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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-09
SECOND WARD.

BERGERON, CHARLES aoas.
and lot, north, Brett; east, ho ssa
south, Collins; west, young; l ho lots
2 COWS. State tax $1.S5, Interest 81,
Parish tax 1881, intel est &c: iDe IN
and ST. Mary DRAINAGE tax $l:s soes
terest Ice: costs 1926. Total slVAo'
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-09

CONTINUED on Supplement-.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27
TRAPS BRIDEGROOM FOR 500
False Friend Betrays Deserter from
the Army.
Found Love More AiIuFiHg Than
Duty TO Uncle Sam-foung
Wife VIII Appeal.

New York. Jan. 26.-Love and patriot
ism failed to blend harmonioE55y in the
manly bosom Of young Leslie Thompson.
late OF the Blue Grass State. who about
a year ago joined Uncle Sans fighting
forces and is now locked up in the guard
house AT Fort T0tJen on a charge Of
desertion. Two causes led TO the young
soldiers downfall. although be would
probably declare that his present prediea-
ment is due TO the covetousness OF 2
false friend.
Shortly after being sent 70 Willets Poini
10 learn soldering Thompson met pretty
Edna Allen. Just eighteen years Old Of
l3 Bradford avenue. Flushing. She liked
his s0ldierly ways and Southern chivalry.
Il was her blue eyes and pouting lips that
Iured him from his country's call. 50 that
when II finally came TO a choice between
love and duty Thompson was not long
in deciding the question. He simply took
Miss Allen before a clergyman and she
came away as Mrs. Thompson
Il was then that ne found soldering
irksome He pined for freedom and one
night he took French leave. He stayed
in crowded New York and obtained
Job as a carpenter and was making
good living for himself and pretty bride
when an acquaintance OF former years
happened along.
The friend was not long in learning the
true situation. Then he happened 10 r.
member that there is a standing reward
OF $50 for the apprehension Of a deserter
Work became slack in New York and
this acquaintance invited Thompson out
To Flushing TO do some worI, for him.
Believing himself safe. Thompson put
in an appearance at the designated place
in Flushing yesterday and was immedi-
ately placed under arrest and hustled of
20 Fort Totteu Word was sent 10 his
wife and she Immediately went 10 Flush
ing and is now enlisJing the influence Of
Long Islanders in behalf of her husband.
She says that she will even go and see
President Roosevelt himself. having seen
Thompson safely in custody, the false
friend smiled c0mplacently and went of
to collect the reward.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27

lished in the home and foreign press. and
monographs the gossip OF the Berlin
clubs, cafes, and society haunts
His Daily PIaythings.
For him military ballooning. projec-
tiles. sm0keless powder. and quick-firing
rifles have no secrets. Submarine boats
torpedo boat destroyers, weird engines Of
war are his daily Dlaythngs. He finds
time 10 give his imperial eonsort hints on
dress and the management Of children
and the kitchen, designs uniforms, in
vents tactical problems, acts as dramatic
censor, and collaborates with poets IN
the glorihcation of his ancestors and the
German Fatherland. He sees everything
knows everything, and directs every
thing
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27
AOKI TALKS OF EMIGRATION.
Former Ambassador says American
japanese Agreement Is Desired.

Tokyo, Jan. 25.-In an interview at
Yokohama last night Yiscount AOki
formerly ambassador 10 the United
States. ascribing the anu-Japanese feel
ing in America to the fact that most Of
the japanese who went to that country
were not true emigrants. but merely wage
earners. whom the Americans abhor.
He added that public opinion does not
necessarily urge an AmeriCan-JapaneSe
agreement but such an agreement was
surely desired in certain quarters. He
thought the anti-Japanese sentiment on
the Pacific Coast was not likely to de-
CT sase.
Viscount Aoki declared that he per
s0nally profoundly appreciated President
Roosevelts curiosity in having members
of his Cabinet see him off from Wash
ington. He explained the fact that the
detectives guarded him en- route was due
TO a rumor that japanese socialists would
attempt 10 assassinats him.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27
OUIDA DIED PENNILESS.
Novelist Passed Away Surrounded b.
Her Beloved Dogs.

