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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07
OFF, IAL
rroceediay ofthe Police Jury.
OFF IaL
FRANKLIN, LA. Oct. 4 1916

FRANKLIN, Ia. pCt, 'S.o
The Police Jury met this day in reg
ular session, with Hon Charles n
Frost pres ding and the following
members present: L. 3. klmbr"ugh
Gabriel Havde,. Sidney J. WoIford.
Arthur Olivier, Oscar Boudreanx, w.
N. Gooch. L. Aucnin. Jonn X. Drack-
III and "A. +. Gain. AbseGt: John A.
pharr.
The minutes nf tie previous meeting,
with the exception Of the Finance
Committees report, report OF lnspnc-
tor Of Licenses. Treasurer's rep 'rt,
Sheriff and Tax Collectors report, =
l.. Saucier's req prt and the Engineers
estimate No H. the reading of which
was, on n ,tion daily second u, dls-
pensed WITH were read aud approved.
Mr.. Opprnh iinar Of the Daily
States, appeired uefore the Police
Jury stating that they were getting
out a special edition, ara that they
would like to arrange foF a write up
| of this parish. for when the parish
would pay.
O, motion Of 4 E. Calm seconded
by II. B. Km,io h, ii was resolved
| that no action be taken in the matter.
A cOmmu lic ,tirl from Con sta Die
| Glenn .nts was read. in regard to the
warrants in hi, favor now being held
| no bv the Police Jury. After an ex-
| planation by Mr. Drackett, Mr.. "A. f..
| Calm moved, seconded by [. Is N
brouyh. that M. T Aucpin and Mr..
! John Il. Drach tt. be appointed a
committee to take up tn" m t.t~r OF the
misunderstanding bel ween Mr. Guidry
and Mr.. Clements and report the re-
suit Of their findings to the Police
Jury.
On motion of 7. B. Kimbrough, Sec
onded by Gabriel Haydel, it was re-
solved that Mr. Clements warrants,
now held up. be sent him.
A communication from NJ l. L.
r. r. 10 regard to a clim Of 50 % for
detailing cars near Dltch's switch
was read, and on motion Of A. +
CAIN, seconded by Sidney j. Vol
ford, the communication was referred
to Engineer Loustaot for reply.
Moved by y. +. Calm. seconded by
+ b Kimbrough. that Spec al Deputy
Sheriff Stanley Boudreaux be paid the
sum of $50. 90 and that his employment
be discontinued after October It'll.
Moved by I. B. Kimbrough, sec
onded by A. Z. GahA. that the Pre,i
dent appoint committee with himsei
y as Chairman, to consider the matte
of lights on automobiles, and repor
at next regular meeting. Carried.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

FraLk JACKSON, an aged aud re-
spected colored man, died at MS
home in Franklin on last Sunday
morning H. wa horn in the
month of DC :ober. 1928. and there.
fore 1t the time Of his death, he
mad reached the advanc d age OF
SO years. He had correct ldc"
If he duties IF life aud IN his
rum ole and peaceful way, per-
,,med them f,ith,u ly. He gain"
ID .,d maintain d TO the end OF
hi, nf,, the cpnid nee of all who
Wv him. Especially did he
NV the goodwill Of his white
ne,.hoors and friends. When
he soul of "Cncle Frank Jack
SON" passed out upon the "ua'
xnown that rolls Iould all THE
wor.d,' he met his Maker face te
face.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

Mr.. w. c. Morrcl, representing
the Junius Hart Piano II ,u4e, Of
New Orleans, with headquarters
at New Iberi,. was in franklin
this week soliciting business for
he company he represents. he
is an expert piano tuner and in
tends to visit this community re-
pularly for that pup ,se, and ne
will b, in Franklin again on Nov
let. Mr.. Mnrrel was citizen OF
Franklin for years in the past
and is we'll known TO our people
w. bespesk for him a liberal pat
ronage.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

