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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

Rev. J. E. benson will preach
ct TIE Methodist Church, Sunday,
July 4th, morning and evening.
The public is invited to attend.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

We congratulate our young
friend, Mr.. Andrew Bigler, on the
arrival q his home on Tuesday
III Of . bouncing girl baby.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

Representative E. VIM. Drie-
bholz, of Ramos, was the sue
cessful bidder for the $4,000
school fund bonds of the Morgan
City School District, at par.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

Everyone would be benefited by TAX
ing Foley's Olino Laxative for stomach
and liver trouble and 'habitual consti-
patton. 1t sweetens the stomach and
breath, gently stimulates the liver and
regulates the bowels and is much su-
perior to pills and ordinary laxatives.
Why not try Foley's Orino Laxative to-
day.
For sale by all druggists.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

Our two places Of amusement,
~ Ideal and Jewel Theatres, are
ehewing high class pictures, and
lAey deserve q most liberal pat
lonage by the public.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

We ere glad to learn that Mr..
Rene Habert, who underwent an
cperation at the Sanitarium yes
terday, is doing nicely.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

At a meeting of the board OF
directors of the Commercial Bank
and Trust Company held on Sat-
urday last, Mr.. John R. Colgin
was elected assistant cashier of
the bank.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

laest ice cream, made out Of
Jersey cream. Delivered to
part Of town. At SERIO'S.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

The little girl of Mr.. and Mrs.
August Guderian, we are pleased
Is tate. has fully recovered from
il recent illness.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

I You can't afford to be without
mem on your window sash, Abel's
nakent sash lock.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

We regret to learn that Mr.. E.
j. Badeaux has been quite sick
iii week, and we hope for him a
aneedy recovery.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

0'Niell handles double disc
Iscofds only Csc.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

The drink that helps you think.
Ran.Taz. At SERIO'S.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03
Druid'S Contest.

A new line of oak and mahog.
any rockers at Davis.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

The Best on the market, Abers
patent sash lock.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

Among the many who were
initiated into the mysteries of the
Knights of Columbus at Morgan
City on Sunday last, was our
young friend, Mr.. M. w. McHugh.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

Court will adjourn to-day for a
tvo months vacation, opening up
seain on Monday, September 9th.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

Buy indestructible records at
O'Niell's, they 1t any machine
and last forever.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

steamer Albert Hanson,
~ Clifton & Harrison,
wing nine hundred trees
lyle Lumber Company
nu Lake last night was
, storm and torn all to
~ sunk in ten feet Of
negro lost his life.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

Pisture frames made to fit your
picture at Davis.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

line summer drink, Fam Taz.
At6xRIo's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03
For Headache-fIicks' Capudine.

Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve
you. It's ,liquid-pleasant to take-acts
Immediately. Try it. 10c. 25c. and soc. at
drug stores.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

The Order of Railway Conduc.
tors Division Mo. 1888 will give an
excursion on Saturday, July 31st,
on the Southern Pacific Railroad
from Crowley to New Orleans and
return The train will leave
Crowley at 6 o'clock a. M, and
returning will leave New Orleans
at 9 o'clock p. m. The fare for
the round trip from Franklin will
be $3.50 and from Morgan City
S1.OO. Tickets now on sale here
at Popkin's jewelry store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

Fine Bayou Cook oysters on ice
4 SERI0's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

On Tuesday last the court ap-
pointed the following members of
the bar as a committee to draft
suitable resolutions on the death
of the late Thomas McCabe Hy.
man, Clerk of the State Supreme
Court: Don Gallery, Jr., A. C.
Allen, H. D. Smith, w. K. Will.
son, Percy Saint and Paul
Kramer. The committee submit
ted set of resolutions to the
court on Wednesday which were
unanimously adopted by the bar.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

Columbia indestructible cylin-
der records, fit any machine and
last forever. Sold at O'Niell's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

Protect yourself from intruders
by using Abel's patent sash lock.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

no iear of thieves by using
Nd patent sash lock.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

.mrIY = ABBEyILLE RAILWAY COMPANY
TINE TABLE.
- 7:4O a. m. Ar. 5 100 p. m.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

mattresses. highest quality
prices at Davis.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03

Freshen up your rooms with
Alabastine. All shades at
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03
HlMEL--O'NIELL.

