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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-03-21
Who Trains the Barber?

In the BARRIERS saloon, as the razor
of the expert sweeps ones chin. the
question may arise as to how shaw
ers acquire their practice. cor
respondent put a question on this
point to a deXterous professional
shaver yesterday, and he said that,
oh, he got it by going to warehouses
and prisons, (where the shavees mad
no choice), by practicing on friends,
and on fellow.apprentices at penny-a-
shave shops. The correspondent gath
cred that the penny-a-shave people
we're not fastidious, and that cut
or two thrown in did not: materially
matter or add in any noteworthy de-
gree to the sulphurous Saturday night
language. The shaver said that man.
ual dexterity was easily obtained;
that the real difficulty wss to keep
the razor in fine trim" Genius"
said the barber, lis called fOr. l have
known men in the business for thirty
years who couldn't keep q razor
sharp."-London Chronicle
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-03-21
ND RACES
UNEARTHED
a;.coverer OF Prehistoric Bones
in Nebraska Tells Of
Search.
J. .1p<e:ese ,H1;aes>ea;a

skeletons. While they were in prog
ress. | became persuaded that an in.
trusive burial had taken place. The
entire upper mound covering was
sown with tiny pieces of bone, indi-
eating that it had been removed at
an ancient date. Corroborative of
my suspicion that others than the
original builders of the sepulchre had
used it as burial place was the find
ing in the upper level, among the
top layer of skeletons, of two we'll
formed faxed flint knives, similar to
those have frequently found in the
circles of this vicinity. The lower
level implements We're of the crud-
est kind, while those Of the higher
level showed considerable skill in
handiwork, and evidently belonged to
a higher type as indicated by the
crania.
The spot where the mound lies pre-
sents one of the grandest views of
the broad Missouri Valley. The river
runs away into the perspective. twen-
ty miles to the south, while its val
ley. five or six miles wide. is dotted
with mirror-like lakelets At the time
Of the mounds first occupancy, it is
supposed. the bluffs were bare of
trees. and an uninterrupted view many
miles to the north as we'll as to the
east could be had. To-Day forest
trees grow even from the outer edges
OF the mound, while within the sep
ulchre were found mere shells Of
massive roots thoroughly gone to de-
cay, their dust as dry as powder.
AS the city Of Omaha expands
these higher river bluffs are being
purchased for summer cottage sites
by Omaha business and professional
men. Excavations for cellars have
revealed remarkably beautiful stone
implements, many of which. for sym.
metry and neatness Of workmanship,
have no counterpart. The entire val
ley of the Missouri is replete with
ancient monuments. making 1t one
of the greatest fields for anthropolo-
gic research in America.-Putnam's
Magazine.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-03-21
FOOD FOR THE BIRDS.
Birds That Winter in the North Are
Often in Want. ..

A report recently issued by the
New York Audubon Society contains
an appeal for food for winter birds.
BY publicity these appeals are grad
uaily needed. Persons who probably
never gave a thought as to how birds
get through the winter months have
taken it upon themselves to look out
for the little colony near their home.
Many of the birds of the North do
not 60 South for the winter. and they
have their troubles, like the human
family, and" a death rate, according
to the Audubon Society, appalltngly
great. Among those wintertng in Gen.
trail Park and the Bronx, New York.
are the robin. song sparrow, bluebird,
myrtle warbler, nuthatch. brown
creeper, tree sparrow. white-throated
sparrow, chicadee and Bohemian wax
wing. There are also. among the
less musical. members Of the crow,
and woodpecker families that stay in
the North. During the cold snaps
many of these Ltsds succumb to the
lack of food and shelter. The pro.
vision made for these winter guests
consists mainly in the tying of pieces
OF suet firmly to the limbs Of trees.
that the birds may peck at them. Ac-
cording to the league and the Audu-
bon societies, anyone in city or coun-
try scattering seeds and bread crumbs
around his home or on the window.
sill will in time be rewarded with
strange visitors; for even the shyest
of wild birds become friendly when
winter cuts off their food supply.-Les'
lies Weekly.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-03-21
Proof Positive.

