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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-10-09
SATURDAY, OCT. 9, 1915.
IT IS ARMAGEDDON.

The Times.Picay the
leading newspaper OF the
State, and a democratic pa
per, at that, in it's issue OF
last Tuesday, sent out this
clarion note Of warning to
the democratic leaders of
Louisiana:
"Whatever the verdict of the gen.
eral electjon-and in large meas
ure than some of them probably
>realize upon the disposition shown
by the Democratic LEADERS" So
called to meet the new attack with
men and measures deserving OF
support-Mr. Parker's appearance
In the field will bring to the front,
in the coming campaign, the is
sues of great moment in Louisi-
ana's welfare that should have
public attention, and the prob
lens that cry cut imperatively for
solution. With an opponent Of
his popularity and gubernatorial
stature confronting them. Democ-
racy's representatives would be
foolish to take success for granted.
They must lift their canvass from
the rut into which it has fallen,
quit the trivial play and petty in
trigue for selfish ends and make a
fight for men and causes that is
worthy of Democracy's high ira
ditions."
Unfortunately, this warm
ing comes too late for ode
mocracy's representatives. :"
The misuse and dis-use Of
democracy in Louisiana has
brought about the fatal
stalemate; the people Of
Louisiana no longer trust the
democratic party; it's high
traditions" have been en-
balmed, stacked away in a
garret-neglected, forgotten
and unhonored, by the
Democratic leaders so.called.
The traditional party Of the
South, and Of Louisiana, be-
longed to a different genera
ton, and boasted Of a differ
ent class of leaders and rep
resentatives-men who had
the stature of any on earth;
their deeds of heroism and
patriotism should be and will
be remembered and hallowed.
A mere thought of the past
should be inspiration for the
highest deeds now, but those
leaders are dead and gone,
and in their sacred places
perch the time-server, the
partisan. the factionalist,
the common ward leader.
There are good men and true,
who still cling TO the old
ideals, in the Democratic
party of Louisiana, but they
are few-too few-few Of
them are considered or con-
suited; they belong to party
that has been displaced by a
system, which has left ruin
and havoc, but the end is at
hand; a new order, a new
dag is coming, when Louisi-
ana will have a larger and
more abundant life.
The die is cast. The bust.
ness people can now unity
under the leadership of a |
business man. John NJ. Par.
ker-banker, merchant, plan
ter-leader of men and
causes, a business success,
clean, straight, direct, fear
less, patriotic, the dread
of Louisiana politics,
is in command at Arranged
don.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-10-09

Moved by Mr.. Boudreaux, Sec
onded by Mr.. Haydel. and car
ried that the reports Of Mr.. Saucier
be received and made part Of
the minutes.
A letter from the Baldwin Lum.
Der Company in reply to notice
cent them by the Secretary to have
sufficient culverts opened up
through their road.bed
Moved by Mr.. B2udreaux, Sec
onded by Mr.. Haydel. and carried.
that the letter of the Baldwin
Lumber Company be received
and placed on fiIe.
The Tax Collector, Treasurer,
Sheriff and Clerk of Court filed
their reports.
Moved by Mr.. Gooch, sec.
onded by Mr.. Aucoin, and car.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-03-04
CHARMING
HOSPITALITY

A very charming hospitality
was dispensed last Friday even
ing when Miss Mary Goddard
entertained informally at her
lovely home in South Maryville.
The parlors were effectively
decorated with potted plants and
ferns. Progressive Rock formed
the evenings entertainment and
Miss Goddard had arranged five
tables. A salad and ice course
was served at conclusion of the
game. Those enjoying Miss
Goddard's hospitality were:
Misses Zula Brakebill, Nehl
Wilson, Almira Bicknell, Elsie
Upton, Elsie Walker, Lillian
Clark, Ruth Willard, Naomi
Trent, Helen Goddard.
Messrs Kramar, Maxon, RAN
dolph, Bicknell, Bittle, Hale,
Cooper, Greer, Goddard, Walker.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-03-04

The goth Century Self Culture
Club met with Mrs. Joseph Bur
ger Monday afternoon. At the
conclusion of very enjoyable
and we'll rendered program tea
and waters were served.
Anyone contemplating seeing
California and the exposition this
summer would do well to See
Mrs. j. H. Webb about the Rad
nor Tours. Mc4
Mrs. Frank E. Keener, who
has been i'll, is improving.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. W. H.
George of Washington Ave. a
son. Mrs. George was before
her marriage Miss Annie Parker
, of Knoxville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Green Mont
gomery leave March 10, for Hot
Springs.
Miss Carrie Quincy, of Knox.
vile will be the weekend guest
of Miss Ruby Charles Patton.
WANTED White oak logs.
Cherokee Manufacturing Comp
any. Mch. A, IL;
Mrs. G. M. Payne and son OF
Mt. Sterling, ILL.,, are visiting
Mrs. Payne's parents Mr.. and
Mrs. D. L. Bryan on College st.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-03-04

