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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22
why Not Reopen the Boxesr

1T would never do In the world" cry
the attorneys for Tammany Hall in the
election contest proceedings now in prog
ress In New York city. ito open the ball
lot boxes for a recount. That would be
altogether too dangerous" The cutlery IL
familiar. It has been heard whenever the
election returns have been brought Into
question. There are those Americans who
are so fmbued with the notion Of the sane
tity Of the ballot box that they would not
have it touched even to prove its virtue
1t is difficult to understand just why 1t
is dangerous to open ballot box In the
presence Of the court and recount the bal
lots thus exposed to view. What would
be endangered? The verify of the returns,
chiefly. and none will. be found seriously to
claim that 1t is unsafe to demonstrate that
the returns are unreliable, however dis
quieting the demonstration might be.
If the counting and returning machinery
was known to be perfect and free from
all possibility of fraud and corruption, 1t
would indeed be unwise to go behind the
returns and examine the boxes whenever
there is doubt of the tally. But 1t is well
understood that the machinery Is very
loose jofnted and there are numerous oppor-
tunities for Inaccuracies and dishonest
tricks. The sooner the fact is absolutely
demonstrated by-a recount of votes In an
important contest the sooner there Will be
reform of the election methods. and that
day cannot come too quickly for the safety
of American institutions.
The only way to make the ballot box
sacred In fact is to remove 1t far beyond
doubt, and that can only be done by prov
Ing true or untrue the suspicious which now
attach to it. In New York Mr.. Hearst has
already proved that the tally sheets and
the official returns do not agree. and it Is
the dominant belief In non-partisan circles
that more votes were cast for him for
mayor of Greater New York than for Nc
Clellan. AS long as the ballot boxes re-
main unopened that belief will prevail,
however the courts may rule on the main
contention and whoever may assume office
in January. II Mcclellan was In truth
elected, or at any rate II he received more
votes in good form than Hearst. those votes
are in the boxes and there is no surer way
of proving the fact than by reopening the
boxes and recounting the ballots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

When.

They're making fun OF father,
No work he does, they say.
They laugh when father carves the duck"
In an unfeeling way.
They view his every action
With grteyous discomfort,
And never say a word about
When father pays the rent"
When father tells a story
They sit around and jeer.
When father does most anything
The family seems to sneer.
He's just supposed to plod along
And save UP every cent.
Nobody seems to notice him
When father pays the rent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22
Holland as a Republic.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.

1t Is prophesied that on the death of
the queen the little state OF Holland viii
give over the vanities of royalty and become
a republic. The prestige of the Netherlands
passed with the achievement of liberty. 1t
was the courage. the heroism developed In
that war against Overwhelming odds that
made every Hoilander Hercules, and that
caused the nations to stand apart in won-
der. Despite the atrocities of Spain. the
executions. the holocausts. the massacres.
in which were destroyed what the persecu-
tors believed to be the best lives of the
country, the people seemed to gain fresh
inspiration under every outrage. and they
triumphed at last. not merely for them
selves, but for the world, for they were
fighting for civil and religious liberty, and
the principles they declared are those which
rule today wherever civilization is con-
fessed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

There Is not much disposition to deny
that insurance Is an excellent institution
but, like most things OF human devisng. It Ia
sun imperfect Two kinds of insurance
have lately become prominent-that which
did not bring In enough money to pay for
itseir and that of which the profits were
out OF all due proportion. A happy medium
may soon be reasonably looked for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22
Impression of a Congressman.

His life Is rosy. without doubt;
His sorrows are but few.
With lots of things to talk about
And nothing much to do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22
Explained.

"Why is it." said the young man with
long hair. that the average woman would
rather marry money than brains?"
'She takes less chance" answered Miss
Cayenne. Tho average woman is a better
judge of money than she is OF brains"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

American politicians according to tour
ists are not highly regarded in Europe.
But then some very unkind things have
been said In this country about European
politicians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22
SHOOTING STARS.
No Use Worrying.

What will you say when your constitu-
ents ask you for an expianation?'
II don't know" answered Senator Sorg-
hum. There's no use Of worrying about
what 1 am going to say. They won't be-
lieye it, anyhow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

DR.. Gladden's assurance that the taIntes
money question is not to be raised further
has not called forth any renewed bursts
OF philanthropic energy on the part of Mr.
Rockefeller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22
Gentle Egotism.

