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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

At the State election to be he'd
on April 81, 1908, the people OF
Louisiana will vote on, and should
vote for, the following constitu-
tional amendments:
l. Consolidating the seven tax col
lectors in New Orleans into one, fixing
his salary at $1,000, and making all
fees payable into the treasury of the
State.
,. Authorizing the Legislature to
initiate legislation for the benefit OF
the Railroad Commission. Under the
existing article of the constitution the
Legislature is pOwerless to act except
upon the recommendation OF the Com
mission.
;. Subject transportation lines to
fine for disobeying an order OF the
Railroad Commission. requiring them
to enter the courts to suspend IT.:
penalizing them at the rate of from $40
to $50 from date of the operation of the
order if the judgment is against them.
and giving the Commission lurlsdlc-
ton over the service of the telegraph
and telephone companies.
I. Prohibiting Federal, foreign and
non resident companies from dong
business in Louisiana when they sue
in the Federal courts or transfer suits
from the State to the Federal courts.
5. Fixing the salary of Secretary OF
State at SIS, 600 year, and prohibiting
rim from accepting fees or perqulSites
of any kind.
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TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

FRANKLIN, La, Jan. q, 1908.
The honorable council met in
special session, Mayor ]. G. Lewis,
presiding; Mr.. O. J. Byrle, a absent.
The May or stated that the OBJ
ject of the meeting was to enter
into an agreement with the Cum
berland Telephone Co., by which
the said Company agrees to give
free fire alarm service to the town
as per the following contract,
which was, by motion of Mr..
Harrison, duly seconded, adopted,
viz:
This agreement made and entered
into on the 9th day of January, 1908,
by and between the town of Franklin,
La. party of the first part, and the
Cumberland Telephone 4 Telegraph
Co., party of the second part
WITNESSETH:
The party of the second part con.
sents to permit its employees in its
central telephone office at Franklin.
La, to aid the public officials in Civ
ING fire alarms.
The party of the second part hereby
consents that its employees may act
as individuals in this matter, and ma
aid the public officials of the town of
Franklin, La. in any manner they
may desire to the giving of fire alarms.
but upon the express condition that
the party of the second part shall not
in any manner be responsible for the
negligence, omission, or acts of its
employees in, and about giving fire
alarms, or acting in connection with
the public officials of the town of
Franklin. La, in any manner in re-
spect to the fire alarms, it being un-
derstOOd and agreed that the party of
the second part merely consents that
its employees may cooperate with the
public officials of the town of Frank
lin, La.
It is further agreed and understood
that the party of the first part will hold
the party of the second part harmless
from all damages, claim for damages,
law suits, costs, or other proceedings
arising out and in connection with its
employees being connected with fire
alarm service.
1t being further agreed and under
stood that this contract shall not be-
come effective until same shall have
been spread upon the minutes of the
party of the first part and formally
accepted by it.
In witness whereof, the party of the
second part has caused this instru-
ment to be executed on the day and
year first above written.
CUMBERLAND TELEPHONE &
TELEGRAPH Co.,
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FRANKLIN, La, Feb. II, 1908.
The Honorable Council met in
regular session, Mayor j. G. Lew
is, presiding; with a full atten-
dance present.
The minutes of the previous
meeting, were on motion dis
pensed with.
The reports of the Collector and
Treasurer showing a balance on
hand of 9,754.16, were read and
accepted.
The following bills were read
and ordered paid:
A A Delahoussaye, lanterns
Oil, broom, etc ........... , 65
A Reuter-, pipe and fittings. T. 20
A Delahoussaye, alcohol. so
H w Weber, hauling wood
and BRICKS. .......... 20 so
drainage work .......... los IS
Sam We'll, II tons coal. . 10 50
H r Worthington, oil meter IS 90
Fort Wayne Electric Works:
6 meters, lamps and burner,
and outer globes for arc
lamps. 80. ...... 1877 IS
jeff Goodwin, hauling trash
and shells. =. Il 80
M Bell, Son, Ltd. oil, Ratchet.
wrench, etc. 6 50
Chas. Lauve, Supt. extra
labor. connecting and dis
connecting cars of oil on
Dec 3, and IA, Jan. 5, IL
and Is .......... 1 so
J A O'Niell, Jr., mantels,
globes, etc., for market
lamps. "
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We propose to support Hon.
Jared Y. Sanders at the general
election with the identical earnest
ness with which we opposed him
before the primary. While there
is no danger of republican
victory, it behooves every demo-
crat in this parish to come out and
vote straight democratic ticket
at the next general election in
Acknowledgements Protector.
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SOME POLITICAL LOGIC.