Be sure and see "A Pair Of
Lunatics" at Gem theater Friday
night. March 5. Benefit NJ. E,
church, South. adv
Mr.. Chas. D. Chandler was in
Knoxville Tuesday,.
WANTED-2OO Locust posts.
See T. F. Cooper. Adv. Mich. 4
Miss Quincy has just returned
from a very successful season in
New York City playing in "Pi-
late's Daughter" Be sure and
see her Friday night. advt
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-03-04
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Joe Henry Staley, Jr., celebrat-
ed very delightfully."- his sixth
birthday anniversary Monday,
with a children's party. Those
present were William Crowder,
Helen Crowder, Frank Messenger
Forrest Striplin, Marvin Mitchell,
and Joe Henry Staley. Games
were enjoyed and refreshments
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-03-04
WALLAND SCHOOL
GETS A LIBRARY

Books for the new school
library at Walland have arrived.
This is one of a series of school
libraries it is hoped to install this
spring and summer. Miss Broadly
and Miss Margaret Ambrose con-
Quoted a community rally at
Walland Tuesday.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-03-04
Social EOentS=sPerSOndLS

were served. The little host was
assisted in entertaining by his
mother.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-03-04
GRAND HIGH PRIEST
ROYAL ARCH MASONS

Grand High Priest Williams,
of the Royal Arch Masons, of
Tennessee, whose home is at
Hartman, will be the guest of
the local lodge Monday night, for
the purpose of constituting the
chapter. All members and visit
ing Royal Arch Masons are urged
at attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
BRITISH NONCOMS
 GET COMMISSIONS
Seventy-Seven Advanced for Efficiency in the Field.
 DemOcratizing Army

London. February 1.-(Correspondence Of the Associated Press.)-The latest supple ment of the London Gazette shows that 7i officers have been appointed from the ranks 10 commissions in the British army. because of efficiency in the field. Most of them were advanced from the sergeant grade and the regimental non commissioned staff, but some were merc corporals. These men had taken com msnds of companies in the field when the officers were lost and otherwise showed themselves worthy of second lieutenant cies.
 The present war is democratizing tho army not only because of the commission inr of rankers, but of the great numbers of educated men of gentle birth enlisted fin the ranks. Tho educated privates arc singled out for promotion, since the av- craze soldier of the lower classes has little ambition to rise and wants to be led by men for whose brains and breed ing he has been brought up to have an instinctive respect.
 As the pay of officers Is small and u liberal private income is necessary in times of peace to enable one to keep up appearances, perhaps many of the com missioned rankers will at the end of the war obtain transfers to the colonial regiments, which pay well and require less expensive dress and scale of living. However, arrangements may be made for an increased allowance to those remain ing in the home regiments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
OF THE WAR
 |SFE[I,|N STOCKS
Foreign Exchange Markets Upset and Much Concern
 Is Shown

New York. Feb. 15.-Demoralization in the foreign exchange markets, as indi- cated by further decline in cables and other remittances on London to the low est rates within the recollection of vet eran bankers, and increased concern re- specting the diplomatic situation over shadowed all other considerations in to- days stock market. Sight drafts on London fell to 4s1 and continental ex- change was affected to like degree even Switzerland, Italy and other neu- tral nations reflecting the abnormal sit uation now prevailing in all the financial markets of the old world.
 The break in London exchange followed enormous offerings of commercial bills acquired by our bankers and merchants in connection with heavy sales of our commodities and merchandise abroad In the opinion of experts, exchange between New York and most European centers will continue to decline unless the Bank of England releases more of the gold now held to it's credit at Ottawa.
 Another interesting foreign develop ment, which bore more or less directly upon the exchange situation, was the announcement made by representatives of the British government that no joint war loan was contemplated by the allies. but that the smaller states which espouse that cause will be financed as conditions and requirements arise.
 Stocks moved in perfunctory fashion, their rise and fall being dominated by the professional element, which seem dis posed at the outset to cover outstanding commitments. Later the short interest became moderately aggressive, leading stocks falling from one to almost two points under their best prices of the early session. Tn the final dealings support gave a better tone to important shares The closing, however, was somewhat ir- regular.
 Mexican petroleum, the recent rise of which had occasioned much comment, fell over four points and a few other specialties were heavy. Another upward movement in stocks and bonds of the so- called Hawley group was without effect on the more seasoned securities.
 Bonds were heavy, with especial pres sure upon the international division. To- tai sales. par value, aggregated $2,1s5,oOo.
 United States registered 2s advanced Is per cent on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
How Peanuts Are Salted

