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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-07-16
Reunion at VIM. S'ringti eld's.

On July 4th, 1914, one hun
dred and thirty eight years af-
ter the signing of the Declara-
ton of Independence the child
rem, grand children, relatives,
and friends of VIM. Struggled
met at the old home to celebrate
the 4th day of July, and to give
praises to Gud for His goodness
toward father and mother. We
are indeed thankful to say that
father and mother are ENJOYING
reasonable health and strength
for one of their age. After eat
ing the good dinner that had
been prepared by the children
and relatives, the yOung-foJks
gathered around the organ and
furnished the crowd with some
splendid music, then Brother
Murray, the pastor of Mt. Pisgah
church, read 23rd Psalm and
commented on same and prayer
by Brother Murray and father.
The writer states some facts
about this family:
About 1915 one James String
field from Kentucky or tennessee
came to Clark county, Miss, and
married Miss Elizabeth Sumeral.
And to this couple were born II
children, eight girls and 6 boys;
all arc dead except William, who
was born in 1926. On Oct. Goth,
next, he will be 50 years old.
Joseph B. Lewis a noted Baptist
minister VAS born Sept. 80, 1863,
and died in 1915 Joseph Lewis
was married first to Elizabeth
Magee, to this couple were born
seven SONS and six daughters,
and in 1880 his first wife died,
later he married Dorcas Morris,
and to this couple we're born
Lavicy and Francis Marion.
LaVicy was born Oct. y, 1896,
and married to WIN. Struggled
Aug, |, 1919, Of the IL children
born to this family mother is the
only ch.Id living. 10 this family
William aud Layicy Struggled
were born il children, eight
girls and three boys, four of
whom are still living. OF the 30
persons present at the above
mentioned place, IS We're related
TO the Struggled ) either bv
blood or marriage.
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IDEAL DRUG STORE
Wiley M. Wood. Prop.
Ingenious Excuse,

Rather Celebrated Author Ito book
sellers salesnan)-"Look here! |
don't see my book displayed on your
shelves" Salesnan--"No, sir. We had
a pile of them Yesterday, sir, but Trey
drew such mdb we had - oAk in
the police, sir, and the rHidi1t in
spector has notified US to tab no
more chances. Sorry, sir."-Life.
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Sheriff Sale No 2l95.
The Commercial Bank in Liuui-
dalton
Mrs. J. NJ. Gam.

Ail d y, vi. Odllll.
Notice is hereby given that bv virtue
of writ of ieri facias issued out of
the above entitled and numbered
cause, to me directed ana delivered
for execution, will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and high
est bidder on
Saturday, August s, 1914
at the principal front door of the court
house at Franklinton, La, between
the legal sale hours for judicial sales.
the following described property to-
wit, in Washington Parish, La.
Your right, title and interest in and
to certain Judgment rendered in the
10Th Judicial District Court. in and for
the Parish Of Washington and State of
Louisiana, on April B, 1914, in suit en-
titled Mrs Annie l.. Gam Individual
y and TutrIX to her Minor Children
VS.. No. 1907 Great Southern Lumber
Company.
Also lot No. IS, block No. in the
Village Of Angie, La, as per plat of
oaii' vi b'C III VIC 'Jtih tDitS Ol
the said Parish and State. and being
in the Joe Ard hr No. 52-1-14 e., St.
Helena meridian, together with build
ings and Improvements thereon.
Terms of sale: Cash without bene-
fit OF appraisement.
This 18th day of June, 1914.
I. j, Simmons, Sheriff.
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Phone No. AZ for Cheap Feed
for Cash.

