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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-09-18
Fifth Annual Meeting Of the Inter.
state Inland Waterways.

AS President of the Interstate
Inland Waterway and by virtue
of the authority vested in me by
the Executive Committee, l here
by call the Fifth Annual Conven-
ton of the said organization to
convene at Corpus Christi, Texas,
October 81, % and % and urge
upon all citizens of Texas and
Louisiana who are interested in
the early and successful consum-
nation of the important project
to which this organization is
dedicated, to assist and Coop
crate in making it the most sue
cessful and largely attended
waterways convention ever held
in the Southwest.
Preliminary plans have pro-
crossed far enough to justify the
assertion that with the aid of
those interested in the project the
Convention will be memorable
one in the annals of waterways
promotion. For the second time
in the history of our country, a
President of the United States
will address Waterways Con-
vention when the Hon. William
Howard Taft will appear at the
Corpus Christi meeting. The
President has positively accepted
an invitation to attend and adj
dress this convention. He will
speak at the morning session on
October 22nd.
Hon. T. M. Campbell, Cover
nor of Texas, has also given his
definite promise to attend and
speak to the convention. The
chief executive of the State of
Louisiana has likewise been in.
vited to be present at the con-
vention. and assurance has been
had that he will accept. A SINH
lar invitation has been dispatched
by special messenger to the Hon.
Joseph G. Cannon, speaker of the
National House of. Representa-
tives.
President Holland closes his
call by saying: l, therefore, call
upon the c. unity Judges of all
counties, the Mayors of all cities
and towns, and the Offices of all
commercial bodies in the sections
of Texas and Louisiana interested
in the lntercoastal Canal to ap-
point delegates to the Convention.
and forward list of same to Mr..
Roy Miller, Secretary of the Com
mercial Club at Corpus Christi,
Texas, as early as possible in
order that they may be furnished
with proper credentials. I urge
that this be done at once in, order
that our plans may be finally
perfected as expeditiously as pos
sible. t,
The program of the convention
will be issued shortly. !,
c. S. F. HOLLAND, President,
Interstate Inland Waterway, d
Victoria. Texas. e.
End. 1909,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-09-18

On Monday morning last st.
John the Baptist Catholic Church
in New Orleans was struck by
Ii. htning and almost CONSUMED
by fire. The building was erected
in 1869 and cost S2OO.OOO.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-09-18

By direction of President Taft,
Director of Census Durand has
held up the census supervisors
commission and has sent them a
letter asking if they have severed
all political affiliations, and re-
curing proof of this before the
commissions will be issued.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-09-18

Archbishop Blenk has returned
from a five months tour of Eu-
rope, and will be given public
reception by the clergy and laity
in New Orleans on September 70.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-09-18

Parish fairs during the next
three months will be held in
RieDville. Lincoln, Ouachita,
Claiborne, Red River, BSssier,
Naschitocbes, Iberia, Lafa yette,
St. Martin, Avoyelles and ACADIA
parishes,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-09-18

Indications are that the Taft
parade on the Mississippi river,
from St. Louis to New Orleans,
promises to be the most mems
Orable gathering of steam craft
which the Father of Waters has
has ever Witnessed.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-09-18

A call has been issued by the
executive committee Of the State
Central Committee of the Demo-
cratic party for meeting OF that
committee to be held in New Or
leans on Sept. 18th.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-09-18

Prof. j. B. Aswell, OF the State
Normal School at Natchitoches,
ha- been appointed as one of tins
trustees OF the Pea body fund, who
control S2,GOO,OOO for the higher
training of teachers.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-09-18

The lie has been hurled by
Commander Robt. E. Peary COM
corning the discovery OF the
north pole and the foundation If
laid for a controversy unparrelled
in history,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-09-18
Capudine for "That Headache -

Out last night! Headache and nervous
this morning! Hicks CapudiDe just the
tn ing to fit you for business. Clears the
head-braces the nerves. Try it. At drug
stores.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-09-18

Something extra, Elite Cream
cry Butter in one pound prints
at O'Niell's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-09-18

The jackson Roller RINK eau
he rented for balls and entertain
ments. Fred Brenn.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-09-18
Town Council Proceedings.
FRANKLIN, La, Sept. IA, 1909.