1T is said that Shakespeare never real
lied what a great poet he was"
How could he7" rejoined Mr.. Storm.ng-
ton Barnes. He never heard myself and
company recite his lines"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

Scientists are becoming more and more
disposed to deny alcohol any beneficial
properties whatever. Even when used with
a chatting dish 1t is becoming an object or
SUSPICION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

1t is too early to figure on when the
canal will be completed. When practical
" ork on It will be begun is the question
now before the public mind. r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

A member Of the Illinois legislature has
been lecturing on graft. It Is not implied
that the Illinois legislature has any monop-
oily on that sort of thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

1t Is evident that the Presidents remarks
about rough athletics have not caused col
lege boys to show any extraordinary care
in handling Theodore Roosevelt jr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

The railways may as well prepare them
selves to stand the blame for any congress
sional opposition to the administrations adj
vice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

The average political boss when repu-
dated at the polls reflects that he is about
rich enough to retire from business, any
how
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

.For a man who a little while ago was de-
clared to be an obsolete quantity In affairs,
Mr.. T. C. Plat is having a great deal to
say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

The election has supplied Mr.. Jerome with
a brand-new lot OF reform enterprises to
augment an already overcrowded list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

President Roosevelt can be relied upon
not 10 insist that it shall be the kind O, a.
canal he wants or no canal at all,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

The Chinese government denies responsi-
biltty for boycotts when they start, but IS
willing to take the credit when they cease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22
Good Men.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
If good men are not nominated good mon
cannot be elected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

Oar ain no downin de average man s
self-esteem," said Uncle Eben. When he
wins at de races he gives his Judgment de
credit, an when he loses he blames de
boss"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22
Not His.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Probably every one down there Is now
singing Maryland, My Maryland" except
Arthur p. German. It isn't his any more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

Your Magazine for 1906
Select your magazine
now-the one that you
viii read all Of next year. Re-
member that zone dollar pays
for McClure's Magazine for
a year, bringing you every
month Ray Stannard Bakers
intrepid presentation OF the
facts about the railroad rate
makers, Carl Schurz's wonder
full history of fifty live years
Of Our own country, William
Allen Whites vivid pen pic
lures Of the new type of public
men represented by Folk,
Jerome, La Toilette and
Roosevelt, with fiction by such
writer's as Kipling, Jack Lon
don and Stewart Edward
White. One dollar invested
in McClure's buys SO much of
the best there is in magazine
literature.
9. s. MCCLURE COMPANY.
AGO East 28d Street
NEW YORK
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

Cream, light blue. pink, Nile, hello,
brown. navy. red, plum. green--over 100
pieces fine Atwood Henrietta. To be
SOLD at and less than cost price. but for
one day only-and We do not
place any restrictions; buy as 90
much as your needs call for. a1VC-
soc. All-wool Henrietta. yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

Thursdays Great Hosiery Offering
ton, in plain and open work; mostly blacks
ufacturers' seconds, slight imperfections, h
majority of these Hose retail from soc. to S
There's always choice, SO come earl,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-22

SOC. Checks, soc.
One case Staple Checks in either shep-
herd or broken blocks: black and white,
blue and white. green and white, brown
and white and red and white; 40 inches
s wde Y 7nd sold e nx tSa at Roc
morrow at. per yard. .......
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30
THE TRIUMPH OF BETTY.

Miss Adelaide Thurston will dc
more to advance her standing as an
actress with the part she is essayine
In The Triumph of Betty" than she
possibly could have hoped to do with
anything she had previously tried. II
Is character admirably adapted to
her style and capabilities: an inter.
estlng character, and the central fig-
ure OF a group of interesting charac-
ters, which give opportunity for good
work by good supporters, which op-
portunlty, let it be said, the manage
ment has taken full advantage of.
Inc play as presented Saturday at the
Lyceum is decided success.
| The story of the play has few rami-
| fications. 1t is simply the experiences
OF an American girl, brought up on
her fathers western ranch, who goes
to live FOR time with her fathers
arlstocratic relatives in England.
Her freedom OF conduct fairly scandal
lies the staid English women, and they
Ii turn make it very unpleasant for
her. BY doing the daring thing of
visiting scoundrelly fellow in his
apartments, she saves her sister-in-
laws reputation, but gets herself into
a compromising position where she is
called upon to do some explaining to
her cousin-lover. She can't explain
without duplicating her sister-in-law.
and keeps silent. Circumstances so
shape themselves, however, that
everything comes out all right, and
Betty is triumphant and very much
heroine.
In the supporting company are Fred
&. Hearn, Roland Wallace, Edward
Lester. Frederick Kirby, Edmond
Ford, +. A. Kelly, Eric Francis, Ma
define Liggert, Marion Holcombe,
Lillian Wood and Mrs NJ. V. Ranous,
who does very superior work.
The play is by W. \. Tremayne and
Irving l.. Hall. Francis X Hope is
and manager. Daily News. ,
While on visit to Flint, Mich.
last Septemb Der, We editor had the
pleasure of seeing Miss Thurston
in the Triumph of Betty" and
can assure the theatre-goers of
Franklin that they will enjoy the
rich treat it affords, when Miss
Thurston appears at the Audito-
rum in the near future.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30
"Hooligans Troubles" has come

