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The St. Mary banner., 1908-09-26
Now To Our Material Resources.

The politiasl horizon, as far as
our immediate surroundings are
concerned, has cleared up, thank
heaven, and we can afford to turn
part of our attention to other mat
fers. One of the things we ought
tr do here now is to form a pe-
chial association for the giving
OF an annual industrial and agri-
cultural fair.
Our neigh boring town of jean
crete, in the parish of iberia, has
set this splendid example for
Southwest Louisiana and every
contiguous parish ought to profit
thereby and get up fair of it's
own.
An association so organized
among the progressive citizens
and farmers would give great
impetus to our agricultural de-
velopment-would encourage and
stimulate the farming classes by
the making of valuable and suit
able awards for the best exhibits
in any line-farm products, live
stock, swine, poultry, horses, etc.
Many truck farmers in the out
skirts of New Orleans, with linn
tied lands and by means OF hot
beds, have grown wealthy in re-
cent years, not only on the local
market, but by shipments to all
the principal cities throughout the
United States.
These shipments are made in
iced barrels, hampers and crates.
We have the land and the trans
portation facilities for doing the
same here. A parish fair asso-
citation with q small monthly
membership fee, would enable the
collection of all data on this and
other points and would be of great
benefit to our parish. We have
an abundance of fertile land in
this Parish. There is no telling
what the future holds out for the
kingly sugar industry. tits we'll
that We should prepare for
change should it ever come. Now
is the time to begin great work
which cannot prove otherwise
than pregnant with rich blessings
for the future.
The St. Mary banner., 1908-09-26
LOST!

One black and white Setter,
more black than white. A
liberal reward will be given
for the return of the dog to
LOUIS KRAMER,
Garden City, La.
The St. Mary banner., 1908-09-26

The widow of the famous Con-
federate General Braxton Bragg is
now critically i'll in New Orleans.
The St. Mary banner., 1908-09-26

The latest magazines and pc.
riodicals at Latham's News Stand,
on Willow street.
The St. Mary banner., 1908-09-26

Call at Latham's News Stand for
al the latest magazines and
periodicals. It 10 the place tor
reading mater.
The St. Mary banner., 1908-09-26

For Keen Kuttter Shears 90 to
the st. Mary Hardware Company.
The St. Mary banner., 1908-09-26

New Pigs Feet at O'Niell's this
week, first of the season.
The St. Mary banner., 1908-09-26
NOTICE.

Any one wishing to have their
picture enlarged or any picture to
be framed or any kind of extra
pictures or holy pictures can have
same done at my place. We keep
a large assortment of all kinds of
pictures in stock that we are sell.
ing at very reasonable prices.
Jos. BENINATO,
Crockery Store, Franklin, La.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
KILLED ABOUT A DOG.

Chattanooga, Dec. 26.--As a result
of a quarrel about dog, Simon Stew
art of Soddy. Tenn. is dead, and Sam
uel Bowman, his slayer. is not expect
ed to live. Stewart yesterday went
him out to take a drink The two
talked amicably for a. while when the
dog dispute came up. Some words
were passed and duel with knives
ensued. When it was over Stewart
was dead and Bowman SO badly in
.jured that be will probably die.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
THE MONEY ORDER
BUSINESS DOUBLED
Much Money Was Sent to
the City During Christmas
Week, $500 More Being
Paid Out Than Taken In
at Ali Offices From River
Junction to Flornaton.

During the week closing last nishe
the Pensacola postoffice did the
heaviest business possibly in its his
tory, especially in the money order
department, where as high as $50 Or
ders were cashed in one day and more
than two thousand during the wees.
It is the belief that the money order
business almost doubled that of last
year.
The increase in the mails began
two weeks ago, but became heaviss.
Christmas eve. when every employee
In the Office was taxed TO handle DE
immense amount of mail matter being
received and forwarded Notwifh-s
standing this big increase the mail
was handled exceptionally well, de-
liveries being prompt and much saf-
isfaction was expressed by patrons.
Big Increase Shown.
While the amount of mail matter
handled and stamp sales showed blk
increases over previous wears Re
money order business showed the
largest gains, not. In the nunoer vf
orders issued but cashed. Ia one day
$50 orders were cashed, while for the
week the total reached 2250. So grcas
was this business that all of the fu.rls
of the local ONCE and every Office
from River Junction 10 Flomaton was
exhausted, and the Office was compel
ed TO draw on New York for LOCO
with which to cash the orders SEM 10
Pensacola
Pensacola is the receiving point for
all moneys taken in as far east as
River Junction and as far north as
E9ouatuu, aszf these rennls1ances rreff
used in cashing the orders which had
been sent. to the city The fact Is the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
VESSEL PASSED
THROUGH LOCKS
The Steamer John Quill
Bears Distinction of Be-
ing the First.
BY Associated Press.