"When the devil was sick the devil a
saint would be:
When the devil got we'll, a devil OF a
saint was he
We are reminded of this trite
axiom by the utterly hopeless
gyrations of the so-called or
would-be white Republican party
chieftains in Louisiana. AS we
expressed it in our last issue, in
to the voters OF the
State to espouse his cause or po-
litical doctrines, VIC had hoped
that the young candidate OF that
party for governor would dwell
on facts and arguments to con-
vince the intelligent voter that it
were better to have his party in
power in the State than to have
its affairs conducted under Demo-
cratic rule. But he appealed to
the passions Of the people purely
and simply. He boldly and with
out supplying foundation 70
support his language. advised
Democratic voters to desert and
and vote against the regularly
elected nominee of the party
Hon. j. Y. Sanders. Could he
not have gone to work and told US
something of the sugar industry,
which is Louisiana's right arm
and in which he is largely and
vitality Interested Could he not
have gone further and told us that
since the Spanish-American war
the evident policy of the Repub-
lican party is to foster the Cuban
sugar industry in favor of the
trusts, to the utter ruin and detrl-
ment of the Louisiana industry?
And, all along, while protesting
high protection and trust propaga-
ton. could he not also have told US
tn at during Grants reign and when
jim Blaine was at the helm, IN the
full zenith of his political power,
the Republican party was clamor-
ing hard and necessarily for re-
ciprocity treaties with Latin
American countries producing the
same commodities IS are grown in
Louisiana? Could he not have
told us that it is the Democratic
Representatives and Senators in
Congress, who, by their efforts.
have SO far been able to hold of
the "sword of Damocles" from the
heads of our people interested in
sugar and rice?
Now, there are States in this
great Union where the Republican
party has been in uninterrupted
power fully as long as has been
the case with the Democrats in
Louisiana. Considering the fact
that they have never been devas-
tated and their people ruined by
Ia Civil War, as was the case with
the Southern States; considering
the fact that they are not thickly
populated by race which forces
incalculable criminal and other
expense upon their resOurces-we
utterly fail to see where they are
SO much better of than we are in
the South. The Democratic voter,
far from hearkening to the de-
spairing cry of the Republican
chieitain in Louisiana, will read
ily reach the conclusion that-if
we have any evils political to con-
tend with
at is best to bear the ills we have,
Than to fly to others that we know
not off,
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Meeting Parish Democratic Exec.,.,.
Committee.
FRANKLIN, LA, Feb "A ion,

', 0o II, l9US.
Pursuant to call of the Chair.
man, the Parish Democratic F..
ecutiva Committee met this dau
The roll was called, which showsi
there were present by proxy and
in person eighteen membera
quorum.
The Chairman stated that tha
object Of the meeting was to an.
portion the amount that each can.
didate running in the second mi.
mary to be held on Feb. 9th
would nave to deposit to have his
name printed on the ticket, where.
upon the following resolution wa.
introduced and adopted:
BE it resolved, by the Democratic
Parish Executive Committee for ths
Parish Of st. Mary, That each and
every person desiring to become a
candidate for any Office in the second
primary, in accordance with the terms
and conditions of Act No, 40 Of tho
session Of the General Assembly Of
the State of Louisiana for the wear
1906. shall deposit with the said Chair.
man The following amounts. viz:
The sum OF Five Dollars shall ba
], deposited by each and every person
\ being u candidate for the nomination
Nj Coroner.
The sum OF Three Dollars and Fiftv
Nnts shall be deposited by each and
eNly person being a candidate for
then nomination of Member of the
HoU oi Representatives of the State
Of Roul9lana for the parish of St.
MarA
They Sum of Two Dollars and Fifty
Cent, hail be deposited by each and
every erson being a candidate for the
nomlna ION of Police Juror of the
Parish IF st. Mary.
The 81 m of One Dollar and Fifty
Cents shv all be deposited by each and
every pei son being candidate for the
nomination. of Justice of the Peace Of
the Parish Of ST. Mary.
The sunni of One Dollar and Fifty
Gents shall be deposited by each and
every PERSON being candidate for the
nomination lof Constable of the Parish
of ST. Mary!
The following letter was read
and on motion duly seconded and
carried thai it be received and
spread upon the minutes:
FRANKLIN, La, Feb. ), 1908.
Hon. A. G. Allen. Chairman Parish
Democratic Executive COMMITTEES:
DEAR SIR:-As | do not care to
contest for the position as a member
of the Parish Committee at large, you
will please accept this as my resigna.
ton as candidate for said position.
Yours truly,
En-. ALPHA.
On motion duly seconded and
carried Mr.. Frank Pierron, can.
didate for member of the Parish
Democratic Executive Committee
at Large was declared elected.
The following letter was read
and on motion duly seconded and
carried that it be received and be
spread upon the minutes:
PATTERSON, La, Feb. 4, 1905.
Hon. A. c. Allen, Chairman Parish
Executive Committee:
DEAR SIR:-COnsider this my notice
to withdraw from taking any part ss
candidate for Representative in me
next primary to be held Feb. 18th, lSS.
Respectfully,
f.. p. DAIGLE.
On motion duly seconded ana
carried that the Chairman OF this
Committee he given plenafy
powers to do all things necessary
| for the printing of the official oal,
lots and the holding Of the second
primary on Tuesday, April S'sn.
There being no further business
before the Committee it adjourned
until Feb. 9th, 1908.
w. H. LATHAM Secty.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

1 hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of Rep
resentative from the Parish of St.
Mary to the General Assembly
of Louisiana, subject to the
decision of the Democratic voters
expressed at the approaching
second primary election to be
held on Tuesday. Feb. 25th.
w. C. BAKER.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

The Administration is at last
compelled to admit what everyone
suspected, that the Panama Canal
will cost nearly double the official
estimate. The American people
want the canal and are willing to
pay what it honestly costs, so why
try to fool them with "crooked
figures"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

Kyle Lumber Co, wood. lum-
Der and switching charges. 50 81
Interstate Electric Works,
electric supplies and l fan y -
+, Mr.. Chas Pecot rendered his
Resignation as town marshal TO
tar. effect on March 1-t, 1908. On
mouSp duly seconded, same was
accept also a vote Of thanks
voted NJ. for his efficient services.
Appllca ion Of Philip Albares
Tor the position of town marshal
was read, OF. motion duly sec
onded, he was .!ected to said
position.
Application of Oscar E. Jones
for the position OF night marshal
was read, on motion duly Sec
onded, he was elected to said
position.
Action on the following ordi-
nance was deferred until the mex,
regular meeting:
ORDINANCE No.,
An ordinance to limit the timA within
which the streets of the town oi
Franklin at or within the corn pratt
limits, may be blocked by fars
and to regulate the manneN il
which ears may eros, said >tre6ts
SECTION /. BE it ordained by A
Mayor ana Gounci! Of the town d
Franklin that from and after---------,
it shall be unlawful for any person to
block or obstruct any street crossing
at or within the corporate limits Of the
| of f,,a IL, lin, for
minutes, with railroad cars.
SEC. , BE it further ordained, etc
That in crossing any street at or With
in the corporate limit, of the town OF
Franklin. the bell or the locomotive
shall be rung continuously from a
M nuteS distance, to be reekoned ac-
cording to the speed at which the tram
moving) up to said crossing: ana ii
said train be backing across said
crossing. a member of the train crew
shall be kept on guard on the front
end as said crossing is being APP
preached. Provided that the time
consumed while cars are running
! across said crossing shall reconstruct
as an obstruction. and that intermls-
sions between distractions or less
duration than one minute shall be
deemed continuous obstruction.
SEC. 3. Be it further ordained, ETC.,
That whoever shall violate the
provisions of this act shall. on con-
viction, be fined in Il sum of not more
than twenty-five dollars or be confined
in the city prison for not more than
ten days, or both fine and imprison-
ment, at the discretion Of the Court.
SEC. I. BE it further ordained, etc
That all laws or parts of laws. con-
trary to or Inconsistent with the pro-
visions of this ordinance. be and the
same are hereby repealed.
Approved this llth, of February, 1908.
Mayor.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

That Chicago Judge who thinks
that it is as much the duty of the
father as the mother to get up and
walk the baby in the wee hours
didn't consult the baby's prefer
ences in the premises. There are
battles who would rather exercise
their lungs, anyway.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

The Cubans are to take over the
government on February 1, next
year, and it behooves them to at
tend strictly to business, for
another revolution might compel
Uncle Sam tosreturn and never
leave again. III
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

The latest threatened Chinese
uprising is because the govern
ment proposes to give away some
valuable railroad franchises. The
uncultured Chinee ought to come
to this country and learn how
meekly really civilized people put
up with that sort of thing.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

Uncle Sam will remit to China
about half the indemnity incurred
for the expense of putting down
the Boxer uprising. That is sure
ly a most magnanimous action,
although but matter of justice
and courtesy and is probably uni
que in the annals of diplomacy.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

To the Voters of the Parish of St.
Mary:
RAMOS, La, Jan. 31st, 1908.
At the second primary election
to be held on Tuesday, February
25th, 1908, l request your votes and
support for the Office as one Of the
Representatives from the Parish
of St. Mary.
E.. WIN. DREIBHOLZ.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

A Republican President sending
a Democratic message to Con-
gress, and our Republican friends
applauding it, is enough to make
Mark Hanna glad that he is dead.
Bristol Herald Courier.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

The Republican breach in the
ranks of the G.. O. P. of Ohio,
seems to be getting wide enough
to make future trouble. Two he-
publican candidates for the Prest-
dency would make the campaign
really interesting.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

Tom Lawson says he has given
up the predicting business. Like
a good many other gamblers, he
has concluded that it is better
proposition to keep bank and let
the other fellow do the guessing.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

The only trouble with those
great singers who earn $4,000 a
night is that they encourage lot
Of other women who suffer from
the delusion that they have WON
derful Observation-Disclosures Post.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

A Jersey City man hanged him.
self because his wife "kicked' so
much that his life became miser-
able. There ought to be a law
against women kicking their hus-
bands into the next world.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

We are authorized to announce
Mr.. Geo. T. Veeder as a candidate
for Representative from the Par
ish of st. Mary to the General
Assembly, subject to the action of
Democratic primary.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court-Par-
ish of ST Mary.
Succession of Amanda Delhaye,
Deceased, No. 1880.

Succession OF AMANDA DciHdy e,
Deceased, No. 1880.
Notice is hereby given To the credl-
tors of this estate and to all other
persons herein interested to show
canse within ten days from the present
notification, why the account presented
by Hubert Delhaye, Tutor to his minor
children, rendered for the purpose OF
fixing the status of the minors interest
in the community and the amount OF
their legal mortgage on the property
of Hubert Delhaye as surrendered IN
bankruptcy, should not be approved
and homologated, and the funds DIS
tributed in accordance Herewith
In evidence whereof. witness my
official signature and the impress OF
the seal of my Office this 4th day OF
February, A. d. 1908.
WILBUR FL. KRAMER,
Clerk OF Court,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

The Patent Office has Just grant
ed patent on making paper out
of saw-dust. This is sure to have
a serious effect on the breakfast
food industry.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

There being no further business
on motion the Council adjourned.
j. G. LEWIS, Mayor.
II. j. DELAHOUSSAYE, Act. Sec.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

Henry Watterson says "Let
women talk" Rank plagiarism,
zee Adams diary, Garden of Eden,
o.M7 B. C..
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FOR CORONER.

