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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-13
CRITICIZED HIS POETRY.
Prof. Oscar |. Thggs Sued Newspaper.
Court Sustalns Demurrer Of Publishers,

New York. Feb. 13-The appellate di-
vision of the supreme court in this de-
partment has ustained a demurrer en-
tered 10y the publishers OF newspaper
here to suit instituted against Il by
Professor Oscar Lowell Triggs of the
University OF Chicago for alleged damages
sustained on account OF editorial COM
ments upon Professor Triggs' poetry
In the demurrer II was oontended that
the comments Professor Triggs complain
ed of were not libelous. This demurrer,
after being overruled In special term, is
sustained by the appellate division.
In It's opinion, which Is written by Jus
tice Ingraham. the court points out that
there is a wide difference between libel
and criticism, saying: There Is GER
talnly ad istinction between publica-
tion which tends 10 make the individual
infamous. odious or ridiculous and pub
lication which relates tho presons' opln-
ions upon topics OF public interest Ger
tainly I'm no case 20 which our attention
has been called has II ever been held
that a publication which tends to ridicule
opinions upon controverted subjects is Ii
bellous as tending to make the individual
who Is responsible for these opinions IL
diculous
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-13
CLAIMS $4,000.
lyncr Charges He Was Thrown From Low
Gear In Collision With Trolley Car.

Thomas Lynch OF Providence has
brought suit against the Rhode Island
company TO recover 5000 damages for
personal injuries. Mr.. Lynch was driv-
Ing lowgear from Printery street into
Randall street on Dec. 8. 1908. when one
Of the cars owned by the defendant,
which was, II Is alleged. carelessly oper-
ated. approached the intersection g
Printery, street and without warning
struck the lowgear.
Mr.. Lynch was thrown from the gear
and sustained severe Injuries TO his head
shoulders, sides and hips. Besides. he
suffered severe nervous shock
Cooney & Cahill are attorneys for the
piaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-13
Mr.. GRIEvE INJURED.
Governor Garln's Secretary Suffered a
SpraInsd Wrist Through a Fall.

While Fastening to catch car yester-
day Robert Grieve. who is Governor Gar
WINS private secretary sustained bad
fall on the icy pavement and in trying 10
save himself sprsined his right wrist. To-
day he is unable to use that hand and the
injured member gives him considerable
trouble. preventing him from writing. II
Is probable that he will secure the as
sistance Of a stenographer next week un-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-13
SERIOUS RAILROAD BLOCKADE.

Sacramento, Cal. Feb. lathe blockade
OF the Central Pacific railroad between
this city and Trueckee. is reported to be
serious. Snow sheds have been broken
down by heavy snow at several points and
IL will require many hours TO clear the
track. Eastbound passengers are halted
here and westbound trains are at Reno
and Truckee
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-13
DEMOCRATS
MEET ON
MARCH 10.

The executive committee OF the Demo-
cratic state central committee met this
morning and arranged for the convention
at which delegates and alternates will
be held for the national convention to
be held at st. Louis.
The primaries are to be held on March
fth. and the convention will be on
March 10th
Music hall is the place and II O'Clock
a. m Is the hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-13
PITTSBURG STATE BANK
CLOSED BY DEPARTMENT.

Pittsburg. Pa, Feb. 13.-The State Bank
OF Pittsburg. a small institution, capital
lied at $4,000 was closed today by order
Of the state banking department.
Albert l.. Taber OF Philadelphia, state
bank examiner. is temporarily in charge
According TO a recent statement the
state Bank OF Pittsburg owed depositors
S4yO OO0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-13

Snow; fresh east to south
winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-13

Europe. Viceroy Alexieff's silence
about the Vladivostok squadron
is explained as follows:
For strategic reasons the vice.
roy, as commander-in-chief, is en-
to dispose Of the ships
Continued on Page Sevenl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-13

St Petersburg Feb r3The Associated is authorized
deny the that Japanese troops at Port Arthur
with the loss of two regiments
MOVEMENTS UNKNOWN
Nothing known here officially regarding movements of
the Vadvostok squadron but the reports sunk
transports off Wonson and destroyed generally dis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-13

Formerly with DR. w. n. Kidder. wishes
TO announce that he IL now located at
the Banigan building. city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-13

credited pointed that be impossible for the
squadron to have been in the places simultaneously
naval expert says that if the Hakodae story Admiral
Stackebeg Tin command of the Vladvostok quadron)
come south by the eastern of Japan and
havoc along the shore and shipping ultimately unre
with Admiral Virenus squadron way from
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-13

en sin
Sea ua engagement between Japanese and Russian
anona Mu and Zensho u while proceeding
The Russian ha and blew no.
Adspaeh from London that
Russ anS baCkO o OhabOr
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03
II Office 10 Tax Payers.

FRANKLIN, La, Dec. ?, 1904.
You are hereby notified
that all taxes due and unpaid
after the first day Of January,
1905, interest ut the rate OF
one per cent. per month VIII
be added. as the law requiring
sheriff ; to settle with the
Auditor at the end Of each
and every month requires
that the said interest be in
cluded in his settlements with
the state, for any delinquent
Taxes. and all Taxes for 1904
become delinquent after the
LIST Of January, 1905.
JOHN b. SANDERS.
Sheriff and Ex-Oficio Tax COL
IeCtOr.
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Murray and Mack's latest

Murray and Mack's latest ac-
QUESTION Gan English Daisy"
direct from a three months tri-
umph at the famous New York
Casino, will be submitted to our
local theatre-goers for their APP
prevail on Monday, Dec. 3, at the
Auditorium. The "Daisy" has
been aptly termed the Gilt OF
1902 of merry musical plays.
This is not surprising when one
considers Murray and Mack's way
Of doing things. They never do
things in a half manner; they are
after results, and lovers Of musical
comedy and bright, clean bur-
Iesque, will admit when they see
the "Daisy'' that these men stand
alone in their class and have
achieved remarkable results with
this, the most successful of all
their many costly productions.
The book is by Seymour Hicks,
the music by A. NJ. Norden and
Walter Slaughter, and re-arraEged
by Mr.. Edgar Smith for the Amer
lean stage. and as all the original
and unique stage groupings taught
by Ben Zeal has been retained, as
in the New York performance, it
is hardly necessary to say that,
those who revel in this class OF
amusement, have a treat in store
for them. The company is large
one, consisting of forty people,
twenty of them girls.
It is about time that you pay
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Walter Suthon IS visiting Ars.
DR.. C. NJ. Smith.
Senator NJ. j. Foster left on Fri day
last FOR Washington.
Mrs. John Todd. OF Bayou Sale,
visited Franklin this week.
MIR. H. w. Kappel was a business
visitor to Patterson on Friday.
Mr.. Henry Mayer was IN New Or
leans yesterday on legal business.
Miss Mabelle Underwood has re-
turned from d visit to New Orleans.
Mr.. Henry Hausmann. of Patterson,
was q visitor TO Franklin yesterday.
Mr.. Philip Il. Mentz, of New Or
leans. was III attendance at Court this
week.
Hon Henry Jadobs, of Berwick, was
a visitor to Franklin on Wednesday
last.
Miss Frye has resigned her position
at the High School on account OF
illness.
Coroner T. W. Tarleton, Of Patter-
son, was a visitor to town on Thurs
day last.
Hon. 4. B. Butler, of Houma. spent
several days in Franklin this week on
legal business.
Mr.. Charles L. Wise, of Morgan
CITY. was among the many visitors to
Franklin yesterday.
Mr.. Ed. Martin. the popular livery
man from Baldwin paid our office an
appreciative visit this week.
Mrs. Walter Kemper entertained
Misses Jessie Troth and Mollie Allen
l.1 1chf
Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter McNeely, OF
Colfax. have been the guests of MIR.
and Mrs. r. +. Milling this week.
Mr.. NJ. w. Deckelmann left tor
New Orleans last Wednesday morning
to purchase a line of holiday goods.
Miss Elizabeth Porter, OF Natchl-
toches, has accepted position as
Fifth Grade teacher i'll the High
School.
The many friends of Mr.. A. Allan.
police Juror of the first ward, were
pleased to greet him on our streets
yesterday.
Senator w. T. Peterman was alb
sent a greater portion of the week III
the swalnps looking after the timber
| interests of his firm, the Kyle Lumber
Company.
We were pleased to shake hanos
with our friend, Judge Foster, OF
New Iberia, on Wednesday last. re
came down TO see his mother, Mrs. I
J. Foster, who has been quite III the
| past week.
The Ladies' Euchre Club met or
! Wednesday at Miss Helen Smiths.
| The first prize was won by Miss Helen
Smith; the second by Miss Helen Brig,
and the lone hand prize, by Miss Mol
| lie Allen. The next meeting OF the
Club will be held at Mrs. L. +.
O'Niell's. .
Miss Sidonie Habert entertained a
few friends on Wednesday night. The
delightful occasion being her birth
dav: those present were: Messrs
Bailey Chadwick, Charlie Bell. E. 3
Spiller and Edwin Kyle; Misses Daisy
and Bessie Chadwick, Adeline Haber
and Bessie Going,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

