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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-02-27
Flag Day.

Flag Day was observed at the
High School on Friday last, the
event proving highly satisfactory
in every particular. Every pupil
carried a flag and at the regular
hour for assembling marched in.
to the auditorium where, after
the opening PRAYER and a chap
ter read from Proverbs by Bro.
Wilson, patriotic songs we're
sung and several good talks we're
given. The entire student body
then formed into line and had a
street parade, making quite an
imposing scene. 270 with flags
flying and filing the air with
melody as they in turn sang
Dixie. Star Spangled Banner,
America. A Little Bit of Cloth,
Is There Any Other Country
Like the U. S. A.? etc.
This ceremony had quite an
effect upon the people of the
town, who realize more than ever
now just how great an interest
we have in that wonderful school.
The best we have is to be found
daily between 8 and $500 O 'clock,
within those walls up there. be.
ing trained and fitted for life by
that band of earnest teachers
who need our sympathy, loyalty
and hearty cooperation in order
to send our boys and girls back
to US well rounded and developed.
Let US rally to our school as the
patriots of old rallied to the I'm
mortal Washington and every
day will call for a celebration
within our ranks more profound
and heartfelt even than is inspir.
ed BY this glorious 22nd, of
February for it will be to the
makers of future history, and
thew our own boys and girls,
and they must be fitted to build |
better even than did the Fathers
of Old.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-02-27
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Rheumatism, Neuralgia or Head
ache that S0lace Fails
IN Rnmnvo

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untaIy testimonial letters which have been re-
s st fsen grateful people Sol:ce h A.: re-
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.. Lee Norris, President Of the First National
Bank Of Chico, Texas, wrote the Solace Com
pany IS follows;
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It's mighty fine to be well, and you
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Just Solace alone does the work.
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Mich.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-02-27
"Fighting Parker" Dies at
His Home.

Franklinton, La, Feb. 22,-P.
?. Parker, known as Fighting
Parker" under charge of killing
Norvel Breeland, died last night.
Parker was about 50 years of
age. He was a resident of Wash.
ington Parish when he Joined
the federal forces during thu,
war, and subsequently lived here
under a pension, Indifferent to
the prevailing Southern senti.
ment.
A few months ago he shot and
KILLED Norvel Breeland, after
having warned him not to put
his foot on his soil. A lane sep
arated Breeland's property from
Parker's, but it was customary
to cut across certain portions of
the farm. Breeland passed one
day and received notcie not to
return that way. Breeland re.
turned on horseback, and, when
crossing in view of Parker, who
stood on his porch, a load of shot
struck him in the head. Parker
gave himself up. Conveying a
mattress. etc., for Jail comforts.
he went to town and surrendered.
A few days ago he was permitted
to leave the Jail in custody of
|Wyley Strahan, at whose home
he died last night from the ef.
fects Of bronchitis,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-02-27
NEuAAuSER BROTHERS, SIide||, La.
F'1rnishers and Shippers of
Everything for the Home and Farm.
Rio Notes.

D. c. Wood, of Franklintou
was a Sunday visitor.
G. G. Jones was a visitor tc
Columbia Monday.
Messrs. Edwin and Waite,
Guidry, of Isabel. were Sunday
visitor,
Miss Rosa Richardson spent the
weekend in Bogalusa.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Pierce
were Columbia visitors this week.
Mrs. r. Alderman, of St.
James spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. W. p. Guidry.
J. |. Waller was a court visitor
this week.
E. D. Sheridan, of Bogalusa.
was a business visitor Tuesday.
T. E. Pounds and daughters
were Columbia visitors Sunday.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-02-27

