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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-22
WHOLESALERS TO
 CLOSE AT NOON

An agreement was signed yester- day by the five wholesale grocery houses of the city in which it was decided to close their places of busi- ness on Saturdays at 1 o'clock. D. m., beginning April and ending August 27. The agreement was signed by the Gillespie and Brother Grocery Company, the J. B. Speers Company. the Southern Grocery Company, the Hammett Grocer Company and c. M. Ferguson and Son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-22

See us for porch and lawn furni- ture. Knox-Walker Fur. Co
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Tells Grand Jury They Should Make Investiga-
 tion Into Practice.
LABS THE GAMBLERS
Says The. Ire Menace to Society Grand Jury is Empanelled
 for March Term.

In empanelling the Jefferson coun- ty grand jury for the March term of the Jefferson circuit court, Judge A. B. Grace yesterday delivered d force full and most impressive charge, in which he reviewed all the common violations of law, including misae- meanors and felonies and emphatical- ly denounced the carrying of conceal ed weapons and the little regard for the gaming laws.
 Judge Grace declared that no man in the county was so high above the law as to escape indictment if he vio- lates it, nor is any man so low as to receive protection under the law He urged the grand jurors to institute a thorough, rigid and strict investiga- tiOn of all persons who make d habit of carrying concealed weapons. He argued that men do not wear wea- pons for ornaments, but when they place one in hip pocket it is pre- paraton to kill someone. After d crime is committed, he said, it is a common thing for the defendant to say q saw him reach for his hip pocket One of the remarkable things about such tragedies, said Judge Grace, is the fact that in al most every homicidal case the de- fendant invariably comes forward and pleads that he did not have any intention of harming anyone. The dead man, though armed and ready to kill, is always the one who never succeeds in getting his revolver out of his pocket
 Judge Grace compared the records of the rural districts of England with those of Arkansas in the mat ter of hOmicides and made the start ling statement that the total number of homicides in England are not within ten per cent of what they are in this state annually. Every mur- der trial costs the county from $500 to 5000 he said He termed a maj ority of the defendants who plead ''the other fellow reached for his gun" as liars. He deplored the fact that good citizens of this city and state go armed and said it was a dis graceful, sorrowful and shameful state of affairs in a civilized con- munity. A man can shoot another in the back or the back of the head, get a lawyer, come into court and plead self defense and be acquitted. His denunciation of the "pistol toter" was one of the features, of his leng- thy charge.
 Judge Grace also declared that county officers close their eyes to gambling and that in many instances gaming is licensed in certain com munities. This negligence is true in Pine Bluff, Little Rock and other cities, he said. He classed the gamo- Ter as menace to society. The gamb- Ter gives nothing to society, he said. He is we'll dressed, lives well and has an easy time in the world by catch- ing suckers and separating them from their cash.
 The following grand jury was em- panelled and the petit jury was or dered to report for service on Mon- day, April 4:
 Joe s. Heird, D. T. Purnell, J. A. RacOp, U. w. Poss, J. T. Lloyd, R. M. Galbraith, w. B. Greenfield, J. F. Hut, A. H. Martin, John B. Mcintyre, F. o. McGehee, R. D. McGaughy, w. c. Roebuck, A. R. Rosenberg, J. G. Dalton and Alex Strauss.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-22
RESOLUTIONS ON THE
 DEATH OF PROF. BENTON

The following resolutions have been adopted by the Glasses at the High School:
 Senior Class Resolution. Inasmuch as our hearts are bowed down in grief on account of the loss of our beloved teacher, our highly respected principal and our personal friend, Robert Talbot Benton. we the Senior Class of the Pine Bluff High School adopt the following resolu- tons:
 First-That in his loss we are de- prived of a true friend, sympathet~ ic companion, a brilliant and inspir- ing teacher and a grand and noble example of true worth of manhood Second-That to the community his life has been the embodiment of hon. CT, justice and truth, enobling anu uplifting all with whom he came in contact
 Third-Further, that copy of these resolutions, as an expression of our sympathy be presented to his grief stricken wife and children; that a copy be filed in the records of our class and a copy be sent to the press oi the city.
 Committee:
 Irene Crawford,
 Leinard Byrd,
 Levin Flournoy,
 Elleine Harrison,
 James Mcclellan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-22
engagements will not be announced.
 Professor BentOn'S Career.

! Professor R. T. Benton was 36 years old. He was a native of Kentucky, his old home being Mt. Sterling. His rise in educational circles in this city was rapid and was the result of earnest efforts and a display of fine ability in his chosen profession. He was elected princi- pal of the Pine Bluff High School on July p, 1909, when the School Board accepted the resignation of Profess sor J. H. Thach, who became super intendent of the Clary Training School at Fordyce MT. Benton was vice principal of the High School under Professor Thach for six years. He was graduate of the Central University of Richmondy now Danville, Ky, receiving his di : ploma there in 1S96 The four years following his graduation there was spent in the chair of Greek and Latin in that institution and he came to the Pine Bluff High faculty upon voted to the pupils and by command the local School Board. Greek was eliminated from the studies at the High School soon after his arrival and Professor Benton took up his tory in it's stead and made the study one of the most popular and benA- ficial at that school for more than two years. The last four years Of Professor Benton's service, before his elevation to principalship, was devot- ed to Latin.
 In mathematics ale was considered an expert and few teachers in the High School have accomplished as much good among the pupils in cul- tivating these studies. He was de- voted to the pupils and by command ing their respect and admiration won himself into their hearts and was practically idolized by them
 In 1904 he was married to Miss AL lie Lee Fox, daugHter of Mir. and Mrs. Fred Fox, tNoEof the most high ly respected and prominent residents of Pine Bluff. Two children, boys, blessed their union and their mar ried life was one of happiness and contentment.
 Professor Benton was a man of fine morals and his popularity with the School Board, the patrons of the school and his teachers was as great as with the pupils. As an instruc- tor he had few equals. He was a man of fine discipline. He was re- garded as one of the most valuable public school officials in the state. He was especially active in thletics and took an active interest in the triangular debate, scheduled to take place within the next few days be- ;, tween the pupils of the Hot Springs Pine Bluff and Little Rock High Schools. His loss will be keenly felt here and in educational circles in this state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-22
EAGLES MEMORIAL
 SERVICES POSTPONED

The annudI memOflaI SerV1CeS, which were to have taken place at Eagles Hall on West Second avenue Sunday afternoon, were postponed until Sunday afternoon, April 3. The services will be public and an appro- priate program is being arranged for the occasion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-22
Start Something Now.

Start Something Now. Start it yourself. Start savings account at this bank. Save part of your earnings each month, and you will be surprised how rapidly it will grow.
 Cotton Belt Savings & Trust Go.
 (3-16-6t.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-22
By The Junior Class.

In as much as we have been depriv- ed of our dearly beloved friend and principal, MT. Robert Talbot Benton, we, the members of the Junior Class hereby submit the following resolu- tions:
 First-That each one of us have
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-22
Booby Boy at Gpheo.

Quarter block~en 11th and Mulberry for sale. Price reasonable and terms easy
 Cotton Belt Savings & Trust Co.
 (3-19-6t.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-22

The "Booby Boy" produced by five people at Orpheo commencing March 91.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

The special election held in the
fourth ward Tuesday for the pur-
pose of voting five mill tax for
ten wears in favor of the Iberia,
St. Mary and Eastern Railroad
went unanimously in favor of the
tax. There was seventy-seven
votes cast with property valua-
ton of S1O5, 547.00. Elections have
now been held in the first, fourth,
fifth and eighth wards of the par :
ish to get the sense of the tax
payers on this tax, and each ward
have voted in favor of the tax.
There remains only one more
ward to vote on the tax, which is
the third ward, and the election
has been called by the Police Jury
to take place on Tuesday, June
81. 1t is now up to the taxpay-
ers of the third ward to say
whether they want the railroad OF
not. We say let US vote the tax
and have the railroad.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07
Fair Exchange
A New Back for an Old One.
How it Can be Done in
Franklin.

The back aches at times with dull,
indescribable feeling, making you
weary and restless; piercing pains
shoot across the region of the kid
neys, and az ain the loins are SO lame
to stoop is agony. No use to rub or
apply plaster to the back in this
condition. You cannot reach the
cause. Exchange the bad back for a
new and stronger one. Franklin res
idents would do we'll to profit by the
example.
A. Arseneaux, Short street, Thibo-
daux, La, says: mo matter how
early or late | retired at night, [
would be forced to arise about four
o'clock in the morning on account of
dull, heavy ache in the small of my
back which made me nervous and
restless. The secretions from my
kidneys were highly colOred and from
this and my condition generally. |
was led to believe that my kidneys
were disordered and responsible for
my misery. Hearing such good ac-
counts of Doan's Kidney Pills l was
led to procure a supply. This remedy
proved to be just what needed and
in a short time l was completely
cured. 1 feel we'll qualified to vouch
for the merit of Doan's Kidney Pills
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
| States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
| take no other.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07
Complete stock of Wall Paper
St. Mary Hardware Co.

On the evening of May 18th, at
the Firemens' Hall, the Sisters
Marianites of the Holy Cross will
entertain with a carefully selecte d
program, assisted by the ladies
of franklin, for the benefit of Sis
ter Berchman, who will be re-
membered as the worthy sister
who labored so faithfully and
and zealously seventeen years as
q teacher here, and who is at pre-
sent connected with the convent
at Lake Charles recently de-
stroyed by fire. Any donation
for the purpose sent to St. Johns
Academy will be greatly appre-
ciated. Refreshments will be
served. Admission Is cents,
children 10 cents.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

On Thursday morning meet
ing of the St. Mary bar was held
at the court house, with Judge H.
D. Smith presiding. A commis-
tee of five was appointed to draw
up a memorial to the Legislature
urging the adoption of joint
resolution to present constitu-
ito nal amendment for the raising
of the salaries of District Judges.
The committee are: Messrs. r.
E. Milling, D. Gallery, Jr., Percy
Saint, c.. F. Borah and c.. j.
Boatner. The meeting adjourned
to meet Monday, May 9th, to re-
ceive the report of the committee.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07
FOR SALE.

Two lots, situated on Jackson
street, between First and Second
streets, measuring 25Ox9O feet,
First lot has two story dwelling
house, with outhouses, ETC., meas
uring 80x90 feet. Second lot has
building 17Ox9O feet, known
as the Jackson Roller Rink
Will sell as a whole, or separately
to suit purchaser.
For particulars, apply to
JOS. BENINATO,
1912 Magazine Street,
New Orleans, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

The election for city officers OF
Franklin was held on Monday
last. Very little interest was
taken in it, for the reason that
there was but one ticket in the
field. There were one hundred
and thirteen votes polled. The
vote was as follows:
For Mayor-James A. Peter
man, 113.
For Councilmen-Thomas S.
Bodin, 1903; Joseph Boudreaux,
1O5; Marvin Morris, 1903; A. w.
Ohlmayer, 10; R. Emmett O'Niell,
106.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

Sheriff w. T. Peterman and
Deputy Sheriff Charles Pecot left
yesterday for Baton Rouge having
il custody eight prisoners who
were sentenced to terms in the
penitentiary at the recent session
of the criminal term of court.
The prisoners are: Wash Brown,
one year; Willie Walters, four
years; Peter Weldon, life; Oscar
Brown, one year: Jessie Wright,
two years; Nelson Crump, six
months: Victor Foster, life; Cae-
sar Jacquet, one year.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

The Franklin Base Ball As
ISOLATION, which was organized
here this week will give dance
at the Firemen's Hall next Thurs
day night, May 18th. The dance
is given for the purpose of getting
uniforms and other articles for
the ball players. The admission
fee is 25c. Refreshments will
be served. Attend and help the
boys.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

One of the best pictures produce
ed by the Biograph Company
"As 1t Is In Life" At the Ideal
tonight. You cannot afford to
miss this great production.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07
STATE OF LOUISIANA
23rd Judicial District Court-Par.
ish of st. Mary.
First National Bank of Patterson.
La, vs.. Gustave Thorgeson.
No. 1857.

Under and by virtue of q writ of
fieri facias issued out of the Hon
orabla 23rd Judicial District Court.
in and for the Parish of st. Marv'
and to me directed, in the above mum.
bered and entitled suit, have seized.
and will offer for sale, for cash. to
the last and highest bidder, at the
principal front door of the Court
House in the Town of Franklin, Par
ish OF st. Mary, Louisiana, on
SATURDAY. THE 14rH DAY OF
MAY, A. D., 1910,
between the hours of IL o'clock a.
M, and 4 O'Clock p. M, the following
mentioned and described property
to-wit:
ALI OF the right, title and interest of
Gustave Thorgeson in and to the
partnership of Thorgeson and Han
son Tor Hanson and Thorgeson), com
posed of Gustave Thorgeson and AL
bert Hanson.
W. T. PETERMAN, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Parish of st. Mary.
La, April %, 1910.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

An Operetta will take place at
the High School Auditorium next
Friday night, May 18th, and
every body is invited to attend.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07
For Sale.

Strictly split ash stove
wood for the cook. Cracked
corn for the chickens. Can
be got at the Milholland
Brick and Single Yard.
GEO. MILHoLLAND, Prop.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

Mrs. Jos. R. Givens, we are
glad to state, is out again after a
weeks illness with an attack OF
fevers.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

1 We are glad to see Mr.. Chas.
Chadwick out again, who has
been confined to his room for the
mast week suffering from a
bruised limb, caused by a fall
from a scaffold.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

1t takes astonishingly few cents
to supply a household with things
that secure comfort and less
labor in our five and ten cents de-
partment. Mel Mcneil.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

Ifit don't rain soon the corn
crop in this section will be fall
ure and the cane crop will be
short.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

Mr.. w. ]. Levy, who has been
in business for the past fifteen
years in Patterson, has opened a
clothing and gents furnishing
store in the Schwan building next
door to Delahoussaye's drug
store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

Mr.. Percy Saint has moved his
law Office from the upstairs OF the
Thompson building to the front
rooms of the lower floor.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

Messrs. Hugh Frere and Dudley
Todd will open up in about two
weeks a meat stall in the market,
and will handle the choicest OF
meats and game when in season.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

Take advantage of the daily
bargains offered at the five and
ten cent store. Neil McNiel.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

MI. I. Popkin has secured the
services of Mr.. G. C. Cole. of
Owensboro, KY, who is an expert
matchmaker, diamond setter and
engraver, having worked sixteen
wears at his trade.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

A new law firm has been formed
here composed of District At
orneY Thos. M. Milling and Mr..
Emnet Alpha, and all business
entrusted to them will have
prompt attention.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

There remains only few days
more for your dog to roam the
streets of Franklin. After next
Tuesday, May 10th, all dogs
found roaming on the streets will
be killed by Marshal Albares.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

The City Fathers will hold their
regular monthly meeting next
Tuesday night.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

A dance will be given at the
Woodmen of the World hall in
Baldwin next Thursday night,
May 18th. The admission fee
will be fifty cents and no charge
for dancing. Refreshments will
be served.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

Dr.. E. G. McKowen, who was
tried II the District Court at
Baton Rouge, charged with the
murder of q lunatic, Judson, was
found guilty as charged' with
out capital punishment.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

q The story of a fathers selfish
love-'As It Is In Life" a Bio
graph with some class TO it.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

Complete stock of Wall Paper.
st. Mary Hardware Co.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

We note with regret the illness
of Mr.. John r. Colgin, assistant
cashier of the Commercial Bank
and Trust Company, and hope for
him q speedy recovery.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

Contractor Marvin Morris has
begun the erection of a fine resi-
dence for Mr.. Ben Laws on his
place about two miles above
Franklin. The building when
finished will cost s., 900.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

The Southern Pacific Railroad
will run an excursion tomorrow
(Sunday,) from New Orleans to
New Iberia. The train will pass
Franklin at 11:49 a. M, and the
fare for the round trip will be SO
cents.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

We congratulate Capt. c. S.
Campbell on the arrival at his
home on Thursday morning Of a
fine boy baby. Mother and son
doing nicely.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

Capudine for "That Headchea -
Out last night? Headache and nervous
this morning? Eicks Capudine iust 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, 1910-05-07

Our motto: Small profits and
quick sales. Neil Mcneil, 5 and
10 cent store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

"As It Is In Life" A Biograph
at The Ideal tonight.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

FRANKLIN { ABBEVILLE RAILWAY CONPANl
Lv. 7:4O a. m. Ar. 500 p. m.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1910-05-07

Southern Pacific Railroad Time Table
EAST BOUND.
No. 10, Due 2:45 p. m.
No. 8, /" $40 a. m.
No. 2, s" 700 a. m.
No. 6, 4" 1887 p. m.
WEST BOUND.
No. 9, Due 1888 p m.
No. Z, i" 1851 a. m.
No. 5, /" 1887 a. m.
No. 1, I" 1929 p. m.
CYPxEMORT BRANCH.
Lv. 1:1O p. m. Ar. $3.50 a. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-29
SYSTEM IN pAIRYINe.

How to assure the distribution of clean and standard milk Is the prob lem in the large cities at the present day-milk of first quality and at req sonabIe rates
 It is proposed in Massachusetts to accomplish this through the MsJ sa- chusetts agricultural college, which has materially aided the fruit growers of the state by means of it's demon syrAtion orchards and corps of experts, and has perfected plans to perform similar service for the dairy interests. The idea is to assist in the production of wholesome milk at profitable price, thereby benefiting both the pro- Olcer and the consumer Dairy inn provement associatien will be organ ized in different sections of the state under the direction of the college au- thorfies. Blanks will be furnished those joining the association, on which accurate records of feeds. care and production will be k@Ft. Frequent meetings will be held at which topics related to breeding, feeding and mar keting will be freely discussed by the professors from the college and other practical dairymen. Field agents will assist in figuring feeding rations and in the solution of other problems which frequently arise in connection with the production and marketing of pure milk. Advice also will be given to asdividual dairynen throughout the state and lectures will be given before any organization or group of persons interested. This movement should be watched with interest here in Connec- ticut
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-29
PENNIES FOR CAR CREWS.

In the Massachusetts cities the pub lie has a habit of remembering at New Years the conductors and motor men, and there they appear to under stand the cumulative value of pennies for car crews. It is New Years custom and next Sunday is the day that the contribution is to be made. for it goes well with a Happy New Year The Lynn Item says:
 If every passenger next Sunday would add even d cent to the nickel when he pays his fare the men who run the cars would find quite a snug little sum in their pockets a night Take the whole year round, the slight favOrs received from the conductors would amount to a large number, and when the difficulties these officials are obliged to face are considered. the thousands they must meet and endeav- or to please. the slight token of ap- preciation that is bestowed on them on the opening day of the new year is well merited In the press of more important affairs this trifIine matter may be forgotten, and this reminder is to help people remember the carmen when they pay their fares next Sun day"
 This is a little thing, but it Is doubt less very pleasant for all concerned