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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28
We have just received Spring Line of Linen
Suits, Skirts, Dresses Auto Coats Wolfe Skirts, Panama
Skirts, White and Fancy Flannel Tailored Suits.
A Good Reason.
Franklin People Can Tell
You Why It Is So.

Doan's Kidney Pills cure the cause
Of disease, and that is why the cures
are always lasting. This remedy
strengthens and tones up the kidneys,
helping them to drive out of the body
the liquid pOisons that cause back
ache, headache and distressing kidney
and urinary complaints Franklin peo-
pie testify to permanent cures.
Mrs. Julia Chadwick, of Franklin,
La, says: while visiting nv
daughter l lec med of Doan's kidney
Pills and was benefited greatly througl
their use. | suffered a great deal
from pain in my back and it oftel
kept me awake at night. My circula-
ton was poor and at times my ankle,
became badly swollen. These dill
ticulties plainly showed that my kid
neys were disordered. After using
Doan's Kidney Pills, procured at 5.
j. Gates u Co.'s Drug Store, | was
relieved of all my suffering and [
have not had severe attack of my
former trouble for a number years.
Doan's Kidney Pills have my highest
endorsement,
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents. toster-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, 1911-01-28
The Exposition Fight.

The South has been putting up
a splendid fight for the Panama
Exposition. What Congress will
do may not be prognosticated at
this writing with any degree OF
certainly. but this is certain, that
whether New Orleans wins or not,
the fight it has waged for the
privilege of holding the Expo
sition mas added ulster to it
name aud will give it greater
prestige as we'll as better attention
whenever in the future its citizen 5
ask anything at the hands of Con-
g.ess. The claims of the South
have been scattered broadcas.
throughout the Nation, and in
Washington the courtesy and
chivalry OF the gentlemen who
went there to support the plea Of
the Crescent City won for them the
admiration and esteem not only
.ief the public in general and Of
Congress, but also OF their most
enthusiastic opponents.
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Resolutions Of Respect:

| Whereas, 1t has pleased our Heav.
emily Father to take from this earth
our colleague and fellow teacher,
Miss Lucy Brasselman,
Be it resolved, That we, the mem
bers of the faculty of the st. Mary
Central High school. do hereby ex-
press our sorrow at the loss to US and
to the. community of this noble and
useful character.
Be it further resolved, That we
take this means to express our senti-
ments concerning her excellent work
while with US; for she typifed the true,
cheerful and conscientious.
Be it further resolved, That we ex-
press our sympathy to those who
mourn'her and have been deprived of
her dear com )anionship, and to those
who feel in her lossa vacancy that can
not be filed
But still we wait with ear and eye,
For something gone which should be nigh
A loss IN all famiia lar things,
in hover that blooms, and bird that sings"
SARAH LANDAU,
LESSEE COLLINS JONES,
MARY MORGAN.
Committee on Resolutions.
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Meeting Of the Cemetery Association.

FRANKLIN, La, Jan. GOTH, 1911
The regular meeting OF tht
Gem terry Association was he!
this day at 1 o'clock p. m, in tn,
Firemen's Hall, President Will
McKerall, presiding.
The minutes of the last '? aeting
- ere read; no objections being
fercd to their adoption, they
were approved by tho President.
The treasurer's report showed q
balance on hand of S6S.13.
The Secretary reported collec.
tons for the year 1910 to be 1885,.
s.; also reported that he had been
compelled to drop several mem
bers from roll for the non-pay.
ment Of subscription.
The committee of ladies submit
ted their report and offered certain
suggestions for the welfare OF the
Association, ali of which were APP
proved.
The. report of the Secretary
shows a falling of in the SUBJ
scriptions, and the Association
to be not self supporting. The
moral and active support of the
people is needed, and all those in
sympathy with the work aud who
are not members are kindly in.
vited to join and contribute to-
wards the maintenance and care
of the cemetery,
This being the meeting for the
election of officers for 1911 the fol-
lowing persons were duly elected /:
President, Wilson McKerall;
Treasurer, DR.. B. w. Smith; Sec
retay, Mrs. Lou Smardon.
The President named the fol-
lowing ladies to assist in the
management Of the Association !:
Mesdames. E. Bodin, E. G. Trow-
bridge, w. I, Jones, A. c. Allen
and Mary Cross, Misses. Helen
Brig and Mollie Allen.
4 vote of thanks was rendered
the retiring secretary. Mr.. L. b.
Tarlton, for the faithful perform
ance Of his duties and for the
valuable assistance rendered the
association.
There being no further business
the meeting adjourned until its
next regular meeting day.
WILSON MCkERALL, President,
Mrs. Lou SMARDON, Secretary.
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NOTICE..