W. Z. Magee of Bogalusa wa.
here Monday.
Get your fruit for deserts Al
the Nranklinton Fruit Store.
Hiss Lucille Magee is one OF
the number of sick this week.
Mrs. l.. D. Greenlaw is quite
SICK gain with La Grippe,
Miss "incie Burris who is
teaching at Hurricane, spent the
weekend here.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Ellis OFT, OF
Bogalusa were guests of the Cot.
ta1c Hotel this week.
We are offering three Riding
Cu'tIvators that we have at a
Bargain,
Robert Darlington, Ltd.
A. B. KEGS and A. j. Black.
bourne IF T,yIertown. were in
attendance upon court Tuesday
and Wednesday.
MUSIC SHEET music for
songs and instruments. of popu-
Tar subjects. On sale,by Peoples
Drug Co., at 10 cents each.
Miss Ada Foil returped Sun.
day from New Orleans. where
she has been for the past two
weeks doing special work in
millinery.
AL Dahlgren of Mobile, Ala.,
son-ln-law OF L. G, Joyner, was
in town this week prospecting,
with a.view to locating here in
the immediate future.
Hon. Harvey Ellis S. Burns, and
Ben Miller of Covington, G. Ellis
OF Bogalrsa, aud Tom Dale of
Columbia are visiting attorneys
at this weeks session of court.
We have received the follow.
ing cash subscriptions this week.
Mrs, A. G Williams, Bogalusa,
5. ]. Miley, Pine, Angie Mer.
camille Co., Angie, F. ]. Adams, |
Bogalusa, W. J, Afford, Ehtown,
W. M. Brooks, Sheridan, R. E. |
Magee, Pine Cliff, Mrs. Ada Bah.
lngton and W. J. Burris, Frank.
linton.
Mr.. e. Doremus of Peoples
Drug Co., is DESTROYS of getting |
\ list of worms whether natives
If this section of the country or
not. He offers several prizes. of |
which the principal one will be a
1andsom photograph album.
supplementary prizes will be
dependent upon the interest
aiken in submitting correct lists
# the varieties of worms Per.
sons residing in Washington
oarish, only, may enter this con-
est.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-02-27

in town Tuesday.
! Sweetest oranges in town
Uncle Billy's Old Shop.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Wil'O
Wood on Wednesday Feb. 18th
a girl.
Mesdames L, H. Magee an
Clotilde Simmons are spendin
this week in New Orleans.
T. J. Magee is home from l
S. U. this week having bee
summoned as a court witness.
Mrs. E. A. OFT of Bates. Miss
and Miss Nell OFT of Mt. Her
man, La, were over night guests
of Mrs. NJ. W. OFT Thursday.
Now is the time to plant Iris|
Potatoes. We have a complett
stock of good seed.
Robert Darlington, Ltd
Stop the tickling in your
throat and hoarseness with
Tickle Stopper.
Babington's Drug Store
Mr.. and Mrs. R. s. Lippencot1
of Richardson. aue located here
for a few weeks and are domicill'
ed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. B. Walker, where they will
be glad to see their friends.
Daily newspapers, magazines
etc, constantly on sale, and or
ders taken fer any publication,
novels rented, and reading priv.
ilege extended by,
Peoples Drug Co.
D. A. Self and family who
have been occupying the Schlll.
ing cottage in north Franklinton,
moved last week into the Green
Magee house on Railroad Ave.,
near the depot.
We have the most complete as
sortment of turning plows set
up ready for use on display this
week that has ever been shown
in this town. Call and see,
Robert Darlington, Ltd.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. L. Dupuy will rejoice with
them in the birth of their son,
Lawrence Feltus, which occurred
on February 18th. at St. Francis
Vile, their present home.
NJ. M. Magee & Co.. are now
rushing work on the Electric
Light Plant, the dynamo having
arrived Saturday last and is be.
ing installed with the greatest
possible speed, so the electric
lights will be turned on Saturday
night and we will again be a "city
Of light"
Miss Ina Garrett arrived
here from Wisconsin Saturday
md took charge of the Domestic
Science Department in the High
School. Miss Garrett is a lady
If pleasing personality and IN.
usual attainments anil bids fair
10 be a splendid aq uisition to our
teaching force. She is at home
With Mrs. D. N. Magee on Tenth
Ave.
NOTICE-Rev. Walter f.
rvnes, D. D. will preach at Mt,
Hermon Baptist Church. Satur-
lay and Sunday, March 9th, and
9TH Subjects: Saturday, How
Much We Owe the Lord and How
Much We Should Pay to the
Cause" Sunday: An Exposi.
ion of Christian Free Masonry
" the Secrets of the Kingdom
# Heaven"
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-02-27