viareggio, Jan. 26.-Louise de la Rance
Ouida), the novelist, who died here Sat
urday, was absolutely penniless. Her
sick room was a miserably furnished
place uncarpeted, and with a brick floor
She was surrounded by her beloved
dogs They We're her final thought. just
before her death she said to her faithful
maid; Il die. Ny dogs I leave to you.
When you can no longer feed them. shoot
them with a revolver"
There was no gathering of mourners.
The body was placed in a plain coffin and
conveyed in an ordinary cab to Lucia,
where the funeral will take place to-
morrow.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27

The AustTo- Hungarian Ambassador and
Baroness Hengelmuller left Washington
yesterday evening for New York to attend
the wedding of Miss Gladys Vanderbilt
and Count Szechenyi. They will spend
the week at the St. Regis. after which
the baroness viii return To Washington.
The Ambassador viii 90 to the West
Indies on diplomatic business.
The British Ambassador and Mrs.
Bryce who went to New York last week,
viii return TO the embassy to-day.
Miss May Phelps, daughter Of Com
mander and Mrs. Phelps. left Washington
last week for Wilmington. Del, where
she is the guest Of capt ana Mrs Earl
l. Brown for several weeks,
Justice Moody is spending a few days
in New York
Mrs. Nicholas Fish will be among the
dinner hosts this evening
The Mayor Of Philadelphia and Mrs.
Reyburn spent the weekend IN Wash
lngton, coming over tc meet their daugh-
ter HISS EAtdllDI AIUL4tE IltNDulAs q
pupil at the Cathedral Close School. Mrs.
Reyburn visits her brother Col. Crozier,
Of the Wenda1 Mansion, when she comes
to the city
Mr.. and Mrs. James p. Lee, of New
York, are the guests of Mrs Charles
Carroll Lee at her home, in Massachu-
setts avenue.
Sir Alan Johnstone and Lady Johnstone
arrived in Washington Saturday evening.
Sir Alan is recalled TO Denmark on Of
fetal business. and viii leave Washington
on Tuesday morning Lady JohnstOne
viii remain for some time longer with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James W
Pinch0t. al their residence in Rhode ISL
and avenue.
The Postmaster General and Mrs
George Won L. Meyer were hosts al a
luncheon at the Chevy Chase Club yes
/ terday.
Miss Ge0rgette West Of Pennsylvania,
IS the guest for snort while of Mrs
Richard Harlow. Later she will visit
Mrs. Hun, wife OF Representative George
Hun
Mrs Richard Wayne Parker and her
daughter Miss Alice Gordon Parker, will
sail for Europe Wednesday. Miss Eleanor
Parker. now with her mother AT their
place IN Orange, y. J, viii return to
Washington in q few days.
Representative and Mrs. Peter A. Por-
ter. of the Connecticut. entertained at
dinner last night complimentary to their
house guests, Mr.. and Mrs. John Otto. OF
Buffalo.
Nine. Alfred Tmsrry, Of the Portland.
VIII not receive to-day. but viii resume
her days az home the following week
Mrs. Taft accompanied the Secretary OF
War on his trip To Ohio. After visiting
relatives in Cincinnati, she viii return %
Washington the middle Of the week.
At her current topics talk this morning
at Scottish Rite Hall, 1907 G street, Miss
Janet Richards viii, at the close Of her
weekly summary OF world events, give
some account of the more amusing ex-
periences Of the ladies Of the W0m8ns
League of the Junior Republic during
their two days Of begging for the republic
I'm the so-called nickel hold-up' OF last
week. The same talk will be repeated al
the Olympia at S p. I'D.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27
FINDS FATHER AT THE GRAVE.
son Saves Van Auken, Missing Six
teen Years, from Pauper's burial.

MiddletoWn, \. Y, Jan. 26.-Fondness
for fast horses wrecked the life Of Will
lam j. Van Auken. formerly a wealthy
resident of Newton, y. J.. and his body
would have occupied pauper's grave IN
this city save for a chance.
Van Auken spent his fortune and left
his home and family sixteen years ago.
They had never heard from him since
After wandering about the country for
some years, Van Auken came to this city,
and for several years was employed as
driver by several physicians. He died
suddenly Monday. All efforts TO locate
relatives failed, and the body was 10
have filed a pauper's grave to-day. A
son Of the man. Marshall l.. Van Auken.
of Lih4rtyyille, n. J., happened 10 be
ln this city, ass4 hearing Of the case went
to see the body. identifying it at once
as his father.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27

Storm Serges, soc, z5c, SI.oO,
$I.25, SI.5o, and $2.25 a yard.
Herringbone Cheviot, SI.25,
SI.5o, and SI.75 a yard.
SPot-proof Broadcloth, $500.
$3.50, $500, and $500 a yard.
Chichinette, SI.85 a yard.
French Serges, SIPS and SI.5o
a yard.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27
Other Nev Reputable Black Fabrics include:

All-wool Henriettas, 85c and
SI.O0 a yard.
Nuns Yelling, soc, 75c, SI.oo,
and SIPS a yard.
Wool Batistes, 75c, $Loo, and
SI25 a yard.
Brilliantines, SOC, 75c, SI.oo, and
SIPS a yard.
Croise Gloria (waterproof), $500
yard.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27
NORDICA NOT TO WE'D.
Denies RumOred Engagement TO g.
w. Young, wealthy Banker.

w. Young, Wealthy Banker.
New York. Jan. 25.-Mme. Nordica, who
arrived from Chicago this morning. and
who is at her home, 81 West Forty
eighth street denied, through a member
of her family to-day, that there was any
truth In the published report Of her forth
coming marriage with George Washing
ton Young, head Of the banking house Of
George W Young & Co. and former
president of the United States Mortgage
and Trust Company
Nine Nordica has not left the San
fCarlo Opera Company, now in Chicago. ."
said the one who spoke for the singer
'She came on to New York solely for
the purpose Of singing at Mr.. Bagby's
concert at the .Waldorf-Astoria on Mon
day. Then she win go Immediately back
10 Chicago, appearing there on Wednes-
day night in her usual place"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27
snhterrnnenn Nensnnner-

London. Jan. 26.-A newspaper has been
started in this city for the subway work
ers. It will be sold exclusively in the
tubes. It's title is the Mole and its edi-
torial and printing offices will be under
ground The editor is enthusiastic about
its success because 2400O. 900 passengers a
year travel in the London subways
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27
Minister tn RoIirin n1.

La Paz. Bolivia, Jan. 26.-The condition
of William B. Sorsby, the American Min
lister here. who is suffering from a stroke
of paralysis, is dangerous. Physicians
are in constant attendance upon him.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27
Lupin'S New Black Fabrics include:

Wool Tafetas, SIoo and SIPS
a yard.
Plain Voiles, SLoo, 'SI.25, SI.5o
and Sis a yard.
Checked Noiles. SI.OO and SIPS
a yard
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27
Novel Christmas Message.

Liverpool Jan. "a .GTimsby fisher
man inclosed a Christmas message in a
bottle, and dropped it overheard when
$50 miles from land The bottle has been
washed ashore at Dana Nook. Lincoln
shire, and the message delivered to the
fsherman's wife
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27
Selections and m1pOrta-
tiOnS for Spring

COMPRISING articles and accessories
~ appropriate for Palm Beach and
other Southern resorts, are nom displayed
in many departments, and in broader pa
riety than is usual thus early in the sea-
son, and include many exclusive noveItieS
not to be found later, to which ne invite
attention.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27

Only ten cents week, delivered at
your door-the daily issues of The
Washington Herald. Phone Main $780,
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27

Tussah Mohair Stripes. SI.75 a
yard.
Resilda Silk Canton, SI.5o a yd.
Lorento Pekin Stripes, SI.oo a
yard.
Wool Rosetta, SIPS a yard.
Queen Cloth, SI.OO a yard.
Chiffon Panamas, SI.OO, SI.25,
SI.5O and $500 a yard.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27
In THE SOCIAL WORLD
Baron and Baroness Hengel-
muller Go to Wedding.
WILL SEE S2EGHENYI MARRIED

Ambassador and Mrs. Bryce Return
from New York TO-day-Sir Alan
JOhnstOne, on Way go Denmark,
ana Lady J0hnstOne Arrive In City.
Gossip of Society in General,
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27

Striped Noiles, SIPS and SI.5c
a yard.
Checked Serges, SI.oo a yard.
Checked Baistes, 75c d yard.
Striped Serges, SI.Oo a yard.
Chiffon Panamas, SLOo, SI.25
and SIS yard.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27
Heart Thr0bS.
Heart ThrObS, $3.50
Demonstration of the "Nugget PolShes
artment, Main fioor-Tenth s I.

n EGINNING to-day will demonstrate in our Shoe Department
third floor, the Nugget Poisfes These Polhes are for all
feathers They are free from acid and all nAmou ingredients
As shoe shine they absolutely the metecau they
waterproof they preserve the leather they better and hev last
longer than any oherand they will rub off or soil the garments
The Black Polish gives jet black shine.
You demonstration and have vour shoes Do
ished free
Tenth
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27
Prominent in Politics.

IN the latter days the Szechenyi family
has been prominent in politics as well as
in social life. Several members occupied
positions in different cabinets Count
LasZlO's father concluded a distinguished
diplomatic career as Austro- Hungarian
ambassador to the imperial court at Ber-
lin, while Counts Bella Emerich, and Vic
tor Szechenyi made their mark in the
House of Magnates (the equivalent of the
United States Senate or the British House
of Lords) as well as in the House of Rep
resentatiVes.
Count Laszlo Szechenyi himself, after
serving his time in one of the Hussar
regiments and in the dilomatie service,
devoted all his time to the skillful man
agement of his estates. He owns two
large estates which comprise about 20.0O0
acres, and two castles. both of ancient
architecture. but modern equipment. He
is an extensive wheat and corn grower,
and hss large herds Of blooded cattle,
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27

Melrose Cloth, SI.5o a yard.
Striped Noiles, SI.25 a yard.
Silk-warp Henrietta, SI.25, SI.5o,
$500, and s.. so a yard.
Mohair Sicilan Check, Sis a
yard.
Cravenette Serge, S2.25 a yard.
Plain Noiles, SI.oo, SIPS, $50,
and $500 a ward.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27
New Black Dress Fabrics
for Spring of 1908.

DLACKS are TO be very fashionable for spring and For
dreSsy sheer materials will again be the principal factor and
voies will continue hold leading place A[ohars Brlan-
tines. and Sclennes will be greatly in evidence
Shadow stripes and checks will be important feature
Herrngbon stripes will be favored rather than plain Jnobusve
cheyron stripes will be of the ultra novelty designs
We show this time the bulk Of spring mportatons,
which includes
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27

The British Ambassador and Mrs.
Bryce who went to New York last week,
viii return 10 the embassy to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27

Continued Special Sale of Travelling Bags and
Suit Cases at the manufacturers cost price and
disbursement, Equitable Building.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-27

The Austro- Hungarian Ambassador and
Baroness Hengelmuller left Washington
yesterday evening for New York to attend
the wedding of Miss Gladys Vanderbilt
and Count Szecheny. They will spend
the week at the St. Regis. after which
the baroness viii return 10 Washington.
The Ambassador will 90 to the West
indies on dipIomatic business.
The Columbus commercial., 1908-06-14
STRUGGLE OF THE YEARS TO
KEEP 1T FROM FLUcTUATING.
Story of How the Diamond Trust Has
Been Able to Control the Supply
and Make Diamonds as Good
as Cash.