A very pretty wedding took
p ICE at II o'clock on Monday
morning, June 28th, at the Catho-
lie Church in Charenton, La,
when the charming and accom-
plished daughter, Miss Laura
Isabel, of Hon. Walter A. O'Niell,
of Baldwin, was united in we'd
lock to Mr.. Rene H. Himel, a
popular young attorney of Frank
lin, in the presence of a large
mum Der of friends and relatives,
Rev Father Gerard officiating. AT
the appointed hour the bride en-
tered the church on the arm of her
father, as the sweet strains of
Mendolssohn's wedding march
was being rendered by Mrs. Chas.
A. O'Niell, and the groom was at
tended by his best man, Mr..
Divide Himel, his brother. The
bride was becomingly gowned in
a lingerie dress with a tulle veil
caught with orange blossoms,
and carried a white prayer book
from which hung white ribbon
streamers and lilies of the valley.
Miss Jennie Himel, sister of the
groom, was maid of honor, and
Mrs. Leo. Grevemberg was matron
of honor, and both. carried white
carnations. The bridesmaids
were Misses Margaret Smith and
Fannie O'Niell, who also acted
as ribbon bearers. All of the
BRIDES attendants were dressed in
white and wore white picture
hats. The ushers were Messrs.
James R. Parkerson and Richard
K. O'Niell. During the signing,
"Call Me Thine Own" was sung,
and on leaving the church Lohe-
grin's wedding march was played.
After the ceremony a reception
was held at the home of the
BRIDES parents on I Linwood
plantation, attended only by the
close relatives of the bride and
groom. The BRIDES mother was
assisted in receiving by Mrs. f..
A. Himel, mother of the groom,
and by Mesdames George H.
O'Niell, Leo. Grevemberg, Chas.
A. O'Niell and the Misses Mar
garet Smith and Fannie O'Niell.
After the reception the couple left
on the east bound train for New
Orleans upon their wedding trip,
carrying with them the best
wishes of all for long, happy and
prosperous journey through life.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-03
,..ll,ru Pacific Railroad Time Table

CYP.tEMOkT BRANCH.
Iv.f:OO p. m. Ar. $3.50 a. m.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-09-30
BY Louis Joseph Vance

there could be no dishonor deeper than
to let her know the nature of his
hearts desire.
Was ever lover hedged from a dec
%laration to his mistress by circum-
stances so hateful, so untoward? he
could have ragged and rallied against
his fate like any mailman, for he de-
sired her greatly, and she was very
lovely in his sight. She was to him
of all created things the most wonder
full, the most desirable.
The temptation of his longing seem
ed more than he could long withstand.
But resist he must or part forever
with any title to her consideration-or
his own. He shut his teeth and knot
ted his brows in a transport of desire
to touch, if only with his finger tips,
the woven wonder of her hair.
And thus she saw him when, with
out warning, she awoke.
Bewilderment at first Informed the
wide brown eyes, then, as theil
drowsiness vanished, a little laughter
a little tender mirth.
Good morning, Sir Knight Of the
Somber Countenance!" she cried
standing up. Am l so utterly disrep.
utable that you find it necessary to
frown on me SO darkly?"
He shook his head, smiling.
81 know I'm a fright" she asserted
vigorously shaking out the folds of hel
N10itoI S1-irt EA1l oc fnr. y, hnt ~
will never be on straight; but. then
you wouldn't know"
cit seems all right he replied va
cantly.
'Then please to try to look Il little
happier since you find me quite pre-
sentable."
81 do"
Without lifting her Bonded head She
looked up, laughing, not i'll pleased
You'd say so really""
Far down the railway tracks there
rose a murmuring that walked to {:
rumbling roar. y passing porter an
swered Kirkwood's inquiry; it was The
night boat train from Ostend. He
picked up their bags and drew the cir
into the waiting room, troubled by s
sickening foreboding.
Through the window they watched
the train roll in and stop.
Among others alighted, smirking, tho
~unspeakable Hobbs.
He lifted his hat and bowed jaunti
ly to the waiting room window, max
ing it plain that his keen eyes had dis
covered them instantly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-09-30