Office of The Augusta Sugar Co. Ltd
FRANKLIN, La. Jan 10Th, 1911.
In conformity with Article V. of the
Charter OF the Augusta Sugar Com
pany, Limited, notice is hereby given
that the annual meeting of the stock
holders OF Said Company will be held
at the Office of the Secretary of the
Company, in the town of Franklin.
Parish of ST. Mary, La, on Monday
February 9th, 1911, beween the hours
of 200 and 800 O'Clock p. NJ: said
meeting to be held for the purpose of
electing directors, as provided in said
Article ", and. for such other pur-
poses as may lawfully come before
said meeting. 51
EDGAR LEssEPs, Secretary.
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President Taft has just made
public letter from former SEN
ator Foraker lin relation to the
fortification OF the Panama canal
in which the latter holds that
under the treaty with Great
Britain and the Spooner law there
il no possible legal objection to
the United States policing the
canal or erecting Qualifications.
This subject is one that has
been attracting; considerable
attention, one line of argument
being that the buihing of forth
fications would invite attack in
time OF war, .and the other that it
is absolutely essential for the
protection Of United States. prop
terty and guarantee against the
activities of hostile nations.
1t will be remembered that ex-
Senator Foraker was a close adj
wiser of Secretary of State Hay
during the negotiation of the
treaty with England. In Dec
ember, 1900, the Senate ratified e
treaty prepafed under Hays d.
rection, the first draft Of which
a. provision against
fortif1cation Of the canal. This
raised q storm of protesting and
iecrying OF Secretary Hay and
he treaty was later amended to
conform in a way with sentiment |.
prevailing ain the country and
atified az stated. !
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28

The Omnibus Claim Bill
aggregating approximately 49,.
1000, embracing PREPARATION
mostly for daAages in the South
IN connection with war depreda .
tlops, was killed for this sessio n
oy the House Committee on
Claims which, after a sub-com-
m,ttoe Investigation, Indefinitely
postponed actlon.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28

The prospective reduction in the
Senate of the Republican m ajority
from twenty seven in the present
Congress-, to eight in the next
congress indicates the prob
oiiity OF Complete control OF the
United States Senate and govern
menr by the Democratic party
after the election of 1912.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28
NOTICE.

No hunting, trespassing, fish
ing or trapping is allowed on
the plantations Of The Mrs. E. D..
Burguieres Planting Co., Limited.
Ali violators will be Prosecuted
to the full extent of the, law.
Oct. Ia, 1910.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28
NOTICE:

FRANKLIN, La, Jan. 1, 1911. :
We AXE this method of in
formingIhe public that we have
this day sold out our interest in
the tim of Lauritizen, Lauve &
kappel to Mr.. L. Lauritzen.
H. w. KAPPEL,
{. LAU E.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28

The South needs thrifty and
enterprising immigrants who will
become landowners and citizens !;
but it does not need any increase
OF absentee land-ownership. The
selling oi tracts of land to men in
other sections to be held for
speculative purposes, should
never be encouraged.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28

The new com fnerce court prob
ably will have to be organized
with only four members, as the
Senate Committee on judiciary
failed to recommend the confir-
nation of Judge William H.
T. LIT, OF Montana, against whom
charges were flied.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28
NOTICE..

To the Public:
Any one found hunting or tres
passing on the following property
Wils be punished to the full extent
OF the law: Alice c., Garden City
Frances and Susie plantations.
j. w. FOSTER.
Oct. 10Th. 1910
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28

Andrew Carnegie announced
another mammoth gift. IL is Sio,-
100000 to the Carnegie Institute
OF Research of Washington.
This brings his endowment of
that institution up to S25 100000.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28

The trusts can we'll afford to
pay their fines, orTather make the
people pay them, but they can't
hire subs 70 serve jaif sentences.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28

We shall be tempted to turn
Socialist in appreciation of that
party's efforts to ameliorate the
condition Of humanity if the new
Mil waukee administration sue
ceeds in deodorizing limburger
cheese.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28