FRANKLIN, La, Sept. IA, 1909.
The Honorable Council met in
regular session, Mayor Lewis
presiding. with full attendance
present,
TIL reading of the minutes of
the previous meeting were by
motion of Mr.. Delahoussaye
dispensed with
TIL Collector, Treas urer and
Superintendent Of the Electric
Light and Waterworks reports
were read and ordered published :,
reports are as fellows:
TREASURER'S REPORT.
FRANKLIN. La. Sept. ii, 1909.
Warrant
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-09-18

Market average since last
meeting IS days at 1886.
SUPERINTENDEN REPORT.
FRANKLIN, La, Sept. IA, 1909.
Supts of Electric Lights and Water
works report for August, 1909.
Salaries 200 90
To 576.4O bbls fuel Oil at S1.14 657 10
Texas Company, l Dbl cylin-
der oil 30 IA
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-09-18

The question of the hour is:
Who did find the North Pole?
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-09-18
The following bills wer. =,
proved by the Finance Comm;ttl
and ordered paid:

ana ordered paid:
Crosby Steam Guage and
Valve Co., 1t rubber pump
valves ..-........... M
Aug Reuter-, pipe and fittings / n
st. Mary Iron Works. Grill.
ing iron. ca
Garlock Packing Co., packing 5iS
w L Peterman, Sheriff. board
of prisoners, August .... %
Harrisburg Foundry and Ma
chine Works, services of en-
gineer adjusting engine .. sSu
d W Johns Manville Co.,
Id nO-leak. .. M
y A Delahoussaye, bbls
sand, l Dbl cement "a
Commercial Hotel. meals, 2
lodgings. engineer Doherty. $50
Chas. Lauve. Supt phone
messages, express charges. AIS
H w Weber, hauling pipe,
bricks, cross arms and poles 375
NJ Bell, Son, Ltd, gold dust,
rope, scythe blade, etc 5l3
o J Byerle, sharpening pick
axe. re-boring cross arms. LIS
st Mary Hardware Co.. tuck
packing -. ..... 135
Interstate Electric Co, lao lbs
No. s wire 49,. . -. 2324
ST Mary Banner, publishing
seal bids, notice cutting
grass, proceedings of coun-
Gil three months and print
ing certificates. .... ........ 2O5O
Tho T'pvaS Cnrpnapv . hills
cylinder l Dbl engine oil 80. Sc 4S
The Kyle Lumber Co.. switch
ing charges and lumber. % IS
NJ l. Harrison, ditching work
cutting grass, hauling lum-
ber shells and dirt ...... Isl IS
Fort Wayne Electric Works,
freight and drayage on arc
lamp shipped for repairs.... IS
w H Kramer, paraphing 40
certificates and recording
same ..... go. -. ITO 90
Ed Alpha, making cross arms
braces, hose carriage han
die and manhole wrench. 906
Franklin Brick Yard, 100
bricks. s.
Application of M. Samaritano
for permit to erect shop build.
ing 10x10 to be covered with iron
sides and roof, on his property
on Willow street, was granted
by motion of Mr.. Frost and
carried.
Tarlton and Delahoussaye ap.
piled for permit to extend their
present building corner Main and
Jackson streets twenty feet, was
also granted by motion OF MI.
Frost and carried.
By motion of Mr.. Boudreaux,
duly seconded and carried, Street
Commissioner Harrison was au'
thorized to put down three vitrl'
fed brick crossings at the cor
ner of Main and Willow streets.
There being no further business,
on motion the Council adjourned.
JOHN G. LEWIS, Mayor.
CHAS. LAUvE, Secretary.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-09-18

Balance S62 50
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. O'NIELL, JR.,
Treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-01
YEAR BORN IN BLUE SMOKE.
Ghost Of 1908 Stalks Out at the
Press Club.

Nluh-
The National Press Club Of Washington
saw the new year born in blue smoke.
It came on the wings Of the perfecto
clouds. and il you kept yOu eye alert II
was possible to see the ghost of 1905
stalk out at the same time. The club
natal occasions. when all past regrets
cease their haunting and all eyes are
turned toward the future.
Wei. no; not exactly. The present
Is good enough for US" says the Press
Club, and TO moment steals by without
something doing There are high jinks
down there for sedate literary men and
some that are not sedate- There are no
neutral-tinted folks there OF neutral
tinted dOings.
So II was that 1909-a trim little run
about Of numerais-came down to earth
as a smcke-chlld. and various folks VINO
are caIlOused and don't-care-ab0ut-it-an
more sang At the top Of their voices OF
emphstically approved OF those that did
There was real talent there-yes indeed.
with Frederick Van Rieken as a salt
breeze from Broadway" singing some Of
his songs in The Girls Of Gutenberg"
There was local talent in the foreground.
with Leonard Chick singing dreamy bal
lads and Charles Roth presiding at the
piano with his customary unction.
II was the top o the m0rnin' when the
slaves Of the type ceased 20 congratu-
late one another. Also. Il might he said
that there was no empty hooks and
crannies inside OF them. for the fellow
in charge OF the larder had stocked up
and never had to fall hack on half por-
ti0ng
The Washington herald., 1909-01-01
4 snapper on the War Path.