ing bis family and friends hel
this week.
Franklinton Fruit Store hant
les all kinds of fruits, nuts, cake
and candies.
MIR. and Mrs. Ansil SimmOn
moved Saturday into the tele
phone exchange house.
We can use a limited quantit
of sound yam potatoes.
Robert Darlington, Ltd
Miss Bessie OFT, who is teach
ing at Clifton, was a week-en,
guest of Mrs. NJ. w. OFT.
Rring US some chickens. Mar
ket is good just now.
Robert Darlington, Ltd
Mrs. Noel Magee of Richard
son, was guest last week O.
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. M
Brown.
Free reading privilege is give,
to patrons who occupy the tables
in the refreshment department
Of Peoples Drug Co,
Quite q crowd of 0ut-of-town
citizens are attending court,
which has been in session here
since Monday.
If Standard Hog Cholera Rem
edv does not give satisfaction
come back and get your money.
Sold by Babingtons Drug Store.
The families Of j. E. Wood and
Geo. helms exchanged residen.
ces last week, and Mr.. helms IL
opening a hotel in the old Wood
residence.
The big opening for the Scott.
Greenlaw Hardware Co., will
take place on Saturday March 1,
instead Of February % as at
first advertised.
Mrs. Louis Brown entertained
on Sunday afternoon in honor of
Uncle Ab. Pools 74th. birthday,
having q number of his friends
in to whom she served cake and
hot chocolate.
On Saturday evening in the
school auditorium. the faculty
and high school pupils presented
q splendid evenings entertain.
ment which WIS enjoyed by a
large and specially appreciative
audience.
DR.. and Mrs. Denies Magee of
Sunny Hill were here Monday
evening for the "Collegians" a
Male Qu7tette, who furnished
Us an unusually enjoyable musical
entertainment at the school
auditorium.
Magazine readers who reside
in the vicinity of F'ranklinton
can secure tue same clubbing
rates through Peoples Drug
Company as they can any where
else. Cash need not be paid till
the magazines begin to arrive.
The grand worthy matron of
The Eastern Star, Mrs. Eliz. |
abeth Robinson of WEIGH, La.
visited the local lodge FRIDAY |
evening the chapter having an
initiation followed by light re. |
freshments. Several outof. |
town guests were in attendance,
Willie Carp has just returned
from visiting all the northern
markets where he has been |
spending some time buying !
goods for his three stores pre-
paratory to opening up q big |
spring stock. Look next week |
for the announcement Of his I
spring sale.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-02-27
e,ve Your Money.

Royslne Liver Regulator il Best
and Cheapest for Constipation, Bill.
BUSINESS, aeadache, Indigestion. Tin
box to last about one month, Is cts.
Money back plan.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-02-27

|It y. J. GUvtI
vs..
The Southern Wholesale Crocers Assn.
Just now Uncle Sam busy trying whether or not the
ABOVE named Association is Trust His object to eliminate the
and bring the manufacturer and consumer closer
together.
Our Congressman Mr. Louis L. Morgan interested in having
passed bill which will eliminate the "ddeman dr between
the farmer and the consumer of his products.
These together with the Parcels Post will revoutionze present
Methods and the merchant who to read the SIGNS Of
times and adjusts himself and his business meet the COMING
conditions will soon be "HAs BEEN"
We have had our close the ground and heard the rumbnp
OF the storm that is coming, and prepared for it,
THAT Is WHY WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY.
The daily shipments making to new and old customers
along the lines OF the n O. N and the O. E. Railroads il
evidence that ARE SAVING the money on their requires
ments and helping them materially the vexaous problem
Of the HIGH COST OF LIVING
While price lists being made up we invite YOU TO write
1of es or you safely send your bv
the cash. You cant lose Every article sod YOUR MONEY
BACK IF NOT SATISFIED have you call in person.
many are DOING and that save you
The secret LARGE CASH SALES and SMALL PROFITS.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1913-02-27

Weare handling the best bread
baked in the state.
Robert Darlington, Ltd.
FOR SALE-Reasonable lot on
post Electric Light Plant. Ad.
dress, J. D. Kerr,
Franklinton, La.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-01
CHEMISTS BANQUET.
Society Holds Annual Event nt
Fritz Reuters.

