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The Washington herald., 1909-05-16

Tiers Is nothing In Mr.. Golfers book
which viii In any way disturb the entente
cordiaIe between the two greatest IA
tons under the sun. Mr.. Golfers book
is a series OF Impressions gained after
considerable study OF his cousins across
the big pond" and his analysis Of
types. while perhaps not thoroughly
agreeing with the ideas OF many OF his
readers. shows a remarkable insight into
character, besides an admirable fairness
on the part Of the author himself IN q
chapter entitled Are the English dull p
Mr.. Collier makes this emphatic state
meut:
This silent. nongesticulating steady.
nonueadins race, who have given Until
very lately almost no attention 10 general
education. are very often spoken OF as
dull. On the surface 20 quicker. more
responsive. more genial peoples this
seems true But beware OF believing Il,
II is one Of those boomerang errors that
does harm 20 rival when he least and
where he least expects H. Their Or6erii-
ness. their respect for the law. their
genius for give and take, and their ma
tiOnal solidarity, which thus far have
kept them well 10 TIE fore among the
Peoples Of the earth. are not the result Of
dullness IN any intelligent use OF the
word II IS one OF those widespread mis-
apprehensions well worth a chapter by
Itself TO explain. and TO contradict. for
the benefit OF both the enemies and the
friends OF England
WHEN SKIES ARE GRAY. b. Clarence Wat
Heazlitt: The Neaie Publishing Company, New
Yo-k and Washingtol-
The attractive little volume OF verse
viii spread a message Of sunshine where
ever il may 90 The poee has touched q
chord OF real human sympathy VIII ex-
quisite expression, IN his collection OF
poems The one. which opens the book
Is entitled Compensation
out q the Wess a golden nv.
After tie day q storm;
After the bleak ard drezrT dzv.
glory q hg3lt the truabied So
TIE heaving. meaning. tossing 81.
While sostly. as with premise u rs.
gentle wind blows out q the vest
Out q the purple ard sluub-uus west
After the day q storm
D0rn from TIE th7uae a pezcefal ny,
Afte- the dag q pain
After the terse and cherries DAY.
Light from ahovs Tor the truub,s sD1i-
The spirit veKed b. Wild slarmsy
For the utterly wea-T and faintaz soul
Ire thrif Of The ererissttaZ z-1rs:
After TIE day q pain"
THE OTHER SIDE or TIE DOOR. b. Laciz
Chsmberialn- Indianapolis: Tie Bo5bs3ierriu Con
pauy
The publishers OF The Circular stair
case have made another hit Eith a mys-
terry story. Lucia Chamberlain, also the
author Of The Coast Of Chance
has woven a pretty atmosphere Of old
San Francisco about her stirring de-
tective story. The Other Side Of the
Door" Il would be a pity 70 spoil the
story for the prospective reader by re-
peatlBg any OF Il here but Il Is sufficient
70 say that not only IS the imagination
fed with mystery IN The Other Side OF
the Door" bat there IS a charm IN the
telling which r. something out % the
ordinary for this class of writing Al
though the denouement Is a tri3e disap-
pointing. there is plenty % good. inter
esting material IN this work and char
acters which VIII linger long IN the
memory.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
Wife Made BenefcInrr.

Sarah Alexander Is made principal ben
efciary by the VIII OF her husband. Will
ian Alexander. dated June ;. 1892 She
receives one-half the life insurance. the
other half going 10 a son. Mack Alex
ander. and two grandsons. William and
Raymond Alexander. The rest Of the
estate is left % The widow during her
lifetime. 20 pass after her death 10 the
son and grandsons. James A Emery Is
named executor.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16