Birmingham, Ala. Dec. 26.--A spec
ial from Tuscaloosa says: Steamer
John Quill arrived at the wharf last
night from Mobile, being the first
boat to make the trip through the
locks on the Warrior river between
Tuscaloosa and Mobile. A big demon
stration had been arranged. but ow-
ing to the lateness of the noIr 1t was
postponed until the next Zip. The
government is spending large sums OF
money on locks on the Warrior and
Alabama rivers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
MOTION TO DISMISS
WAS OVERRULED
Attorneys Submitted Outline
of Defense and Will En-
deavor to Show That
Thornton Hams Did Not
Have Annis in Mind and
That Peter Hams is Ment-
ally Unbalanced.
sx AssocIated Press.

Flu shing. y. Y, Dec. 26.-The ont
line of the defense of Thornton Jen-
kins Kains, charged with being the
principal with his brother, Captain
Peter Cooper Hams. IT., in the killing
of William Z. Annis at Bayside, r.. L.
last August, was presented to the jury
today With the calling of one or
two minor witnesses by District At
torney Darrin, the prosecution rested.
When court opened District Attor-,
ney Darrin called Policeman George
Bolton to the stand to tell of the eff
forts he had made to serve a Sub
poena on John Tonnilg, the missing
witness. He waSe excused and Louis
Harway. who was with Annis on the
boat, was recalled. He gave the di-
mansions Of Annis's boat.
Following Mr.. iarway's brief testf-
mony the prosecution rested
Motion Denied.
Mr.. Young. moved that the indict-
ment against t. j. Hams DE dismiss
ed, but the motion was denied.
Mr. Young proceeded with his argu-
inent, taking the position that a per-
son charged with being an accessory
to the commission of a. crime could
not DE tried until 1t was proved that
the principal was guilty Right there
I disagree with you. Justice Crane
said! bold tilat this man may. be
eaiity.sss isas,s.Issr Ia the first deeref
As u pfuDosit ION of la although the
man..who held The revolver and fred
the shot was not guilty OF murder and
was insane "A
II am going to hold THAI man may
be guilty of a murder committed bys
a lnnatic if he aided ard encouraged
it knowingly and Intentionally, In
my opinion who is present at the COM.
mission of crime and aids and abets
it is not even an accessory under the,
common law. but a principal
I With the conclusion of Lawyer
Young's argument. Joseph ". Shay,
assistant counsel for the defendant,
the state rested its case.
The State Rests.
The state rested its case.
Joseph Shay opened the argument
for the defense. F.e said that the de-
Tense will prove that Thornton Hams
had nothing to do with the death of
Annis: that Eains had nc thought. of
Annis il his mind when he went TO
Baygide: that he had no idea that An
mis- was there; that Thornton Hams
dill not know his brother had a re-
yo1ver ard that Thornton would have
prevented the meeting between Annis
and his brother ii he could.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES
RIFE AT MONTGOMERY

thony Caesar, an old man. had his
horse stolen. and a boy, whose name
.anaot be secured had bis ear -saot
2 In addition Sherff Hood went on
fIuitleSs search for half iozsn es-
capes from the Hayacsville ja:I among
them being Hepry Banks. under SEN
tence of death. Just before Chrst-
-.sas last year Banks escaped and was
not caught until November. He re-
fuses TO spend Xmas 10 iail All the
cases save that OF the lrs4 who lost
sa ear are of negroes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
WITNESSES IN NIGHT RIDER
CASES ARE UNDER ARREST

have been arrested on capiases and
are under bond to appear before the
Judge Monday, 10 make answer as 10
Why they did not appear under their
subpoenas- These witnesses are
very important Witnesses for the
state.
The hearing in the night rider case
will be resumed in Judge Jones court
here on Monday morning
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 36.-Crimes
and casualties were rife II this cor
immunity IS q sesIIt OF Christmas boil
days Ben Rollins shot George Dun
stan lest night and gave Up TO the
sheriff tcdsy: Abe Lemon SCOT s.man
dead and fatally wounded a woman in
Thea country several miles out and
MAS brought in by officers. he store
AZ eseof Wilcox was robSsd OF s49O
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
INTENSE EXCITEMENT AS
RESULT OF PITCHED BATTLE

from his companions during The ae1t
yesterday, is stilI wandering in the
mountains If nor already captured ani
put TO death by the Infatuated str5k-
ers. Berry Simpson. who owned the
hotel in which the fight occurred and
which building was burned. II Was
learned today. escaped during the
battle into the mountains led is un-
der protection there. II IS thought.
by his friends He is alleged To have
been the leader Of he sfxixers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27

