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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-01
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SATURDAY NIGHTS
H0,RUP A STARTER
YogFHs ~ CRED TO oU7
CLASS YoU9 CHS, KID CURRY
ANO II JAMES BOYS. {

iroai FaIst Mont. May a.-TAe
holdin5 up of Great Northern trap
No. 2IO. bound from Shelby to Gres't
FaGs, Saturday evening about 10: o
O'clock. at the stock yards about mil
lSars half from this city, was the work
Aof three boys. the oldest of whom WIS
mot more than Il years, who now Occ ]
by cells in the city Jail
A fourth YOUTH who admits haVi g
assisted in planning the holdup, II
rho was prevented by ciTcumstano IS
rom being present and taking part, is
llsO a prisoner. The quartet nave ma ie
IA complete confession to the police and
the officers are inclined 10 believe tn ir
story that they were the only IS
implicated.
The names of the four boys are:f /
bert Hatch. aged Is; William RanC H.
i: Harry Rheams, 10, and George c $
we'll. 16 years of age.
William Dempsey, the Angus "a
rancher who was shot in the left g
while trying 10 escape from the ira n,
vas more badly injured than was at
first thought and he will probably sc
the limb.
Youngest Was the Leader.a..
according to the story told by J.
dali, Rheams and Creswell. the no p
was planned and carried out under tie
generalship Of Hatch, the youngest If
the four. who is said TO have turned
the switch, ordered the engineer 10 back
up and to have gone through the pas
senger coaches with the conductor,
forcing the latter at the point of gun
TO collect money from the passenger ;.
i According TO the other boys il WIS
also Hatch who shot Dempsey and ST. II
at Conductor Jack Hayes. sending a
bullet through Hayes left sleeve.
Wanted 80 Tackle Another Train.
Rheams states that Hatch. after they
had left the scene of the hOldup, pro-
posed that they cross sun river 10 the
Montana central line and hold up pa s.
senger tran No. 2S6 from Butte, which
was due in two or three hours.
Because he demurred. Rheams states,
Hatch drew his revolver and threatened
10 kill him.
HeFwas dissuaded from the second
.r1empt at train robbery by the two
youths who We're with him.
The stories told by the boys, with the
exception of Hatch. agree in the main
details. They state that the holdup
was planned two nights before, ii being
decided 10 rob the train on the first.
dark night.
\ Victims of "Yellow" Trash.
The boys had been reading con-
ject of train robbery. AID they were de-
sirous of emulaUing the examples OF
the Younger brothers. Kid Curry and
his gang and Frank Hauser and Nc
Donald. As they were unable TO get
hold of any dynamite or nitTOglyceTin
however. and did not know how to use
il. they determined TO tackle a train
without any express and get their mon
ey from the passengers, and II they
were successful TO go after main line
train later in the summer.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-01
FELL HELPLESS
IN PASSAIC RIVER
Youthful Aeronaut Lost His
Life by Getting Tangled
Up in Flag.

New York, May 31.-Entangled in the
folds of a large American flag. which he
had waved as he made parachute drop
of 1900 feet from a balloon at Hillside
park near Passaic, n. j., late today,
Frederick L. Wood, an 1S-year-old aero
naut of New Haven, Conn.,. fell helpless
in the Passaic river. and was drowned
Up to late hour tonight the body had not
been recovered.
Witnessed by 1000 Persons.
Wood made his ascension at 5 o'clock
this afternoon in the presence of a thou
sand persons. AS the balloon rose, Wood
unfolded an American flag, which he
waved TO the people below.
Near Nutley the balloon had risen TO
a height estimated at 1900 feet. and Wood
decided to descend. Cutting loose the rope
that held the parachute to the balloon
and clutching the rope of his horizontal
bar. Wood plunged downward. Slowly the
parachute opened and then with mod
crate speed continued the descent.
Waved His Farewell.
Nearing the earth. Wood saw that he
would probably fall in the Passaic river
and. waving his flag as a last salute. he
prepared for a plunge into the river. II
was at this moment while the parachute
was only hundred feet above the river,
that a puff of air caught the floating flag
and wrapped il around Woods legs. The
aeronaut struggled to free himself from
its envelOping folds but failed. and with
his limbs still bound by the flag Wood
plunged into the water. lis arose to the
Surface and cried for help. but before the
spectators could come to his aid Wood
sank and was drowned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-01

Princeton, n. j., May 31.-Former Pres
ident Grover Cleveland who had been i'll
at Lakewood for some time. was brought
TO his home here this evening. The jour
new was made slowly. and members of
the family said that Mr.. Cleveland stood
the trip well and was very little fatigued.
Inquiry at the house as to when Mr..
Cleveland will leave for his summer home
in New Hampshire brought the response
that no time had been set for his de-
Darture
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-01
In AIdrich's Room.