Washington Herald. you wiz find nun
Der OF hints regarding visiting, but. Of
course, that treated only OF visits al
smart houses with multi-miIlionaires as
hostesses. The most acceptable guest Is
the one who promptly adopts the family
customs and Dies not obtrude her OWL
personality, but tries TO adapt herself to
the people around her I know OF a
young woman. a pupil at fashionable
school in Boston. one Of whose school
mates invited her for q visit Now the
person who invited this girl was quite
as rich. II not richer. than her friend.
but she lived IN a little New England
town very simply. all OF which the young
woman was aware Of when she accepted
the invitation. Nevertheless. she went
with several huge trunks. one Of them
so large that IL could not be carried I'D
the stairway. It remained, therefore. in
the hall all night. and in the morning
the young woman informed her hostess
that she had received a telegram from
her mother calling her home Immediately.
When she returned to school she con-
fded TO her schoolmates that she was
really not summoned home. but she
would not visit in the house where the
stairway was too narrow for her trunks.
The sequel OF the story is that the IN
civil and tactless girl was put in coventry
BY her friends. and none Of the girls at
that school ever asked her TO visit them,
which served the little snob exactly
right
= Question: Do you consider e good form Tor 8
Young cugpls who z-s engaged 70 80 out for little
outing without caapeTUc2 Mother says she thinks
I ought 70 take hE with Us You advice SOS wlta
her LILLIAN
Answer-It depends on what sort OF an
outing you mean. II you are going for a
long trip. OF course. take your mother.
though in America it is considered good
form for engaged people TO go about as
they list without a chaperon-
3 Question: Win yuu kindly give ne Is Q,
sc-ns good books could take away With ne this
slmms-l have been advised b. ny friends 70 COZ
ONE FOND OF LITERATURE
Answer-one does not want 10 read
heavy literature IN summer. and yet no
one should spoil her taste by devouring
the sensational novels OF the day; so
would advise you 70 take some OF the
classics. Goldsmitbs Citizen Of the
World" IS always delightful 10 dip into.
the letters OF Edward Fitzgerald are fun
OF meat. and, perhaps. the most charm
ing letters ever written; then tuck away
in you trunk AIaclise Portrait Gallery
you win find some cid and delightful
friends there. All Of Henry Van Dykes
books are charming. Do sou like love
letters? Read. then. the love letters OF
Nile. Julie De Lesplnasse. who is the
heroine OF Mrs. HumphTy Wards novel
Lady Roses Daughter Margaret Full
ier's Love Letters" Prosper Merfnee's
Letters 70 an Unknown" All Of these
are delightful Stevenson IS a charming
companion IN summer, and his books a
never-endlng delight William LOcke's
last book. '-Septimus.' is being much
talked about just now, and there are
a number OF new books in the way Of
fc-iOn you can ind IN the circulating
library OF whatever town you happen 10
be in OF near.
l. Question: Is Il ny place OF ny moths-'s % ask
a Young uaa % CALI SWEET SIXTEEN.
Answer-YOur mothers.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16

Rev J B Clayton. temporarily filing
the pulpit OF the First Baptist Church,
VIII speak on the gospel wagon OF the
Central Union Mission this evening Al I
O'Clock A wagon service viii also Be
held al First and n streets southeast,
IN the afternoon al As o'clock Rev. ".
H Ramsey vii speak
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
SOCIAL QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

I Q7est3oas ! have aeTs- visited VIZ MN and
an contemplating making visit - sine friends Of
mine d0En South Do yo1 think Il Is necszary fo-
ne 20 make I'D ny oEn room every morning. Also
gre ne Any hints you can IN regzri 70 risifirr
have rad yor articles every Sunday IN The Herald
and an much pleased With saGe
INEXPERIENCED.
Answer-When you visit your friends
n the South you must be guided by the
habits OF the family. II your friends
make Up their rooms, by all means make
I'D yours. II you read last Sundays
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16

Among the American women whose
marriage into the foreign corps diplo-
matiGue has removed them from the
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09
Try Sunbeam Kisses, they're
all right. At AtO'Niell's.

The Police Jury met in regular
monthly session Monday and
transacted considerable business,
the proceedings which will be
found in to-day's BANNER. Sheriff
Peterman appeared before the
Jury and stated that there had
been no provision made for beds
and bedding for petit jurors, and
asked that the same be provided
for at once, when the president of
the Jury, Mr.. Birg, was empower
ed to purchase the necessary beds
and bedding. On the suggestion
of District Attorney Milling, the
Jury appointed committee to
devise ways and means for work.
ing out the prisoners that are SEN
fenced in the Jail, which is indeed
an excellent move on the part OF
the Jury, as the working out OF
the prisoners will decrease the
criminal expenses of the parish:
The committee is composed OF
Sheriff w. T. Peterman, District
Attorney Thos. Milling, Messrs.
Walter T. Gilmore and w. J.
Young. This committee will
make it's report at the next regu-
lar meeting of the Jury, which
will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 9Th
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09
For Sale.

Vacant lot 400 feet front
on Second street by the depth
to Third street of about $50
feet, taken from the extreme
upper or Northern portion Of
property Of Mrs. Dr.) G. M.
Smith.
Vacant lot 80 feet front on
Willow street, by about Is
feet in depth along Third
street taken from the extreme
Western portion of the prop
erty Of Mrs. Ur.) G. M.
Smith.
For terms and conditions
apply to
Mrs. CDR. G. M. SMITH,
or HENRY MAYER.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09
PERSONALS.

DR.. Webb, prominent physi.
clan. OF Rayne, was a visitor tt
franklin on Thursday, and while
here was the.guestof Mr.. JOSEPH
Birg.
Mrs. L. Bracy, of Jeanerette, is
on visit here, guest of Mrs. N
Mazzeno.
Mr.. j. B. Brown, of Louisa, one
of st. Mary's largest sugar plant.
ers was transacting business in
Franklin on Wednesday last.
Miss Anna Banty, of Plaque.
mine, visited her aunt, Mrs. B. H
Chadwick, here on Sunday last
Miss Banty was in her way tc
Eunice where she goes to teach in
the school at that place.
Messrs. H. S. GPalfrey and G. F.
Borah spent several days in
Houston, Texas, this week on
business.
Mr.. Louis Richard spent several
days this week in Gibson, solicit
ing orders for his clothing house.
Mr.. Paul Kramer spent several
days this week in Baton Rouge on
legal business.
Governor J. Y. Sanders spent
several days in Franklin this
week, and while here was Qthe
guest of Sheriff w. T. Peterman.
The many friends here of the
Governor were pleased to see him,
and to learn that he is enjoying
the best of health.
Mrs. Adam Short departed on
Monday evening fer Chicago,
where she went TO attend the
funeral of her mother, Mrs. Clark,
who died on Monday morning at
the age Of so years. We join the
many friends of the family in ex-
tending condoience to them in
their bereavement
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09
STATE Or LOUISIANA.
23rd judicial District Court-Par.
ish of St. Mary.
D. P. j. Burguieres, ct. ais, vs..
Mrs. Marie Q. Patout, ct. ais.
No. 12,254.

Under and by virtue of an order of
the Honorable 23rd Judicial District
Court. to effect partition by licitation,
to me issued in the above numbered and
entitled suit, will sell at public anction
to the last and highest bidder, for cash,
and without appraisement, at the
principal front door of the court
house, in the town Of Franklin, Parish
of st. Mary, La, on
SATURDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF
JANUARY, A. D., 1909.
between the hours OF II O'Clock a. M,
and O'Clock p. m., the following de-
scribed property. to-wit:
All that certain tract of land known
as Fractional Section No. 30 Township
13 Sonth Range, fen East, South West
ern District of Louisiana, containing
14S II acres, more or less, situated in the
Parish of st. Mary, Louisiana.
WILSON T.. PETERMAN, Sheriff.
Sheriff. Office, Parish Of St. Mary, La,
Dec. 3, 1908.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09
MARTEL.BUSH.

Mr.. L. G. Martel Of this city and
Miss Helen Bush, of Lonoview.
Texas, were married at p. M, Satur-
day at Marshall, Texas.
The groom left here Friday night
accompanied by his best man. Mr..
Will Frere.
Mr.. Martel is, and has been for
some time past, connected with the
firm of Caffery & Martel, both of Jen-
nings and Franklin, making his home
most of the time in Franklin, but has
been in Jennings the past four or five
months. He is the youngest son of J.
Sully Martel, one of the most promi-
nent oil men of Louisiana.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martel will make Jen-
nlngs their future home.
Herald.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs.
w. I. Bush, and a Franklin girl.
She is a young lady of many
graces of mind and person; she is
capable Of filing the home she
will adorn with happiness and
will prove to be truly a helpmate
and a companion by the husband
she has chosen to honor with her
hand. 1t is a pleasure to chroni-
Gle the marriage of such worthy
young people and this paper watts
to them its warmest congratula-
tions.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.


| Whereas, Wilson T. Peterman, Rob-
ert +. Milling, Charles F. Borah and
Thomas w. Tarleton have applied to
me for the cancellation of the bond,
drawn and subscribed by John B.
Sanders as principal, with Wilson T.
Pet3rman, Robert f. Milling, Charles
f. Borah. Thomas w. Tarleton and
Jared Y. Sanders in the full sum of
Six Thousand Dollars (S6, O.OO) as
sureties, dated June 14th, 1904, and
conditioned for the faithful performs
ance and discharge by said John B.
Sanders of his duties as Sheriff, Par
ish of ST. Mary.
Now. therefore, |, Jared Young
Sanders, Governor of the State of
Louisiana, have thought proper 10
issue this my proclamation with the
view of giving public notice to all
persons herein interested and con-
cerned to show cause in writing, at
the office of the Secretary of State at
the City of Baton Rouge, La, within
ninety days from and after the pub
1g Ieaton hsrsot why sai9 R4aa aSa1qaa and
should not be cancelled and annnliod I'
and the above named securities DIS
CUdfStu lIOH duy IuftlleF lldDlIlGIcS
in the premises.
Given under my signature and the
Seal of the State of Louisiana at the
City of Baton Rouge, this Oath day OF
November, A. D., 1908.
j. Y. SANDERS.
By the Governor:
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Secretary of State.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09