Mrs. Perry thcughtfully regarded
the package the maid had just Brought
in. and then remarked to her husband
that she had meant to buy mauve
broche.
what did you get?" he asked.
pink louisine."
Her husband could not quite con-
ceal significant smile, and Mrs.
Perry went On hurriedly: Il know
what YOU are thinking, Joe-that l
don't know my Cwn mind. But l can
prove that l DO.
did you ever kncw me to go to
grocery and bring away can OF
peaches instead Of a bar of soap?
Certainly not" she concluded, trium-
phantly.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-03-21

test the ingenuity of the applicant.
Take board and cut four holes in It
of the relative size and shape indi-
Gated in the drawing. Then cut
single plug to such form that it will
snugly fit any one of the four holes.
The solution of this puzzle will be
found in the second picture.
In the accompanying illustration
we illustrate what is probably the SIM
plest :.orm Of plug adapted to At the
holes. The plug as shown at A is
in the form of chisel point. II
laid on its side, it will fit the square
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-03-21

which Is open at each end, the open
ing extending beyond the sides of the
tray. Where the receptacle connects
with the tray is long opening about
three-quarters of an inch deep.
Hinged to the tray are wire rods,
which support the handle and a core,
which fits over the tray. After gath
ering up the dust on the tray it is
allowed to drop through the opening
into the receptacle. This Is accom-
plished by dropping the handle and
cover and holding the entire device
up. 1t can be carried from one place
to another in this position without
danger of the dust and dirt falling
out.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-03-21
Peculiar Dustpan.

A dustpan constructed along scien-
tific and correct lines has been patent
ed by North Carolina man and is
shown here. 1t will prove interest
ing to the housewife at once on ac-
count of its peculiar formation, being
hardly recognizable as dustpan. 1t
consists of the usual tray. at the end
of which is an elongated receptacle
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-03-21
The Plug Puzzle.

The following puzzle was brought
to our attention by Mr. P. S. Hay. Of
Montgomery. Ala. We recognize in
it a problem which occasionally ap-
pears in civil service examinations to
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-03-21

1t is the rule In Abyssinia that the
wife is boss of the ranch. The Louise.
with all it's contents. belongs to her,
and If the husband offends her she
tant and makes amends.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-03-21

,,srdary Platte NV.
1. Valley of the Missouri is
- !, both sides by majestic
\ !. " seen for years a fertile
y. -, ,.rsl Of the stream. These
hon for years a fertile
~ ,,ss,,eeologic research, show
,.,. ,uuumerable of having
..sit,t Of man through many
y he latter part Of septsm,
!. a,e,ent year uso6) when
= ,.,aush a wooded tract IN
,,.ra part of Douglas county,
..o, the summit OF a very
: . small excavation where
-. had dug out a rabbit. IN
= thmvn out l noticed sew
=, pieces of human bones
a,ae, borrowed from a ne'gn'
INNER, l followed down vi .e Inc
!. =, had opened, and at four
'..ih the surrounding level
=. what happened to be a
Nv bed, different from the
..,ips in which I had been
i. mere we're visible cyl
/ ancient fire.
,sek to be a clay bed ourn,
,,nblance of brick proved
4, original top of the loess
y "a been built upon it. and
,ae. an upper layer Of bones
N Il was so hard as to re-
|, nade. / managed, however.
Z /, considerable mole through
rhee, and five inches down
IL upper portion of a human
4 ne spade was at once
n tuf q sharp trowel, and !
N n taking out a frontal
a I portion of the occipltal.
Il examination convinced me
II made q find Of more than
4 interest. A few scattered
L vsrtebrae and three brok-
II nnes we're next brought to
NJ operations at the mound
n 4 drifting in a ditch from
a dde. This ditch was a
w the surface when begun.
h mounds centre it was four
lin Five feet from the south
h ha ditch l encountered the
Rnatum Of baked earth. A few
Deeper I unearthed the lower
! ilh bones of a skeleton, but
~ belonging with the first
niseen feet from the begin
! 4 he ditch l cross sectioned
nd from west to east and
Pdassd Z circle eight feet in d.
= Evidence of fire above the
ns very marked. Two Of the
- seemed to have been placed
uniting position. With the ex.
ha Tie frontal bone the crani-
\ sach skeleton was more or
Ia, but the interior of the
Y being filled with earth had
avsd nom total collapse. A
y feature In connection with
ab vas the fact that the left
2 sune had been smashed
heeationally with a club or
sapon. Some Of the bones
. powder when brought into
!.
1s'fed to me. while working in
-, that some Of the skeletons
= Inferred as skeletons and
!. sod'es-the pelvic bones of
sS y close as to touch each
aaaher Of burial differed rad.
1 ~ that observed in other
nd opened in this vicinity
.shere. 1t seemed that a
.sm Of skeletons had been
q oe mound. and that earth
I seea piled on top and burn
! consistency Of a plaster
.sAner part of the mound
!. !. - distant. lay the upper
.e'etcus; but with three
uese skeletons had been
1.ed and more or less scat.
zones had been laid a
me mound for the pur-
!, Oush this covering were
.ail pieces Of shells of a
|, aherent from the bivalves
inns in this vicinity at
I. Jay. Erosion had SO re-
~ saaad that it seemed mere.
~ 2 hill. being recogniz.
~. .ahd proper to no one in.
~ mound burials.
the mound covering
score Of small quart.
~ yaich had been fractured
lseles. Two small pieces
n ~ "a blades. a tiny pebble
slalled hole and crude
we're the only imple-
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-03-21