1t took place in Senator Aldrichs
committee room. and continued about
two hours, during which time there
was an informal discussion of the work
that should be done. Senator Aldrich,
who becomes the chairman of the COM
mission. expressed the opinion that the
country would expect from the organi-
cation a very complete presentation Of
the financial subject, based upon in
vestigatiOn to be made not only in the
United States, but also in the financial
Centers of Europe, and no dissenting
voice was heard in the entire member
ship Of eighteen representatives and
senators.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-01

The Red Star steamer Vaderland was
due to sail from Antwerp for New York,
would have reached Dover on Sunday,
from which port she would be reported
ON her arrival. Up to late hour Sun
day night she had not been reported.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-01
AIdrich Heads Subcommittee.


II was the general opinion that the
commission would continue its exist
ence for at least three or four years
and the opinion was expressed that the
investigation would prove as import
ant for this country as did that of the
old bullion commission for Great
Britain. The discussion today resulted
in the appointment of d committee Of
six to formulate plan Of action, and
as first appointed. the committee con-
sisted of Senators AldTich, Hale ana
Teller and Representatives VreeIand
Burton and Padgett. Senator Teller
subsequently declined the offer and
Senator Bailey was substituted in his
place. The committee will meet in
New York about the middle of June
and will prepare its plans to be pre-
scented at a meeting of the full COM
mission to be held at some seaside re-
sort in New England about the 10Th
Of July.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-01

lOn that day the Davis monument erected
In Richmond by the jefferson Davis Mon
ument association will be formally given
10 the city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-01

And Advertising Pay5.-Two
can live as cheap as one is the
motto on a Palmyra girls sta
tionery. = Wayne Democratic
Press.
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AIdrich Chairman.

ing Senator Aldrich chairman and
Representative Vreeland vice chair
man, thus recognizing in the two exc
cutiVe officers the co-authOrs OF the
law under which the commission was
appointed. Arthur Shelton. clerk Of
the senate committee on finance, was
chosen secretary of the commission
and it was agreed that the house mem
bers should be permitted To designate
an assistant secretary. but he was not
named today. The meeting was held
today because of the necessity felt by
some of the members of getting away
from the city tomorrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-01
ALDRICH SO FAR
RUNS THE WORKS
Meeting of the Recently Ap-
pointed Commission to
Study Currency.
SUB COMMITTEE SELECTED
RHODE ISLAND SENATOR HEADS
THE LIST.

Washington. May 31-The currency
commission appointed yesterday by
Vice President Fairbanks and Speaker
Cannon under terms of the Aldrich-
Vreeland bill held its first meeting to-
day. While the meeting was only for
the purpose of organization. there was
a general discussion of plans, and il
can be stated that if the outline sub
mitted by Senator Aldrich is perfected
by the work of the commission the
country will be given the benefit of
such a thorough investigation and
complete an exposition of currency
and banking as it has never before re-
ceiVed
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-01

David jayne Hill. American minister to
The Netherlands will be received in audi
ence by Queen Wihelmna at The Hague
tiers of recall. having been appointed TO
succeed Charlemagne Tower as ambassa-
dor at Berlin.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-01

Eometimes ffad that while
] been standingN up for our
all the more de 'rable
ave been occupied Puck,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-01

The battleships Maine and Alabama.
which were recently detached from the
Atlantic battleship fleet and organized
into a special service squadron under
command of Captain Harder of the Maine.
are under orders 20 leave San Francisco
fNiday and proceed TO the Atlantic coast
by Honolulu, Guam. the Philippines and
the Suez canal
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-01
ltaIian Under Arrest.
Came of Noted Family.

Adolphe Steinheil was the son of the
celebrated genre and portrait painter.
Louis Charles Auguste Steinheu, who
died in Paris in 1888. The younger Stein
he'll was about 80 years of age and was
born in Paris. He was a grand nephew
of MeissOnier. He had painted portraits
Of a host of distinguished men. includ-
ing Francois Felix Faure. president OF
France. who has his intimate friend.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court-Par-
ish of st. Mary.
Succession of Ignazio Geovinco,
Deceased.

Whereas Wilbur II. Kramer of the
Parish of St. Mary. Louisiana. has
filed in this Court his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate
of the late Ignazio Geovinco, deceas-
ed, intestate.
Notice is therefore hereby given to
all whom it may concern to show
cause, if any they have, within ten
days from date hereof, why the said
apple ant should not be appointed. in
accordance with his prayer, as admin
istrator of the said estate.
Witness the Hon. A. c. Allen.
Judge BIRD Judicial District Court,
st. Mary Parish, Louisiana, this 18th
day of April, A. d.. 1908
w. S. OS THEIMER,
Deputy Clerk 23rd Judicial District
Court, st. Mary Parish, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

There is nothing that shows up
a town better than the advertising
columns of its paper, and there is
not merchant or business man
of the town, no matter how small
his business is, who should not
have his card in his town paper.
It shows the town up in good light,
it gives the people at large the
impression of q towns business
ability, and, besides, rewards the
towns most faithful servant and
truest friend-its newspaper.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18
CALL FOR FISCAL AGENCY BIDS.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant
to Act % OF 1907. the Town of Frank
lin. municipal corporation within the
Parish of st. Mary, Louisiana, will
let out its deposits, on the 18th day OF
May. 1908.
It will therefore receive sealed bids
from any bank or banks doing bust
ness in the Parish of st. Mary for the
custody of the funds of said munich
pality.
All bids should be sealed, endorsed
on the envelope Fiscal Agency Bid =
and addressed to the Secretary Of the
Council of the Town Of Franklin.
Said bids will be publicly opened at
the. meeting Of the Town Council to be
held At the Office OF the Mayor on the
1zth day Of MAJ 1905, y The hour Ct
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

On next Monday night, April
Goth, the young men OF our town
will give minstrel performance
at the Auditorium for the benefit
of the building fund of the new
Catholic Church. The entire
company is composed Of home
boys, and everyone in the troupe
has fine voice. We have had
the opportunity Of seeing the
young men rehearse, and must
say that we think that their en-
tertainment on next Monday
night will not only be a treat to
our people, but will show the
excellent talant that we have
among our home people. The
benefit for which the minstrel is
given could not be for a better
one. We hope our people will
will turn out en- masse to sec the
entertainment.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

Tomorrow, Easter Sunday, the
Southern Pacific Railroad will run
an excursion from Washington,
La, and intermediate points to
New Orleans. The train will
leave Franklin at Z SO a. M, and
the fare for the round trip will be
$3.50. The excursion returning
will leave New Orleans at $3.50 p.
m. This is the first excursion of
the season and no doubt it will be
well attended.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18
Notice To Mortgage Creditors.

Sheriff and Tax Collectors Ofiicio,
Parish of st. Mary Louisiana, I
Franklin. La, April 18th, 1908
In conformity with the laws of eLonis-
lana, notice is hereby given 10 all parties
holding mortgages upon real estate locat-
ed in the parish Of ST. Mary, upon which
taxes for 1907 have not been paid, that
will begin the sale of same at the Court
House door, on .
SATURDAY, THE 23RD. DAY OF
MAY, A. D., 1908,
at ! O clock, a. M, and that number
of pieces of property 50 delinquent are
now being advertised in the st. Mary
Banner, in conformity with law pre-
paratory to such sale.
The attention Of mortgage creditors is
especially called to the advertisement OF
tax sales and they are warned to take
such steps prior to the sale rs may be
necessary to protect their rights.
JOHN r. SANDERS,
Sheriff and ex-otficio Tax Collector, Par
ish Of st. Mary.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

The day current Of the new
electric light plant was put in
operation on Wednesday of this
week, and the business houses
who have put in fans are now
running them by electricity in
stead Of water power as before.
The plant seems to be running
nicely since the day current has
been established, and is a decided
Improvement over the old on. We
now have an electric system that
is up TO the minute and one that
we should feel proud of.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

An Easter Festival for the child
rem will be given at the skating
rink on Monday evening at 4
o'clock. It is given for the bene..
fit of the building fund of the new
Catholic Church, and all the little
folks are invited to attend. Re-
freshments will be served by the
ladies, and a pleasant evening is
in store for the children who will
be present. The price of admis-
sion to the Festival will be 10
cents.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

J doubt the many friends Of
Mercer Norman will be
To hear that he IL on the fair
70 recovery, and that his
.ln-law, Mr.. John r, Civ.
New Orleans, will be one
ri Sltt3ens and will continue
neRAl insurance business
Norman under tue
9corman & Givens. Mr.
cpes to. hay0 lf a. i
g Fr,nk lis
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Az : Blue Flame Oil or Glogau
ohal stowe, at O'Niell's.

n Commercial Club of Frank
aid . meeting on last Wednes.
night, quite q number of the
epeIs were present. It was
aded by the members at that
ng to give . dance in the
q future for the benefit of the
There will also be a meet.
~ the Club on next Tuesday
AZ and every member is
lily requested to be present.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

dyou participate in the two
1 GcEatic primaries. II you
&en your owe your diligence
81 - Democratic party in the
1 1aG4l election to be held on
1aY next. That alligency
I only be proven by your
Nc q straight Democratic
~ and thereby stamping the
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

The Town Council met in regular
eastion on last Tuesday night and
nnsacted a large amount of bust.
49, The proceedings appear in
~ Issue.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