F. NJ. I'rown's Feed Store at
the Farmer Union Ware House
will sell you all kinds Of feed
stuff at rocA bottom prices.
Come and see for yourself.
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Everybody IS welcome at the
Boston Store.
Mrs. Mari.n Svlvo>t of Epon,
visited friends here MOI day.
Don t forget to u,tun- tic Hot
Shot Sale at tie Boston Store.
Mrs. Warren WiIls and little
son of Mt. Hermon, spent Mon.
day here.
Miss Allie Penny of Richard
son is a guest this week of the
the Misses Burch.
Don't fail to buy your STOCK of
Shoes for the family at the Hot
Shot Sale. The Boston Store.
Protect your stock r. 'm flies
with Cargo 6ndL Oil.
BuU,ugt ) Drug store.
Mrs. }. X. Johnson, of Boga-
lusa, spent several days with her
family here last week.
The famons WaIk-O1er Shoes
Tor LIdits ana Gentlemen at
Sale Prices. Boston Store.
Claude Simmons, who is work
at Tylertown now, spent Sunday
afternoon here with his mother.
Well! Well! Baby Shoes for
15c at the Hot Shot Sale.
The Boston Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Struggled
and children of Liberty, Miss,
are visiting relatives in this Sec
ton.
Miss Douglas returned to her
home in Brookhaven after an ex-
tended visit with her sister Mrs.
White
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Wascom.
of Enon, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
H. W. Magee the latter part of
last week,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. German
and +. l.. Sanford, of iona, at
tended service at the Methodist
here Sunday.
Mrs. W. J. Burris and little |
Josephine, and Miss Bessie Bur
rls spent last week at Onville. |
guests of Mrs. W. H. Hood.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mass and
Miss Bell Bryan, of Tylertown,
notored down and spent Sunday
afternoon with friends here.
Biddies of different ages for
sale, and eggs incubated on
shares or under contract, by |
Doremus Poultry Association
Mrs, c. Ellis OFT, of Bogalusa,
and Misses Nell and Bessie OFT
and Rose Afford of Mt. Hermon,
visited Mrs. M. W. OFT Thurs
day and Friday of last week.
Everything in our Ladies' and
ready-to-wear depart
ment will 60 at Sale prices at
the Hot Shot Sale.
The Boston Store.
Master Denman Bickham, of
Mt. Hermon, who in the New
Orleans hospital recently under
went operation for appendicitis,
spent Friday here on his way
home.
Mrs. D. r. johnson after a six
weeks visit to her old home re-
turned home Friday accompani-
ed by Miss Dora Harrell of
Zachary, who will be her guest
for several weeks.
Nyal's Stone Root Compound,
devised for the purpose of
strengthening weak Kidneys
and does it, too. Helps them
filter the blood of impurities and
- ~
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Teachers Examinations.