ment book both passages. Don't ruiz
the risk of going to the pier yourself
I'll make things interesting for Mr..
Hobbs and join you as soon as l can
if l can"
"You must" replied the girl. 81
shan't go without you"
But, Dor-Miss Calendar!!" he ex
claimed. aghast.
IL don't care-I know l agreed" she
declared mutinously. But | WON'T
can't. Remember shall wait for YOU"
"But-but perhaps
eff you have to stay it will be be
cause there's danger, won't it? And
what would you think of me if l dc
serted you then af-after all y-you've
done? Please don't waste time argu
Ing. Whether you come at 1 today
tomorrow or a week from tomorrow
shall be waiting. You may be sure
Goodby."
They had turned the corner, walking
slowly side by side. Hobbs, for the
first time caught off his guard, had
dropped behind more than half Il long
block. But now Kirkwood's quick
sidelong glance discovered the mate III
the act of taking alarm and quicken
ing his pace. None the less the Amer
lean was at the time barely conscious
of anything other than a wholly unex
pected furtive pressure of the girls
gloyed fingers on his own.
"Goodby." she whispered.
He caught at her hand, protesting
"Dorothy.,"
"Goodby," she repeated b~reathlessly
with a queer little catch in her voice
God be With you. Philip. and-and
send YOU safely back to me-"
And she was running away.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-09-30

llth WOODS near sank WITH
the hopelessness Of it all. If
N the railway directorates Of Eu-
A rope conspired against them,
what chance had they? If the night
boat train from Ostend had only had
the decency to be twenty-five minutes
late, instead Of arriving promptly Oh
the minute of 4:45, they two might
have escaped by the 500 for Dun
kerque and Calais.
Miss Calendar" said Kirkwood
from his heart, "just as soon as 1 get
you home safe and sound l am going
to take a day off, hunt up hat little
villain and fay him alive. In the
meantime l forgot to dine last night
and am reminded that we had better
forage for breakfast"
Hobbs logged them at a safe dis
lance while they sailed forth and in
a neighboring street discovered an ear
ly bird bakery. Here they were able
to purchase rolls steaming from the
oven, fresh pats of golden butter wrap
ped in clean lettuce leaves and milk in
twin bottles, all of which they prosaic-
ally carried with them back to the sta
ton, lacking leisure as they did to par
take of the food before train time.
Without attempting concealment
IIobbs. he knew, was eavesdropping
round the corner of the door Kirk
wood purchased at the ticket window
passages on the Dunkerque train. Mr..
Hobbs promptly flattered him by imi-
tation, and so jealous Of his luck was
Kirkwood by this time grown through
continual disappointment that he did
1et ever let the girl into his plans I'M
Ill they were aboard the 500 in a com-
?artment all to themselves. Then, hav-
ing with his w eyes seen Mr.. Hobbs
dodge into the third compartment in
the e a of the same carriage, Kirk
wood astonished the girl by requesting
her to follow him, and together they
left by the door opposite that by which
they had entered.
The engine was running up and
down a scale of staccato snorts in
preparation for the race and the cars
were on the edge Of moving, coup
lings %clanking, wheels a-groan, ere Mr..
Hobbs condescended to join them be-
tween the tracks.
YEARLY, disheartened, Kirkwood re-
opened the door, flung the bags in and
helped the girl back into their despised
compartment. The quicker route to
England via Ostend was now out of
the question. AS for himself. he wait
ed for a brace of seconds, eying wick
eddy the ubiquitous Hobbs, who had
popped back into his compartment, but
stood ready to pop out again on the
least encouragement. In the meantime
he was pleased to shake IL friendly foot
at Mr.. Kirkwood, thrusting that mem
Der out through the half open door.
Only the timely departure Of the
train, compelling him to rejoin Doro-
thy Mt one IL at all, prevented the
American from adding murder to tho
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-09-30
PAGE SEW EN-