hole B. The oblong hole c is closed
by inserting the sharp end of the
plug into it. The circular end of the
plug Ats the hole D, and II the plug
be turned on its side at right angles
to its position at B. 1t will fit the tri-
angular hole E.-Scientiflc Ameri-
can.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-03-21

The larger kind Of West Indian
FREELY gives a light SO brilliant that
by it printed matter may be read a.
a distance OF two or three inches.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-03-21

Soft and charming are the wide
belts of gold and silver cloth.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-03-21

Great Britain gives the best pro-
lection In the world to the inventor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
ROB ARCHITECT
IN BUSY Street
Negroes Attack D. Wiley Ander
son, Knock Him Down and
Rifle Pockets.

y. Wiley Anderson, We'll known
architect, was attacked, knocked down
and dragged into the street by two
negro men yesterday morning in front
of a saloon opposite the Main Street
Station. One of the negroes caught
in the act of going through the archi-
1oct's pockets was arrested by Officer
c. ]. Folkes, while the other, of whom
the police have a description, got
away.
When questioned by the police after
the robbery, which occurred in broad
daylight at time when the street
was crowded with people, Mr.. Ander-
son appeared to be in dazed condi-
ton, and was taken to the First
Police Station, where he was detained
by the police through the night until
they could get from him some more
connected account of the affair.
The aGcht.eet 6ffered no resistance
TO the negroes who attacked him, and
has not been able as yet to give. any
estimate of how much money he had
about him.
Clarke, who claims to be from VIII
ndngton n. c., and who, when searched,
lad s2.25 in his pocket, is believed by
the police TO be dangerous man. and
lis record is being investigated When
arrested he had three hats about him.,
evidently for the purpose of changing
his general appearance razor was
also found in his hip pocket.
A preliminary hearing will be given
in the Police Court this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
MANY SALOONS
CLOSE TONIGHT
Stock Will Be Disposed OF at
Any Figure-Dealers
Give Bond.

With some exceptions liquor dealers
to whom new licenses have been Is
sued. secured the State license and
gave bond in the Hastings Court yes
tcrday Those who have not complied
have until o'clock this afternoon.
Clerk Christian and Deputy Clerk Scott
were kept busy all day, hut they ex-
pect to conclude the final work early
this afternoon.
Promptly at IL o'clock tonight more
than 100 saloons will close for all time,
the new law limiting the number to
$50, which will be the maximum for
some years. Although the stock owned
by many of the unsuccessful applicants
has been sold, there is much more on
the shelves, and this will be thrown
on the market at any old price this
evening. Auctioneers have managed
to get rid of thousands Of gallons, some
good and some bad. Professionals will
wait for the closing hours. when jugs
and bottles will go for song.
Beginning tomorrow the Police De-
partment will be expected to see that
none of the saloons without a license
is doing business. The offenders. II
there are any, will run the risk OF
severe punishment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
Member Of Organizntions
THROUGHHEART BYACTOR
WHOSE PLAYING HE HAD CRITICIZED

kid" slapped his man sharply, and the
two ran off chasing each other, Nell,
son jenkins followed. and MS he passed
the lamp post In front the theatre,
by which Joe Ash was standing, he
turned and buried his knife In Ash'sl
heart, making good his escape before.
sMaranca and tho other negroes near
by could gather their Wits to realize
what had happened.
The city ambulance, in charge Of
,Drs. Young and tIinchman, was called
but the injured negro had staggered
within tho doorway Ut the theatre
and died almost immediately
Coroner w. II, Taylor received the
3remains this morning kbout ] o'clock,
and directed the, REMOVAL OF the, body
to Prices undertaking rooms where
an inquest Will be hell TO-DAY. ).
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
ALUMNI BANQUET

