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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-22

Parental Depravity Among Birds.
Laxity of morals among birds is not
SO rare as some suppose OF these de-
generates our common cuckoo, beloved
of the poets, is an easy first. Some
time since fine series of eggs of this
bird, together with those Of it's dupes.
was placed in the central hall Of the
Natural History Museum at South
Kensington. This has now been sup
plemented by selection Of examples
of other birds, mostly cuckoos, which
show similar depravity in the mat
ter of parental responsibilities. Such.
for example, are the great spotted
cuckOo-a rare visitor to Great Bri-
tain-the ami and guira, and the cow
bird of South America. The first
named is common in southern Spain,
and lays its eggs in the nests of crows
and magpies. But the young bird is
less of hooligan than is the case
with our cuckoo, inasmuch as it does
not oust its foster brothers and sis
tiers from the nest.
The ami and guira are South Amer
ican cuckoos which have earned noto-
riety from the fact that several fe-
males combine to lay the eggs in one
nest, taking it in turns, according to
some authorities, to perform the work
of incubation, but others contend that
this is left to the kindly Offices Of the
sun. As soon, however, as the young
emerge from the shell the females
work with will to feed the hungry
6ttle mouths, though no mother can
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-22
No MEDICINE

But Change of Food Gave Final Re-
lief.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18

Chamber of Commerce, will have a res
port to submit in a few days concern
ing the action of various fire insurance
companies in making adjustments and
settlements. This will classify the
companies according to their methods
of procedure and therefore will contain
the precise information that has been
sought by the trustees of the Chamber
of Commerce in behalf of the people of
San Francisco.
AS there are a great many settle
ments to be made, it will be impossible
to make final report at this time, but
facts sufficient to interest the public in
San Francisco and elsewhere have been
learned and will render the report of
present value. Thousands of communi-
cations from policy-holders, represent
ing all the companies that issued poll
cies covering the burned district, have
been received and the contents have
been tabulated and verified.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18

pah Trades and Labor Council has de-
clared open war on the Industrial
workers of the World, publishing the
following statement OF it's position in
the Sun;
The Tonopah Trades and Labor Coun-
ell composed of below named bodies
of organized labor. do heartily indorse
the stand taken by the merchants and
business men of Tonopah against In
dustrial Workers of the World, and
we refuse to patronize any establish
ment displaying l. w. w. card, signed
A. Keiiher,- president; J.. H. Davidson.
secretary, E. Baker, business agent
Below follow names of eleven unions,
nearly all holding charters from inter-
national organizations.
The council pledges itself to support
the merchants in their fight and supply
union men.
1t is understood here that the min
ing men of Goldfield are gathering to
resist the l. w. w. movement, several
of the biggest operators backing the
plan. It is impossible to discover the
exact nature of the resistance as all
is being done quietly, but 1t is thought
a determination to check the movement
is growing among responsible men.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
ASSURED SUE ON CLAIMS.
SIX Actions begun Against Insurers in
the Superior Court.


The F. J. Carriea Company com
nnenced suit yesterday In the Superior
Court against the Palatine Insurance
Company of London to recover $1,000,
the amount of insurance carried on a
stock of produce and merchandise at
12S Washington street.
NJ S. Lemos sued the same company
to recover $3.50 insurance on personal
property at 12S Washington street.
Florence G. Perine is the plaintiff in
a suit against the Williamsburg City
Fire Insurance Company. She alleges
that She held a policy In the company
for s7476.50 on two-story brick build
ing on Montgomery street.
j. p. Michiel who had insured a
stock of drugs at 1898 Mission street
has sued the Germania Insurance Com
pany for $500.
A suit has been commenced by the
John Breuner Company against the
Globe and Rutgers Fire Insurance
Company for $2500. The plaintiff car
ried the insurance on. furnishings and
stock at 261 to 2s1 Geary street.
The Phoenix Assurance Company OF
London has been made the defendant
in a suit by Edgar f. da Vega for the
the recovery of $500 on furniture al
G32 Commercial street.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
GRAHAM REFUSES COMPROMISE.
Judge VIII Not Allow Administrator to
Adjust Policies.


