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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14
PERSONALS.

Misses Mollie Allen and Jessie
Troth and Mr.. Tom Bodin were
visitors to Charenton this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. Simms are
spending me time in the Crcs-
cent City
Mrs. Clarke and son, Beverly,
Of Napoleonville, are the guests
of Mrs. w. 7. Peterman.
Mrs. Will Bush and little son
have returned from a visit to
Lafayette and Erath.
Misses Lester and Bradley are
guests Of Miss Sidonie Tarlton.
Miss Rose Foster left during the
week for New York, from there
she will go to Charlton, Iowa, to
spend the summer with her sister,
Mrs. Harry O. Pennick.
Dr.. Guy Shaw, of New Iberia,
was the guest of Mr.. Crawford
Rose this week.
Mrs. Motion, of New Orleans. is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. NJ. Underwood.
Mr.. l.. Lauritzen left to-day
for Huston, La, as the representa-
tive Of St. Mary Lodge No. A, X.
Of r, at the meeting of the Grand
Lodge.
Mrs. Robert R. Cooke has re-
turned home after pleasant visit
to friends in Opelousas, La.
Senator ". T. Peterman and
Mr.. H. W. kappel returned home
from Baton Rouge last night. Sem
ator Peterman will return to Baton
Rouge on Sunday evening.
MIR. Henry Mayer, the attorney
was a visitor to New Orleans this
week.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

II! SAP RISES

Wes.l Lung~ . al 'i7ho
aii.. coz should he eSrefff'. tenrhs
Giur > are dangerous ih"u. One
e. ,e Cough Cure ci,r.ss cou..lis n,
ads and gives strength ia the .ut-s
Mrs. q. b. Felncr. of Marion. Ind.
says II Suffered N.ti, cun.h .tettl !.
.rnu down III weight from l43 b. 20 lbs.
tried a nnmber OF rene lies IA no avail
until [ nsed One s;innfe Cough Cur..
Four bottles Of this wonderful remedy
crred me entirely of the cough streug-
then my lungs and restored me 10 ny
normal weighf, hpai'h and strength
Said b. A. j. Ie!ahu usage
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14
Letter to w. T. Peterman.
FRANKLIN, La.

Dear Sir: The Trustees Of Fair Ground,
Col,!eshil. n. 7. were glad TO pay II
cents II gallon more for Devna; aud H..
~un'ier. Two other paint agents aid it
would take l50 gallons Of their ,,ain: l."
cover the buildings Our agent PAT il AT
i25 or less it took lis.
W. saved ihem 35 gallons OF PAIN nd
painting (~orth 81 to s. gallon. rs 'hc
painting cn.is two or ;hyco times as rl,ich
Us the painO less u cents gallon on IL
gai!"',S. say $40
That's how I" count the cost Of paint.
The cost of pul;ing it on is So ~ -
gallon. You see via, tina; me.ns
b; neyoe, Inuis :,nlg g.
30 + VI DR.
,"E & 60
- NpM Ylu
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14
A CTRE FOR PILES.

had bad case If piles J" says G r,
Carter. of Atlanta. Ga. ann consulted q
physician who advised me to try box
OF Witch Hazel |aivn. purchased \
box and was entirely cured 1t ia
splendid for piles, giving relief instansiy,
and heartily COMMEND it to all suf-
irrs DeWi'''s Wick Haz.i SaIve ia
"npla led fn1 is h-t';ny 4l,;iiins. Ec-
zPIn All! nit,r" ska d., ais, srsts
cut bn'ns "a " ,ntds Of every kind
are qal'Nit care, hy it Sold by A J,
belriaaS>ye.
For size hy !. / Da;ahousseye.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

On of the greatest blessings mo-
dest man can wish for is good, re-
liable set of bowels. If you are not
the happy posssssor of such an outfit
you can greatly Improve the efficiency
of those you have by the judicious use
of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They are pleasant to take
and agreeable in effect. For sale by
Gates Drug Store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

The Patterson ball players came
to town last Sunday fully deter
mined to, carry of triumphantly
the .honors of the day, bat unfor-
tunatfly for them our team was
in a. ball-playing humor thereby
si1attering their fondest hopes-of
winning. The score was Is to 1
in favor of Franklin. Come again
BOYS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

Messrs. Gus and August Gronen,
the popular young grocers, have
purchased the property of Mr..
Jens Anderson, on Willow street,
which they will soon occupy. On
one portion of the place they are
having a large building erected
and when completed will remove
their store therein. Mr.. r. A.
Fisher is the contractor in charge
Of the work.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

The Card Club met at the home
OF Mrs. Geo. Kramer last Thurs
day afternoon. The prizes were
exquisite and were won by Mrs.
kramer. Mrs. Dudley Berwick and
Miss Josie Lobdell. At the con-
clusion of the game dainty re-
freshments were served. Besides
the club members the following
guests were present: Mrs. Wilbur
Kramer and Misses Troth and
Lobdell.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

a colored laborer was injured
last Monday at the Hanson mill,
Garden City. He was taken to
the Sanitarium in the ambulance
where he was attended and his
injuries pronounced slight.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

The Woodmen of the World Of
Franklin will celebrate decoration
day Sunday, June 9Th, 1904. The
members will meet at their hall at
o'clock. There will be large
number OF visiting Woodmen.
The Camp here will entertain all
visiting brethren.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

Miss Jennie Kyle who is under
treatment at the Sanitarium, in
New Orleans, we are glad to state,
is gradually improving. An oper-
alton was performed and she will
soon return home fully recovered.
Her sister, Mrs. Lou Smardon, is
with her.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

A new firm has started out here
under the name Of Kemper &
Norman. They will do general
real estate business. Any one
wishing to buy, sell or rent prop
erty would do well to consult the
above firm.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

Master Robt. r. Cooke, son of
Chief Deputy Sheriff Cooke, has
been appointed page to the Lieu
tenant Governor, and is now in
Baton Rouge attending to his
duties. Robert is a bright and
industrious boy and deserves the
appointment.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

The south wind has drove the
MOSQUITOES out of the marsh and
they have taken possession OF the
town in SWarms.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

On Sunday, the Goth inst, there
will be a grand time at the park,
in New Iberia. Races and other
amusements has been ar
ranged for the occasion.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

The Lawn Party given ycstcr-
day on the Methodist parsonage
grounds by the Ladies' Aid So
ciety was we'll attended and a sue
cess financially.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

TIE Queen & Crescent Railroad
Is Offering great Inducements to
every bne who intends visiting
the s.. Lous Fair. M, c.
r. Woods, representing the
above named road. paid Us a
visit his week while tourir~
this section and int .
as that the rate over the y {, ~ ?
from Now Orleans to Sc Isis -
such as to enablr one of ,;n;s :.
means 70 ma, the trip. Fer fur
ther Information address Gaor.-e
=. Smith, G. T: a, New Creams,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

The weather has been remark
ably dry this week. A good shower
of rain would be a great relief.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

The Louisiana State Press As
sociation meets at Shreveport
July. After adjournment the pen
Gil pushers will enjoy a visit to
the st. Louis Exposition.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

The bayou is being rapidly
filled up with water lilies. inns
pest at times is so thick as to IN
terfere with navigation.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

Don't you forget that there will
be something doing at the Park
on Sunday, June 18th.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14
i..H Bates i;:arilll'S Eair.

On May t9tA he Mobile & OHIO
Railroad will run e nach excursions
at vvrv low rnund trip ratns TO ct.
Louis from stations Montgomery.
:. a.: Meridian, Miss, Boonnvilin.
Miss and intermediates stations.
Ask agents for particulars
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

The Sisters in charge of St.
Johns Academy are making
preparations for their annual ex-
hlbltlon which will take place the
later part Of June. Special pains
are being taken in instructing the
scholars and the public may ex-
pecr a rare treat this wear.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

\ Mr.. Henry -.Delahousvaye, the
town tax collector, made lis re-
- ssathe Corc.il which shows
i,Yat all3he taxes and licenses due
ths town has been collected or
accounted for. The licenses col
lected amounted to $1,000, while
the taxes were Si1.391.75, with the
exception OF SUES which being
for taxes due On two pieces OF
properly, This property failed to
sell at the .delinquAt tax sale and
was reverted to tie iowa. MIR
DeTahoussaye deserves much
credit on his abilit. as a coll
lectOr.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

There will be an excursion to
Lafayette tomorrow. Fare from
here 81. 90.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

The closing exercises Of the
High School will take attbe school
building on May 30th. a very in
terc,ting program has been ar.
ranged for the occasion.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

The official returns of the State
was declared by the Legislature to
be as follows:
FOR GOVERNOR.
Newton G. Blanchard = 1895
w. j. Behan & 400
For LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Jared Y. Sanders 4S365
J. A. Bentley 5.493
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

There will he a big game Of
base ball at the Baldwin Park mex
Sunday between the Jranerette
and Baldwin teams.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

The Street Commissioners have
been busy this week repiring the
bridges, filing in low pl&es with
shells and cleaning out thSgutter :.
s me p -rts of Main stKet has
been covered yi.h oyster sk.ls.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14
FOR GOvE2NOI

Mr.: John Murphy celebrated his
9Th birthday Wednesday with a
family dining.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-05-14

b, virtue nf a wit of t.ri facia> -
sued out Of the G}rh Judicial District
Court, in and for the Parish of st. Mar
IN the bnve entitled suit, have seized
and will otfer for sale ut public aucti.n,
to the last and highe>i bidder. for cash,
this Parish, on
SATURDAY, THE 2lsT DAY OF
MAY, 1904.
between the h0irs of J. O'clock a. NJ. j.,
and O'Clock p. m. the following de-
scrihed property. to-wlt:
One dun horse rameu Slim jim
Two sorrcl horses named Ned and Bob.
One dark bay horse named Sparks.
Two black horses named King and Jet.
One bl ick bors. nained jeff.
One black horse named Toby.
Two gray horses named Rex ana Purity.
One white mare {" Nct;e.
One bay horse :" Billy.
One roam horse G. Frosty,
One horse mule " Judge.
One old ,un horse " Dunn
One Surry
CEe Brett
Two HearseA
Five Single Bugglos
One Single Cart
Three Old Hacks
Ono Lot of Harness
OAc Lot CT Collins and furniture
One Rns
This property will be soid on twelve months
credit, the pnrshaser beng r:.uuircd to furnish
good and sufficient security. bearing per cent.
interest from date OF adjudication.
.luH> b. 5 ,NDERs, Sheriff.
Sheriff cf!ice. pasish of st. Mary,
May 9th, 1904,
Evening journal., 1904-09-19
ARREST
BOY THIEVES
Had Their Pockets Filled
With Tobacco Stolen
From Grocery Store
PRIEU SHUTTER FROM BUILDING

Police Sergeant Kelleher and Pa
trolman Scott made an important ar
rest at o'clock this morning when
they corrailed George Arrants. william
Vandever and James Martin three
young men not yet out OF their teens.
The youths were first seen by the off,
GERS at Third and Orange streets. Upon
spying the police they ran away but
were later captured In Tatnall street
between Third and Fourth.
Each had his pockets filled with to-
bacco and the officers placed all three
under arrest on suspicion OF having
committed "a robbery. In this belief
they were right Arrants admitted that
he and three other boys. including YAM
dever and Martin entered the grocery
store OF Charles c. farrell az No 200
South Markt street by prying off "a
shutter He denied that he entered
the building but said the other boys
did.
Cheese. tobacco. cigars. cigarettes
and other things were stolen. Mr.
FARRELL places his loss az several dol
lars. The prisoners made no defense
in city Court this morning and were
held in $500 bail each for the Court
of General Sessions.
Evening journal., 1904-09-19
MAN HURLED FROM TRAIN
ON P. & R. RAILROAD
Homer K. Lewis Receives
Serious Injuries While Re-
turning to This City

In attempting to so from one coach
TO another on a train on the p. 4 r..
Railroad between this city and Coates
vile yesterday Homer X. Lewis OF
Wilmington was hurled from the train
and striking a mass Of jagged rocks
had his skull fractured and his left leg
broken. A telegram received In this
city today said that no hopes are en-
tertained Of his recovery.
His coat containing his ticket had
been left In a rear coach while he went
into the smoker. The conductor was
collecting the fares and Lewes started
for his coat The train which was
moving rapidly gave lurch as he
passed between the cars and he was
thrown upon the roadbed.
The accident occurred near Coates
willie. when the train was finally
stopped and run back Lewes way lying
Unconscious. DR.. Meredith Samuels Of
this city who was on the train rendered
temporary aid. Lewis was taken to
Coatesville and placed in hospital. A
Philadelphia specialist trephined his
skull last night. Lewis is 22 years old.
His parents live in Smyrna. but he is
employed in the hardware store OF
Woodward & Brother
Evening journal., 1904-09-19
DR.. CHARLES A. HUGHES
VICTIM OF TYPHOID
Young Washington Physi-
clan Dies in Dover After
a Short Illness

Dover. Sept. 10. CspeciaD DIR. Charles
Avery Hughes, of Washington. died here
this morning Of typhoid fever which also
brought on pneumonia.
DIT. Hughes was the husband Of Helen
A., the daughter of DR.. and Mrs. L. A.
H. Bishop, and their marriage in 1901 at
Christ Church, Dover, was a social event.
He was af requent visitor here and had
made friends all over the state capital,
being a college man of pslish and de-
lightful personality. The young couple
were the parents Of twin children Of wAom
much was made by the Dover towns peo-
pie.
The young professional man was 80
years Old and a native of Columbia.
Tenn. although a Washington practition-
er. He came here somewhat broken in
health to be treated by his father-in-law
DR.. Bishop, who has been successful In
many similar cases. The complications
that set in, however, were too much fol
the physician and the conferees whom he
callel in.
Evening journal., 1904-09-19
BUSY SESSION
OF COURT OPENS
Chief Justice Says There Is
a Large Number of Crimi-
nal Cases
FOUR MURDER TRIALS TO Be HEARD

Promptly at 12 o'clock the September
term of the county courts was opened
today, with Chief Justice Charles b.
Lore and Judges Pennewill and Boyce
on the bench.
After the grand jury had been sworn
Chief Justice Lore, as usual made a
short address to the jurors before send
ing them to their room.
He said that he had been informed
that there We're a large number Of
criminal cases to come before them,
many Of the defendants being accused
Of grave crimes. He asked the jurors
to dispose Of all business as quickly as
possible, so that the court will be kept
busy.
Mrs. Margaret Dyer, named as one
of the correspondents in the divorce
suit of Mrs. Louise Rodney Holcomb
vs.. Chauncey p. Holcomb, when the
action was first brought and who re-
Gently brought suit against Mrs. Hoi-
comb for defamation of character, was
i'm court this morning. Mrs. Dyer is
the complaining witness in the case OF
the State against Charles Gree, who
is charged with assault. She was also
a witness against Miss Clara Greer,
who was under a peace bond. but de-
clined to prosecute. The bond was re-
moved and the defendant dismissed.
Return was made by the commission
er in the divorce case of Kathleen
Moore Bartram VS.. Frank c. Bartram.
The divorce case of Benjamin b. Simp-
son VS.. Mary A. Simpson was contin-
ued until next term.
The following true bills were return
ed by the grand jury:
Caleb Stephny and Elwood Siggart,
carrying concealed deadly weapons.
William II. Conner, on the application
of Robert G. Harman, was admitted to
practice.
There viii be four murder cases and
one arson case to come before the Court
of oyer and Terminer.
The most important of the murder
cases is that Of Charles Thorn. who is
charged with numbering George d.
Farra in 1897. He was recently ar
rested i'm Harrisburg under the name
of Boozer. and declares that he is not
Thorn. People have identified him,
however, as Thorn.
The other murder cases are Samuel
Emory. who shot and killed Samuel
Lee. both colored, and Florence Lee
who threw her two weeks old baby oui
of a window at the Homeopathic Hos
pital. Charles Armstrong win also b,
tried for causing the death Of Howell
II. Van Trump. Michael Pulaski is
charged with arson.
There are also a number of import
ant cases TO come before the Court OF
General Sessions.
Evening journal., 1904-09-19

time before his Identity was discover
ed.
The candidate arrived in Wilmington
shortly before 10 o'clock He alighted
from the train and after making In
quiries about a train FOR Dover took
his place on one of the dong seats
among the other waiting passengers.
He was recognized after a time and
several persons approached him. shook
hands and expressad- "a desire thai. he
might be elected. To all OF these Mr..
Fairbanks said he hoped to be elected
and thanked them for their kind wishes.
He Is a quiet, unostentatious looking
man above the average height. Most
Of his pictures are good llkenesses OF
him, although there is a twinkle in his
eye and an animation about his face
that no photographer has been success
ful in depicting.
After remaining IN the station for
about a half hour Mr. Fairbanks went
to the Clayton House where he re-
mained until almost time for the Nor
Evening journal., 1904-09-19
MoSTDETEcTIvES DRAWN OFF
John p. DoIan Still at Work on the
Constable Murder Case.
sneclal ID the Evenlng Jonrnnl.

Elkon, Sept 1s-Cecil County Court
for the September term convened this
morning and many persons were in at
tendance in expectation of some action
being taken by the grand jury in the
Constable murder case.
The negroes Hops and Holland are
stir in the county jail being held as
witnesses but unless more evidence is
produced than that which is now said
to be on hand it is not proable that
they will be called upon to give testi-
mony as so far no one has been arrest
ed for the direct commission Of the
crime.
Pinkerton and Baltimore detectives
have either been called off the case or
have given 1t up as a hopeless one. The
Dolan Detective Agency. of Whining
ton, however, is still at work on the
mystery but refuses to divulge what
has been learned. The officers are in
clineed to doubt Hollands story about
hearing shots fired on the day Mr.. Con-
stable was murdered, and in order to
test the truthfulness Detective Dolan
stationed oneof his men at the spot
where Mr.. Constable was shot down
and he stood in the locality at which
Holland claimed to be when he heard
shost fired. The officer fired several
times with his pistol and although lis
tening intently, Mr. Dolan could hear
no report.
Evening journal., 1904-09-19
SALE OF THE OLD AND NEW
Benefit Homeopathic Hospital, Turn
Hall, Eighth and French Streets.

To send goods to the sale is to help
in the support Of the hospital, worthy
institution always open to those need
ing medical or surgical aid. The atten-
ton and care are given to those who
cannot pay as well as to those who can
well afford the expense.
Housekeepers and storekeepers may
have many things which will swell the
assortment Of goods to be sold. The
managers will be glad for clothing.
books, magazines, pictures, curtains,
curios. toys, furniture, stoves, china,
silver. brass, hardware, carpets. Notify,
either by postal or telephone:
Mrs. NJ. j Darlington, 500 Washington
street, d. & A. 922.
Mrs. W. G. Mahany 1902 West Ninth
street. d. & A. phone 1859.
Mrs. C. Newbold Trump. 1871 West
Thirteenth street. both phones. S5S
Sale of old and new benefit Homeo-
pathic Hospital. Turn Hail, Eighth
and French streets. Week Of October
3rd.
Evening journal., 1904-09-19
MAKING CRUSADEON
LIGHT WEIGHT BREAD
Five Bakers Will BE Arrested
This Afternoon AS the
Result

As a result Of a crusade started by
some local bakers against others doing
business here. i've warrants have been
sworn out before Magistrate Francis $.
Bradley for bakers charging them with
selling short weight bread. The law Of
this state makes It a misdemeanor and
punishable by fine or in default OF which
imprisonment. for any person selling or
offering for sale a loaf OF bread weighing
less than one pound
The warrants win be served this after
noon. The trial OF the alleged offenders
whose names could not be learned viii
probably be heard by Justice Bradley to-
morrow evening. The penalty for the Of
Tense Is fine not less than s. and not
more than SIS, IN default OF which inn
prisonment not exceeding thirty days.
Evening journal., 1904-09-19
MARSHAL FLINN HOME
FROM HILO, HAWAII
Made a Quick Trip to Our
Island Possession and
Return

United States Marshal William r.
Finn accompanied by his wife and their
son, william Raymond Finn, arrived
home from their long trip to IIilo, Hawaii
this morning. Marshal Finn took Edwin
Rose, who was arrested here for stealing
registered mail package containing a
Panama hat from the postofhce at Hno.
back to the scene OF his offenso. His wife
who has been IN IN health accompanied
him and was greatly benefited by <
trlp
The party leftWlimington yesterday,
four weeks ago. They only remained in
Hilo five days and in their return stopped
OF in San Francisco for one day. These
were the only two stops made ana the
travellers were somewhat wearled upon
their return.
Marshal Finn speaks well OF the peo-
pie Of Hawaii, but says Delaware is good
enough for him.