The next regular examination for
white teachers will be held July 80, 81
and August l, 1914, and for colored
teachers August 3, and 5.
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ton Store.
". H. Humble has been visit
ing his family at Greensburg.
Everybody is going to the Hot
Shot Sale at the Boston Store
Miss Lou Magee and brother,
PrentI>T spent Sunday in Tyler
town.
Mis-. y. K. Johnson has aS a
guest, ,Iiss Dora I1ArreIl of
Zachary.
Miss NvI Iagpe and Jno. r..
Wood arc Visiting relltiV>s in
AmlLe TINS week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith, OF
ZOna, spent the weekend with
Mr. and Mrs. Whitman.
Clothing! Clothing! Suits and
Pants at Sale Prices.
The Boston Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ. Wads-
worth, Of BOgalusa, spent the
week end here with relatives.
Chicks for broiling and frying
are now being offered at market
price by DOremus Poultry Assn.
Messrs. Add and lido Wads.
worth and Jesse Burris, of b.
galusa spent the week end here.
Special! Ladies' white rubber
bottom canvas Shoes at Sale
Prices at the Boston Store, S1.19.
A. D. McClendon left Wednes-
day for a month on the coast
with his daughter, Mrs. E. H.
CaroWay.
Mrs. Ansil Simmons left
Wednesday for Osyka, where
she goes for an extedded visit to
her parents.
Master James Bailey of Var
nado spent several days here
last week with his grandfather,
A. J. Johnson.
Our big stock of Dress Goods,
which is new and up to date in
colors and styles, will 60 at Sale
Prices. The Boston Store.
DR.. and Mrs. il. Brock, Mrs.
J. n. Simmons, Clara Mae and
Earl Simmons all attended the
prOtracted meeting at Bogue
Chitto church Sunday.
Hon. D. r. Johnson is home
again after a sixty days stay in
Legislative Halls. Mr.. Johnson
made a record at this session of
which Washington Parish feels
proud.
Mrs. W. |. Daniel, after
three weeks visit with friends
in the capitol city. stopped over
one day at Franklinton on her
return to get little Gladys who
had spent the time with relatives
here, both returning to Angie
Friday afternoon.
Mrs. O. J. Morris of Kent
wood, bias been spending a part
of her vacation for the past fort
night with her brother, W. M.
Simmons, was much disappoint-
ed in receiving a message Fri
day calling her home at once on
account of sickness in the family.
The benefit given Saturday
night for the Eastern Star was
a great success. A good pro.
gramme was given by the local
talent in addition to the moving
pictures. Refreshments were
sold and a nice little sum alto
gether realized for a payment on
the Lodge piano.
A report of the 58th Annual
Toro nnp onmnpt E'vnrciSoS Of
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Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Wyclif Of
Zachary, visited Mr.. and Mr.,
d. A. Self.
Conc to tie Big /: ST.. s
at the Boston Store and laugh
| hard times.
Mr., L. L. Parker, the opticiar.
will be at the Ideal Drug Store
next Saturday.
Sale starts Saturday, July IS,
and lasts Is days.
The Boston Store.
John Corkern left Friday for
POyner, Texas, where he goes
for the benefit Of his health.
Ladies Sumner Union Suits
will 20 at pc at the Hot Shot
Summer Sale. Boston Store.
Mrs. T. |. Bickham and Miss
Ivy Bickham, Of Mt. Hermon.
visited relatives here last week.
Mems Sunday Pants-just
right for summer wear-o9c
pair. The Boston Store.
Mrs. P. B. Carter has been
right sick for the past week, but
is l4provlng now We are glad to
state.
Miss Bessie Murray, Of Pur-
Wis, Miss. is a guest of her uncle
and aunt, Rev. and Mrs. W. A.
Murray.
Mrs. NJ. McDougald and Miss /
Katie McDougaId were recent |
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. |
McDougald.
Don't fail to look over our big
stock and get our prices during
this Hot Shot Sale.
The Boston Store.
Sheriff II. J. Simmons, &C
companied by Mr.. G. DOremus
and son Ogden, left by auto this
morning to convey a couple OF |
patients to the hospital at Jack
son, La
Misses Velma and Lillian |
Goodbee and Josie Wood went
by auto to Coyington on Tuesday |
afternoon with Attorney H. E. |
Ellis. They will visit Mande-
vile and New Orleans before
their return.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Ketcham
and little Ethel motored to Jack
son Saturday. Mr.. Ketcham re.
turning Monday, while Mrs.
Ketcham remained over for a
fortnight's visit with her sister.
Mrs. W: J. Gowdry.
Mrs. F. M. Coyne and children
of Eagle Pass, Texas, who has
been visiting her mother, Mrs.
Cinda Bickham, left Monday for
Columbia, Miss, where she will
spend a while with her sister,
Mrs. Josie LaCour.
Notice-It is hereby given to
all concerned that the Police
Jury will receive bids for the |
Fiscal Agency of Washington
Parish, La, uD to noon August
II, 1914; all bids to be accom-
panied by sworn statement of |
the bank bidding as required by |
law. BY order of Police Jury.
W. f. Banister, Secretary. |
DIED-After long and pain
ful illness, Mrs. Mary J. Linville,
died Wednesday morning about
4:30 in New Orleans at Touro
Infrmary. Mrs. Linvil]e has
lived here for the past four years
with her sister, Mrs. W. P
Minckler and was greatly be.
loved by all who knew her. Her
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-13
German Reichstag Upholds
Dispossession of NatiDes