Those two men who were sent
to Jail for stealing trolley car
deserved their fate for their stn-
pidity. They should have stolen
the whole road and become CAP.
tains of industry.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28

l am prepared to do horseshoe
ing in a first class manner. If
your horse needs shooting bring
him to my shop and l will con.
Vice you. C. S.. Brenn.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28

The California Supreme Court
has granted "a rehearfng Ia the
case of Abraham Ruef, OF San
Francisco, sentenced to prison for
fourteen years on a charge Of
bribery.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a
very valuable medicine for throat and
lung troubles, quickly relieves and
curss painful breathing and a danger
ously sounding cough which indicates
congested lungs. Sold by all dealers.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28
FOR SALE.

The, Perret property on
econd street near the high
school building; two houses
and lots.
A residence on Second
street between Iberia and
Adam streets. A bargain.
For particulars, apply to
w. II. LATHAM,
Franklin, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28

There is still one way open for
statesmes.-that-were 10 get into
the public prints. They can take
several bottles of Peruna.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28
LOST.

One gold fob charm with
initials IN. f. K Kindly
return same to this Office and
receive reward.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28
To The Public.

| am not nor have I been re-
sponsible for any debts contracted
by my wife without my consent
or knowledge of her CO ntracting
same.
ALFRED CROCHET,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28
4 NJ 4
YluOl
Will Build
Y gu Up
and Make
YouStrong

Old people, tired, weak,
run down people, delicate
children, frail mothers, and
those recovering from severe
illness, this is a fact.
Thousands of genuine tes-
timonials from reliable peo-
pie prove this claim, and to
further support the fact and
prove our faith in what we
say, we unhesitatingly de-
clare that any one who will
try a bottle of VINOL will
have their money returned
without question if they are
not satisfied that it did them
good.
\. j. DELAHOUSSAYE, DRUGGIST
Franklin, Louisiana.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28
DR.. HOMER Il. GATES.
Physician and Surgeon
OFFICE: CAFFERY BUILDING
FRANKLIN, LA.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is Chamberlains
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
co the work whenever you require
tfeir aid. These tablets change weak
ness into strength, listlessness into
energy, gloominess into joyousness.
Their action is SO gentle one don't re-
alize they have taken a purgative.
Sold by all dealers.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28

Have you a weak throat? Ifso, you
cannot be too careful. You canno
begin treatment too early. Each cold
makes you more liable to another and
the last is always the harder to cure.
If you will take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy at the outest you will be saw
ed much trouble. Sold by all deal
ers.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28

FOR HEADACAE-HICkS' CAPUDINE.
whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous Troubles, Capufine will reiiava
yot. It's liquid-pleasant to .ake-ata
lcmedla ely. Try it 1Oc., 25c. and soc. o
drug stores.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-01-28
FOR SALE.

One gentlemen's bay driving
morse, very speedy. Price very
reasonable. Address,
A. NJ. DARRAGH,
Justine Plantation,
Garden City, La.
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pFs6l5ms % cbTdrS5.

ma iscfeased cost Of living and thg
rsEfked tendency toward the 'tko
child standard" In German towns has
led the municipality Of sehoenberg,
which comprises 3 large part Of south
ana southwest Berlin. 10 o6ef pre-
miunss to municipal employees NTH
Isfls fSniheS All parents With more
than two children are to behkAt wld-
owers with children are treated equal
u VIA hose whose wives are alive.
ne pfsinfums are large enough to
make 4 eonadefable dlReFencs a I
Horkfngman's household. Fatksrs Wits
three children receive about 30
iionthiy. with four children $s.t6. WITH
hTs $40 and with more than az s
monthiy. = -. -..-... s----.
The broad ax., 1911-02-18
It rays to advertise
in The Broad AK.

