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The Ketchikan miner., 1908-11-21

The railroads have made their first announcement of rates to the Alaska Y ukon- Pacific exposition in Seattle next summer. A fifty dollar round trip rate from Duluth, St. Paul, Minnesota, Sioux City Omaha, St. Joseph and Kansas City to the North Pacific Coast will be in effect from May 25 to September 30, good until October 3l.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-11-21

Australia easily leads the rest of the world in experimental legislation. Students of political economy will be greatly interested in the new Labor Protection Law which is now under consideration. A report from Mel bourne says that the. drafting of the amendment to the constitution for the purpose of legalizing the measure is completed. Premier Deakin's pro- posals involve the control of conditions of employment in all protected in- dustries in the fullest sense of the word, .em bracing minimum wages, the regulation of hours, and the limi
 tasions of boy labor.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-11-21

A 15-year-old bride in Washington, after a week Uf married Ilfe, wants a divorce. It is no wonder that mar riage is 8 failure when children are allowed to make playthings of the obligations held most sacred by church and state. Needless to say. the marriage in question was a ITO mantic'' ons, the kind of romance which generally fails to outliye its novelty.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-11-21

The Navy Department at Washing ton has notified the officials of the Alaska I ukon-Pacifc Exposition that the Pacific Squadron will De at Seattle on the opening day of the exposition. June l, 1909. The fleet will consist of the huge armored cruisers, Cali fornia, Colorado, Maryland, Pennsyl- vania, South Dakota, Tennessee. Washington, West Virginia and the modern protected cruisers St. Louis and Milwaukee, with smaller vessels.
, 1908-02-19
THE PEOPLES TAREW ELL TO
GOVERNOR COLD.

We the undersigned, natives Of St. Croix
and members Of ,he 'Insular Political Con-
v~ention" having observed from the telegram
of the It'll INST. that you are about 0 return
to Denmark for good take t|i5 occasion to
express our regret at your departure.
Your Ezcell,nc5 Is aware that all our
hopes of progress Us q people We're center"d
in YOU, but alas! they have been blasted III
the bud. 70 ~ your loss is iIreparable.
OF course your EXceIloncy has met with
some opposition through your energetic and
valuable work, bat your opponents are few
in comparison to the many friends you
have among the natives, won by your
urbanity, and who sincerely grieve over your
departure, 1t is nevertheless our earnest
hope that your successor Will prove to be .
mnn of your mould and ability, whose de-
ming the hearts Of the people and manifest
ing the same interest i'll their prosperity as
you have done.
We wish you a safe AMI pleasant passage,
and trust we will be ever fresh il your Ex-
celleuoy's memory, and that if opportunity
ever offers you will not fail to do what you
can to better the condition OF tho natives Of
these Islands.
Hoping that many years of usefulness are
in store for YOU for the benefit Of your fani-
" and the success of your new undertaking,
which we hope will develope creditably uD-
der your Excellency's dictatorship.
NJ. A. PRETTO, CORNELIUS GROVE,
President hSuIar Chairman l. p. Z.
Political COnreption.
w. ABRAMSON.
Tice Chairman, l. p {.
, 1908-02-19
KILOGRAMS.
ST. CROIXSTATION


London, Feby 18th Mrs. Pankhurst and
others of the latest arrested sutfragettes, like
those previously arrested, have preferred to
go to gaol for SIX weeks rather than to pay
fines.
The. concert of the powers respecting
Macedonia is apparently broken, threatening
to reopen the near eastern question by
starting q rivalry for railway concessions
possibly leading to serious results and GER
tainly indefinitely postponing the proposed
reforms.
A st. Petersburg telegram says that joint
Anglo Russian action is anticipated, perhaps
supported by France and Italy, producing a
situation rivaling i'll Importance that of Mo-
rocco. Austria was detached from the con-
cert by the Now Bazaar railway concessio on.
In Vienna the situation is regarded as compli-
Gated by the alleged intention of Russia to
ask Turkey for railway concessions for the
purpose Of CONNECTING the Danube tn the
Adriatic; this is resented On the ground hat
Russia has no such right as Austria has to
seek q concession under the treaty of Berlin,
nor is Blu . neighbour in such close vi
cinity as Austria.
A Berlin despatch says that Germany will
support. Austria thoroughly, thus repaying
Austrfa's supports of Germany at Algeciras.
, 1908-02-19
PASSENGERS
Christiansted.