There was . young fellow named
Lantz,
Who had always bought ready-made
pants.
At ball they did rip,
Now give you tip.
Tailor made trousers he wore to the
very next dance.
From Paul SamaritanO.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18
LIVER
e1of at Paul's
ordinations The Tailor.

y Especially Store" of the
ch Clothing Co. Ltd, had its
- opening on Friday OF this
The place was artistically
oEated, and was indeed q fine
= for one to behold. The
ocialty Store" is q branch of
Bloch Clothing Co., and It
: - everything for the ladies.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

Work on our new court house
is still going on with all the rapidity
possible. The good weather Of
the past two months has caused
the construction of the building
to go forward without any inter-
ruption. The different mechanics
are busily engaged in performing
their tasks, and if the work con-
tinues on as it is now, the beau
tiful structure will be finished in
the course OF a few months. The
stone steps of the front entrance
of the building have been placed,
the painters and the carpenters
are at work in the interior of the
building, the iron work on the
dome has been completed and the
skaters are now at work putting
the roof on the building. The
structure in its present unfinished
state presents a beautiful appear
ance.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

i .fIa,next Monday, the Goth inst.
~ lenten season will be over,
ssd our young people can re-
snsne their pleasures.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

". and Mrs. Edward L. Alpha
NJ the misfortune Of losing their
|r1ont con on Thursday OF this
~, we extend our sympathy to
- bereaved parents.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18
q s. Ice. Have VIM Feske to
liver your ice to you.

Srand ball will be given at the
5o666on Roller Rink on next
s1day, April q for the benefit
I 6e Teche Band. Refreshments
1afbe served at reasonable rates.
|[(lSone should attend and make
S16eIl 3 success.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

Sheriff Peterman, Mr.. Jacob
Apderson and We editor were out
q ! fishing trip to the Cypremort
Hammock, Marsh Island and
elief points on the Bay this week.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

Good Friday was generally OBJ
iaFved here, services were held in
eilithe churches, and it being a
Issal holiday our banks were
closed.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18
FOR SALE.

A lot of good second hand lum-
Der, which includes one stable
building standing, and about
10000 feet of bridge lumber.
For particulars apply to
The KYLE LUMBER Co., LTD.
Franklin, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

NJ. Louis Caro- is having an
cher nice cottage erected on his
.,enerty in Gallery Avenue.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

We are authorized to state by
- managers of the Jackson Roll
"a Rink that on every Wednesday
ssT,ht NO charge will be made for
sststes to the ladies desiring to
late.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

On next Tuesday the election
will take place. Go to the polls
and stamp the Notwithstanding
that you are q Democrat.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

Deninato has fine line of pic
10 frames that he is selling very
IeAs1p.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

Considerable complaint is now
being heard concerning lack of
rain, and a good soaking rain
would be very welcome through
out our Parish, Some of our
planters seem to be expressing
considerable apprehension on ac-
count of the continued dry weather
and they believe that material in
jury may result to their crops UNI
less a rain is soon had.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

he foundation for the new high
hool is now being laid. There
oiso . lot of lumber, bricks and
stDasoh the grounds that is to be
~ Ii the construction of the
Jdilding.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

hughes, surries and runabouts
al any style can be had at
e. s. Brenn's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

Get you a two button sack with
VIdellapels at Paul, The Tailor.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

The partnership heretofore ex-
listing between NJ. Wilcox and F.
Zylicz. under the firm name of
Wilcox & Zylicz, has been dis
solved by mutual consent.
M. WILCOX,
FRANK ZYLICZ.
Franklin, Louisiana, April 14th, 1908.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

Your clothes receive special at
kantion at Strings.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

Your clothes last longer when
Hundred by us. Sterling's, next
to postofice.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

Beninato has the finest lire OF
crockery in town. Call and see it.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

oge your Panama Hat made to
IKE new at Sterling's, next to
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

We publish in to-day's issue
the State Tax Sales of movable
and immovable property OF the
parish of st. Mary, for taxes due
the State. The sale of is to take
place on May 23rd, and all delin-
quents who do not come forward
and settle their taxes inclucings
costs penalties, etc., their prop
erty will be sold by the Sheriff
to cover said costs.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18
WANTED.

A first.c class stenographcr. APP
plicant must be a thorough and
experienced man. Address
The BALDWIN LUMBER Co.,
Baldwin, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

Blacksmithing. wheelwriting,
horseshoeing done at Brenn's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

R4ster Novelties, Easter Egg:
"a EGG Dye at O'Niell's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

Naming and pressing. Rates
1eonable. Strings, next to
DG1040e.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

= lee delivered to your home. See
sWm. Feske.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

Crockery, glassware and pic.
ture frames at Beninato's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-04-18

An elegant line of Easter Post
Cards at O'Niell's.