From the New York Times.
 There are two distinct kinds of salted peanuts, according to A. P. Grohens, an authority on that subject. The ordinary kinds are the ones prepared from Span ish shelled peanuts, unblanched, or in other words, with the skins left on Tho other class of salted peanuts is prepared from the Virginia varieties and blanched The blanched salted peanuts are usually put up in small parafined paper sacks to prevent early deterioration.
 To prepare the unblanched varieties of use of a copper kettle or of an iron steam packeted kettle. This kettle is partly fill ed with vegetable fat or .skonnut." When this fat has come to the boiling point. the peanuts, by means of wire basket, are lowered into the vat and boiled to a straw color. When done the wire basket is raised above the fat to allow the oil to drain off, and then the nuts are dis charged into a suitable vessel or trough, where the salt is applied while the nuts arc still hot.
 The making of blanched peanuts re- quires a different process. The Virginia shelled peanuts are roasted in a special roaster to a light straw color. After this, and as soon as they are cooled off, they pass through the automatic blancher, which removes the red skins as well as the bitter germs or sprouts. The nuts are then salted. In order to produce a ready cohesion for the salt 1t Is necessary to use a little cocoa oil, which is sprinkled over the nuts, and they are mixed before the salt is applied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Call Police for Snake

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 A six-foot snake which escaped from a nearby fancier's shop. caused a. panic among pedestrians near Third and Mar ket streets yesterday afternoon and threw the neighborhood into a turmoil until a detail of city hall police finally captured tho reptile after an exciting half hour N The snake was first noticed gliding from the shop of E. c. Nahle at S19 Market street by a trolley car conductor. Dart ing across the sidewalk, while panic stricken passersby scattered in all di- rections, it glided out over the car tracks. The motorman of a passing car attempted to, crush the reptile under the wheels. but missed 1t by a few inches.
 Efforts of some of the less timid Of the pedestrians to gill the snake failing, call was sent in to city hall Sergeant Morrison, with detail of police re- sponded, and then began tho a0-minuto ba tile to kill the snake. The police fired shots at the darting reptile and sashe1 at 1t with ropes. It was finally captured in an alleyway by one of the policemen and taken to central station. There it was wrapped in bags and returned to it's owner.
 After the excitement was all over it developed that the snake was of harm less variety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
COTTON RALLIES
 AFTER DECLINE
New York Market Unset tied But the Close
 Is Firm

New York. February 15.-Cotton was more or less unsettled today. but prices rallied after an early decline and closed firm at a net loss of f points to an ad- vance of points. March was points lower. while later deliveries were general ly to points net higher.
 The market opened steady at a decline of to points in sympathy with rela- lively easy cables and active months sold about to points net lower during the early trading, under a renewal of sell ing movement which developed here at the end of last week. The talk around the ring reflected continued nervousness over the shipping situation with predictions of increased southern spot offerings with the approach of the new crop planting season. appeared to be chiefly responsible for the decline.
 There was a good deal of buying on scale down, however. which seemed to be pretty evenly devidided between the replacing of long contracts by old longs and a trade demand attributed to cov- ering hedging against sales of spot cotton to spinners. This support checked the decline around 9o3 for October, or prac- tically one-half a cent below the high records of the season, and trading later became less active, with prices work ing upward on covering and bull sup port. The close was at practically the best point of the day.
 The census figures on supply and distri- button appeared to create no fresh senti- ment of consequence, while the rally was aided by the relatively heavy spinners s takings for last week and the continued free export movement. It is reported that there are 50 steamers waiting to load at Savannah, but there was some selling here by foreign houses during the early trading, which local traders thought might possibly represent hedging of cot ton held in the south awaiting shipment.
 New York Cotton Futures
 New York, February 15.--Cotton closed firm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York. Feb. 15-(SpeciaD--The mar Set today found new buyers at the de- cline. who took over the offerings and finally bought freely enough to close the market firm and higher. For the past fortnight the local sentiment has been in favor of decline. mainly because sney felt that the movement to reduce acre age in cotton and plant foodstuffs would not be carried out. They also felt that the demand for export had ceased in the advance.
 So far the export demand has exceeded all the estimates made when the war broke out. We confess that it is a sur- prise to us. Evidently in some way the demand for war purposes has to a large extent replaced the ordinary demand. If we were in normal times attention might be called to the fashions as calling for a. large yardage of cotton goods.
 Since Thursday last the trade has been very nervous over the prospect of com plications over shipment, which we think has brought about short selling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
New York Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Movement