Lexington. KY, Dec. 36.-Excite-
nent is intense az Sfeasns, White
county. where q pitched batrle occur.
red yesterday between deputy United
States Marshals and miners connect
ed with the strikers :nsre TIE
posse. which was expected TO 90 into
the mountains last night 10 search
for the missing and wounded did not
go. but Will likely go during the day.
Gfficer Ryan. who became seQarated
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
HEAVY BUSINESS At THE
PENSACOLA POSTOFFIcE
CARNEGTE'S
CHRISTMAS
GREETING
BY Associated press.

New York. Dec. 26.-Andrew
Carnegie sends this Christmas
message to the world:
Mr.. Carnegie conGratulates
the country:
Upon having man OF such
character as Mr.. Taft for it's
president.
Upon the return of the un-
duly exacted indemnity from
China. a noble act.
Upon the removal of the sup
posed antagonism between the
republic and Japan.
THE renewal of the old time
friendship with Venezuela. and
The general improvement in
business and outlook for the
future"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
CRIMINAL.
LIBEL CASE POSTPONED

court today aIr. Rockefeller was not
in court. The charge against the
newspaper followed story by the
American Under. a Chicasos date line
in which a1r. Rockefeller was accused
CT being. responsible for she alleged
practice OF peonags in a labor camp
near Chicago. Mr. Rockefeller had
sworn out warrants within a few
hours after the papers containing the
story appeared on the street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
STATEMENT FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
In This 1t Is Said the Presi-
dent Has Instructed the
Department of Justice to
Keep Him Fully Informed
That He May Act Intelli-
gently When Cases Are
Concluded.

= Washington. Dec. 26.-In an official
statement issued at the White House
......a !, ~ s.,s,,,.,.;.t
" -.
.interlerences IN tne case OF sfeseueiie
Gompers, Vice-Presidant Mitchell end
Secretary Morrison OF the american
Federation OF LABOR, now under SEN
tence for contempt OF cousts attcn-
ton Is called to the fact that the
cases are still before the courts a7d
that no matter what the Presidents
opinion may be, as TO the Jastness Of
the sentences imposed, ke cannot
take any action looking to pardon or
express any opinion as 10 lie merits
OF the cases.
The text OF the statement follows:
Hyarious appeals have been made 10
the president TO Interfere by par
dons in the case OF Mr. GoTnpers ana
lis associates Those making the APP
peals are unaware OF the TACT taat
the matter is still before tie courts
il Is a civil suit between prifate
parties and there mas DeSn 10 way
by which the government could nave
interyened. even IL IL had desired 10
do So whether the president does
OF does not think the sentence OF Mr..
Gomperg and his assoctates excessive
Is not at present OF consequence. De-
cause ne cannot take am. action or
[SxREeSs any opinions while she. case
pending before the courts. Wheh
he decision Is made thsl ne presa
lent can promptly consiaer "hether
te terms OF Imprisonment are eA-
ssive or improper
Court Must Finish.
-ts,,t = ts os course fynaessihje for
tn rras;deut 70 act while mn appeaI
* pending for ne has nothing what
eyer 10 act about. The courts must
finish with the cases first. and the
defendants are Al the pyssent moment
=, Iihertv on hail If the Attendants
see f;t II abandrn their appeal the
matter will then. of course. be
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
~ Assoeistes Preas.

Union City, Tenn, Dec 26.-The
three witnesses, J. H. Thurman, VIII
Rogers and Walter Holt, fT whom
instanter attachments were issued
Yesterday on motion of Attorney
Caldwell for diso5eying the
subpoena TO attend the trial of the
eight night riders now on trial mere.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
az Associatea Dress.

New York, Dec 26.-Hearing in the
criminal libel suit brought by John
ID. Rockefeller. ira against ). 5. Car
vaiho. Bradford MeTill and p. IL.
El3yis. respectively president. treasG-
~ and secretary of the Star Pub
{ilshing Company, which prints tle
New York American, was postponed
3untii next Tuesday asterno "a by Mag
istrate Finn in the Tonhs police
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
GERMANY NEEDS EGGS.