From Forest ard Stream
The coyote trOtted along slowly until IT
had come to a sand bank al the edge of
the water. and there. after smelling about
a little. It began 10 dig, and presently
had partly uncovered the eggs Of a snap
ping turtle and was beginning 10 eat
them But close by. lying on the sand,
was a big swapping turtle. the mother
that had laid these eggs. She saw the
coyote and began slowly to walk toward
him. The coyote had his head down in
the hole busily devouring the eggs and
saw and heard nothing. and in g moment
or two the turtle was close to Il. and
darting out its long neck seized him by
the cheek and the ear. closing her Jaws
on him with a grip that nothing could
loosen The coyote yelled dlsmallv and
tried 20 pull away, but could not The
turtle was big and strong. and she bessn
TO back slowly toward the stream. The
coyote. bowling with pain. pulled back
as hard as he could and struggled des-
peTItely. trying TO shake himself free.
but the turtle held on and marched stead
lily backward until she got into the water
and dragged the miserable coyote after
her Gradually the water got deeper and
deeper. and thea presently his head dis
appeared. and tie last the Indians saw
Of him was his tail and his hind legs
waving in the air.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-01
A DAY OF SURPRISES
Many Witnesses Testify in
Night Riders Case.
ALL FOR THE DEFENDANTS
Minister on the stand Declares Al
legged Leader Has Good Character,
Been Under Suspicion ns a Mem
ber of the Organization.

Union City. Tenn. Dec. Sl.-This was a
day Of surprises and exciting incidents in
the night riders cases. ia which the lives
of eight men are at stake. Evidence in
behalf Of the alleged murderers Of Capt
Rankin. most Of which tended TO estab-
Hsh an alibi for one or another Of the
defendants. and as 10 the character Of
Garrett Johnson, the alleged leader Of
the Reelfoot Lake band OF alleged out
laws. as well as that Of Frank Ferriner.
who made at Camp Memo a confession.
waS- offered by the defense There ap-
peared on the stand men and women
related 70 one or more Of the prisoners
There were others IN no way connected
with any Of the defendants. but who
knew some or all OF the eight men. and
who testified as TO their reputation and
their credibility under oath.
The surprise came when some Of the
statements Of witnesses for the defense
were TO the effect that Garrett Johnson
had for q long time been under suspicion
Of being a night rider and others were
that while Frank Ferriners character
was not Of the hest. witnesses. with one
exception. had never heard his veracity
questioned
The exciting incidents were the ex-
change Of heated language between r. A.
Pierce. counsel for the defense. ard At
torney General II. J. Caldwell and the
rebuke administered by Judge Jones. ac-
companied by Jne announcement that TN
less such scenes ceased there would he
two or three less counsel IN the case.
implying that the examination Of wit
nesses would be placed in other hands.
After this the war Of words ended and
matters again became quiet
Rev. John r Williams pastor Of the
Christian Church az Hornbeak. testified
that he had known johnson since he was
a boy, and that his character was con
sidered good. but on denomination
NIr. Williams said Johnson had been IN
der suspicion a. a night rider ever since
Jhe burning OF the docks, and the general
impression was that he was a member
Of that organization.
The Erand jury late this afternoon
brought in eleven additional indictments.
Two charge murder. four conspiracy.
three night riding. and twO assault and
battery.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-01
More Polite than Fearless.

From H1rus-'s Weekly
When President Roosevelt and his par
Z were hunting IN the jungle OF LOU
isiana. they had with them as chief
cook and bottle washer native darly
name sam whose politness was only ex-
ceeded by his professed fearlessness in
the face Of danger.
After camp had been opened sam
was sent out 10 reconnOiter in the vicinity
and report prospects for game. soon
after he had disappeared unearthly wells
were heard. and he was seen leapIng and
bounding through the thicket in a des-
perata effOrt to overcome time and dis
tance IN reaching camp. On his ar
rival hatless and breathless. he almost
fell into the arms Of the, chief guard,
who exclaimed:
Why. sam. what's the matter? What
scared you SOP
Il isn't skeered. massa.' stammered
sam, as he gasped for breath and rolled
his eyes in the direction from whence
he came; I lis come back to ak you ef
II wud be perlite foh dis niggah to shoot
dat bar dat chased me, befO' gibben da
fust chance 10 da President OBJ da United
States?"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-01

Poor Frauieiu.

t1rT1 haTTTT y heeslf-
Little Happy" is the sweetest child in
America-hence the name. Her new
nursery goveruess is a tall and beautiful
German Eirl. GO noble birth. recently
fallen upon evil fortune. and trying TO
make a new start in life in this country.
She prattles by the hour about her dear.
dear friends the PrinzeSsin This-and-
That Won So-and-so. and Is forever quot
ing the brilliant sayings Of the hOchge-
b0ren aCqUar1tances she left al home.
but she has not enough gumption 10 go
IN out of the rain
'Happy's" mother. looking in upon the
9J.Tssry - l-dtime the other evening.
was surprised 10 find frauIein scrubbing
away az Happy" who was wearing her
little shirt and socks IN the foamy tub.
What does this mesne- the mother
cried.
Happy" splashed down IN the tub and
rolled and laughed 50 heartily that she
could hardly speak
oh. mamma she guTEled. ''frauIein
has given me my bath this way every
night since she has been here. 7 told her
We always took baths Ike this in Amer
lea"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-01
JUROR HIISLAWYER Tn COURT
Brands Attorneys Statement False
and Strikes with Fist.
Sensational Incident When Motion
for New Trial for SnmueIs
Ii OverruIed
sre.iaI 70 The wasbin-tor He-sld-

Sperial to The Washington Herald
Danville Va, Dec 31.-A sensational
fight took place IN the corporation court
room to-day following the oyerruling Of
a motion for g new trial for ". B. sam
uels. convicted Of the murder Of Sheriff
Flanagan, when J. /. Wells. one Of
the jurors in tire case, attacked Attorney
g. Il. Custer, Of the counsel for the de-
tense.
Attorney Custer yesterday announced
that ne would introduce an affidavit to-
day 70 show that Wells had on the day
OF the shooting declared that II put on
the jury he would try 20 see that sam
uels was hung D. G. George. the alleged
authority for this statement. did not
appear. and It is said that he is out Of
the city.
Immediately after court adjourned. and
while Judge A NJ. Aiken and officials
we're in the court room. Wells approached
Attorney Custer. and after branding the
insinuation against him as a lie, landed a
severe blow on his face. Custer respond
ed with a blow. and in a short time the
parties were separated Each was fined
s, but only after being threatened with
a heavy peace bond did Wells promise
to let the lawyer alone
The Washington herald., 1909-01-01
Hearing the Fish.

From the London Tines
The movement Of water made BY fish
in swimming is sufficient 10 operate a
telephone and so communicate their ap-
pToach to fishermen. A Norwegian in
ventOT has devised a micTOphOne fncloSed
IN wster-tight box, which may be in
mersed in the sea. and is connected by
wire with the fishing boat According 10
L 'Electricien. the approach Of a shOal Of
fish makes a distinctive sound in its no
ton through the wafer. Experienced
fishermen can in the ordinary way detect
the presence of herring and msckerel
long before they reach the fishing YES
seis. but where the more subtle move
ments Of the fat FISH are concerned II IS
possible that the microphone may prove a
useful Indicator Of their whereabouts
The Washington herald., 1909-01-01
sad Case of the Substitute.

From the Ladv's PSc5orisl
Bridge has become responsible for a
pathetic modern figure in the substitute
Upon some women it seems 10 devolvc 10
constantly play this thankless role at
bridge parties. The substitute is badg-
cred BY telegram and lUred through the
telephone Good nature impels her 10
sUccumb. very often TO find herself in a
room full OF impatient strangers with a
hostess lamenting that she is the last re-
source after a harasSinE hunt for the
right person. There is no more miser-
able. underrated. overturned soul than
the lorn substitute who suddenly realizes
that she is out Of her bridge depths.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-01
Knew the Miscreant's Ways.

From the Strand Magazine.
Harry Furniss tells q good story which
he heard from a friend. the colonel Of a
Sikh regiment in India. The officers were
much annoyed by some native hanging
about their camp and -sniping'' them
with rife The colonel sent for his or
derly. a native soldier. and said he want
ed q squad to 90 over the mountain that
night and catch the miscreant who was
annoying them. TheOrderly saluted and
begged 70 be allowed 10 act alone. assur-
ing his colonel that he would soon catch
the culprit The officer. admiring his
pluck. agreed. and the next morning the
soldier walked IN with the head Of the
suipeT- The officers were loud in their
praise OF the soldiers lvaloT.
~Oh. sirs. had no difficulty" he said.
You see, knew his ways. He was my
father"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-01
How He Got Him.