IL
February 12th-Vigilant from ST. Thomas
Elizabeth Abrams0n and child Dime, Hem
rietta Haymann, Vida Mahony.
Feb. 12th-For st. Kits via ST. Thorn
as-Nrs. Douglas Gordon.
Feb. 125h-Yiking for st. Thomas-Rev
Peustjons, Bygningsinspektdr Philipsen with
wine, Henrietta Williams.
Feb. 14th-St. Martin per sloop Thomas
ina Je1fry and 3 Children.
Fec. 15th-Viking for st. Thomas
Enrique Noels. Frank Walcott, Clarence
Taylor, Skib5lege Folmer Bengan.
Heb. 15Jh Viking from St. Thomas
Samuel Brathwaita, Patience Colbourne,
Antanetta DISPLAY, Sarah Douglas, Daniel
D'Windt, Vivian Hartmann.
Feb. 18TH -Vigilant for st. Thomas
Eva Nc. Shall, Carlos Sheenery, Mary
Heyli9er.
, 1908-02-19

His Excellency made a brief reply to the
address, aud then shook hands With all the
gentlemen assembled. The Chairman pro-
posed that all present should follow lis
Excellency to the wharf to take leave of
him there, which was done.
The KnqoT left on her return voyage to
ST. Thomas at about half past one.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-02

By a very dea1de1znajority. the
lower House Of Conf fess has pass
cd bill suppreseing gambling in
the District of Colum bia. The bill
was aimed directly at race-horse
rambling and passed on the day
Of the opening Of the races at Benz
nings in the District of Colum bia.
II the bill shall receive the ap-
prevail of the Senate, it is expected
that gam bling in and about WASH
lneton will be finally suppressed.
Representative Sims Of Tennessee
was the member who presented
the bill and by rare skill and
against considerable opposition,
hurried itthrough the House and
was SO successful that on the first
day Of the spring meeting At the
race track, . death blow
vas given to book.making.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-02
NOTICE.

FRANKLIN, La, May I, 1908.
To the Members of the Parish
Democratic Executive Com
mittee of the Parish of st.
Mary:
You are hereby notified
that there will be a meeting
Of the Parish Democratic
Executive Committee on
Wednesday, May 9Th, 1908,
at l o'clock p. M, at the
Nremens' Hall, in the
town of Franklin, La, for
the purpose Of transacting
business of Importance.
w. +. PETERMAN, Chairman.
w. H. LATHAM, Sec'ty
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-02

each property owner according to the
length of his fences, it would be just
as fair to charge each tax payer for
having waterworks pipes, drainage
and sewer pipes, and in the stringing
of the electric light wires along his
front. It could not reasonably be ar
gued that the cost of waterworks and
electric lights should be imposed ac-
cording to the expense which it puts
the town to in passing in front of each
property with the mains and the wires.
It would be just as reasonable to
have levied the special tax for build
ing the new high school according to
the number of educable children; and
make each parent pay accordingly.
The good work would Immediately
cease to be public affair. and each
man would be paying for what he gets.
It is the same way with side walks.
| To put down a sidewalk for another,
and compel him to pay for it. is an
infringement upon ones private rights
and genuine oppression.
I understand it is going to cost
| about $75, 900. 90 to pave our sidewalks,
and that the minimum cost will be
81. 10 per running foot.
There are among US many people
who own nothing but their homes. IT
this ordinance is passed in its present
shape, they may be sold out by the
public auctiOneer. In other words.
the ordinance is one of contiscation.
l do not believe that the monied
people of this town-those who get the
most benefit from these public i'm
provements-will, in cold and DELHI
crate manner, force upon the poorE
class debt which it will be difficult
for some and impossible for others to
meet.
It is principally to those of our
citizens who have been more fortunate
in worldly affairs that this appeal is
addressed.
believe that, after thinking the
matter over, their sense of justice will
prompt them to vote "No" upon this
proposition of vital Importance to US
all.
In conclusion, l wish to renew my
pledge to do every thing within my
power and to bring every possible
pressure to bear to have the present
paving law amended at the next session
of the Legislature, regardless of the
result of Mondays election provided
the council does not proceed at once
to close paving contract in the event
the ordinance is favorably passed
upon by the people.
Yours truly,
ARCHIBALD M. SMITH.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-02
(COmmunicatiOn.)
TO THE PROPERTY TAXPAYERS