New Orleans Middling, 1-16c receipts, 12,256; exports, 15,0e5: sales. 2725. stock, All ,32O
 Galveston: Middlng, S.45c; receipts, 20 = 219; exports, 6s32; sales. 1886; stock. 6lS. e65. Mobile: Middling, 7a4c; receipts, 7S7; sales, 150; stock. 47,75s.
 Charleston: NTddling, Sc; receipts. 2os2; exports, 14.S00; stock, 1J4414.
 Wilmington: Middling. Sc; receipts, 157; stock, 55,354
 Texas City: Receipts, 3291.
 Norfolk: Middling, 7.Ssc; receipts, 4S9s; sales, 395; stock, s7,S24
 Baltimore: Middlng. sssc, exports, soo6; stock. 27S2.
 Boston: Middling, s.5Sc; receipts, S7l; stock, HOO
 Philadelphia: Middling, S.Soc; exports, 206S; stock, 7550.
 New York: Middling, S.s5c; receipts 049l :; exports, 2400; stock. 115,3tS.
 Savannah: Middling SAC; receipts, 13,-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
PRICES OF COTTON
 MAKE RECOVERY Depressed During the Early Trading at New Orleans.
 Close at Gain

New Orleans, February 15.-While rrices were depressed in the early trading in cotton today they made a sharp recovery before the day was very old and in. the early afternoon were to points over last week s final figures. The close was at 2 net gain of ? to points. At the lowest the market was 8 to 9 points under Saturdays close.
 Selling in the morning was stimu- lated by the census bureau report on American consumption. due January, Of 46S,S77 bales. Bears considered this sun- the consumption for the corresponding month last year and because they claimed 1t did not fit in with builisn tales of a big business among the tex tile centers of this country.
 In the morning considerable short selling was done but ~vhen shorts tried to cover at a profit they found few con- tracts for sale and the market made quick upward squirt. In the after noon offerings were scanty and the market had firm undertone. The hol- iday tomorrow was against fresh trad ing in any volume.
 New Orleans, February 15.--Cotton opened barely steady; March. S.o7c; May, s.32c; July. Sole; October, S.77c, December, S.91c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
CLOSING STOCK QUOTATIONS r
EXPORTS RAISE
 WHEAT MARKET Europeans Take Advantage of Saturdays Decline
 and Buy Heavily

Chicago February 5-Export business on an immense scale lifted the wheat market today in hurry The out come was a strong close at 4iI to oi4 net advance Corn gained 14dss to &, and oats ss@1% to as. Provisions finished unchanged to Dc down
 Europeans had been quick to take ad- in wheat here on Saturday. Cash sales since then to foreigners were said to aggregate S,000oo0 bushels.
 No important bear reaction took place. the wind-up being at nearly the highest level of the session
 Corn displayed sympathy with wheat, but was handicapped by the stocks in sight being the largest on record.
 Transatlantic call made oats firm throughout the day. Country offerings increased somewhat on the bulge.
 Plentiful receipts of hogs tended to weaken provisions.
 Chicago. February 15.-Grain and pro- visions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Produce Market

New York, February 15.-Butter weak; receipts, 7452; creamery extras t92 score), S01a a31c; creamery (high- CT scoring), 31 F c S2c; creamery firsts, 2s c soc: creamery seconds 26@271Ac. Eggs unsettled; receipts, 1885; fresh gathered extra fine, 23 E O 26c: fresh gathered extra firsts. 25c firsts 24@ 24hc; seconds. 23@ 231ac; nearby hem pery whites. 34@ 35c. Cheese firm, 493S, state whole milk, held. specials. 1T lA @17hc; state whole milk, average fancy, 16H@17c. Dressed poultry, strong western roasting chickens, F e 21c; fresh fowls. 14s Q1S1sc; turkeys. 221se.
 Chicago. February 15.--Butter lower, creamery 24e to 29 F @30c; eggs high CT, receipts. 65o6; at mark, cases in cluded. 22@ a4c; ordinary firsts, 23c; firsts, 24c; potatoes lower; receipts 76; Michigan, red 40@ 42c; Michigan, Wis consin, white, 40@47c.
 St. Louis. February 15.-Poultry, chickens, 12c; springs. 15c; turkeys. 16c; ducks. 1314c; geese, 12c butter, creamery, 3Sc; eggs, 241a c 25c.
 Kansas City. February 15.-Butter, creamery, BOG; firsts. 27c; seconds. 25c racking, 201sc; eggs, firsts, 21 E c; sec ends, lie; poultry. hens, 13c; roosters, 101Rc; turkeys, 15c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
WHOLESALE TRADE OPENS bR|SKLY Shipments of Bulk Grape fruit and Oranges
 Received

Business on Morris avenue began yes- terday with a fairly good demand in most lines. Fruits and produce sell briskly and supplies are arriving in good shape A carload of bulk grapefruit fruit came in barrels, and is said to be the first shipment of the kind re- ceived in this city The quality of the Florida fruit is good. Bulk oranges are also arriving.
 The local flour and grain markets arc unchanged. and cotton is firm on a basis of cents for good middling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16

enc point higher to two points lower, active months sold some 15 60 20 points under Saturdays closing figures. There was scattered liquidation and some trade selling on the decline, but prices rallied partly in the later trading with the close at a net decline of 2 to 10 points. Sales, 27,00O. February, 550c; March, 5.56c; April, 5.62c; May, 5.73c; June, 5.75c; July. 6.75c; August. 6.S4c September. 6.93c; Oc- tober, 6.99c; November. 701c; December, 716c. Spot irregular. Rio No. [, TAG; Santos No. 4, SAC The Brazilian cables reported decline of 1sd in the rate of Rio exchange on London. and the Rio market was 75 reis lower. while Santos was unchanged. Brazilian port receipts, 61,0OO; Jundiahy, 26,00o. Cost and freight offers were about unchanged, ranging around 595c to 7.10c for Rio Is, and S.S5c to S.25c for Santos As.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
The Willy Chinese

From the London Chronicle.
 A friend of mine has just returned from remote part of China, where he has been laying & railway. He tells me the bis difficulty was the graves of China men, over which, of course, no railway is supposed to run. At the outset it looked as if his line, in avoiding these, would become .'straighter than corkscrew, but not so straight as a rainbow. Then he conceived the notion of buying up graves that lay on the coming line of route. The willy Chinese were equal to him, for they dug up the bones of their ancestors and planted them ahead. right in the line of advance. My friend fears that often he paid three times for the same old bones: but ultimately he completed the railway, which now runs in a fairly straight line except for the first mile or two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Interior Cotton Movement

Houston; Middling. s4oc: receipts. e9.- IT; shipments. 3o,Si6; sales. 1240; stock, 205 6fS.
 Memphis: Middling, T&e: receipts. e1S3; shipments, 6797: sales, 15eo: stock. 225. .4ia
 Augusta: Middling, 7.S7Isc; receipts, 1915; shipments. 1iSS; sales. 1est; stock 14S. 299.
 St. Louis: Middlng, Sc: receipts. e42i; shipments, eas0; stock. S7.513.
 Cincinnati: Receipts, 1923; shipments, 117h: stock, 1l.s27.
 Little Rock: Middling. Sc; receipts. S17; shipments, l2sl stock. 59.514.
 Total today: Receipts, 4o,sS9; shipments. 4i.i22: stock. 6s7.700.
 Dallas; Middling, Sc; sales 16e9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Montgomery Market

Montgomery, Feb. 16.-(Speciai.)-spot cotton was quoted here today as follows: Middling fair old nothing. S.75c; strict good middling old nothing, new s.3Sc; good middling, old Sc, new S.2Oc; strict middling, old 7%c. new Sc; middling, old 7lAc, new 755c; strict low middling. 0ld TAG, new middling 7.26c; low middling. old 6c. new 6.75c; strict good ordinary, old SAC, new 6.25c; good ordinary. old 55sc, new 5.8Sc. Market quiet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
An Official Sacrifice
Ie Kansas City Star.

From the Kansas City Star.
 'I suppose. like all government off cials," said the man who sneers, you are making personal sacrifices in order to serve your country"
 "Yes,' replied the village postmaster. It's pretty hard to have to keep read ing addresses when I'd rather be looking at the pictures on the post cards.''