The Washington Chemical Society held
its annual banquet last night at Fritz
Reuters. The society is composed OF
employees of the Bureau of Standards
Chemistry, Plant Industry, and the Geo
logical Survey. Brief speeches were made
by DR.. Parsons. DR.. D. L. Day. and DR..
\. L. Day. DR.. Waters, president OF
the society. acted as toastmaster.
The committee in charge of the ban
quet consisted of Mr.. Nckelvy. chair
man; DIR. Bunzel. Mr.. Srither. Mr.. Cren-
shaw. and Mr.. Lathrop.
The following were present: Messrs. u.
L. Day. \. L. Day. voorhees,, Parsons. Wat
ers. Hill Hildebrand, johnson. Walker,
Turrentine. Smither. Bower. Boughton,
Waldraff, Bidwell. Whitman, IIilyer. Tol-
man. Riley. Chase. Taylor. Weber. Nit
chell. Hanson. Wilcox, Ross. Fletcher,
Davis, Robson, Sullivan. Schreiner. Finn,
Reece. Mcbride. Palmer. Ginsberg. w II.
Smith, Witmer, WertZ, Mckelvy. sos
man, Crenshaw. EIostetter. Ferguson.
Adams, Washington. Henge. SeidelI. FL
vOve. Barrows, Foster. BunzeI. Black.
Bacon, Jodidi. Doran, Eoff. Linder and
Gaud.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-01
CONGRESS IN BRIEF.
SENATE.

For the second time within ten days
the Senate, by a decisive vote. repudiated
the action of the President in vetoing a
measure passed by Congress. By a vote
of e. to q 1t passed over his veto the
Webb liquor bill. which seeks to pre-
vent the shipment of liquor from wet
into dry territory in interstate COM
merce
The bill making appropriations for the
Military Academy was passed with an
amendment reinstating in that institu-
ton four cadets who were dismissed a
year and a half ago for infractians of
the regulations. y
Senator Poindexter offered a resolution
requesting the Secretary of the Treas
ury to furnish additional Information re-
garding the issuance of circular No. 5.
affecting the deposit of receipts from
customs in national banks, also a reso-
luton requesting the President to fur
nish information as to what has been
done or what is contemplated by this
government for the proper protection of
lives and property of Americans in Mex
leo: also q resolution calling upon the
Secretary Of the Treasury for informa-
ton concerning the importation of green
ana colored teas into this country dur
ing the past few years The Mexican
resolution went over until to-day. Those
relating to the Treasury Department
were adopted.
Senator Gore introduced resolution,
which was adopted. calling upon the
Secretary Of the Interior fer correspond
ence relating to the proposed leasing of
coal. gas. and oil Usage Indian lands in
Oklahoma.
The Legislative appropriation bill was
again disagreed to and returned to con-
ference.
The naval appropriation bill was re-
The Washington herald., 1913-03-01
CABINET MEMBERS
PURCHASE CHAIRS
Taft Official Family Will Set in the
Seats of Their Successors
Mouday,

President Taft's Cabinet held its last
regular meeting yesterday. Ii will
meet again on Monday. however. in or
der to expedite the Presidents action
on the appropriation bills that will be
before him.
On Monday the Taft Cabinet will sit
in chairs which are to be installed for
the Wilson Cabinet. President Taft
and each member of his Cabinet has
purchased the chair he occupied dur
ing the past four years. They were
sold TO them at $50 apiece, their origi-
nal cost.
President Taft will give a hearing
on the Curtis plan for consolida ting
customs districts in the East Room at
the White House this morning. He
has been advised to approve the plan
by Secretary MacVeagh. and his atti-
tude toward il is believed to he favor
able. The consolida tion was author
lied by the last legislative appropria-
tion law. Most of the opposition to
it has come from Republican leaders in
Congress.
At Els o'clock this afternoon the
President will present the Titanic
medal to Capt. Rostron. of the Car
pathia. At $40 o'clock he will visit
the National Press Club, attend sew
eral receptions. and wind up at the
University Club.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-01
HOUSE.