The long established belief that
diamonds are cash" seemed recently
to be in danger of being badly shat
tered, as certain rumors were rife of
sundry diSagreements that had come
about between the two great South
African mining companies. 1t was
whispered that this controversy threat
ened to lower the price of diamonds all
over the world. Day by day the pa
pers, east and west, printed the re-
ports which were coming thick and
fast, that diamonds were to be cheap
and then cheaper; and one sensa-
tional sheet prophesied that school
boys would be playing with these jew
els as marbles before many years
were out.
Now, what of this diamond syndi-
cate and the possibility of break in
the price of diamonds? This is day
of trusts and combinations, and the
diamond has its syndicate too, like
everything else-a very powerful and
substantial syndicate, with such names
upon it's roster as Sir julius Werhner,
Solomon Joel of the Baraato firm, and
Sir Lionel Phillips of the Ecksteins-
the trustees of the Cecil Rhodes es-
tate The diamond business of the
world is controlled by them, or GER
tainly 80 per cent. of it. They regu-
hate the output of the mines ard the
placing of gems on the market in such
d mastery and careful fashion that the
supply is never permitted to exceed
the demand Thus competition is en-
couraged among buyers, stocks are
kept well doomed, and the trade goes
smoothly and prosperously on. There
is little danger that such a governing
body would ever permit any drop in
the price of its gems; and, apparently,
thsough pressure or prOmises-no one
will ever know which-it has induced
the Premier to accept the same pol
icy as basis for it's operations.
The immensity Of the diamond bugi-
ness cannot be grasped without an IN
derstanding of the SIZE working and
output of the South African mines cen
The Columbus commercial., 1908-06-14

Summer baseball Is a matter
which is already rousing the interest
90 a great many high-school and col
leEe boys. 90 some of whom viii come
excellent opportunities 20 earn money
during vacation by playing on profes-
Efousl OF semi-professional teams. BY
the athletic rules now almost univer-
sally In use. those who accept
such positions viii be debarred
from Playing on any college team.
The rule was established TO keep
college sport free from professional
ism. and has been regarded as wise.
Later. however. a disposition 20 Ques-
tiCn its wisdom has been shown by
prominent college presidents and pro
fessCrs- They point out that what is
wanted is 90 prevent college boys from
giving undue prominence TO sport To
this end IL is desirable 10 keep profes-
siOnal baIlTlayers from entering col
teEe merely 90 play ball; but that is
no reason why a genuine student,
under the necessity Of earning HIS
way through college. should not be left
as free 20 do it by playing ball as by
Teaching school or selling books. The
change Of feeling on this matter, says
the Youths Companion. is interesting
as showing s tendency to look at col
leEe sport more sanely than has lately
been the practice.
The Columbus commercial., 1908-06-14
HE UNDERSTOOD HER.

They were alone in the conserva-
tory. He turned to her. His voice
was low, but passionate.
You know" he said, why / have
asked you to come here. Will you be
my wife?"
She looked at him intently.
mo" she answered, and she uttered
the monosyllable az If she loved it.
No doubt she expected him to reel
and clutch at something, but he did
nothing of the sort.
Very welI,' he briskly said, that's
all want to know. Shall we go in
and finish our dance?"
She stared at him in wonder.
"Are-aren't you hurt by my refusal?
Don't you intend to do something des-
perate?'
Desperate? Certainly not. Unless
you call tackling the lobster salad des-
perate."
Her pride was sorely wounded. She
had meant to hurt him. 1t would have
been a proof of her power. Now she
hungered for revenge. There was only
one way to get even with him.
George" she said. Il have reconsid.
The Columbus commercial., 1908-06-14
fHE REMARKABLE ROMANCE OF
A Lottery TICKET.
Poor French PEASANTS Days OF Ex-
travagsnt Celebration Are Fol-
lowed by a Very Sad
AWakenind.