nuSS there been a. many a. forty mem
herh The present eprollment q thirty.
thfes q whom re tnEksed b edhearonal
works Bsven are, active. % the CHRISTIAN
ministry. four beng bishops; one e q lit-
wary man. one devoted % ihseitutionhi
work. four are editors. one . journalist
and -four are physicians, Ten are n New
H11land ahalkhe stare ~ Neu Kork. New
d4T7T and Pgnnsgivanla. eleven n What
EEht bs termed me central Atiahfie
stAte8. eight n the south Atlantic esttfoa
md three IN the central west
Prom the beginhlh8 the administrative
carr. ~ eefreepondlng EscretarE. hss
iior Of ths Amtflc1h Nero Af6n6ffab65.
A. yot ~ principal work has ben
through In -occasloua publicafions," Of
RnlEb 1irf16d bage .bssa putllihsd. 10 s.
1Qnno - sthe urincinai nhlF1ee of ths
county, neIudlhg thoSt 81 fh9 fhufs
sentative universities south - ee1 ~ n.
tho aorth and west
The broad ax., 1911-02-18

Thrilling Rsfi1SlI ESStHSEsss Of ksn
Who Get Their Living Out Of the
selI Were FSttefSS d the Meeting.
shiftIsssnsss, IdIsnoss and Debt
sIavsi5 cSndInISa.
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PhoaREss N EbVeIfIeN:
Rstsaai .Rsnslsds TfalSilS sshsoi
NsIai 80 Rssm EaE ainashtI

NSsaS Mas RSsm FsE stoaSHtI
At tie 5anuSfS meedns 81 he board
a. trustees Of the National ReHeious
ff4ininS school, Duthafh. n. O, Of
winch Df. james E. Shepard 5 presis
dent, reports were read which showed
that the SCHOOL was "a e4Senent eou-
ditfon ii an depaftmentS o. IA E6fk.
The need Of greater facilities for the
work Of the school was a prominent
feature Of the session Of the board.
Bishop George ". Clinton, d. b., Of
fered a resolution, which was unani-
mously passed by the board, to the ef-
feet that the substantial progress Of
the school demands an Increase Of
buildings and other facilities to meet
the needs OF the work The resolution
empowers the president to appeal to
the public for liberal support for the
Institution, which Is filling a peculiar
need for the people for whom It Is
disseminating d wholesome atmosphere
for the greatest uplfft.
Owing to the large number Of ap-
plications that are being received for
the many departments Of the school
two more dormitories, 9. larger audito-
rtdm and a special building for the
medical training Of missionaries for
home and foreign work must be erect
"a as soon as the FUNDS are In hand.
II h the CONSENSUS OF opinion Of those
working for the lettering Of conditions
among the race that the missionaries
should receive the very best training.
The influence OF the school Is already
being felt in a number Of states. and
Students from I've states have enrolled
There are nearly 100 boarding Students,
with a Ike number Of day students.
President Shepard vas. authorized
to proceed as soon as funds are avail
ahle to erect tw6 brick buHdmkA
The Board nnantmously and enth1a-
asticaIly passed q resolution thanking
Ex-Governor Glenn and Judge Peter @.
Pritctard for their great Interest, n
the work. which has been a potent fac
tor In the present success Of the IN
scitutIon: The Skinner school and
Chautauqua: which Will begin about
Juiy 8. win speefai courses Win Be
largely attended, and the LECTURES win
Be the best Of their kind ever given
Il an INSTITUTION for the race ID the
south
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sixteen states and the District Of Columbia.
Ths initial meeting held Dec. -. ISoG. was
participated IN ~ Alexander crumWell,
7n1fer q Hay4srs Kelly Miller. Paul
tuf uee bonbar "a John W. crumWsIl.
q WHO'S he.ideAss IL meeting was held
Dunbar. while he rad selections from his
posm8 AZ more than one Of the earlier an
mai uPeIlnA. ala not actively connect
,zlelf WIkh he organization. There have
t4d tine bfesidents-Rsv. Alexander
CFunwsll. the founder: DR.. william = b.
DuBois and Hon. Archibald h orimko.
Among ths Distinguished men residents
e,octad 20 houprary memh9r1hip ars IN
EduAfd, SN7fmot A|ftR. q The
20 co4tt 81 ARA Alghk Rev. 94mes
Thaodore Holy. bishop Of Haiti: Henry
a. 1fur, the artist: Antenor Firmln.
TIE Haitian statesman and author, and q
Ccleridge-Tayior. TIE musical composar:
fhs late 6lr Samuel W. Lewis. knightsd
~ pneaa. YIcfdt- and DE. Louis Joseph
Slhtisr. IAbaf q several foreign learn
81 socletieA
100 - FsR aZgyIalol
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GRERIeAh NEGRO ACADEMY.
WorK Of n Institution u Washington
cShapSssd 81 EitSFAfJ Men.