Thomas Daley, as administrator of
the estate of Jane Daley, was refused
permission by Judge Graham of the
Superior Court yesterday to compro-
mise policies in the Royal Exchange
Assurance Company aggregating $12.-
900 at S5 cents on the dollar. Judge
Graham declared that the estate ought
to secure the full amount of the poll
icies and said that, If necessary, suit
should be brought.
An attorney representing Daley was
on hand with the order prepared for the
signature of the Judge.
THE company might, under an order
from court" said the lawyer, compro-
mise with US for S5 cents on the dollar
The administrator has agreed that that
is the best course, and we would like
the permission of the court to COM
promise the claims. There are six poll
icies and there is a question as to
whether we could recover on one of
them. as there was failure to register
a transfer
II will make no such order" said
Judge Graham. 1T appears to me that
the administrator should be able to
secure more than is here represented
Let this matter go over until next Mon
day
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
SPRINGFIELD CLEARS UP.
Has Paid Almost All of It's sam Fran
cisco Losses.

OAKLAND, Aug. 17.-The Springfield
Fire and Marine Insurance Company,
whose manager is George D. Dornin,
has issued statement of its standing
with relation to the payment OF san
Francisco FIRE losses. The records show
that the Springfield has settled all of
it's individual losses In San Francisco
with the exception of few minor
ones, where persons interested have not
completed their loss statements. Besides
these a large number OF the company s
losses have been paid which were re-
ferred to the adjusting bureaus COM
mittees representing claims In which
six or more companies were involved
The Springfield, through Manager
Dornin, announces that its aggregate
losses, all paid on dollar for dollar
basis, will reach, in round numbers,
s1TO0,000.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
chooses site for New Morgue.

Coroner Walsh yesterday sent a
communication to the Board of Super
visors requesting that the proposed
new Morgue building be erected on the
site of the old Whittier Primary School
on Harrison street, near Fourth.
Walsh says that the consent of the
Board of Education has been obtained
and the Board of Works has prepared
plans for the new structure. The
Supervisors recently appropriated
$4,000 to construct a new Morgue, as
the present quarters are inadequate.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18

WANT BUILDING PERMITs.-Applicatiou
for building permits were made yesterday by s.
Rosa corner OF Front and jackson streets.
s14 500; A. Gless, Howard street, near Third,
S17 $50: Z. B. Jennings. First street. near Mis-
sion, $ll, 200; J. t. Doyle. Davis street, near
Clay; Archbishop Riordsn. clergyman's residence
and temporary church. Fell street. near Frank
lin. $13, 500; Puech & Co., Broadway and Stock
ton street, S12. 600.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
ERROR SAVES HENRY aUNBY.
Judge Graham Refuses to Adjudicate
the Contempt Charge.

AS had been forecasted, Judge Gra-
ham yesterday dismissed the proceed
ings against Henry G. Quinby because
of the error made in drawing up the
subpoena The motion was made by the
District Attorney William Denman.
for Quinby, declared that his client
would waive the technicality, but Judge
Graham replied that he did not care
to adjudge Quinby guilty of contempt
and then have the proceedings reversed
because of a flaw in the papers
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
TRANSATLANTIC ATTACHED.
Policy-Holders Appeal to the United
States Circuit oourt.

Several attachments were issued in
the United States Circuit Court yes
terday against property belonging to
the Transatlantic Insurance Company
and the North German Fire Insurance
Company for policy holders who have
been unable to collect their insurance
The claim of Julius Gollober against
the North German is for s12,750, with
interest from May 80. 1906. at per
cent, alleged to be due on insurance
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
setback for George ID. Collins.

Judge Hebbard yesterday declined to
sign a bill of exceptions prepared by
George D. Collins, who objects to the
order revoking his being at liberty on
bail The bill of exceptions was not
properly drawn and did not state all
of the facts, said the Judge.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
Golf Tournament. ait Del Monte.

The annual gathering of the golf clans win be
held at Hotel Del Monte during the week Of An
gust POPS. Special rate round trip tickets from
all points in California. good from August Ii to
IS; hotel rates $3.50 and upward. Artistic and
valuable trophies.
Here is your opportunity for weeks vacation
at this attractive resort. For details inquire OF
Southern Pacific agent.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
TELEGRAM COMES TOO LATE
TO STOP SONS MARRIAGE,
Fred Borden Takes Carrie Schaum-
IeffeI as Wife Despite His Fathers
Objections.