The beginning of all that is to fol-
low happened on the day that the re-
suit of one az the great state lotteries
OF France wRs announced. Through
out the whole country hope fingered
in many heart. Even the poor peas
ant guiding the plow in the field.
or feeding cattle in the farmyard,
thought OF his solitary ticket in the
state lottery, and fondly pictured his
well-remembered number the winner
of $4,000 francs.
Such is chance Even this was not
impossible. And the little seamstress,
with eyes aching from arduous plying
of the needle, wondered whether the
evening paper would transform her
into an heiress. All alike. rich OF
poor. were at this time full of expec-
tations. but more particularly was a
certain young man, who had arranged
that friend should send him tele-
gram should any of his numbers in
the lottery prove successful.
At noon on the eventful day tele-
gram arrived at the house OF this
of 100000 francs" he read breath
lessly.
Right and left through his native
town the news spread, and the young
man received innumerable congratula-
tions of his good fortune. The sud
den acquisition of riches he found car
ried with it many surprises. Men
whom he scarcely knew now treated
him as an old friend and invited him
to call
Still the prospect of the 400, goo
| francs was such that he felt that he
could afford to increase his circle sof
acquaintances. So the young mil
lionaire'' betook himself to the bank
and withdrew his savings of several
| years.
A beggarly sum it now seemed in
comparison with the wealth that was
| his in Paris, and thither he determined
| to repair. Arrived some hours later
at the French capital, he was met by
the friend who informed him of his
| good fortune. A sumptuous dinner at one
Of the best restaurants, followed by
a box at the theater, passed the first
| day pleasantly enough; the next the
| lucky young winner of the lottery prize
| decided he and his friend, a bank clerk
| should spend. as soon as the latter was
| free, in motoring.
Thus several days passed. and. what
with dinners at the best restaurants
The Columbus commercial., 1908-06-14
GOOD ;/okes
HIS PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE.


"M- SpudIong." began the youth,
hanging his hat on the back ot the
chair. I viIl occupy only a few mo-
ments Of your time. / have come TO
ask you for your daughter. +"
Young man." said the elderly bank
er. do you"
Yes. sir: fully realize that she
has been tenderly nurtured and that
she Is very dear to you; also, that
her home is one in which she has
been surrounded by every luxury. but
she Is willing TO leave it."
Can you"
mo. sir; / can't quite maintain her
In the style ~ which she has been ac-
customed. but l have a good salary.
and an ready TO chance it. So is
She
VIII you"
Yes, sir; I viii keep my life in
sured for sum sufficient to provide
for her If ! should be taken away"
Would you"
mo. sir; I would not expect 10 live
with the family / am able to buy and
furnish a modest home for her"
Young man." said Mr.. SpudlOng,
looking at his watch. Il rather like
your style. You can have her.
Good"
Morning, sir."-Exchange
The Columbus commercial., 1908-06-14
SECOND STROKE A GOOD ONE.
Remarkable Story of Lightning ReIat.
ed by veracious Mariner.

In Duluth, down on the docks. some
days ago, some fresh-water ancient
mariners were talking of adventures
on the raging MAN, began Capt. o. j..
Ludlow of Detroit at the National.
Capt. H. said one, 1T seems to me
I've heard somewhere that your vessel
was once struck by lightning while
sailing. sailing over the bounding
main2'
Yep. twice said Capt. H. Hap
pened off Point aux Barques bout Is
years ago. We were joggin' long
when a thunderstorm overlook US. and
the very first fash of lightning struck
the deck amidships and bored a hole
as big as my right leg down through
the bottom of the vessel
And she foundered, of course?'
No. sir. The water began rushing
in, and she would have foundered. but
there came a second fash and a bolt
struck my fore-to' gallant Mast. 1t
was cut off near the top, turned bet
tom end up. and as it came down it
entered the hole and plugged it up as
tight as a drum When we got down
to dry dock We simply sawed off either
end and left the plug in the planks. .
Washington Herald.