The House sent the agricultural appro-
priation bill to conference. passed a num-
ber of private bills and a resolution to
recall from the President a bill making
an eight-hour day compulsory for work.
ers on government river and harbor i'm
provements. and had under consideration
the District appropriation.
Owing to rider on the District bill.
which involved the question OF prohibition
in the District. there was a brief fight.
with the result that the bill is still in
the House and has not yet gone to con-
ference despite efforts to send II there.
A hidden filibuster was conducted
against workmen's compensation bill by
Representative Hardwick of Georgia
Representative Sherley made an appeal
for the appointment of a Congressional
budget committee.
The Pujo Money Trust investigating
committee submitted its final report. and
two minority reports were presented at
the same time.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-01

The Shopper yesterday again visited
the new quarters OF 8. Applebee.
ladies' and gentlemen's tailor. lH4
Columbia Road Mr.. Applebee was
until recently located at 1lo l Street
Northwest As a special inducement
Mr.. Applebee Is tailoring ladies' ~
serge suits for Sso and gentlemen's rs
suits.
A very interesting spot Is the Baugh-
man College of Designing and Dress
making. located at 723 Eleventh Street
Northwest. Those who would become
proficient in these professions will well
come the bargain announcement on this
page. A complete course in cutting gar.
ments is offered for SIS.
visit to the Hat Shop OF Christine.
importer. SG5-So7 Eleventh Street North
west. rewarded the Shopper with view
OF some of the handsomest millinery
shown this season. The so trimmed
hats. offered at $3.50. and the $50 hats.
at so. are two Saturday bargains OF
unusual character.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-01
PAGE RENDERED PLACE.
Editor of Worlds Work May Have
Farmers Portfolio.

Information said to he absolutely au-
thentic has reached Washington to tho
effect that Walter II. Page, editor OF
Worlds Work, and a brother of Repre-
sentative Robert N. Page of North Caro-
lima, has been offered and has accepted
the Agricultural portfolio under President
elect Wilson.
Mr. Page was an ardent supporter and
a liberal contributor to the Wilson cam
paign. Those who vouch for the story
claim there is no doubt as to the offer,
though they are not equally certain that
it has been accepted.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-01
OFFICIALS DINE JUDs0N.
RetisinE Engineer Commissionei
Guest Of Former Associates.

Col. William V. Judson was the guest
OF honor at dinner given yesterday aft.
ernoon by officials of the District gov.
eminent at the Commercial Club. Col
Judson's term as engineer commissioner
expired yesterday. and he will sail for
his new post in Panama on March 6.
Among the guests at the luncheon
were: Commissioners l.udolph and John
son, Capt. Mark Brooke. and Capt. Julian
l.. Schley. assistant engineer commits
sioners: Snowden Ashford. T. L Costi-
gan. J. w. Dare. Thomas ]. Fisher, D.
E. Garges. J. B. Gordan. L. r. Grabill,
Morris Hacker. ]. C. Hargrove, NJ. c.
Hargrove. M. c. Hazen. J. P. Healy. E.
c. Helm. Trueman Lanham, F. C. Lee.
A. r. McGonegal, w. G. McNulty, ]. w.
Paxton, Asa Z. Phillips. Ralph d. Pratt,
]. B. Shinn. +. II. Thomas. DR.. William
Tindall. and Alonzo Tweedale
The Washington herald., 1913-03-01
ADMIRAL BAIRD TO SPEAK,
'~he Guardians of Liberty" Wi
BE the Subject of HI. Addre...

An address on the subjectTThe Guard.
ians Of Liberty" will be delivered by
Admiral George w. Baird, L. S. n. re-
tired, before the Washington Secular
League at its regular weekly meeting in
Pythian Temple tomorrow afternoon.
The Guardians OF Liberty is re-
cently-organized patriotic order. which
has as Its objects the maintenance %
complete separtion of church and state
In this country. and opposition to tn.
exercise of political influence by eccle.
sisstical organizations
The Washington herald., 1913-03-01
SOUTHERN MELODY CHARMS.
Polk Miller, with Plantation Song
and Stories, Pleases Audience.

Polk Miller delighted large audience
at Odd Fellows Hall last night with his
ante -bellum stories told In Southen dia-
lcct. Especially well received were the
selections played on the banjo, assisted
by Col Tom Booker.
The quartet Of negro singers, gathered
from the tobacco factories OF Richmond,
song many of the old Southern melodies
and plantation songs with 4 pathps and
harmony that went straight to the hearts
Of the audience. Polk Miller and Col.
Booker were introduced by Representa-
tive John r. Lamb Of Virginia and Rep
rssentative John w. Langley Sf Ken
lucky. both close friends Of Polt Miller.