DO not issue marriage license to
Fred w. Borden, under age; will sue
you"
Edward c. Borden of 755 Capp street
sent this telegram to County Clerk j.
P. Cook of Oakland on Wednesday in
the hope of preventing his sons mar
riage with Miss Carrie Schaumlefel of
Twenty-second and Chattanooga
streets. His message was too late,
for the pair had been united at the
German Lutheran Church on Tuesday.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
Niebt schools WIN Open Monday.

Members of the Board of Education
will make public today the assignment
of teachers in the various evening
schools throughout the city. These
schools will open Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
Fireman S Fund Claims
Assigned to League.

result of the Fremans
~ and
sagains
organization
is
be cole
timento of temp
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
Thn Lumher Ceucers.

The News Letter OF this week proposes plan
by which the lumber men may be brought to
terms The bright weekly handles the relief fund
corporation in excrrlciating skit called 'tAt a
Regular Meeting" The whole issue is brimful
of sarcasm and cutting witticisms. At all news
sfan
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
Manicure Requirements.

Including the largest and best variety
of manicuring scissors, nail files, clips,
cutlery and barber supplies, 1885 Fill
more, above Sutter.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18

Cooper & Co, the stationers. AZ years
on Market st, now 1927 Fillmore, near
Ellis Full line blank books &stationery"
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
M Iiehes .a ca

1442-44 Van Ness avenue, announce
their factory is fully equipped to turn
out all remodeling work at short notice
and at lowest summer prices.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
UNIONS WAR ON 1. w. w.

Tcnopah Laboring Men Indorse stand
Taken by Merchants There.
ToNOPAH, New, Aug. 1.-THE Tono-
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
WHITNEY WILL REPORT.

Methods of Settlement and Adjusting
of Losses to Appear.
Professor whitney, acting for the
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18

North Shore Railroad Company.
Until further notice the Sunday service viii
be the same as on week days.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18

LOST Certificates. Checks, Receipts.
OF every description replaced by
Bond or The Metropolitan surety
Company of New York. Contract. Ju-
dicial and Fidelity Bonds. JUDSON
BRUSIE, Manager. Room 10, Ferry
Building Do W. CARMICHAEL co.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
r. HOPPE

1915 Bush st., Cor. Van Ness. Radks Bldg, R. g.
: Orthopedic appliances. foot plates elastic
stockings. trusses, abdominal oandages, braces
for deformities. etc.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18

upon merchandise at 100 Battery street
and 321 Sansome street.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18
Plan Is Pronounced Better Than Going to Law

T. 1 II: : !: :: i: :: 4: IN: .:: i:
49, 1..a,.rarna Cam ra NJ, I,cra signed
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18

President p. II. Mccarthy was in the
chair at the Thursday night meeting Of
the Building Trades Council Secretary
Tveitrnoe IS still confined to his home,
hut It is thought that he will be able
10 be at his desk next week The fol-
lowing delegates were seated from the
new branch Of the Amalgamated So
c8ety Of Carpenters and Jo1ners no. 3:
W. w. Freeland, 7. Maxwell. William
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18

- Branch No. OF the Amalgamated
Society OF Carpenters and Jo;ners will
meet August 20 and August p at Four
teenth and Church streets. The change
from Septemer 8 to August p is be-
ause Labor day falls on September 3.
Members are asked to make a note Of
the change.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18

a At the last meeting OF Retail Deliv-
cry Drivers Union No. 2zS il was unan-
l1loUs1y decided TO present a revised
wage scale 10 the employers asking for
q daily increase OF SO cents, TO take
effect September 1.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-18

Eugene Burke was in the chair at
the last meeting OF the Marine Cooks
and Stewards Association of the Pa
cisc. Secretary Steidle reported that
shipping is very good and that very
few men are idle. The strike situa-
tion is reported in very good shape
&c
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-01
/. c. R R. BULLETIN