Berlin, Germany June 13.-The
reichstag has sustained the colonial
authorities in their recent disposses-
sion OF the negroes at Duala, the chief
port OF the German colony Of KAN
erun, in Africa. in order TO make
model sanitary city there. The protest
from the negroes was at first received
IN Germany sympathetically but Dr.
Solf. secretary for the colonies. rnade
such a convincing defence Of the pro-
ceedtngs that the reichstag passed the
appropriation called for by a large ma
jority, only the Socialists voting
against them.
Another phase Of the controversy has
arisen Recently the German colonial
government arrested Rudolf Bell chief
OF the Dualas. on a charge OF treason.
II is alleged that he went into the in
terror 10 foment an uprising against
the Germans with a view to attaching
kamerun TO the adjacent English col
ony Of Nigeria In connection with this
affair another arrest has just been made
at Berlin A native. sent by the Dualas
TO Germany TO present their cases to
the reichstag, has been sent to prison,
and II is understood he will be sent
back TO Kamerun for trial
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-13
WOULD HAVE
FRANCE PLACE
TAX ON DUE.
Novel Plan For Providing
Revenue Proposed by
Newly Elected Deputy.
ESTIMATES INCOME
TOTALING MILLIONS
By La RACONTEUsE

DARIS, France. June Ian anus
ing proposal has been made by
one OF the newly elected represen-
tatives Of France in the chamber. He
asserted that if properly dealt with,
the habit OF duelIing might be made a
profitable one to the state and might
add S5,OOO,OOO or so to her annual rev
enue. He intends to call the attention
Of the chamber to this novel point
He argues that the modern French
duel is little more than a form of ad-
vertisement, and that it should be
taxed like all other forms Of publicity.
Funerals, he points out, are a state
monopoly, and the cost Of an interment
ranged from 81 to $4,000 according to
the class selected. and he suggests
that duels should also be divided into
classes and taxed on a gradually as
cending scale The fee for duel IN
the highest class should be $500.
Critics Of the proposal approaching
the humor Of the suggestion, point out
that il could be rendered more profit
able still to the state, were steps
taken TO insist that a duel follow every
challenge, or that If the arbitrators
consider a duel IS Unnecessary, the chal-
lenger shall pay a fine, while II the
CHALLENGED party declines to fight he
shall pay a greater proportion OF Lns
tax than the challenger
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-13
Lottery Tickets Flood
New York; Gambling on
East Side Is Extensive


New York. June 13.-NeW York is
flooded with lottery tickets The East
Side is especially agitated. for $4,000
in prizes was distributed in that sec
ton last month. and the news has
spread by word OF mouth until prac-
ticaIly every man. woman and child
has been told that an investment OF
81 may win the grand prize OF $4,000.
L Is estimated that not less than
100000 a month is being drawn from
that part OF the city 70 pay Tor lot
terry tickets
Last month the East Side made a
killing. Ten thousand dollars was
distributed in prizes Most OF these
were SO; the largest was 81, 200 and
this was Won by a woman This
woman has plunged and staked 800 on
tickets this month and as a result The
lation has been aroused 10 the highest
pitch Agents OF the lottery com
panies expect business viii be doubled
at least this month b. the planting OF
the $4,000 in prizes
The business is well organized in
New York An East Side steamship
agent and private banker is the gen
eral representative OF the lottery com
panies, receiving his advices from
the headquarters OF the Companies in
Germany and Hungary by cable The
understanding is that it is ali done by
cable The cable companies, however.
will come under the same restrictions
as the express companies, and II IL is
found they are handling the business.
proceedings viii be instituted against
them.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-13
Socialists Of Germany
Protest Against Long
Unbept Promise of King

Berlin. Germany. June 1S.-The So
cialists and other liberal parties in the
Prussian diet are protesting against
the long unkept promise OF the king"
More than six years ago the emperor
as king OF Prussia. declared it to be his
desire that a modern franchise system
be established in the state. to take the
place OF the existing three class, non
secret ballot. which Bismarck onca
termed "the most iniquitous system in
the world" Since chancellor Won Bue-
low presented the kings desire to the
diet, only one attempt, and that wholly
unsuccessful, has been made by the
government TO carry out the kings
wishes Minister Won Loebell. the new
incumbent OF the ministry OF the in
terror. now announces that he does not
propose To present any measure this
year for alteration Of the voting sys-
TEN
The liberal parties had hoped better
things from Won LOebell who was Won
Buelow's right hand man when the
latter was chancellor and who was in
Office when the kings wishes were
made known To the diet. The con-
servatives are greatly pleased with Won
Loebelrs stand, and the more so since
they had feared possible liberal ten
denotes on his part.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-13
Dogs and Bells VIII
Be Employed to Thwdrt
Smugglers on Frontier

Geneva, Switzerland, June "a
Dogs and bells are to be used in fu-
ture on the Italian and Swiss from
tiers. owing TO the amount Of snug
Cling Of contraband goods from swift
erland, which is causing the greatest
annoyance to the italian authorities
The loss to the revenue has been so
great that the Italian government has
decided to fence in practically the
whole frontier with metal netting
This has already been done at certain
points along the frontier. the longest
stretch being from LuinO to Ponte
Tresa-
The netting is about nine feet high
and to it is attached bells, which the
moment the netting is touched or
trodden on, creates such a ringing
that all the customs officials are i'm
mediately on the alert for some dis
lance along the line.
1t has also been decided to increase
the number of posts and employees.
These officials will be provided with
police dogs, the animals being trained
to attack and catch smUgglers and to
fight their dogs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-13
STANDARD Oil Company
Faces Formidable RiUaLs
Among British Capitalists

London. Eng. June 13.-Negotiations
on behalf OF British interests for the
ACQUISITION Of extensive oil fields in
California have not yet been completed.
but substantial progress in the matter
has already been made. II the deal is
brought about, great significance will
attach to il because OF the nature OF
the syndicate, which has the matter in
hand. The members Of it include lord
Pirrie. whose firm recently began the
building of Diesel-engined ships on
the CLYDE. Sir Thomas ROyden, deputy
chairman Of the Cunard line and An
drew Weir. whose steamers are en-
gagged in many trades
Mr. Weir is the Lead OF the group
which runs the General Petroleum
company, through which an option is
held on the Union Oil corporation. the
purchase Of whose property is now de-
sired. In the event OF a successful is
sue. strong opposition will be offered
to the Standard Oil company, and the
construction Of oil tanks to the value
Of about SIS. OOO. 900 is mentioned as
another development
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-13
F0G GUNS
Erred BY
WIRELESS
A Remarkable Discovery
Makes Safe Entry and
Departure Of Ships.
DIFFICULT PROBLEM
HAD TO BE SOLVED
BY HEEBERF TEMPLE