Through the columns of this paper
wish to say few words relating t.
the proposed paving ordinance which
| is to be voted upon at the election or
Monday, the 4th instant.
One Of the requirements of the or
dinance in question is that the prop
erty holders shall pay the entire cost
of the paving, upon the basis of the
number of feet frontage which each
has.
For many reasons, this is an unfair
and inequitable basis on which to i'm
pose the cost OF a public improvement
to the town.
1t will be cruel oppression to many
individuals, who will find it long
and serious problem to solve; and to
others, it may lead to the confiscation
of their property.
The paving of our sidewalks is a
public Improvement and q public me-
oessity. which we are all in favor of.
But we want them on a fair and equit-
able boeis, without imposition or I'M
Just discrimination.
HApublic derives the benefit from
all ~ side walks generally. To tax
each owner for the sidewalk AUDITING
his premises is the same as to argue
that each property owner receives the
special advantage of his own side
walk. AS matter of fact, in going
to and from his premises, each prop
erty owner uses his neighbours side
walk more than he does his own.
But, even if it could be reasonably
that each property owner
derives special and personal benefit
from his own sidewalk, it is against
I'll principles Of government to tax
The people according to the benefit
which they derfye.
II it is fair % levy the cost of this
public work Of paving the streets upon
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-02
INAUGURATION OF GOV. SANDERS.

Baton Rouge, La, April 3d.
Baton Rouge is fast concluding its
arrangements for the inauguration
of Jared Y. Sanders, as Governor
of Louisiana on May Is.
The Inauguration of Governor
Sanders will be made a notable
day in the history of Louisiana.
1t will be an event participated in
by many hundreds and witnessed
by many thousands.
One striking feature of the day
will be the grand parade which
will he formed on the campus of
the Louisiana State University
under the command of Captain
Sorley of the United States army.
and headed by Grand Marshal
Albert Esptopinal and his aids. ,
The parade will be participated
in by the Choctaw Marching Club
of New Orle ans. four hundred
strong, headed by a band; the
Plaquemine Marching Club.
hundred strong. headed by band;
the cadets of the Louisiana State
University, with their band; COM
panies of the Louisiana State
National Guard, under the direc-
ton of Adjutant General Stafford;
the Louisiana Naval Militia, under
command of Captain Bostick;
United States Confederate Vet
Grams, under the command of 7.
w. Castleman, Adjutant General
commanding the Louisiana Divi-
sion of the Veterans; the Sons of
Confederate Veterans: Daughters
of the Confederacy. In various
parts of the State marching clubs
composed of loyal Democrats are
being formed, and they will find
place in the line of march.
On the river front there will be
a naval display, and while it will
rot equal Uncle Sans Atlantic
fleet now on a cruise around the
world, it will be something worth
seeing.
There will be in the Naval par
ade the Cruiser Isle de Luzon,
captured during the Spanish
American war from Spain; the
gunboat Alvarado, the Nahma, and
other crafts.
The pyrotechnic display on the
campus of the State University at
night will rival the fire work dis
play at the st. Louis Exposition.
Several thousand dollars will be
spent upon this feature alone, and
it will be something that every
one can see. The special COM
mittee has already let the contract
calling for program that will
take several hours to carry out.
There will be ample train SER
vice to Baton Rouge. No less than
four passenger trains will be run
out of New Orleans on the morn
ing of May Is, to carry the Gro wds
from that city to the Inauguration,
and the schedule will be so arrang-
ed as to get these visitors back to
the city that night.
The Texas & Pacific will run a
special train from Thibodaux.
From Crowley will come q special
over the Opelousas and Gulf rail-
road; over the Louisiana Railway
and Navigation Company, will
come special from Shreveport,
making stops at Alexandria and
other points. On the Baton
Rouge and Hammond will come a
train from Covington On the
regular trains special rates will be
given, and special provision will
be made to accommodate the pas
sengers.
The great events of the day will
be closed by grand inaugural
ball at the Louisiana State Uni
versity, which will be preceded by |
an informal reception to Governor
aud Mrs. Sanders.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-02
WORTH THINKING ABOUT.