Washington. Dec. 2e.-Germany is
not able to supply its home demand
for eggs, according TO Consul General
Richard Guenther. of Frankfort. who
reports that last year 34.643. 900 worth
OF eggs were Imported, this represent
ing about three billion, or an average
OF &c per capita.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
sRokERAeE FIRM FAILS.

New York, Dec 26.--HanrE Poor
trading as H. W. Poor & Co, at SO
Wall street. made an assignment to-
day, for the benefit of creditors. Mr.
Poor is a member of the banking
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
ANOTHER CHRISTMAS KILLING.

Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 26-Near
SaItviiie. Va. Jack Thomas was shot
by Special Officer John Perry. the lat.
ter claiming that he shot to save him
self
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
DEATH OF Or. peNRosE.

Philadelphia, Dec. 26.-Dr Richard
A. Penrcse. father of United S.ases
Senator Bois Penrcse. diri at his
home here today of pneumonia. He
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27

was SO years old. DIR. Penrcse was
well known in the ni.sdis a. 49,. Ill.,
airy world, having contributed many
papers Oh a variety Of subjects.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
GIGANTIC CAKE WHICH
is TWELVE FEET HIGH
ex Assoclated Pres.

Chicago. Dec. ga SIgan-
tic cake, IL feet high and
weighing almost 1000 pounds,
originally intended as a we'd
ding gift and Christmas pres
ent combined for Miss Cathe-
rine Elkils and the Duke
i'Abruzzi. viii be given the
most beautiful italian girl we'd
ded in Chicago between today
and January 1. The cake was
made by a chef who spe.lt his
bovhood on the Abrnzzi estate.
Four months were conJumed
in its making
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27

house of H. ". Poor & Co, of this
city and Boston.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
JURY DISAGREED IN TIE
BEACH HARGiS CASE
81 AsaoeIated Press.

Irvine, KY, Dec 26.-TThe
jury in the Beach fJargis case
reported to Judge Afams today
that they could not agree and
asked taat they be discharged.
This Judge ADAMS refused TO
do. but ordered the jury back
TO their room 20 deliberate until
O'Clock. IL a verdict has not
been reached by that time they
will be discharged Ne report
was made as to how the jury
stood.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-27
The State Rests.

tcontinued on Page Eighth
Evening journal., 1908-02-29
Mn. MacIean
Praises fhe Civ

Mr.. Maclean read letters Of regret
from Congressman James A. Goulden,
of New York. John w. Lawson, of
Georgia, former secretary of the
board, General Felix Agnus, j. Barry
Mahool, mayor of Baltimore and An
drew NJ Bryson. president Of the New
Castle Board OF Trade. Then Mr..
Maclean introduced Judge Gray as
toastmaster for the evening
The Wilmington Board of Trade is
paid high honor tonight by having
as its guests men of ability and lead
ers in legislative halls and civic life"
Mr.. Maclcan said, You have come to
us az time when the Board Of Trade
IS most prosperous. We have 72S
members and are still growing. al
though a small city we are great In
many things We lead the world I'm
the manufacture OF powder and ex-
plosives, stand third In the production
Of ships. lead In the manufacture OF
vulcanized fibre and the wheels that
carried you into the city were prob
ably made here. Our Industries are
sound. The financial furry that struck
New York recently was only a fizz
in Wilmington. we stand today as
strong as Gibraltar. In leaving the
subject / want TO say that when II
comes TO honesty in business Whining
ton stands at the head Of the cities
Of the country"
Evening journal., 1908-02-29
FEBRUARY 20 His
FIRST BIRTHDAY
Because lie WaSBOrn in Leap
Year Winfield Seed Has
Lost Three Birthdays

yes, it's real hard that Winfield had
to live 1851 days before he could cele-
brate his first birthday, but it's eco
homical," said Mrs Washington c.
Seeds, Of No. 1915 Shallcross avenue.
this morning. And she introduced her
son, Winfield c. Seeds, who is to-day
celebrating his first birthday. although
he has Lived as long as is deemed
requisite to provide four birthday an
niversaries for the ordinary young
ster.
Winfield is a stout little man with
an intense longing for the cakes, jam
and ice cream that will be served 20
him this afternoon, but he's getting
tired of hearing all his grown -pHt
friends exclaim: why how big and
fat he is for year-old baby"
For be knows that he is really more
than a -yearold, and is as good as
any other youngster who may celebrate
his birthday tomorrow or any other
day on the calendar. This is my first
birthday" he says with an accusing
glance at his mother, 'sbut it's because
mamma doesn't want to make so much
cake and jam every year"
To-day Winfield is the envy OF his
Tie bewildering preparations to OBJ
serve his first birthday, even though,
as everybody knows. he has worn short
halr and knee trousers for more than
year, is viewed as a circumstance
beyond explanation. Moreover, his
brother has the humps Som. are born
( to greatness, me have greatness
thrust upon then, and others achieve
greatness, but it is seldom that a boy
is born to greatness and has greatness
thrust upon him in punches like Win
field. For this reason Winfield knows
full well that the cake and the jam
and the ice cream which he will cat
this afternoon and evening will be his
Legitimate reward and he refuses even
to acknowledge the supremacy Of the
boy across the way, who has four
warts on his thumb.
Evening journal., 1908-02-29
Judge Gray is
Given an Ovation