11asnes OF humorous uescrlprlon, SO
sode in q mood of wholesome Merit
ment.
1t was concluded, all too soon for the
taste of either. by the walters an
nouncement that the steamer was ON
the point of sailing.
Outwardly composed, inwardly quak-
ing, they boarded the packet, meeting
with no m%isadventure whatever-if wa
are to except the circumstance that
when the restaurant bill was settled
and the girl had punctiliously surren-
dered his change with the tickets
kirkwood found himself in possession
of precisely l franc and 20 centimes.
He groaned in spirit to think how
differently he might have been fixed
had he not in his infatuated spirit of
honesty been so anxious to give Cal
endar more than ample value for his
money.
An memorable anxiety held them
both near the gangway until it was
cast off and the boat began to draw
away from the pier. Then, and not
till then, did an unimpressive. small
figure of a man detach itself from the
shield of a pile of luggage and add
n to the pier head. No second
glance vas needed to identify Mr..
Hobbs, and until the perspective
dwarfcd him indistinguishably he was
to be seen alternately waving Kirk
wood ironic farewell and blowing VIC
tips of his soiled fingers.
SO he had escaped arrest.
vt first by turns indignant and re-
lievcd to realize that thereafter they
We're to move in scenes in which his
hateful shadow would not form an es-
Sentially component part. subsequently
lAirkwood fell a prey to prophetic ter
rors. 1t was not alone fear or retribu-
ton that had induced Hobbs to relin-
quish his persecution. or so Kirkwood
had become convinced. If the mates
calculation had allowed for them the
least fraction of a chance to escape
apprehension On the farther shores Of
the channel, nor fears nor threats
would have prevented him from sail
ing With the fugitives. Far from hav-
ing loft danger behind them on the
continent, Kirkwood believed in his
secret heart that they We're but flying
to encounter it beneath the smoky pail
of London.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-09-30

n the French system of 1urlspru-
dence. At least he hoped the latter
would take an interest in the case If
haply Hobbs were laid by the heels
and went his way rejoicing.
AS for h scratch on his arm, it was
nothing, as he presently demonstrated
to his complete satisfaction in the Sc
clusion of a chance sent fiacre. Kirk
wood, commissioning it to drive him to
the American consulate, made his di-
agnosis en- route. wound Il handker-
chief round the negligible wound,
rolled down his sleeve and forgot it
altogether in the joys of picturing to
himself Hobbs in the act of opening
the satcllel in expectation of finding
therein the gladstone bag.
AT the consulate door he paid off the
driver and dismissed him. The iiacre
had served his purpose, and he could
lind his way to the Terminus hotel at
Infinitely less expense. He had Il CON
siderably harder task before him as
he ascendcd the steps to the consular
doorway. knocked and made known
Tue Ildluic hl MS eff:lnG.
No malicious destiny could have
timed the hour of his call more appo-
siton''. The consul was at home and at
the disposal of his fellow citizens
within bounds.
In the curse Of thirty minutes or so
kirkwood emerged With dignity from
the consulate. his face crimson to the
hair, his soul smartin@ With shametand
humiliation. and left an amused otfi-
cial representative of his country's
government with the impression of
having been entertained to the point
OF ennui by an exceptionally clumsy
but pertinacious liar.
AT noon precisely, his suspense grown
too onerous for his strength of will,
throwing caution and their understand
ing to he winds, he walked boldly into
the Terminus and inquired for Miss
Calendar.
When at length she appeared on the
threshold of the apartment, bringing
with her the travelling bag and looking
wonderfully the better for her ninety
minutes OF complete reDose and pri-
vacy, jne relief he experienced was so
intense that he remained transfixed in
the middle of the floor. ~momentarily
able neither to speak nor to move.
On her part, so tagged and dis
trau@llt did be SEEM, that at sight OF
his cilreWOrn countenance She hurried
to him with outStretclled. compassion
ate hands and a low, pitif1ll cry of
concern, forgetful entirely of that
which he himself had forgotten-the
emotion she had betrayed ON parting.
"Oh, nothing wrong" he hastened tC
reassure her, With q sorry ghost of his
familiar grin, only | have lost Hobbs
and the satcllel With your things, and
there's no sign vet of Mr.. Calendar
We can feel pretty comfortable now
and-and thought it time we hat
something like a NEAL
The narrative of his adventure
which he delivered oyer their dejeunel
a la fourchette contained no mention
either of his rebuff at the American
consulate or the scratch he had sus
tanned during Hobbs murderous as
sault. The one could not concern her
the other would seem but a bid for hel
sympathy. He counted it a fortunate
thing that the mates knife had beer
keen enough to penetrate the cloth Of
his sleeve without tearing it. The sill
it had left was barely noticeable. AnG
he purpoSely diverted the girl will
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-09-30
[To BE Continued
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Ignorance OF the law u NJ n
but the Judge.
The good old Summer lime is a lady
that takes the opportunity to throw
bouquets at herself.
A soft answer turneth away wrath,
but not the young mar.
Since flies have been adjudged un.
desirable citizens everybody is endeav.
oring to screen them.
A razor and the man who uses ft
should have a good temper.
Housekeeping is N of the most I'M
appreciated jobs that a sane individual
ever got up against.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-09-30