One way Colonist rates to Mexico
City. $1,000 to Mexico City. Tickets
sold, daily February Is to April Z, and
September Is to Octobe 10, 1906
$31.65 one,way to San Francisco Los
Angeles, San Diego and other points
In California; also to Prescott and
Phoenix, Ariz. Dates Of sale. daily.
February Is to April and September
Is to October ID.
$25G5 to Billings. Montana.
$S0.55 to Helena. Butte. Garrison,
Chinook, Anaconda. Missoula. Kill
spell, Grantsdale. Mont, Ogden and
Salt Lake City, Utah, and Pocatello.
Idaho.
$3215 to Spokane, Walla Walla.
Wallula Junction. Ellensburg Wen
atchee. Wash. Umatilla, and Hunting
ton. Oregon.
$34.65 to Portland. Tacoma, and
Seattle, Wash, Victoria aud Van.
couver, B. c., Astoria and Ashland
Ore, Calgary, Alb.
Tickets to points named sold daily.
February Is to April 7. and September
Is to October 81.
For further particulars and any In
formation regarding the above rates
call on or address the undersigned.
b. w. GROSS,
s. G. HATCH, Ticket Agent.
General Passenger Agent
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ILLINOIS CENTRAL r. r.

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Double Daily Service, and operates
the best OF trains, with Dining Cars,
BuffetLibrary Cars, Chair Cars, and
Sleeping Cars, from Chicago, st.
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to New Orleans. The best road for
reaching the Winter Tourist resorts
of the south, including
NEW ORLEANS, VickSBURG, HAM
MoND, LA, GuLFPoRT, MISS,
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leaving New Orleans every Wednes.
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Train Is run tafter Dec. 26) every
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Daily Sleeping Car without change
Chicago to Hot Springs. with connec-
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Through Dixie Flyer" Sleeping Car
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Illinois Central Weekly Excursions
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FULL PARTICULARS concerning
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The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-01
ADVISED THE JURY
Not TO Return indictments Against
Insurance Officials for Campaign
Contributions.

New York. April 30-The grand jury
for April upon completion of its term
today returned a presentment 10 Re
corder Goff in which it declared it had
failed to investigate the political CON
tributions by insurance officials as
District Attorney Jerome had advised
the jury not do so.
The jury stated also 1t had asked
Jerome for evidence against the insur
ance officials and he had opposed action
because he desired first to secure an
opinion from the appellate division of
the supreme court of this state on the
question whether such political con
tributions constituted larceny.
Such opinion Jerome had told the
jury would be given earl yin May and
the cases then could be taken mp by ?
special grand jury which he had ask
cd for
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-01

which they searched thoroughly once
more. 1t was here that they came
across DE supply of food. as well as
the water. which they confscated for
further investigation. While they were
at work Bryant entered and the three
men were looking about the apart
monts when the door bell rang.
Descending they encountered Miss
Muenter. Both of the officers intro.
duccd themselves TO her but she ignor
ed them. She had few words with
Bryant aud expressed an intention %!
establishing herself Ia the Muenter
apartments bu, Bryant disuaded her
from this and she returned to the home
Of Mrs Derrick
Police, chagrned, Walked Away.
Then II was that the police discover.
ed Miss Muentcr had retained counsel
and would have nothing to say TO
them Bryant. Miss Mucntcr and Mr.
Peyey retired within the Derrick house
and thu two chagrined INSPECTORS walk
ed rapidly away.
Tonight as result Of these deyeL
opmems the lines are being drawn
tighter uian ever. Chief of Police Pull
len declared thar he would be able
to get a warrant whenever il was
needed but declined to have anything
further To- say about the case. His
associate, acting under his orders
took a similar stand In consequence
the case is shrouded in greater mys-
tery than ever.
There j. no word as TO Muenfer's
whereabouts. no further progress has.
been made n furnishing a motive for
the supposed murder: the source ~
the arsenic with which the woman
death was encompassed has not been
discovered. nor. ca the other hanI
have The police receded one jot in their
conviction that Muenter is the man
who can explain the whole affair ifI
hands can be laid on him.
Suicide Theory Dispsiied.
The theory that Mrs Muenter com
mitted suicide was dispeiled today
The condition Of the body. Il vas learn
ed. showed that the arsenic had been
administered to her in small doses
covering a period Of a week at leas:
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-01

No one, II Is pointed out. desiring to
commit suicide. would do 50 by such
a slow method.
Similarly II Is established beyond
all doubt that no physician prescribed
any medicine for the dying woman
and as the Christian Scientists do not
believe In medicine, II must be accept
ed that Mrs. Muenter took no medi-
cine during her Illness.
How, then, was the poison admins
tered? IL was found In her stomach
and intestines, enough to kill several
persons, according 10 Professor Whit,
ney of the Harvard Medical School
When was IL administered?
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-01
DID MUCH DAMAGE.

Dayton. Ohio. April 30.-Iast nights
storm entailed considerable damage
in Dayton and vicinity. The residence
Of Mrs. Beck on Cambridge avenue.
was struck by lightning. while reports
from the surrounding country show
that barns and Rheds were partially
destroyed. 4 hailsiorm accompanied
nc rain and wind.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-01
STRUCK THE HOTEL.

Springfield. Ohio. April 30.-The
hotel az New Mooreheid. this county.
conducted lby Miss Mary Huffman.
was destroyed by Ere caused by light.
ming. The loss Is estimated at s. 800.
Miss Huffman. her parents and a
brother and Charles Harrison. a
school teacher. were dazed By the
shock. but revived In time to make
their escape.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-01
A Lesson In Finance.

Light OF the HousehOld-Papa, what
Is them red, white and blue things
mamma found IN your pockets and
calls chips? Brushing Papa - Flat
money. my son. redeemable at the
bank in gold. silver or paper. The sys-
TEN dates back to faro. You know his
daughter found Moses In the bulrushes.
Now run out and play.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-01
STRIKE ON LAKES
All Glasses Of Men Affected BY Order
Going Into Effect at Mid.
night.

Detroit, Mich. April 30.-A tele
gram received today by President vii
liam Livingstone of the Lake Carriers
association announced number OF
mates had left their vessels during the
day at Buffalo and Chicago. The time
fixed for strike of the mates and
firemen, grain scoopers and dock
workers was at midnight tonight bul
the vessel owners in many instances
took the initiative and demanded &c
know rhe intentions of their mate
with respect TO the strike order, the
result being that number of mates
left their vesses at once.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-01

Buffalo, n. Y, April 30.-At mid
night six thousand men, every mem
Der of the Longshoreman' union II
this port struck in accordance with
orders from Kaefe They include ma
rine firemen, oilers. water tenders,
lake pilots. grain scoopers. stationers
dock fremen, coal handlers tug fire
men and engineers. It is said here that
every port on the Great Lakes will be
affected and that lake commerce viii
be tied up with one of the biggest
strikes in years.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-01

the supplies have been consumed
since the fire. Under the present
army ration system that will here,
after prevail, Greeley stated his belief
The same maount of food would last
81 days, .sse4
Within the next " hours" said
Greeley I'VE shall be obliged to deal
with another vigorous problem, the
question of feeding able bodied male
adults. The difficulty will be to dis
tnguish in cases of clerks. stenog
raphers, music teachers and others
who are actually unable to return an
equivalent for days wages at hard
labor. Men who aro able to work will
have TO find occupations as fast as IL
is presented.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-05-01
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Corrected to April 30, 1906.
THE FAST MAIL ROUTE.
Shortest and Quickest Routsss
St. Louis & Chicago

1892 g. m. Daily Chicago Vestibule Limited
arriving in Chicago at 1880 a. m connecting
with afternoon trains for all points east aud
north.
2;2o o. m. Daily st. Louis Night Limited
arriving In st. Louis at 1908 O. M, conrectins
at Union Station for all points west. sieepins
cars open at s:s5 p. m.
5:IOa. M, Chicago Daylight Express
except Sunday, makes all stops between Osiro
nd Chicago, arriving In Chicago at $50 ,. m
e:i0 .. M. st. Louis Morning Express
making sll stops.
I1:I5 q. m. st. Louis Fast Mail, srri- =
ing In st. Louis at $500 p. m.
11;I5 a. m. Chicago Midday Special
arriving IN Chicago, $3.50 p. m.
2:35p. IN. Daily st. Louis Limited, ar
irving In 81. Louis At sos p. m, connecting
Union Station tor K snsss City, Omaha, Den.
yer, San Francisco and all points west
2:35 y. m. Afternoon Express for Odir I.
Hf'nEhsm, hstsson, Toiona, Champaign, c j.
oago
6,is D. M. Thebes accommodates.
5!I5 70. m. Chicago and Eastern Nm
press arriving 10 Chicago At $50 .. m Indian
apolis, 7:25 Cincinnati, 1850 .. M. Bunslo, s:a
D. m. New York 1850 .. m. Sleeping cars
Chicago,