FRANKLIN. La, Nov. -, 1904.
There will he an examination Of
persons DESTROYS of teaching in the
public schools OF The Parish % St.
Mary held on Deem Der sth and 'tn,
1904. Al the high >chool building III
Franklin. La. ~ the examining COM
rlitteo.
All persons DESTROYS Of certificates
t. teach. or whose certificates nave
expired or who are without certlfl-
Gates. should be present and take ne
examination.
Be present az 70 O'Clock a. H., ana
bring paper and INK.
D. n. FOSTER,
Parish Superintendent.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

We call the attention of our
readers and the general public to
the "Notice 20 Teachers appear
ing in another column. The ex-
aiming committee will meet to
hold an examination and to grant
teachers certificates to those who
are found to be qualified to teach
in the public schools Of the parish,
on Thursday and Friday, Dec. Sth
and 9th, at the high school. Those
teachers who desire certificates,
or those who have certificates
which have expired, are requested
to attend at 10 o'clock on the date
above mentioned.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

The following is a list of the
petit Jurors from the third ward,
drawn to serve for the first week
OF the next term of court, begin
ming on January 9th, 1905: J. B.
Cox, John p. Baldwin, Joseph
Z. Chapron, Joachim Boudreaux,
z. D. Alpha. Mike Knight, Edwin
Kyle, c. G. Rodgers, Aristide
Robichaux.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

At a meeting Of st. Mary's
Branch, G. K. of A., on Sunday,
Mr.. j. Gabriel Martel resigned his
position as Recording Secretary
Of the order, owing to the fact
that he expects to leave shortly
tor Jennings. Mr.. J. E. Lousta-
lot was elected in his place, and
Mr.. H. w. Kappel was elected
Vice-President in the place OF Mr..
Loustalot, who resigned from that
position to accept the one he now
occupies. The order is a large
and flourishing one.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

Elsewhere in this issue we pub
fish a notice from the Sheriff s
Office, stating that all taxes I'M
paid by the 1st of January, 1905.
will have interest at the rate OF
one per cent. per month added TO
same. The law now requires that
the sheriifs throughout the State
shall settle with the Auditor at the
end Of each month instead OF at
the end OF each quarter, as hereto
lore.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

The Berwick Spalt Ejector Co..,
was organized in Berwick last
week, with the following-named
gentlemen as officers: Ernest
Lirette, Presidents; A. Z. Boud-
reaux. Vice-President; H. j. Gill
lis, Manager; Henry Jacobs, Sec
rotary and Treasurer. The
company owns the patents and'are
the manufacturers Of the Spalt
Ejector, a device used on shingle-
cutting machines. 1t has been
tried and proved a success in
every way. The object of the de-
vice is to prevent sawyers from
cutting their hands, and it also
offers protection as well to own
ers of mills. The price is low, and
it is put on the machines with a
guarantee by an experienced mill
man, Mr.. ellis, the manager of
the company.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

We call the attention Of our
readers to the advertisement OF
Mr.. A. j. Delahoussaye, appear
ing in another column of this is
sue. Mr.. Delahoussaye has a
beautiful line Of holiday goods,
which will be displayed in his
store on Wednesday of next week,
the 7th. Every one is invited to
be present on the above mentioned
date.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03
LIST GRAND JURORS.
iustsve ThoTguson.

And | 90 further certify that after
said list of Grand Jurors had been select
ed. that there was drawn according +"
Jaw BY said Board of Jury Commission
ers the rameS of thirty petit jurors
70 serve at said Court for the week. com
menciug Jannary 9th, 1905, the names NJ
thirty petit jurors to serve for the week.
commencing January 10th, 1905 and the
names OF thirty petit jurors to serve for
tie week, commencing January 23r,!.
1905: which said lists are as follows.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

We regret to note that Mrs. I.
I. Foster has been confined to her
room during the past week
through illness. The BANNER
Joins her many friends in wishing
for her an early recovery.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

French's New Sensation, whic q
has been making annual tours
through this section for the past
ten years or more, disbanded here
last Monday. The show has de-
generated to great extent since
the death of its founder, Mr.. A.
B. French, about three years ago.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03
De|ahoussaye's Pharmacy, H* '::c S'S:~r:

lectei from the qualified list If Jurors
Of this Parish AS the lis from which
twelve Grand Jurors are to +" drawn
according 10 law to serve for The term of
six months. commencing January Doth,
lOAS fn.uif.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03
JURY VENlRE.
CLERKS OFFICE,
ST.. MARY PARISH, LOUIS

ST. MARY PARISH, L0UISTANA J
1, Wilbur Ii. Kramer, Clerk 23rd Jul
dicial District Court, st. Mary Parish,
La, and ex-officio member of the
Board of Jury Commissioners thereof,
do hereby certify that at meeting OF
the Board of Jury Commissioners at my
,ffice of date December LIST, 1904: the
following citizens Of this Parish weee Sc
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