The report of e l.. Saucier, Demon
stration Agent, was read and on mo-
ton OF A. E. Calm. seconded by Oscar
BOudreaux, was ordered filed and
made part of the minutes.
franklin, La, Sept. 30 1916.
70 the Honorable President and Men-
bers Of the Police Jury, st. Mary
Parish, La.
GENTLEMEN:-I respectfully submit
the following work done during the
month Of September.
| devoted rs days to the work, II
days to field work visiting farmers
and planters ia their fields, making
II offical visits.
Travelled by aato go miles: vacci-
mated aud showed farmers how to
vaccinate l05 head Of live stock. In
S ecteI three dipping watts, tested SO.
lutipr ia seven, and ref led three
Had seven en- .rgenc, c I'll, aud ten
calls for Information.
devoted Considerable time aiding
| Prof. BaDin AMI the people of Cen
treville ia getting up Community
Fair.
also devoted great deal Of tim,
getting up exhibits for the Tri-ParIsh
Fair at New IBERIA, which was quite u
success.
ST. Mary Parish had qlite nice
display Of live stock and agriculture G,
winning II b,ue ribbons and II reds.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

Our young friend, Mr.. McKer.
Oil O'Niell, son Of Mr.. and Mrs
John A. O'Niell, who for the past
hour months has been working
1or the firm IF the Ortean, Chem
teal Company. of New Orleans.
mas resigned his position with the
ABOVE named firm and has accept
20 the position of book keeper
With the Texas Oil Company at
!nis place. The Banner welcomes
II. ONieil back to his home town
and wishes him every success.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

Automobile trim ming and paint
ing First-c.a ass workmanship.
Pricee reasonable. All work guar.
teed. q S. BRENN.
The criminal tie m oithe Distric.
Court ended before the close of
the first week thereof. In fact, it
ended without the trial Of a single
case by jury. The prisoners
charged with crimes on arraign-
ment all plead guilty. That of
course ended the criminal term
The following are the names of
the persons sentenced by the
court: Lawless Curtis. ten years
Jake Smith, one year; Eva Ma
quin, thirty days; Solomon Temp
let. life; Jessie Gallery, sever
years; Sam Walker, one year
Benjamin Shorten, six years
This is the first time within the
recollection Of our oldest ci'izar
that there has been crimina
term of court in this parish wner'
all the accused plead guilty, ane
there was not a single jury Trial
With the conclusion of this crimi'
nal term of court passes Mr.. w
c. Baker as the prosecuting officel
of this district. The next jury
term Of the district court will bt
organized by him as Judge there
of. Sheriff Pecot and Marsha
Aibares conveyed the abov'
prisoners to Baton Rouge on Sat
urday last.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

Mr. James Berry. sheriff of the
Parish of Lafourcha. died at his
home in Thibodaux on Sunday
last. Mr.. Berry was well known
in public life, and was no doubt
the leading political force in the
parish of his adoption. He had
been sheriff of LAT che parish
for a number OF years.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07
We note that Messrs. E. A

We note that Messrs. E. A.
Dauterive, of Bayou Sale, and
Robert Tyler were arrested on the
complaint Of Mr.. w. S. Berwick
conservation agent, for killing
game cut of seaeon ard were eact'
naed $25 and costs of court BY
Judge Thos. NJ. Milling The law
protecting game birds out Ut sea
500 is wise and just one. and we
are glad to zee, by the vigilance
q the eficer in ctarge, that it IL
oeiDg enforced.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

Now is the time to buy your
seed oats. Oats should be plant.
ed between October 1st and Nov.
emit Der 1T. Oats is a splendid
grsiu crop. a good grazing crop,
gives early feed. good for your
mules when they are burnt out on
corn in the spring of the year.
Plant 2 1-2 to 3 bushels per acre
Ask your demonstration agent.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07
For Sale.
One Al CIPHER Incubator,
pa egg capacity; double
trays. At a bargain. Apply
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.
Franklin, La.
Barb Wire Cuts and Wounds