FRANKLIN, La, Jan. 81, 1908.
To the Voters Of the Parish OF St.
Mary: -,
At the second election to be held
on February 25th, 1908, / earnestly
request your votes and support
for the Office of Coroner of the
Parish of st. Mary.
When elected | shall perform to
the uttermost of my ability the du-
ties of that trust. and Of Parish
Health Officer-the Coroner being
ex.oficio Health Officer.
Thanking you in advance for
your support and franchises.
am,
Yours very truly,
A. j. SMITH, M. D.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

It will do young man Thaw good
to stay in the Insane Asylum long
enough-say ten years-to cool
off and quit cigarettes and cham
DagLe.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15
LANCL0S
Millinery ) Fancy Goods

Will Open Up on March LIST,
in the Building Next to
Foster and Bodin :
Drug Store.
MAIN STREET. FRANKLIN, LA.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

We are authorized to announce
Mr.. R. w. Allen for reelection to
the Legislature, subject to the
nomination of the Democratic
party.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

Fine hand painted china and
rich cut glass for wedding pres
ents, at Popkin's, the leading
jeWeler.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15
TOWN OF FRANKLIN, LA,

TOWN OF FRANKLIN, La,
By John c. Lewis. Mayor.
There being no further business, on
motion the Council adjourned
CHAS. LAUvE, JOHN G. LEWIS.
Sect'y. Mayor.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-02-15

hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Coroner of st. Mary
Parish, subject to the decision of
the Democratic voters expressed
at the approaching primary cleo
ton.
THOMAS F. FRERE, M. d.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-05-21
Headache from EyestraIn.

Basing himself on his records OF
nearly 1900 eye examinations, DR.. 8.
W. s. Toms claims that 90 per cent.
Of all those suffering from reflex or
neuralgia headache have ocular de-
fects, declares writer in the Family
Doctor.
Over 800 of the patients examined
were altogetI sr unaware of their de
feet. Fully half the cases were OF
only slight retroactive errors or muscu-
lar unbalance, and 1t is In these cases
in which ciliary spasm Is the direct
factor In causing headache in persons
whose occupation calls for near vision
that accommodating asthenopia re-
suits.
There II no apparent relation be-
tween the severity Of the headache
and the degree OF the ocular defect,
and nothing especially characteristic,
except perhaps the patients non-sus.
picion Of the cause. Sickness or
health impairment may be the first
melting factor III some patient with
considerable ocular defects which
~'Nse na trouble before.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-05-21
Time to Pick Up Baruain curios

Foreigners in Japan find great op.
portunity to purchase curios at the be-
ginning of each new year. Every one
In Japan is expected to clear UP his
books and pay his debts by the last
day of the old year. The tradesmen
send in their yards--more often miles
--of bills to "the honorable lady of
the house," and presents are politely
exchanged all around. Shopkeepers
hold bargain sales to enable them to
pay the wholesale houses, and If a
man cannot raise sufficient money to
pay his creditors 1t Is not an uncom-
mon thing for him to sell on sufficient
or even ali Of his property at sacri
nee to enable him to meet the new
year with a smiling face. The only
other honorable way out OF his diff
cultiss ID for him to commit suicide.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-05-21
A Matter Of Buttons.

Under street lamp In New York
group of men and boys were talking
and gesticulating excitedly. Two Of
the men were In uniform. Presently a
third man In civilians dress drew a
knife from his pocket and began to
execute savage thrusts about the neck
and shoulders of one of the uniformed
men. A woman sitting on a doorstep
near by screamed In alarm.
What are they trying to do to that
man." she said. Kill him?"
mot at ALL" laughed her compan-
ion. They are simply exercising the
right of all freedom American citi-
Gems and are demanding his buttons
as souvenirs. That fellow with the
knife is saving them off.
Every sailor and soldier who
strikes this port ought to come pro-
vided with several gross of extra but
tons, IL he expects to keep his ward
robe In presentable condition. The
collecting fever has now reached such
virulent stage that he is held I'D
every trip about town and robbed of
one or more of those ornamental and
useful accessories to the toilet"