very much his own way.
The republicans believe that this year
they will make a better showing in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-23
Interstate Commissioners Depart.

The members of the interstate commerce
commission left the city this afternoon for
ST. Louis, where they will hear cases in
volving class and commodity rates from
St Louis to Texas common points. These
cases cover many alleged violations of the
act 10 regulate commerce and are brought
against nearly all the railroads entering
st. Louis by the merchants of that city
and Of the points in Texas noted. The cases
will require several days 10 hearing after
which the members CT the commission will
return to Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-23
FATAL ENGINE EXPLOSION.
Two Men Burned to Death in Caboose-
Crew Escapes,

WiLLIAMSPORT, Pa, February b.
Lewis Swatzer and John Mahey of Erie
lost their lives today by the explosion of
locomotive on the Philadelphia and Erie
railroad near Kane, Pa. Both were asleep
in the caboose at the time of the expIo-
sion, and before they could be rescued
Mahey's body was burned to crisp while
Swatzer died a short time after being taken
from the burning wreckage.
The engineer and fireman were blown
out of the cab of the engine by the force
of the explosion, but We're not fatally in
jured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-23

commanders at Chemu!po, except the COM
mander of the United States GU 1t Oat Vlcks
burg. protested against the Japanese en-
tering the harbor of Chemulpo. A prelim-
mary report from Captain Roudnef of the
sunken Russian armored cruiser Variag
the senior officer, says Admiral Uriu served
notice that If the Russians did rot come out
he would order the foreign ships to leave
the harbor. Extended reports have been
mailed by Viceroy Alexieff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-23
Jealousy Causes Terrible Crime.

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. February 2s-Jerry
Dugan. section hand killed Mrs Ben.
Ramsey. her daughter Myrtle, aged four,
and her SON Albert, aged two. today. Dugan
then sought a policeman confessed the
crime and gave up the razor which he had
used n cutting the throats of his victims
jealousy was the cause