T ONDON, Eng. June 13-Wireless
telegrahy here has advanced an
other stage and exeriHsnts are be
ing made with wireless fog guns, which
have been installed on the Clyde. For
this remarkable system Of making
safer the entry into and departure from
port. the Clyde lighthouse trust is re-
sponsible- They have established a
wireless control station on the shore st
GourOck. from which signals are op-
Grated at Fort Matilda ana on buoy
in ROseneath Patch. and IL is said 10
be working well
Control Is Satisfactory.
For some time past the NarcOni ex-
perts have been testing an apparatus
for distant control, and their apparatus
fOE-gun. known as the Stevenson
MOyes acetylene Gun This has been
erected on an isolated beacon in mid
sea and has not only been left unar-
time been exposed 10 all weathers and
TO the tanning from strong wireless
signals received from ships passing
close at hand These tests have been
in every way satisfactory the gun,
when wireless control is switched on
by someone in the coastguard station.
where the transmitting apparatus IS
set up, firing at intervals OF about 20
seconds, and giving both a loud report
and a brilliant flash There Is a suffi-
cient supply OF acetylene gas in the
gun to allow for continuous firing, al
the rate Of three flashes and reports
per minute. for from two to three
weeks
Difficult Problem Solved.
The problem which has been solved
IS 4 difficult one for the wireless en-
Eineer. for IL was essential that the ar
rangement Of the apparatus should be
OF such . character as not TO require
Overhauling for months at time, yet
must be ready 10 work at any moment.
and that IL should be quite unaffected
by signals. however strong. from pass
ing ships OF big shore stations
The transmitting apparatus installed
on shore. TO be operated by the coast
guards is very simple Al that the man
has 10 do Is 10 throw the switch It is
expected that the same apparatus or
slight adaptations will be utilized for
mine and railway work. and that for
blasting purposes this, or some similar
device. win take the place OF the dan
gerous and uncertain rime-fUse.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-13
.UNEARTHIHG
OLD RUNS
HARD TASK
Every Spadeful of Earth Is
Carefully Searched; the
Working Time Short.
PROGRESS WIPING
OUT FINE RELICS

w When i the an ann GU sa4s i'-G +.
made that some exploration ex-
petition has rescued from the bowels Of
the earth material that reveals the his
tory of people who lived 3OOJ and more
years ago, few people realize the at
tendant difficulties and hardships that
are frequently undergone for the sake
OF that branch of science. Wallace y.
Stearns, in a communication TO the
National Geographic society, at Wash
ingtOns D. C., gives some idea Of this
side Of the work in the reconstruction
Of Egypts history
Must Work Rapidly.
These stupendous excavations along
the Nile call Tor equipment on con-
siderable scale he says Work must
be rapid December / to April 1 marks
the working year Every moment Is
precious. Every carload must count
Every shOvelful Of earth must be care
fully sifted whenever there Is a posi-
biliry Of a find Even a basket brigade
is sometimes pressed into use As soon
as some apparently valuable piece IS
located Workmen are called OH eA-
perts are sent in, every man Is Oh
guard Carefully every inch Of soil II
watched as the last baskets Of earth
are removed. Every fragment must be
saved and laid away until everything
has been uncovered
At Deir-el-Bahari the debris had to
be carried 10 an old clay-pit in order
TO run no risk Of covering either tenn
pie or tomb. This precaution doubtless
saved the 18th dynasty temple from
burial beyond any hope OF resurrection
Any one who ever took part IN this
work will never see any dust worth
mentioning elsewhere. At a distance
Of so yards a visitor would hear a ter
rible hubbub, seeing nothing but an
impenetrable haze Of dust, from which
would presently emerge a tram visible
at 10 yards, operating under the dt-
rectiOn Of a dust imp-almost immedi-
ately followed by another. over the
high embankment would plunge the
loads and the train, once started. rolled
all day ceaselessly on its double track
save for the noon hour q rest
Ruins Submerged
There is need Of haste. The British
government has erected at AssOuan the
great dam, whose IS foot head has
sent the waters Of the Nile back over
great areas Of hitherto dry ground
Already a dozen temples have been
flooded. and ere long viii be forever
lost TO sight Already beautiful Philae,
at the head OF the first cataract, Is
gone
However. through the genius OF the
engineer. Egypt is being born again
In her awakening the land Of the Pha-
roahs IS again to play role among
nations. Art and sentiment have been
sacrificed TO her commercial welfare.
The gain to Egypt. through the con-
servarion Of these life giving waters in
a rainless land, is estimated at S15,000,-
900 annually