The BANNER acknowledges a
pleasant call on Thursday last
from the following officials Of the
Morgan's La. & Texas R. R., who
who were in Franklin on an in
spection tour and getting ac-
ouainted with our business peo-
pie: VIM. Hobbs, General Man.
ager; F. E. >Batturs, Gen. Pass.
Asst; J. II. R. Parsons, Gen. Pass.
Agt.; D. Asbury, Com. Agt.; c.
S. Fay, Gen. Frgt. Agt.; H. M.
Moors, Frgt. Claim Agent; w. w.
Monroe, Gen. Baggage Agent; N.
P. Randolph, Purchasing Agent;
R. L. Stephens, Purchasing Agt.
G. E. S. Carlette, Asst. Supt.,
and L. Mimms. Resident En-
gineer.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09

The Building Committee of the
court house met on Monday last
for the purpose of opening bids
for paving and curbing the walks
on the court house square, and the
contract was awarded to Mr.. Mel
vile Wilcox, who has already
begun work on his contract.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09

The Arbor, Bird and Library
Day annual has been issued by
the Department vi Education,
giving the date for Arbor Day on
Feb. %, the date for Liberty Day,
March 5, and the date for Bird
Day, May 7.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09

Tomorrow Sunday at the
Methodist Church will be Chill
drens' and Parents Day. A nice
nroeram has been arranged for
the occasion, and all the parents
are requested to be present.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09

We regret to chronicle the
death of Mr.. T. D. Stewart, which
occurred at his home in HAM
mond, La, yesterday. Mr.. Stew
art was for number Of years a
resident of this parish and was IN
the mercantile business on OAK
lawn plantation, and his many
frieIds here will learn OF his death
with much regret.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09

Mrs. Jens Anderson received a
few days ago a check for $1,000
from the endowment rank Of the
Knights of Pythias, In which her
husband was insured. 1t was just
sixteen days from the time Of the
death of Mr.. Anderson when the
check arrived.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09

We learn with regret that Mr..
Chas. Guidry is very sick at
Gibson, with an attack sof paraly-
sis and we hope for him a speedy
recovery.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09
O,Jiell has Seed Potatoes.
At the Auditorium tonight,
SenoriA Shermana, Spain's cele-
brated artist and beauty.

We note with pleasure that Mr..
Henry j. Delahoussaye, who has
beer quite i'll this week, is again
able to be out.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09

Mr.. John A. O'Niell, Jr., has a
A good mule he will sell cheap or
exchange for a horse suitable for
a delivery wagon.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09

st. Mary's Lodge No. A,
Knights of Pythias, of this place,
had a rousing meeting on Thurs
day night, at which meeting a
number of applications were
acted upon and the new)y-elected
officers for this year Installed.
After the installation ceremonies
the members enjoyed themselves
at q Smoker.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09

We learn that Mr.. Eugene
O'Connor has rented the Schwan
building, corner Main and Willow
streets, recently occupied by MIR.
Kappel, and will open up billiard
hall in it about the 18th inst.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09

The home of Mr.. Louis Kramer
that is being built on First Street,
is fast nearing completion, and he
expects to be able to move into
same in a few weeks.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09
Seed Potatoes at O'Niell's.

On Tuesday night last Sheriff
w, T. Peterman entertained his
deputies and Governor Sanders at
a sumptuous Dinner at Ranna's.
During the evening Sheriff Peter
man was presented by his deputies
with a beautifully engraved gold
badge. All present spent an
enjoyable evening.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09

The boys school of ST. Johns
Academy has been moved on
from the Catholic Church site to
the lot on Main street, owned by
Mr.. ] Joseph Birg, for the purpose
Of making room for the erection
of the new $4,000 modern brick
Catholic Church, work on which
will begin in the very near future.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09

Mr.J. r. Colgin has resigned
his petition at the st. Mary Bank
& Trua Co., and accepted a po,
sition althe Commercial Bank 4
Trust Co., made vacant by the
resignation of Mr.. Robt. Collins.
The psition which was held at
the 81 Mary Bank & Trust Co.,
by MI Colgin is being filled by
Mr.. Clrence Aycock, who for a
numbe, of years has filled the
position If book-keeper for the
Sterling Refinery with credit to
himself WI his employers.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