"Hooligans Troubles" has come
ana gone. 1t held the boards at
the Auditorium on Sunday night.
II Will long be remembered by
nose who attended the play The
snow was the worst that has ever
oeen on the stage at this place.
ana was torture to those present.
ana Manager Bodin has our SYM
palny Tor the infliction that was
thrust upon him.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

u regular meeting of Allen
!, Yer, Order of Eastern Star
On Tuesday night last, the
nag officers were elected for
= fnsu'ng year: Miss Oracle
": M; T. M. Milling, w.
q lss Elizabeth Short, A. NJ /:
Lou Smardon, Conductress:
ne. Lohmann, Asst. Con-
Mrs. o. J. Byerle, Treas
y. Mollie Allen, Secretary:
1cille Fourmy. Adah; Miss
- Nnnn, Ruth; Miss Lucille
Esther; Miss Matte Mo-
Martha; Miss Marion
Electa; Miss Beulah
Warden A. q. Reeves,
Rev. J. /. Hodpauir,
r. G. Marsh, Aarshal !
Mates, Orgenist.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

and Jennie Kyle. Messrs. S. J, Gates
John Bell, Drs. Edward Berwick anC
Paul Trowbridge, Robert Collins
Wilson McKerall, Tom Milling and
Tom Bodin. After the game delicious
refreshments were served consisting
of chicken salad. fruit, punch. fruit
cake, sailed almonds and coffee. The
evening was one long to be remem.
bered.
Mrs. c. F. Borah was hostess to the
'Euchre Club on Wednesday of this
week. The first prize. framed pic
ture, was captured by Mrs. Rowland
Hale, the second, an individual tea
set, by Miss Stella Tarlton, who pre-
scented it to Miss Theriot, of New Or
leans. The consolation prize, a dainty
handmade handkerchief, gift to the
club from Mrs. E. NJ. Walker, was
won by Mrs. &. +. Borah, who pre-
scented it to Mrs. Chas. Lohmann, who
served as tea girl. The BOBBY prize
was won by Mrs. Wilbur Kramer. At
ter the game refreshments, consisting
of fruit, fruit-cake and wine we're
served
Have you paid your poll taxes
for 1905? If not, do so at once.
Gran berries, almonds, walnuts,
Brazil nuts, filberts at O'Niell's.
The Herald Square Opera Com
pany will exhibit at the Audito-
rum Sunday night, Dec. 31st. |
Here is what the Lake Charles
Daily Press says: "The Herald
Square Opera Company played a
special engagement here Christ
mas matinee and night and at both
performances showed conclusively
hat a small company of good
singers can render light opera
without an unwieldly chorus in
decidedly acceptable manner.
Mss Leona Watson is a young
of attractive face and fie-
Ire and possessed of voice which
5 simply marvellous in it's range
nd purity Of tone. Every mem ,
er OF the company, in fact, is }
niger and their work, individ-
all and collectively is of very
Ugh order indeed" I
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

Pretty Remembrance for Friends.
Watches, diamonds, charms,
lockets, sleeve buttons, pins, rings.
clocks. l guarantee to please ali
who desire anything in these lines.
both in quality and price. See my
superior goods and be satisfied as
regards worth, beauty and cost.
l. POPKIN.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30
CARD OF THANKS.