Are troublesome to cure Get bot
tie of Farris' Healing Remedy-cos' S
5Oc-make it at home. Heals rapidly.
A s,re never matters where this rene
DIV is u>el. We sell it on the money
back plan.
For sale by City Grocery.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

The Board of Supervisors Of
Election for the Parish OF st.
Mary met this week. and selected
The commissioners..an clerks. OF
election for the general election to
be held on Tuesday, Nov. In.
The names of those selected will
be found elsewhere in to'day's
issue.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

The Banner acknowledges a
pleasant call on Thursday last
from Mr.. Milton Trowbridge. OF
Shreveport. who was in Franklin
on business, Mr.. Trowbridge is
the agent for the Texas Oil Com
pany at Shreveport. and is among
the many St. Mary boys who have
made "good."
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

Good roads are winning a per.
manent place in popularity with
The farmers and no community is
considered progressive that has
not improved it's public highways
Build good roads and place you
community in the prog'essiv
class.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07
Methodist Church.
Sunday School, GAS a. m.
Morning Service, II a. m.
Evening Service. 1880 p. m.
A. F. VAUGHAN, Pastor.
Green Feed in Winter.

Why doa't your hens lay when eggs
are high? Trey do not get the cheni-
cal ingredients that the grasses and
green feed supply ia season. B. A.
Thomls' Poultry Remedy supplies
these very ingredients onlv in more
concentrated form. We sell it and
guarantee you to get eggs.
For sale by City Grocery.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

Mise Nettie Adams, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Adams, OF
Garden City, who graduated a,
St. Johns Academy, OF this
place, last year. departed on Sat-
urday last for Natchitodhes, La.
where she went to enter the Stat
Normal.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07
William Blumberg

Will be in Fr,nklin at the Office Of
DR.. Beverly w. Smith next Friday
and Saturday, Oct. 10 and IA
Those who are in need of proper
fitting spectaclas or eyeglasses.
will do we'll to call on him to have
their eyes scie ntifically tested.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

r.d.v j. Yon Kippur' the Day
To'oss The day will be
q i.As, ,vp by our Jewi-h friends
obse1,e Kin: their places OF
bu.iness Will oe
.,clcck.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

Nm. w. T. Peterman and
ol a Chas. Pecot attended the
oca .l al Sheriff James Beary 10
rsSI;hodaux on Tuesday last.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

The President appointed i. Is. KIM
brough and Sidney J. Notorl
The reading OF the report of the
Clerk of Court. Sheriff and Tax Col
ectOr and Treasurer W re, On mott IN
duly seconded, dispensed with, and
the reports filed and made part of the
minutes.
CLERKS REPORT
Franklin La October End, 1916.
To the Honorable the Members of the Police
Jury, Franklin st. Mlrv Parish La
Gentlenen:-l submit herewith "A list of the
Jurors warrants issued during the month of
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

Model 8.3.B Ooverland Five
Passenger Touring Car will pull
YOU out of hole. Investigate Its
points of merit on sample floor
1t Bells.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

Roll & Crask will have their
p.Ii Millinery Opening on next
Wednesday, October l1'h. Don't
s.,l "a attend the opening and see
-. latest creations in millinery.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07
PIANO TUNING.
w. 6. Morrell,
New IBERIA, LA.

New IBERIA, La.
Phone o25. First.class work.
Prices reasonable.
Will make regular visits to
Franklin. Any one desiring
my services will either phone
me or leave order at st. Mary
Banner Office.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

N. mite with regret that Mr..
, n Rroussard has been confined
!. hia bed the past week with
{eveIe.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

The Cum berland Telephone
comnany have a force of work.
man In franklin rebuilding their
present syetem. All the wires are
neino removed and a cable trans
mission plant. .iuaugurated. and
the old poles removed and new
ones put ia their places.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

No.. T. Nj. Milling. wife OF
n.. " rhos. NJ. Milling, who has
!uos' nnite iii at the Patterson
been q We are glad to an
Sspls ". ia considerably better and
ant Of danger.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07
.>ruRDAY. OF. ! 1916

Ella O'Niell Mccullough
Nue. nd the winter with her
sii IN Mr. and Mrs. R. Emmett
n,Niell.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07
Your Wife Can Use 1t.