Democrats before they elect
delegates to the National Conven-
ton cannot afford to disregard
political expediency in considering
the nomination of any candidate,
This, of course, only applies to
those Democrats who desire to win
for to those who are SO infatuated
with any candidate as to desire his
nomination though it is certain he
cannot secure a majority of the
electoral college, it is useless to
urge the future welfare of the
Democratic party. But those who
desire the enactment of Democratic
policies more than the temporary
advantage of the nomination 81
their favorite candidate are, OF
course, patriotic enough TO confer
with their brother Democrats from
the doubtful states that must be
carried to achieve success. It is
fortunate that the two-thirds rule
in Democratic conceptions is
necessary to nominate a candidate,
for this check on hasty action pre-
vents the nomination of a candi-
date that may have all the neces-
eary popularity in the South and
West and yet be entirely unable
to carry such doubtful states as
New York, New Jersey, Delaware,
Maryland and Kentucky, which
are absolutely necessary to win.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-02

and continuing each succeeding day
until said sales are completed, all NOV.
able and immovable property on which
taxes are now due to the State of Louis.
lana, Parish Of St. Mary. Atch afalaya
Levee District. Franklin Drainage Dis.
trict, Iberia and St. Mary Drainage Dis.
strict, Yellow Bayou Drainage District
and Eighth Ward School Tax. to enforce
collection of taxes assessed in the year
1907. together with interest thereon
from the 3lst day Of December. 1907, at
Aho rate OF two per cent. per month,
until paid, aid all costs.
The names of said delinquent tax
payers, the amount of taxes due by each
on the assessment of each year, and the
movable and immovable property asses.
sed to each to be offered for sale, as fol-
lows, to~wit:
FRANKLIN.
ALPHA, EMMETT L.-House and lot,
north, Fisher; east, Omega St.; south,
Ferret; west, Blakesly. State tax 4Oc,
interest &c.; Franklin drainage tax
zoe. interest &c.: costs 1926. Total
$3.50.
FRANKLIN DRUG CO.-House on
!ohu VI WIS. Z. Raymond, SLOck IN
trade. State tax $4.75, interest $780,;
Franklin drainage tax $2.38, interest
19c.; costs 1925. Total 1896.
mitchell, MARY-House and lot.
north, Road; east, Johnson. south,
Foster; west, Stanfield & Foster. State
tax $1.25, interest 1Oc.; Franklin drain
age tax &c., interest &C.; costs 1926.
Total $428.
FERRET. F. Plot, north, Alpha
4 Sons; east, Omega St.; south, Mil
ling; west, Blakesly. State tar Csc.
interest &C.; Franklin drainage tax
l3c.. interest 1c.; costs 1925. Total
1886.
WOODMAN YOUNG AND ANN
REASON - House and lot. north.
Reason; east, Street; south, Davis:
west, Labbay. State Tax $1.25, inter
est 1Oc.; Franklin drainage tax &c.,
interest &C.; costs 1925. Total $4.28.
MORGAN CITY,
GRANT, THOMAS-Lot, S. w. por-
ion of Square A. State tax 25c.: in
crest &C.; District levee tax Soc. in.
crest 4c- costs 1925. Total $3.O6.
HANSON, JUSTUS Houses and
OTIS. ! and X Of 2, Square 20. State
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-02

An Alabama editor has an
nounced that he will Ash this sum-
mer with nothing but artificial flies.
Are we to understand that prohibi-
ton has cut of his customary fish
ing accompaniment?
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-02

Governor johnson, ofMinnesota,
has gained q host of friends in the
Southern States by his speech on
the battle field of Shiloh for Home
Rule and State Rights.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-02

The theft and vivisecebn Of the
pet cat of = wealthy spfnster by
some university students is said to
have cost the university the for
fixture Of q legacy Of 100000
which the spinster had bequeath-
cd. She is still living. and keenly
alive to the outrage, has changed
her will.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-02

OF course we are all extremely
tired of Boni, de Sagan, Madame
Gould and Evelyn Thaw, but we
ought to be grateful that they have
not taken to the lecture platform.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-02

There was a bargain counter
rush in Los Angeles from which
sone Of the women emerged with a
broken limb. Those Department
stores should be compelled by law
TO keep bargain counter surgeons
ON hand.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-02

The eighteenth annual reunion
and grand convention of the
United Confederate Veterans will
be held in Birmingham, Ala, on
June 8. 10 and II.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-02

Only grease your wagon every
two weeks if you use Banana
Grease. Get it at O'Niell's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-02
STATE TAX SALES
Of Movable and Immovable PrOpert,
PARISH OF ST. MARY.
The State of Louisiana vs.. De-
linquent Tax Debtors, Par
ish of st. Mary.