sons of ampdcn-Sidney VIII Gather
mt Jefferson Tonight.
The Richmond Chapter OF the Hemp
den.Sidney Alumni Association will
hold It's annual meeting and BANQUET
tonight at o'clock at .he Jefferson
Hotel.
AS there are eighty eight Han,pden-
Sidney alumni in and around Rich
mond large attendance is expected
and delightful time is anticipated
Judging from previous occasions OF a
similar nature and from the responses
received from the members.
A representative from the college,
which was founded in 1916 will be
present to bring tidings of It's vigo.
and youth. despite Its years
ter. and Judge Walter Watson. sIr.
Littleton Fitzgerald and Mr. z. P. Cox
and others will reply to toasts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30

the audience. Ash criticized Jenkins's
style claiming that he had '.hogged
the whole play" and had not given
Maggie a proper chance to show OF
her hlstrionic skill.
There were "some words" although
witnesses say the affair at this time
did not reach the dignity OF a row. a
little later the usual party had gath
cred on the curbstone to see the actors
and actresses leave by the stage door,
and then trouble started on the curb
stone between the XII" and another
.man. According to Eddie Maranca. 81
No, al North Third street, an eye
witness TO the whole affair, this dis
turbance had no visible connection
With the sharp discussion In the
theatre, as "the kids" opponent had
not been !nsIde. At any rate "the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
SUMMONED TO COURT
j. Scott Parrish and W. j. Parrish
Charged with Contempt.

On the complaint OF Leigh r. Page,
commissioner, acting under and for the
Supreme Court of New York Judge
Scott, Of the city Circuit Court. issued
an order yesterday requiring j. Scott
Parrish, assistant treasurer, and WAL
liam J. Parrish, representative OF
The Richmond Cedar Works. TO show
cause before him al o'clock this
fnorning why they should not be fined
for contempt of court.
Commissioner Page was detailed to
take testimony in the suit of the Har-
stog g. Bernhaner Candy Company
against the Richmond Cedar Works.
II was alleged in the petition filed
yesterday that other officers OF the
company answered the summons. but
that j. Scott and William j. Parrish
refused to appear, 1t was further
stated that they can produce books and
records and throw light upon the mat
Ter in dispute
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30

stabbed through the heart by Nelson
Jenkins, an actor In colored theatre
at No. So2 North Second Street shortly
before midnight yesterday, Joe Ash,
OF No. loa Pulliam Street, died almost
instantly, and though the most vigor-
Gus efforts We're put forth by the po-
lice throughout tho night his assal-
ant is still at large.
mo tragedy followed Il play at the
Empire Theatre. n negro resort, aud
all the parties concerned are negroes.
From the accounts given by many
witnesses, some Of whom refused to
reveal their names, It seems that after
me play was over and the audience DIS
missed. Nelson JenkinsSe with Maggie
Harvey, a dusky actress. and side
partner called "the KID" were dis
cussins the performance with Joe Ash,
y H'chnond negro. who had been In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30

Commission and of the State authors
ties and there they are still waiting
for decision. The Virginia and
southwestern was not one of those
which appealed. They accepted the or
der of the commission In good faith
put the rate into effect and gave it a
fair trial. Their books for the last
few months seem to show that this
rate is no longer profitable. and they
have appealed to the commission and
have promptly secured the needed re-
lief. Those roads which have appealed
TO the courts are now beyond the ju-
risdiction of the commission. and can
hardly come before the commission in
like manner to ask for relief from
present industrial conditions pending
the decision of the United States courts
to which they have appealed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30

circles lie was well known. being a
past master OF Richmond Randolph
Lodge No. 10. A. +. and A. NJ, and a
past eminent commander OF Richmond
Comnlandery. No. q He was mem
Der Of Acca Temple, Mobiles OF the
Mystic Shrine. and an honorary mem
Der Of New Haven Commandery, No. 2,
of New Haven. Conn.
News OF Death.
News OF Major Towards death
spread rapidly through the Police De-
partment, and many OF the officials. in
Gliding Major Werner. the present
chief. called at the house during the
evening.
not been concluded last night. Details
from the Police Department and from
various organizations Will be assigned
to-day to attend.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
0DD-FELL0Ws CELEBRATE
1,,.,e.t,nr Exercises at Highland Springs
= 1893 do N{vh.