This statement Regarding q well
known institution Is 81 interest:
The American Negro ACADEMY was form
any orsaniEed IN wsHhinktoq March s tsg7,
by the action. Of slghteep men, OF whom
ma ttiiI maintain an aetive eonnect1on.
tbrss bthkfs havtnt dis6 During its exist
e1cs there have been At diIerept times
dfty-fouf ENROLLED members. repfesentinE
New-York tribune., 1911-12-02
FINANCIAL MARKET
Banks Lose Upward of $1,000
600 on Weeks Currency
Movement.

on a light volume Of business stock
market prices moved in an irregular
manner throughout the FIVE hours OF
trading, final figures presenting unimpor-
tsnt changes from Wednesdays closing.
In the early part cf the day small losses
we're shown in most parts Of the list
While In the last hour a firmer tendency
was reported, although in the larger
number of issues net declines were re-
corded The speculation was wholly
without interest or significance and rep
resented little beyond the operations 81
an unimportant professional element
which endeavored 10 bring out stock on
IT'S alleged apprehension over the effect
on prices of the Presidents forthcoming
message at the opening Of Congress next
week Commission houses pracucaliE
had no orders for public account on
either side Of the market, but invest
ment houses received some fair buying
orders for permanent investment, while
the bankers who had advertised an Of
fering Of SSO00000 preferred stock Of a
well known manufacturing concern an
nounced that the entire amount not only
had been sold but had been heavily
oversubscribed. There is plenty of
money for attractive new offerings. a
large amount Of funds is moving into Sc
curities that are not listed on the Stock
Exchange. and the fact that transactions
on the exchange are light in volume at
the present time does not reflect actual
conditions in the outside market for in
Vestments Outside of Amalgamated
Copper, Lehigh Valley, Reading, Union
Pacific. United States Steel, Northern
Pacific and Third Avenue when issued
transactions amounted to small totals
while even in the shares named there
was little real activity. In the bond de
partment a fair inquiry was reported
for the Metropolitan and Third Avenue
securities. Notwithstanding the excel
lent report Of earnings 10y the New York
Central for the month Of October the
stock Of the company was dealt in TO the
extent Of only 500 shares,
According to the known movement Of
money in the week the local banks have
lost upward of S7OO0O00 in cash hold
ings, due 10 direct operations with the
Sub-Treasury and shipments Of funds 10
Canada and California. ON their trans
actions with the interior receipts We're
about S4.OOO.000 less than in the pre-
ceding week, while shipments exclusive
OF transfers 10 San Francisco and ship
ments of gold to Montreal aggregated
Sl,0O00O0 more than those reported
week ago. The course of call money
rates in the last few days suggests an
unfavorable exhibit I'm the bank state
ment to-day, but il is quite possible
loans have been restricted TO a degree
that will offset 10 certain extent the
decline in cash resources as an influ-
erce on the reserve above legal require
ments. There was Q good inquiry yes
terday for time money, but the banks
were not disposed 10 make extended
commitments although they were in Q
position 70 secure a better price for
their funds than recorded at any time
ii recent weeks The banks also were
not keen over taking commercial paper.
which continued 10 be quoted at / TO IA
pe, cent for the best names for five and
siN months
New-York tribune., 1911-12-02
CONSOLIDATED EXCHANGE.

Heavlness characterized the marker on
tho Consolidated Stock Exchange lo0I
sentiment was bearish, but II was only III
spots that room traders we're aggressive
IN their tactics Commission brokers re-
ported some scattered liquidation represSSentt,, ne,
Ing tire closing out Of accounts OF on ~
sbie deveIopments attending the coming
eession Of Congress. Northern Pacilc anu anu
st Paul were were under special seIiins
pressure carly In the day. In connection
Win the weakness they displayed there
was q revival of dividend reduction talk,
\ small lot OF Wheeling & Lake Ere hS soiI
at 81. the first appearance OF thaI su0bS otbs
and the only transaction reported IN II duI
ing the day in Wall Street. BON Cnioh mon
Pacific and Steel common exhlDlteu lTiad ,ad
tive firnness most of the time coIiparrSu NJ
with price levels on the other po'lU
tailed operations follow: