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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-26
Board Of Inquiry Report
on Thomas Casey, Con.
ductor. Killed.

The undersigned, constituting a
Board of Inquiry, convened al
Franklin. Louisiana, August 19;h,
1916, for the purpose OF determine
ing cause of and responsibility
for above accident, finds:
81. No. 241. engine 457, IS cars,
arrived at Franklin just ahead of
No. 9, aud on account of fllgmen
being out to protect train, Con.
ductor Casey handled the cross.
over switches for train to back to
clear No. 8, He threw cross-over
switch on westward track and
tagged train back; he then cross
ed over and tagged back on the
eastward track. and attempted to
throw cross-over switch on the
eastward track. Train was backed
on eastward track through cross
over at speed of approximately 6
or s miles per hour. When in
clear on eastward track, Conduc.
tor Casey's body was fund be-
tween the rails. about 20 feet East
of the cross.over switch (having
been rolled and dragged from
point just west of the switch) and
his key was found in switch lock
and switch run through. Switch
lock was later tested, both with
Conductor Casey's key and the
keys of other members of the
crew and lock found imperative
could not be opened. 1t is pre-.
sumed that for this reason Con.
ductor Casey attempted to apply
the air by turning angle cock on
rear of caboose, fell aud was run
down by train. There we're no eye
witnesses to the accident. Head
brakeman was on. tagging on the
eastward track, and swing brake
man was on top of train about Ave
cars from engine.
"2. 1t is the opinion of this
Board that it was irregular for
Conductor Casey to flag the train
back through cross-over before
having the switches properly set.
and after finding that he could
not get the second switch thrown
ahead of the caboose it was
indiscreet on his part and not
in accordance with ordinary rules
Of safety, or with common prac-
tice, to attempt to stop backward
movement OF train by turning an
gle cock on rear of CHOOSE while
in motion. For these reasons we
do not consider that the company
or other members of the crew are
for the unfortunate
accident.
20. No recon- mendations."
WALTER S. BERWICK,
ARTHUR MARTEL,
w. S. MIDDLEMAS,
R. G. CUNNINRHAM.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-26
Civilizations Child.

A girl who has seen her relatives
murdered in a massacre of Jews
by a.Russian mob, with the Cars
Cossack's permitting the slaugh.
ter, comes to America. Here, she
has been told, the law and those
sworn to enforce it, protect the
weak and defenseless. The second
chapter Of "Civilizltion's Child
finds her working in her uncle's
sweatshop in New York. The IN.
Gle is protected in his violation Of
labor laws by a political boss, to
whom he is forced TO send the
girl. This only begins a career of
wretchedness, which ends in her
vengeance upon the man repre-
senting the civilization that
brought her to desolation. This
character is powerfully portrayed
by VIM. II. Thompson, while
Anna Lehr is seen as the heroine.
Opera house, Friday, Sept. 1;
prices 1Oc-15c.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-26
Brutal Policemen Will be Punished.

The brutal and unwarranted as.
sault by two New Orleans police.
men upon Dr.. E. L. Luckett, of
Cheneyville, and his brother, g..
B. Luckett of Alexandria. will be
punished to the limit. Mayor
Martin Behrman, who makes a
practice of upholding public en-
ployes when right, is equally en-
phatic "going after" trem when
they are wrong. The case against
Patrolmen Salaum and Prados is
fragrant and the Mayor has not
only suspended and preferred
charges against sthem, but an.
nounces that he will see that they
get all they deserve.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-26
One 3.piece bed room set.
One combination writing
desk and bookcase.
Miss j. NJ. BONNEY.
Franklin, La.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd judicial District Court-Par.
ish of st. Mary.
Succession of Oren Stuart and
Louisa White, both deceased.
No. $500.

Be it known, that acting under and
by virtue of ar order of sale, duly is
sued out of the 23rd Judicial District
Court. Parish of st. Mary, in the
above numbered and entitled proceed
ing. and to me directed bearing date
August 2lst, 1916, will offer for sa lie
at public auction and sell to the last
and highest bidder for cash, for not
less than two-thirds of the appraised
value thereof: said sale to be held be-
tween the legal hours of II O'Clock a.
M, and I O'Clock p. m. at the princi-
pal front door of the Court House in
the town Of Franklin. Louisiana, on
SATURDAY, THE BOTH. DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 1915,
all and singular. the following des-
cribed property:
That certain piece of ground, stu
ated 10 the Parish of ST. Mary, Louis
lana, below the town of Berwick. and
known as part of Grant Tract. &C.
quired by loren Stuart) deceased, of
Jas. F. PrOnaska & Co., containing
Fifty acres, more or less, with all the
thereon situated.'
J. ID. ENRICH,
Curator of the vacant estates of Oren
Stuart and Louisa White, both de-
ceased.
Berwick, Louisiana, August 2lst, 1916.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-26
Rice for Army Rations.

The Southern Pacific Railroad,
which has done so much to de-
velop the rice industry of Louis.
ana, announces a campaign to
have rice adopted as part of the
regular army ration. The won.
derful fighting qualities and ply.
steal stamina of Jap soldiers is
pointed out and. it is alleged, that
the millions of Russian soldiers on
their big drive to the south, have
not merely received arms and am.
munition from Japan, but are fed
largely upon Japanese rice.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-26

Messrs. Jos. Dyer and Percy
Saint have resigned as members
of the House of Representatives
from the Parish of St. Mary. The
Governor has issued proclama.
ton calling an election to be held
on November 7th. 1916. 1t is ru-
mored that Messrs. G. S. Williams
of Patterson, and L. o. Pecot, of
franklin, will be candidates for
the positions.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-26

One of the provisions of Legis-
lative Acts of 1916 on the subject
of education is, that "school
children, public and private, are
allowed to travel owe. public fer.
Yies, bridges, and roads which are
leased out by the State, parish or
municipality, or for which license
is paid or toll exacted, without
cost on school days between the
hours of seven and nine a. M, and
three and six p. M, Orleans par
ish included. Penalty for VIOLA
ton of provisions.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-26
Railroads to Give Cheaper Mileage.

The petition of the railroads to
permit the use of the ~ form" Of
mileage books in Louisiana east
of the Mississippi river has re-
ceived the hearty endorsement of
commercial houses and their
travelling representatives, who will
save four.teDths of a cent en- every
mile used under the new plan,
The matter ia now before the
state railroad commission and
their agreement is considered Ger.
tain.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-26

The distressing death of the vet
eran and beloved editor of the
"Florida Parishes, Captain j.
Burton Davidson, was a shock to
the editorial fraternity of Louis
lana, and brought grief to his in.
Vulnerable friends within and
without the craft. He was buried
in Amite City and was followed to
his last resting place by great
concourse of sorrowing friends.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-26

Outraged at the action of Cover
nor Pleasant and his appointees
10 unceromoniously ousting Dr.
c. D. Wilkins as superintendent
OF the Charity Hospital in New
Orleans. Frank B. Hayne. vice.
president, VIM. E. Stauffer aud
Olaf Lake have sent in their res
igna.ions as members of the Board
of Administrators of that institu.
ton.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-26
Founder Never Results.

When Farris' Collie Remedy is used
for it does not contain optates which
ConStipate. but is laxative in its action.
1t is dropped on the horses tongue =
cures by absorption. We Sell it on
the money bach plan.
For sale by City Grocery.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-26

The subcommittee of the rail.
road presidents have accepted the
eight. hour day insisted upon by
President Wilson and the train
men, but ask for rate increase.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-26

Calcasieu parish will vote on a
5000, 900 proposition for good roads
on September 18th next. If the
measure carries, the expenditures
for good roads In that parish, will
exceed q, 900, 900.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-26

The United States Mexican
Peace representatives will meet in
New York on Sept. 4.h.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-26

Model SOB OoverIand Five
Passenger Touring Car will pull
you out of hole. Investigate its
points of merit on sample floor
at Belle.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-26

For ice cream freezers and COOL
ers call at Neil McNeil's 5 and 10
cent store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-08-26

Call on Neil Mcneil for fruit
Jars. All sizes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

I'm Waits" the Triangle picture
being shown at the Auditorium to-
day Arthur Raeburn a young theo-
logical student, is made the victim
of practical jOkers among the under
classmen at the seminary, when a
punch served at the reception fol-
lowing his ordination is strengthen
ed with rum The bishop unfrocks
him as soon as his condition becomes
apparent, and Rene, the bishops
daughter. with whom he is in love,
repudiates him. In his despair Rae
burn drifts TO the slums. where he
falls under the influence of Rags.
a pretty piano player in a saloon.
She falls in love with him and at
tempts TO redeem him. but he be-
comes more and more respondent
and is about to commit suicide when
Rags prevents him from carrying
out his intention. Now thoroughly
under the domination of the girl of
the slums. Raeburn's better nature
asserts itself and he opens a club for
workingmen. His new work is very
successful and attracts the attention
of the bishop, who visits the club,
recognizes the young minister whom
he has unfrocked, and reinstates him
in the ministry. Feeling that he
owes a debt OF gratitude 70 Rags.
and being aware of her affection for
him, Raeburn asks her TO marry
him. But Rags knows that he still
loves Rene and refuses him The
outcome strikes a human note. A
splendid cast of players is headed by
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
AT THE oRPHHUDr.

Claire Vincent and company In
The Recoil' is the feature of the
bill at the OrpheUm, which began
at Yesterdays matinee. The other
four acts round out a program that
is interesting and worth while.
In The Recoil'' the story deals
with the husband who slips of the
matrimonial halter The wife dis
covers this fact and with her brother
stages a scene that leads Friend
Hubby to believe he has lost his
happy home. Miss Vincent as the
wife carries off the honors. She
plays the part Of the weeping wife
to perfection and few laughs are
missed by the audience.
FolIis Sister and Nat Leroy pre-
sented a neat dancing and singing
act. Alfred Farrell with his inter
esting studies in black and white
opened the bill. The Five Kitamuras
have an interesting tumb bling and
Juggling act.
Medlin. Watts and Towns share
honors with the feature act. These
three men have good voices and
know how 10 get their stuff over.
Their lines were original and they
are among the big laughs Of the per-
Torrance yesterday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
HAS CREATED STARTLING RESULTS IN ALL PARTS OF TT
THE MAN WHO PROVES WHAT HE SAYS"
FOR LIMITED STAY.

Quaker Fisher-the Health Teach
er-coming 10 this city. The man
who proves what he says is going TO
prove TO South Bend people. The
newspapers OF this state and nearly
every section Of the country are de-
voting much space TO Fishers great
work. This famous man stays in
each city and town ks visits until
he is sure Quaker Herb >~-ract has
done a curative work. That what
he viii do here in South Bend. He
knows from years of experience just
what Quaker Herb Extract viii do.
and he gives the benefit OF his eX-
perience TO the public.
At Detroit, Mich, intense interest
was created by Fishers work there
during a stay OF many weeks At
Kalamazoo, Mich. the people were
startled by the remarkable reports
made by former sufferers. At Terre
lIaute, Ind. the great Quaker Rem
edies are still in demand. after
Fisher has shown wonderful re-
suits. 1t has always been the same
wherever Quaker Herb Extract was
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

introduced. II seems as though il
remains for this grand remedy 70 10
the work that is left undone by other
remedies. And the reason is that Il
removes the CAUSE. If there is no
CAUSE there will be no SYMPTOMS.
II can now be announced that The
LandOn Drug Co, with the usual en-
terprise attributed 10 that store. have
secured Fisher as their guest for a
limited stay. He viii arrive here IN
time TO open his headquarters 81
that drug store on next Wednesday
morning at o'clock. He does not
charge anything 10 talk 10 those who
wish information concerning the
great Quaker Remedies. His So
aim and desire is 10 prove that
Quaker Herb Extract viii remove
the cause OF any stomach troubles.
liver or kidney disorders. Il IS really
different from any other remedy
sold. as IL is made from pure herbs.
roots. banks. berries. leaves and
blossoms. Children and adults can
take it, with only the greatest bena-
fits. A trial will soon convince any
skeptical person.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FAMOUS QUAKER
HEALTH TEACHER COMING HERE TO SOUTH BEND
The COUNTRY-KNOWN AS
TO BE HERE

Fisher claims-and prOves-that
tapeworms cause a great deal Of tho
chronic stomach and intestinal
troubles. Anyone who has a tape
worm will De given a fun size of
Quaker Herb Extract free OF charge
during the first three days Of Fish
cr's stay in shis city This IS done
solely TO prove that Quaker Herb TX
tract will expeI such things easily
and harmlessly.
Quaker Fisher viii be az The Ian
don Drug Cos store. Michigan and
Wayne streets. az . o'clock 0n next
"Wednesday morning. and viii wells
come all who have indig cstion. bill
iousness, dyspepsia. kidney or liver
disorders. catarrh or rheumatism IN
any form. Quaker Herb Extract VIII
not be sold 20 anyone until that dates
Watch these columns for Startling
hut absolutely trlle testimonials Eiv-
en- by people who derived curative
results from the use Of QuaFer HerN
Extract the wonderful cause re-
mover
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
ELKS CLOSE REUNION
IN BIG BLAZE OF GLORY
1000 Attend Last Day-Anderson
Wins $50 for Best Dressed
Delegation Present.

MARION. Ind. May 90. The
18th annual reunion OF the state
association of Elks in this city closed
Thursday night IN IA blaze Of glory,
more than 1000 Elks being in at
tendance the last day. The reunion
viii be held next year in Muncie, the
last week in May.
Anderson lodge was awarded $50
for the best dressed delegation, this
being the fifth successive year they
have captured this honor. Wabash
lodge was awarded $50 for having
the largest per cent OF membership
in attendance. Y. J. Cramer. Fort
Wayne, captured the $40 prize for
being the tallest Elk--six feet. six
inches. Michigan City captured the
$50 prize offered the largest delega-
ton for the distance travelled. Louis
Q. Schirmeyer, Fort Wayne, was
awarded $40 for being the shortest
Elk Andrew Kindley, weight sos,
Huntington Elk, was awarded $40
for being the latest man in the pa
rade
The Fort Wayne band won the
band contest 500, Michigan City
taking second prize. SIS; Hartford
City third, $50. and Anderson fourth.
s25. The reunion closed at 1890
with all bands playing AUD Lang
Syne" and THE Star Spangled Ban
ner."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
THEATERS
AT THE LAsALLE.

TOdar's feature picture at the La
sale il entitled The Chain Invis-
ible." featuring Bruce McRae and
Gerda Holmes in the leading roles
The story is Of a romantic nature
concerning a lumberman, who, hav-
ing made a fortune. goes 10 New
York with the intention OF enjoying
all that money can buy. He falls
in love with the first pretty society
girl he sees and her instructive lik-
ing for the man. despite a premedi-
tated aloofness. and his aggressive
method OF wooing, links the in
visible chain which draws the two
together They leave for a trip and
by misfortune are cast on a lonely
desert island. which occurrence af-
fords the Introduction of picturesque
backgrounds for the picture. The
photography throughout is particu-
larry commended upon, and the act
ing OF the principals Is impressive
and forceful. The Paramount Pic
tograph will also be seen on today's
program.
Marie Doro. a charming and tai
ented dramatic actress. will be seen
at the Lasalle on Saturday in The
Heart of Nora Flynn" She plays
the role Of a poor servant girl. but
her portrayal of this lovable type
OF Irish character wins the appro-
val Of her admirers A Burton
Holmes travel picture will complete
Saturdays program.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
INDIANAPOLIS TO GIVE
GOVERNOR FINE HOME
Park Board Votes to Present Him
Residence in Exclusive Sec
ton of City.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. May &c
The Indianapolis park board voted
Thursday TO present fine residence
in one of the exclusive districts of
the city to the state as a mansion
for the governor Because the gift
cannot be transferred to the state
without legislative action, Gov. Raj
ston will not occupy it. He said
Thursday night. however. that he
heartily approved the gift of the
board.
There is no reason in the world
why the city should not present the
state with a house or a gold mine. ="
said the governor Il will include
a proper recommendation in my
message TO the legislature. This
move on the part of the park board
shows a remarkably fine spirit and
think that the state should accept
so splendid a gift"
The property was purchased by
the park board at a cost of $685. 900
in connection with it's boulevard
work. The citys deed was confined
only TO the land. Mayor Joseph r..
Bell suggested that the house be
presented TO the state for the COVER
nor's residence. The house was built
in 1908 at a cost of $4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
TO ASK WOMEN OF u. S.
TO AID IN BIG FIGHT
Mrs. Percy Pennybacker to Urge
Convention in 1920 on Inter
national Questions.

NEW YORK. May 26.-In her an
nual address Thursday before the
thirteenth biennial convention of the
General Federation of Women's
Clubs. Mrs. prey V. Pennyhacker
the president. will urge the women
of the United States TO take the first
step in a struggle for international
ism, by calling ii great congress of
the women of the Americas for 1920
she will recommend. she said. Thurs
cay night. that under the proper
conditions the United States govern
ment he asked 10 help finance such
a congress"
The coordination Of the efforts of
the women OF North and South
America in behalf Of world peace.
Mrs. Pennybacker believes. will 20
far toward accomplishing that end.
III line with this idea, Mrs. Penny
! hacker at Thursdays session ap-
proved the report of the executive
committee recommending affIliation
OF the federation with the National
/ Council OF Women.
At Thursday afternoons business
session speeches regarding tire ad-
vance of the wcmen's club move
ment in England, Canada Japan and
the West Ir6ies were delivered. AT
The press conference there was a loLg
discussion on the desirability OF
press department after speeches on
newspapers and publicity had been
made.
There we're scores Of dinners and
receptions Thursday night Mrs
| Penny5acker was the guest of honor
at a dinner given by the Texas dele
| cation. She was presented with
! diamond ring valued at $1,000.
/ Among the speakers we're Mrs
Thomas Edison and Mrs. William
j. Bryan.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
CHAMBERLAIN IS
TO GET CREDIT
Oregon Senator is Considered
Factor in Preparedness
Movement.
International News serviee:

International News service.
WASHINGTON. May 26.-When
the preparedness fight shall have
subsidized and a careful survey can
be made of actual results. there is
good reason to believe that a lions
share Of the credit will go to Sen.
George f. Chamberlain of oregon.
chairman Of the senate military af-
fairs committee.
II the United States become in
volved in a big war, testing every
hber OF its power of resistance, a
tue historian probably would write
a few chapters about Chamberlain
as the man who made victory pos
sible or. at least. prevented defeat
from being so severe.
Sen. Chamberlain has been study
ing the defense needs of the United
States for years. He began when ne
was a captain of the Oregon ma
tional guard many years ago. he
has studied it from the viewpoint
Of civilian who hates 'militarism,"
but without binding himself to the
essentials of preparedness as seen
by the army. When the European
war came on and opened the eyes
of the United States 10 its weak
ness. Sen. Chamberlain, with his
years Of study. sat down and wrote
a bill embodying his ideas of the
cCuntry's needs for land defense.
Takes No Credit
Sen. Chamberlain never speaks
about his bill. 1t is always the
senate" bill, recommended by the
military affairs committee. Neither
will he take any credit for it. The
press of the country, he says, made
possible its passage and the job of
engineering it just accidentally fell
into his hands, he insists. Being a
democrat doesn't prevent him from
giving due credit also TO his repub-
lican colleagues for the aid they
gave him.
His experience as a captain of the
national guard convinced Sen.
Cham berlain that the main arm of
the countrys defense must be the
regular army. He favored a stand
ing army of 100000 men, but in
order to effect a workable cOmpro-
mise, his bill provided for only $780,
00O with an expansive system
Of organization making it pos
sible 10 raise the strength of the
army TO 100000 with regular army
the strength of the regular army at
100000.
Sen. Chamberlain, multi-militarist
strongly favOrs universal military
training. not compulsory military
service. He believes that the country
has the wrong impression about the
consequences of universal military
training and points TO the example
of the republic of switzerland where
boys begin TO learn soldering in the
grade schools. He believes the coun-
try must sooner or later come to
universal military training if it is
going to maintain itself as the fore
most democracy Of the world
Sen. Chamberlain has introduced
a universal military training bill
not so much in the hope of getting
il passed but just TO get agitation in
that direction started" he said. 81
believe" he says. mo more sure way
could be devised TO better this Ea-
ton. Aside from the purely mill
tery feature of universal training,
there is a vastly more important
idea-the Improvement of the phys
ical well-being of the country"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

Something else besides prohibition
has arisen 10 divide friend from
friend IN the south Ii is whether
cattle shall be dipped for ticks or
rot Are you Tick or anti-Tick
Now LEI the battle rage.-St. Louis
ye-Democ-AA-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

Jane Grey and william Desmond.
"A Lone Riot" a two-reei Keystone
comedy, rounds out the bill