STA liz OF LOUlSlANA.
Civil District Court-Parish of
Orleans.
In the Matter of the Receivership
of c. Doyle & Co., Limited,
No. S5,916.
Under and by virtue of an order issued
out of the Honorable Civil District Court
of the Parish of Orleans, in the above
numbered and entitled cause, and to me
directed, l will accordingly offer for sale
and sell, for cash at the principal front
door of the court house in the town of
Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, Louisiana,
to the last and highest bidder, on
SATURDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF
JANUARY, 1909,
between the hours of IL o'clock a. m.,
and 4 O clock p. M, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
A certain tract of land about twelve
miles from the town of Franklin situat-
ed on the Public Road leading from
Bayou Teche to Glencoe, consisting of
five acres superficial measure, more or
less. and bounded North by property of
Labranche Legnon, South by property
of Apoon Marc, East by land of NJ. S.
Alexander, formerly Alcee Provost aud
West by above mentioned Public Road,
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon, situated and thereunto belong
ing.
WILSON T. PETERMAN,
Sheriff of the Parish of st. Mary, Louis
lana,
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09
Flesh Garden Seeds at O'Nielps'

The Franklin High School
opened Monday in its new three
STOW modern brick buildinglafter
q TN days recess for the holl-
day. A number of new names
hav, been added to the roll, ana
the prospects are that this will be
q r,cord-breaking term, under
the management of Prof. Gott and
his assistants.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09
NOTICE..

The annual meeting of the
Franklin Cemetery Association
will be held at the Firemen's Hall
on Monday, Jan. 18th, 1909, at 5
O'Clock p. M, for the purpose OF
electing officers and attending to
other business ofimportance.
L. B. TARLTON,
Secretary.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09
For Sale Cheap.

SALESMEN WANTED
to look after our interest in st. Mary
and adjacent counties. Salary or
commission.
THE HARVEY OIL Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09
FOR SALE.

The old Johnson property
on First street, near the st.
Mary Sanitarium. For terms
and particulars apply to
w. H. LATHAM, Agent,
Franklin, La.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09

st. Mary's Branch No. 800,
Catholic Knights of America in
stalled on Sunday last the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year:
Rev. James H. Trainor, Spiritual
Director; L. B. Tarlton, President; !;
Edwin Folse, 1st vice-president;
Mrs. R. H. Pugh, End vice-presi-
dent; j. E. Loustalot, recording
secretary; Chas. Ibert, financial
secretary and treasurer; Clinton
Breaux, sergeant-at at-arms; Miss
Carma Lanclos, sentinel; Trust
ees, Clinton Breaux, G. G. Gronen
and J. G.. Martel.
The St. Mary banner., 1909-01-09
Onion Sets at O'Niell's.
VAUDEVILLE STAR HERE.

Mobile Register, Aug. Is, 1908,
Mobile, Ala.
''Senorita Paulita Shermana. one of
the most famous vaudeville stars of
Spain, arrived here Tuesday enroute
to New York from Madrid via Mexico.
While the grace and beauty of the
Spanish senorita was not Iong in be-
coming known. her identity was hid
den. She is accompanied by her
husband. They will remain in the city
a few days, seeing the sights before
leaving for the East. Miss Shermana
speaks no English, though her
husband said that his wife hoped to
soon master the English language.
She is greatly impressed with the
women of this country"
At the Auditorium, tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-19
HALL DOME FLIES
FIGHT PLACARD
Mayor Taylor Stops Use OF CITY
Building for Advertising
Purposes
Blame Not Fixed on Person
Who Flaunts Poster at
Foot of Liberty

San Francisco has always been re-
garded as a fair and impartial city
and her public buildings have ever
been looked upon as part of the prop
erty of her citizens, but according to
Mayor Taylor's calculations the limit
of official endurance was reached yes
terday when a f1aring placard pro-
claiming the approaching fistic con-
tests tomorrow evening was boldly
hoisted upon the dismantled dome OF
the city hall, right beneath the classic
nose of the statue of liberty's goddess
Down with it," shouced the vener-
able head of the municipal admins
tration and down it came, but not be-
fore thousands had gazed upon its
glaring red letters and wondered what
was about to become of our fair city
when such daring advertising scneme
was tolerated.
And the mammoth sign might still
pe floating to the four winds had not
a COMMITTEES of citizens whose civic
pride outweighed their curiosity pro-
tested. 1t was for a mere calf dozen
men out of as many thousand who
read the sign to assert it's rights and
protest.
MAYOR is NOTIFIED
Shortly before o'clock in the after
noon this committee called at the Office