Don't fail to attend the foot ball
game tomorrow at the Park. The
visiting team will represent the
st. Martinsville high school, and
will be met on the field by players
from our high school here. The
game will be a good one. The
price of admission is 35c. for
adults and 25c. for children.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

The following named gentlemen
were drawn to serve on the Grand
Jury from the third ward: Ed
ward A. Hanson. j. w. Foster,
Harry {. Hine and ". II. Latham.
Read the full list in another
column.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

Several cases were decided at
the various sittings Of the court
this week.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

The Mills oyster shocking plant
is kept continuously in operation,
shipping it's orders to different
points in this and adjoining States.
A small fleet OF luggers are re-
ouired to furnish the factory with
its products.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

Messrs. Wilcox & Zylicz are
engaged in the construction Of
several outbuildings on the Des
Lignes plantation of Messrs. Ok
nard 4 Sprague. The buildings
formerly standing, and which the
new ones replace, were recently
destroyed by fire.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03
LODGE NOTICE.

W. O. W.-Live Oak Camp No. -
lots every second and fourth Mon
Sov at 1880 .. m. at Drummer, Hall.
u'' J. D. NORRIS, q. G.
ISAAC MAYER. Clerk.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

While the Christmas season is
fast approaching. and in the midst
AZ our rejoicing We should remem-
her that the poor are always with
ue
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

Mr.. M. L. Wilcox purchased
from Capt. Kyle last Tuesday the
Dantin residence, in the upper
norton of town, the consideration
being $3.50.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

The Franklin Steam Laundry
will soon he ready for business.
The machinery has arr. ed and
has been installed; is in splendid
working order, and the laundry
will begin handling its orders
some time next week.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

We fit you faultlessly in Ladies
Jackets, Shirt Waists ana Skirts
nrices of the lowest at LOUIS
LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

II is better to be month ahead
of time than a day too late. Pay
YOU poll tax at once.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03
Don't forge your poll tax.

lust received, fresh supply Of
pnsier Brown Collars at LOUIS
LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

A rare chance for quick profits
in Rugs, Strip Carpeting and Mat
tinps at LOUIS LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

Mr.. D. NJ. Campbell has been
III for the past few days, but is
now out again, we are glad to
state.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

Bargains are our constant theme
call and see our Dress Goods OF
the latest styles at LOUIS LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

Please the whole family by pur-
chasing your Window Shades at
LOUIS LEWIS, prices ranging at
Is, IS, 40 and so cents,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

Universally approved, the lin"
NJ Sweaters for Ladies and Chill
I,on at LOUIS LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

The latest in Ladies' Shirt
Waists Tor Winter at LOUIS
LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

A iuil line OF White and ColoreC
Blankets at LOUIS LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

In evidence whereof, witness my o.
fetal signature and the seal of my sac
Office this End day of December, 1904.
WILBUR II. KRAMER.
Clerk Of Court.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

Belts of the favored fashion
Buster Brown Belts for Children
Is and so cts. at LOUIS LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-12-03

1t is about time that you pay
your poll tax. Do it at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-25
COURT HOUSE RECORD.
Real Estate Transfers.

July 23.-Flora Eckard to P. J. Lee
W 221a of % feet lot 2, block 10,
Old or Original Town of Rock Island,
$500.
George w. Ross to E. d. Aldrich, lot
10, block 179, East Moline, $3.50.
In Circuit Court-Chancery.
July 23.-42, Rose Eastman VS.. Will
liam Atkinson ct al. Bill partition.
Cause. referred to master in chancery
to take proofs and report conclusions
of law and fact
104, Louis Vetter vs.. Charles Burk-
hart. Bill to quiet title. Cause dis
missed at Compartments costs.
10. James Quinn vs.. J. F. Diemer.
Foreclosure. Masters report of pay
ment of surplus to defendant filed and
approved. Cause stricken.
200, Court of Honor VS. Kate Quayle
ct al. Bill. Report of clerk of this
court of distribution filed and approx
ed. Cause stricken.
Circuit Court-Chancery.
July 23.-Estate of Arthur Withrow.
Claim of DR.. l.. A Ferry allowed i'll
class Z at SIS. Claim of Otto Rudert
allowed in class Z at $40. Claim of
p. H. Vessel allowed in class ) at So
Claim of p. S. Schnabele allowed in
class : at s12925. Claim of John w.
Withrow allowed in class : at S239.29
Annual report of administrator filed
and approved.
Estate of Frederick Wendell. Execu-
tors annual report filed and approx
ed.
Estate of John Guynn. Appraise-
ment bill filed and approved. Widows
waiver of her widows award herein
filed.
In re guardianship of minor heirs
of Mary Ganahl. Petition for appoint
ment of John T. Shields as guardian
herein granted upon said John T.
Shields taking and filing a guardians
oath herein and filing a bond herein
in the sum of $4,000 to be approved
by the court