From Harpers Weekly
A New York dramatist was one even
ing visiting well-known players dress
ing-room when there was handed in an
appeaI for financial assistance. written IN
the French language. by an actor. a
R-itisber. who prides himself on his
knowledge OF that tongue
To the dramstist's sStonishment. the
player TO whom the note was addressed
Immediately proceeded 10 hand the mes
sengcr the amount asked fer.
Surely. Henry" inteTpOSed the friend,
you're not going to let him have the
money? Why. the man is known every
where as
Yes yes" interrupted the other. II
know hat But YOU don't suppose I can
afford 10 have him going about town tell
ing every one that cant read FTsuchT'
The Washington herald., 1909-01-01
'POSSUM AND "TATERS"
FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT
William H. Taft Viii Be Guest of Honor at
atlanta Banquet, and Famous Southern
Dish VII Be Placed on Table

Atlanta. Ga. Dec. 31.-Possum and
banquet to be given by the Atlanta
Chamber Of Commerce on January Is to
President-elect Taft. and 10 that end the
managers Of the banquet are advertising
throughout Georgia for go fne, fat pos
sums.
ers. and 'possums viii be trailed nightly
until the required number has been Sc
cured Each 'possum viii be brought
whole to the banquet table in bed Of
potatoes, and in his mouth there win be
a small potato.
The reason for this IS that President
elect Taft, now wintering in Augusta,
The Washington herald., 1909-01-01
AGED WOMAN MISSING.
Mrs. Diehi Disappears from Her
Home In willard Street.

The police have been asked 70 find Mrs.
Mary G. Diehi, sixty years old, who dis
appeared from home, I7S9 Willard street
northwest, early yesterday afternoon.
Relatives fear she has met with an ac-
cident
Mrs. Diehl was not seen to leave the
house and the discovery that her hat
ana coat were missing was the first evil
dence her relatives had Of her departure.
When she had not returned al o'clock
last night the police were notified and
furnished with description
The Washington herald., 1909-01-01
4 Chance for All.

From the Youth CCmpani01-
There was little doubt in the minds Of
those who were invited 10 the wedding OF
Augustus Clay johnson and Chloe Matil-
da Baker as to the cordially OF the in
vitation. Il was clearly printed. and read
as follows:
You are invited 70 attend the marriage
of Mr. Augustus Clay Johnson ana Miss
Chloe Matilda Baker at the house of the
brides mother All who caabot come may
send"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-01

would sample the far-famed Southern
dish Of 'possum and 'taters." and il is
up 10 patriotic and Iberty-loving Soata-
erners to crafty his praiseworthy amhi-
ton When Taft was invited 70 the ban
quet he was asked If he had any sug-
gestions
Just one" he replied. with the inclu-
sive smile that has solved many a diplo-
matte muddle. I've had a lifetime long
ing TO taste 'possUm and 'taters.' Ny
visit 10 the South would be incomplete
unless this wish is realized Would IT
be possible for you gentlemen TO indulge
me in this respect?"
And that's why possums are being
hunter nightly all over Georgia.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-01
Suspicious.

IRON ne J o'ith Companion
The person who. on examining home
made henhouse. remarked that 1t looked
rs II some fellow had built il himself" 9"
has a kindred spirit in a delightfully."- sim
pie old lady noted for her naive COM
ments. In a street car not long ago
she noticed q man carrying a shotgun
and a blanket roll
Look at him." she whispered 20 her
companion He looks as Il he were
going to spend the night somewhere
The Washington herald., 1909-01-01
BIG TREASURY DEFICIT.
First six Months of New Fiscal
Year shows Increase

EFst SAA ""A'"S VI Nc" FAAcal
Year shows Increase.
\ deficit OF So. 2SS. 4sS for the first six
months Of the new fiscal year is disclosed
bv the Treasury statement for the be-
ginning Of the new year.
The receipts were as follows: Gus
toms. about slS9. .003, ,076: internal revenue.
about Si2S.74o. $50; miscellaneous sources.
about 81, ,579 3l5
The following corresponding decreases
are indicated by the figures given above.
over the corresponding period OF ISJ7-
Customs, 81. S0.080; internal revenue
81. .000, 900; miscellaneous. about 5000. 600.
The expenditures OF the Treasury for
The past six months viii aggregate
S5S S6Oc0-