. UMFOUNDED with dismay,
seeing in a flash how all his
3 plans might be set ut naught
by Dorothy's unforeseen in
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-09-30
CHAPTER XVI.

~ IRKWOOD'S heart sank with
the hopelessness Of it all. If
A the railway directories of Eu-
rona concpiro1 opainct thorn
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-09-30

A soft answer turneth away wrath,
but not the young man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12
CHAPTER XIX.
A Talk with whlspsrlnu Smith.

A Talk with Whispering Smith.
When Whispering Smith had fol.
lowed McCloud from the tent, Dicksie
turned to Marion and caught her hand.
rs this the terrible man l have heard
about?" she murmured. and l
thought him ferocious! But is he as
pitiless as they say, Marion?"
Marion laughed-a troubled little
laugh of surprise and sadness. Dear,
ne isn't pitiless at all. He has un-
pleasant things to do, and does them.
He is the man on whom the railroad
relies to repress the lawlessness that
breaks out in the mountains at times
and interferes with the operating of
the road. 1t frightens people away,
and prevents others from coming in
to settle. Railroads want law and
order. Robbery and murders don't
make business for railroads. They de.
pend on settlers for developing a
country, don't you know; otherwise
they would have no traffic, not 20
speak of wanting their trains and men
let alone. When Mr.. Bucks under.
took to open up this country to set.
tiers, he needed a man of patience
and endurance and with courage and
skill in dealing with lawless men, and
no man has ever succeeded so well as
this terrible man you have heard
about. He is terrible, my dear, to law.
less men, not to any one else. He is
terrible in resource and in daring, but
not In anything else know of, and |
knew him when he was a boy and
wore a pink worsted scarf when he
went skating"
Il should like to have seen that
scarf" said Dicksle, refectively. She
rose and looked around the tent. In
a few minutes she made Marion lie
down on one Of the cots. Then she
walked to the front Of the tent, opened
the flap. and looked out.
Whispering Smith was sitting be.
fore the fire. Rain was falling, but
Dicksie put on her close-ftting black
coat, raised the doOrhap. and walked
noiselessly from the tent and up be.
A
hind him. alone in the rain?" she
asked.
She had expected to see him start
at her voice, but he did not, though
r rose and turned around. mot
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-12

humor. That is ridiculous accident,
and 1t all came about when | lived in
Chicago. Do you know anything about
the Internal climate there? Well, in
Chicago used to lose my voice when
ever / caught cold-sometimes for
weeks together. So they began call
ing me Whispering Smith, and I've
never been able to shake the name.
Odd, isn't It? But l came out to go
into the real estate business. was
looking for some gold-bearing farm
lands where l could raise quartz, don't
you know, and such thlngs-yes.
don't mind telling you this, though
wouldn't tell it to everybody"
Certainly not" assented Dicksie,
dlawing her skirt around 10 sit In
closer confidence.
81 wanted to get rich quick" muir.
INJURED Whispering Smith, conf
dentially.
Almost criminal, wasn't it,"
II wanted to have evening clothes, /"
Eyes"
"And for once in my life two pairs
of suspenders-a modest ambition, but
a gnawing one. Would you believe it?
Before left Bucks Office he had hired
ME for a railroad man. When he asked
me what l could do, and admitted a
little experience in handling real es.
tate, he brought his fist down on the
table and swore l should be his right.
of-way man."
How about the mining?"
Whispering Smith waved his hand
in something of the-proud manner in
which Bucks could wave his presi.
Dental hand. my business, Bucks
said, need not interfere with that, not
in the least; he said that could do
all the mining l wanted to, and