We take this method to extend our
thanks to our friends. and especially
to the Woodmen of the World, for the
Kindness shown US during the last ILL
ness OF the late Antoine Markerseu.
MRS. A. MARKERSEN
AND CHILDREN.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

We return our thanks to the
First National Bank, the St. Mary
Bank and the insurance firms OF
John C. Lewis and Norman &
O'Niell for pretty calendars sent
us with the compliments of the
SEASON,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

We received this week copy
Of the first issue of the New Era,
q neat four-page all home print
paper, published at Patterson.
We welcome the new venture in
the field, and predict for it much
success.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

We are informed that Messrs. D.
Gallery, Jr., and J. S. Martel have
purchased the two-story brick
building, formerly owned by Mr.
y 4. O'Niell, ST., and occupied by
Nm in the past as a store. The
building will be renovated aud re-
paired, the upper floor TO be used
Is Offices.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

a.. nev - !. |. Hoffpauir will leave
~. ~. tuesday for New Orleans to
f f.sena the annual session of the
s UIasaana Conference. Mr.. Hoff-
eu since he began his labors
, nss gained the esteem and
! sssosaip Of the whole people, ir-
NJ eeslve of creed, and will leave
~ pest wishes of our peo-
Saoeid the Conference decide
MIN elsewhere. But
= n 70 would be welcomed back
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

The Grand Jury failed to meet
on Tuesday last on account Of
two of the members being sick.
Messrs. Will Kramer, of this
place, and Will Hanson of Ber-
wick. The jury will meet next
Tuesday.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30
-. Il you want the best, buy Amer.
'can mixed paint at O'Niell's.

Inc children and visitors of the
episcopal Sunday School were
p;essant'y entertained Thursday
Mgnt q the Church where there
"as Christmas Tree to wind up
: pleasant evening of mirth and
@elrlment. The entire school was
s S;;ssent, and the affair was splen-
oloiy carried out by Rev. R. Hale
s soa the teachers of the SUNDAY
ev unU.: All present enjoyed the
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

To acknowledge an error and to
show disposition to correct the
same, is the course adopted by a
wise man. 1t is only the cute
fools and smart alexis who never
make mistakes.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

Christmas came and passed of
verv quietly. Everyone in and
.hcut town acted well and orderly.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

.sWe are requested by Mr.. Henry
/ Delahoussaye, City Tax COL
lector, to state that all taxes re-
naming unpaid on Jan. 1st, will
have the usual interest assessed
AGAINST them.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Bernard
are the happy parents OF a boy
INV born on Sunday last.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

This is the last day that you
can pay your poll tax and be en-
t;tIed to vote at the election in
iona Have you done SO?
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30
FOR RENT OR LEASE
NOTICE..

First National Bank,
Franklin, La.
The annual meeting of the
shareholders of this bank will
be held at its banking house,
between the hours of 9 a. IN.
and 4 p. m., on Tuesday.
January 9th, 1906, for the
purpose of electing nine di-
rectors to serve during ensuing
year.
II. 5. PALFREY,
Dec. y, 1905, Cashier.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

Few as good, none better than
the American mixed paint at
O'Niell's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

we wish all our friends and the
General public a happy and pros
sse,ous New Year.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

We regret to learn that Mr.. A.
! Bossello is quite sick at the
home of Mrs. Bonney.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

Seats are now on sale for the
Sunday night performance by the
Herald Square Opera Co. Usual
nsicpR
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

The criminal term OF the District
corrt will convene next Tuesday.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30
FOR SALE.

IVA
500 acres finest lands,
ready to cultivate, on Bayou
Black near Gibson, La, The
whole or in tracts to suit, on
easy terms.
MARCUS M, LEVY,
Gibson, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30
No Tresspassing.

Notice is hereby given that
no tresspassing will be per-
mitted on Tidal Wave, Eller-
size and South Bend planta-
tons, owned by the under
signed. All violators will
be prosecuted to the full ex-
tent Of the law.
JNO. r. TODD.
Dec. /, 1905.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

Raisins, currants, citron, nuts,
dried figs at O'Niell's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

Christmas turkeys at O'Niell's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30
SATURDAY. DEC. 80, 1903.
LODGE NOTICE.

~ q W.-Live Oak Camp No. 80
w. every second and fourth Mon
d d at 1880 P. m, at Brunner's Hal.
ISAAC MAYER, Clerk.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30
FOR SALE.

FOX SALE.
One 5 x6 Automatic cut
off steam engine. One four
horsepower horizontal gaso-
line engine. For price and
particulars, apply to
H. 5. PUcKETT,
Franklin, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30

Atmore's mince meat at O'Niell's
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-12-30
Notice 10 HousekeeperS.

| receive three times a week tine
fresh Sausages, as follows:
Creole French Market
Sausage.
Pork Sausage.
Smoked Sausage.
Bologna Sausage.
Liver Sausage.
Blood Sausage.
Vienna Sausage.
Hogshead Cheese.
All orders will be filled
promptly.
Jos. BENINATO.
Phone Il. Franklin, La