Intcre,tinr Exerclses at Highland Springs
Lodge Last Nigtx.
large crowd assembled for the celehra-
,.on of the eighty ninth anniversary OF Odd.
Fellowship BY Highland Springs Lodge. NO.
rs. in Odd-Fellows Hall Highland springs
The exercises opened with the singing Of
the Odd-Fellows opening ode by the mern-
the order, related by the master. DR.. G. T.
Collins. One Of the most interesting featured
OF the occasion was the presentation of an
odd Fellows gold medal to District Deputy
Grand Marshal ]. w. Dunn by the members
OF Highland Springs Lodge. a graceful
speech OF presentation was made by Past
Grand Marshal Fred Barbour.
Addresses were made by Mr.. Dunn, Mr..
Morris and Mr.. Barbour. Excellent musical
numbers were rendered by members OF tho
lodge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
Mr.. BROWN MARRIED
Miss Hatterns Kay Becomes Bride of Well
ri Known Young Man.

hnoWn 1o'H6 Vim.
"a marriage OF much interest to many
Richmond people was celebrated yesterday
afternoon. when Miss Hatteras Kay became
thr bride OF Mr.. Oscar Brown. well-known
young man of this city.
The ceremony took place at o'clock at
the residence of the bride. No. 7os Twenty
sixth Street the Rev. r. NJ. Maxey. OF Ports
mouth, formerly of Richmond. Officiating.
The wedding march was played by Miss
Rosa Gill. The attendants were DR.. George
Gay, Mr. H. vs.. Woody. Mr.. George Kay
md Mr.. Edward Brown
The couple left on the 4:3o o'clock train
for a trip TO Baltimore, New York and other
Northern cities. on their return they Will
reside at No. 52l Mosby Street
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown are both popular in
a large circle OF friends and acquasntances
many of whom will be surprised to hear OF
their marriage. No previous announcement,
had been made and only intimate friends
and members OF the two families were pres
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
JUDGE LINDSAY TO SPEAK

"I'ather of Juvenile Court" to Address Edu-
cation Association IIere.
Judge Ben B. Lindsey, of Colorado. WELL
known over the world as the Father of the
Juvenile Court" Will deliver an address on
iJuvenile Courts before the annual meeting
OF the Richmond Education Association. to
he held in the auditorium of the Jefferson
Hotel on Saturday night at SIS o'clock.
There will be no charge for admission and
all Interested in the subject are invited to
be present. $50
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
POWERS HEADS LIST

New Councilman From Clay Ward Paid
Largest Sum In the Election.
According to the expense accounts Aled by
Candidates in the primary John 7. Powers.
Who was elected to the Common. Council
frcm Clay Ward. defeating Councilman r.
". Miner. heads the list. It cost him $3.50
most Of which was expended for circular
Letters and postage. Councilman-ele Full
er, OF Madison. came second. the others be-
ing struggling. 30 far as cost was concerned.
Several succesaful candidates did not spend
but slb. which was the amount OF the en-
trance fec III .f.s. w.. N.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
PREACHER IN COURT
But He Was Delivering Sermon, Not Thow-
~ Ing Stones.

Ing Stones.
a Rev Stephen Venahle (colored), hailne
2fnm Manchester, was IN the Police Court
yesterday morning on the charge OF throw,
Ing stones at the window OF one Fred VIII
Hams. The officers of Rev. Venab!e's con-
Elat at tn. hour The throwing took plac
M was delivering a sermon. Elders and
teacons told OF the powerful sermon in de /.
tsil and Justice crptchfeld directed that
TIC case be dismissed and the minister be
f'icNed To continue preaching.
The man whose house was stoned is a
foreman for the Passenger and Power Com
5any. and according to the evidence rhs
preacher had BEEN discharged from his ranr
fes failure TO comply with certain instrue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-30
FOR BATTLE ABBEY
Council Committee VIII Pay Visit 10 Monro

Council Committee VIII Pay Visit 10 Nronroe
Park To-day.
Members OF the Council Committee q,
Gsounds and Buildings WILL visit Mon,os
IeIk thts afternoon Min !, . view 70 deter
teImit the Confederate Memorial Associat,on
fpEerect the Battle Abbey on IN. propert,, ~
fsese 10 vide difference OF optnon on the
SUBJECT and though the committee as y
4 ole Is anxious 70 help a worthy cause i,
4 feels that IL might not be best 10 donate n
lpart OF any park when there IL growing
Eeraand Tor parks inEthe city.