Judge Gray. after being introduced had
to pause awhile during the ovation given
70 him. Then he said:
IT goes without saying that such a
reception in my own home is more 10 me
than anything in any other part Of this
country could be to me-"
Judge Gray said he felt honored in be-
ing called upon TO act as toastmaster lie
said the rapid growth Of the Board OF
Trade is a gratifying evidence Of the in
dustfy and virility Of the community
I'VE all hear II in private speech and in
the pres that public opinion Is controlling
and supreme And so II ls It is not the
clamor the cry Of the mob. but the sober
second thought Of the American people
that Is to preserve us in all the years
TO come"
Judge GRAY referred to the launching of
the great waterways project in Whining
ton five years ago. and to the efforts Of
your able and efficient representative IN
Congress Hiram r, Burton
Then he took up the subject Of states
rights at some length. saying In part:
Local self government has been the
dream of philosophers. put with us loca
self-government dependent upon the SOW,
ereignty OF the states is our bEthrighi
and can never be withdrawn. It IS wortl
preserving. We do not intend TO give 1
up II / understand the spirit Of III,
American people.
"The constitution OF the United State.
has produced a government OF enumer.
ated and limited power. Il is important
that tho Federal government keeps with
in the limit OF the powers And certainly
they are sufficient. without usurpatior
or extension, for anything legitimate the
American people look for. They can con
troll Interstate commerce with the same
ease as a shipper OF truck from New Jer.
sey to Wilmington can be controlled. They
can control corporations engaged IN inter
state commerce, under our constitution
as easily as an individual can be con
troned.
II believe that country Is governed besi
that is governed least. We are not 4
nation Of malefactors. The American
people are not a lawless people. I bellev,
when they know the law rich and poo
alike will obey Il. And when onense'
come, woe be 70 them who offend W
are not to despair FOR our country. We be-
lleve in law. In liberty, and we helievi
that law without liberty Is despotisu
and liberty without law IS anarchy"
Evening journal., 1908-02-29
Mayor Reyburn
Pledges Support

Mayor John e. Reyburn. Of Phila-
deiphia, said in part; aside from the
problem OF government OF the home,
which is the dearest government we
have there are other important prob
lens, including the Inland Waterway
project, and I stand here tonight as
one of the Board Of Trade OF Whining
ton because the interests of the great
municipality OF Philadelphia, ald the
interests Of Wilmington are identical
I'm this great subject. am here tonight
TO meet you face to face and to think
over those things that are better for
each and all OF us.
"This subject OF Inland Waterways
brings us close together Not only
Philadelphia and Wilmington, I may
say but every point in the United
states. This great waterway must be
constructed The country along the
proposed route of this waterway has
lost its fertility and has ceased to
prosper because of its inaccessibiiity
by railroads. Therefore this great
Inland Waterway must be built TO re-
develop this wide area that has laid
for 80 years without attention. II is
possible; it Is practical; Il can be done.
II is a subject that has been carefully
considered by eminent engineers and I
have yet to see the report of one of
these engineers declaring against the
waterway. II Is one of the oldest ques-
tions before the country. Even Wash
ington recommended it and did build
the first canal across the Dismal
Swamp. thus bringing together the
waters of the Chesapeake and the Abe
marie.
Let us be alive and ~ tied in this
great work, instead of inactive and di-
vided. I believe in the unsectional de-
lvelopment Of the entire country. You
here in Delaware are fortunately sit
uated. You lie between the great
Chesapeake bay and Delaware river
and can do much to further the pro-
ject Let us all act together in the
matter"
Condemns Certain Financial Interests
Mayor Reyburn remarked that he
was glad TO hear that the recent fnan-
cial Furry had not affected Whining
ton business interests. He spoke OF
men getting their houses In order
before the furry ana declared that the