By virtue of the authority vested in
me by the Constitution and laws of the
State of Louisiana, and especial Act
100 Of the General Assembly of 1898,
will sell at the Court House. in the town
of Franklin. Parish Of St. Mary, La, at
the front door of the St. Mary Bank &
Trust Co., building. in which the Civil
District Court is being held. within legal
hours for judicial sales beginning at II
o. clock a. M, on
SATURDAY, THE 23RD DAY
OF NAV. A. n 1903
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-02

Continued on Page Five.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-09-19
Elect Bryan and the People Will
Be Supreme

There secrets in this Campaigi. Strictly prac-
tcing what he breaches, Mr. Bryan would victory
with tainted money paying the election expenses.
Not dollar is be excepted which requires any prom
Use, either express implied other than for HONEST I'M
PARTIAL GOVERNMENT.
Mr. Bryan will the White House absolutely free
from entangng alliances free all classes of honest
citizens alike or he will enter at all
Hence the is plain The campaign of Bryan and
Kern must be conduted by the people.
The people pay the necessary campaign expenses
if they public who will their interests
Special interests and favored classes having secured
"SWOLLEN FORTUNES by purchasing favors in the
past with MILLIONS CONTRIBUTED TO CONTROL
ELECTIONS, stand ready to give MILLIONS MORE FOR
CONTINUED FAVORS But that class gives a
dollar unless it buys pledge
Mr.. Bryan says, from March 4th 1909 LET THE
PEOPLE RULE
This come only if the people pay their bills,
and control their own elections.
BEWARE OF THE TRUSTS BEARING GIFTS "
That policy of favored buying mortgage the Gov
that the candidate for President knew few
people only in entire State.
Bryan says, 1--WE will take the cause of PEOPLES
RULE home the people and will know people i'll every
country"
This paper reaches the resde Of the patriot who loves
his country for his countrys GOOD distinguished from
the greedy possessor of swollen fortunes who loves his
try only for his country's GOODS
Elect Bryan and the people will rule.
Ever who desires to make a contribution to the
send to the Messenger Office and will forward
it to the Treasurer for you.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-09-19

The contest which the Demo
cratic party IS conducting in
this campaign is a contest
against monopoly in all its as
poets, and under whatever
name. in the interest of the
people On the other hand, the
Republican party cannot and
will not conduct such Il cam
paign, because it is too closely
bound to monopoly to serve the
public interests. AS the Demo
cracy is estirely tree from this
sinister influence, it may, there
fore, be fully trusted to defend
the rights of the people when
ever assailed by the spoliatory
Trusts.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-09-19
II COUNTS IN INDICTMENT
AGAINST REPUBLICAN
ADMINISTRATION.

That the Roosevelt admins
tration, which is attempting to
project itself into the future, is
highly vulnerable needs no
proof beyond the presentation
of the bare facts.
l. 1t has been extravagapt
and wasteful.
;. Ii has attempted to popu-
lariZe war.
3. 1t has gloriiied in Phillip
pine Imperialism.
I. 1t has menaced the States
with federal usurpation by
means of constructive iurispru-
dence.
}. 1t has recklessly under
mined confidence in our bust
ness methods, causing panic,
depression and suffering
6. 1t has proiited by the po-
litical contributions of corpo-
rations seeking Legislative
favors.
I. 1t has spoken vociferous-
" against the malefactors of
great wealth, but it has not
brought one Of them to justice.
) 1t has bullied Congress,
threatening to do as it pleased,
law or no law.
9 1t has assaulted the courts
when their judgments were
contrary to its wishes.
10. II has maintained the
highest tariff ever known in a
free county and has made no
move in favor of income and
inheritance taxes.
II. 1t has constantly de-
manded law and more law for
the prosecution of trusts. al
though existing laws are held
by it to be- too drastic for en-
forcement.
-. 1t is now attempting to
round out career Of wilfulness,
greed, ambition and tyranny by
forcing the election of per
sonally excellent aud amiable
proxy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-09-19

Mr.. Herman Ridder, of New
York, editor of the Stats lei
tung. who has recently visited
Mr.. Bryan, is quoted as saying:
From careful observation |
am now convinced that the
Democratic National ticket will
be elected this fall. | told Mr..
Bryan SO. This opinion is not
based on wild hopes, neither
does desire sway me in forming
it, but it is the result of a care
full canvass made by myself and
many friends since the Denver
cow ntion adjourned There
will be many surprises when the
result of the vote is known.
have found in every section of
the country bitter resentment
against Republicans, among
members of their own party,
because of the attitude of lead
ers on the tariff question.