If YOU are away from home and one
of your horses takes the colo your
wife can treat him if she has Farri,'
Colo Remedy in the house. 1t is
easy to use. Just drop it on the
horses tongue and in thirty minutes
he is relieved. Get it today. You
may need it tomorrow.
For sale by City Grocery.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

p,.oksmith and wheelwright
D,sSa one at reasonable pricest
n BRENN.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

Before purchasing elsewhere
call on Neil McNeil's 5 and IL
cents store,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

For sale: Cane carts and de.
livery wagons. c. S. BRENN.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

The Mission at the Catholic
church ia Franklin, which has
hen going on since Sunday last,
hss been largely attended. Fa-
thers Peter O Sullivan and Albert
River have delivered some able
..,mons during the week.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

Ttnware. grahiteware. crockery.
etc., at Neil McNeil's 5 and 10
cent store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

For ice cream freezers and cool.
ess call at Neil McNeii's 5 and 10
cant store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07
LIST OF DEAD LETTERS

MSl Of DEAD LETTERS
r naming in The Franklin Post"ftice
u the week ending October 1, 1916:
Alfred. NJ.
Bali. Claui
Ba'enger. Effie
Baker. Nat.
Barabin, Albert
Bowman, hes.
Bridge, a.
Bent. Ella
Brown, Agnes
bI, VIZ. Nevtd,
Burkh liter Louisa
Chapnar;, Fred
Charles. Mary
Copper. Jennie
Dawson, +.
Bar'c>. thrnry
DDaSnn. Neia
Dunlap T w.
Fajrch'iG. j &.
GERMAN. Laura
Green. R,v F. j.
l!ti. |. v L Il.
Hamm, Mrs Addic
II .mfri. Juhn
Hatcher II b.
Hart G w.
iitNes, Mia
H"lneiness, Anna
Hubert, Ma tie Belle
Hunt. Lena
Johnson, q %. ~
Johnson, Martha
Jones Elliot
Jones, steve
&,hn. 5 T.
Keller, F f.
Madison. Mrs. Beth
Naples Mrs. Wessie
Martin Ike
Mayon, Alice
Meuton, Doodle
Murphy, America
Newman. Mrs Edible
Nichols, Addie NJ.
Owens, Jessie
Redmln, Naomi
Robinson, Lillian
Ryan. Easter
Savoy, + +.
Smith, Jane, E.
Smith. W. q.
Smith, lanes E.
Sorf.l. h.
Sewers, Dora
Stewart Rube
Lee, Vinie
Str ban, Anna
Washington, w.
W!llen, Mrs. P
williamson. Sarah
I. f. FRERE. p. NJ.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

For Tiuware 60 to Neil McNeil's
( and 10c store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07
TAX COLLECTORS REPORT

Statement of Charles Pecot. Sheriff, St Mary
Parish, of all taxes collected during the
month Of September, 1916:
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07
SHERIFFS REPORT.
'arish of St. Mary, TO Chas. Pecot.

SneriH
Board of Prisoners (0 zoe per day.
Insane (1 6oc per day.
September 7.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

Continued on Supplement.l
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-10-07

-. Ct. Ms ':Ai%NER
Nh KY
| ,:4,suz: =: N.sx --*:-n: a
SATURDAY, OF: : Ie.S
-. Ella o'Niell Nc'ullough
y! NJ mend the winter win nel
sil , = Mr. and Mrs. R. Emmett
oNiell.
davis Yo.n Kippur. the day
;, Stonement. The Day VIZ .lian1 1e
q .As, Eve, by our Jewi-n friends
o0'tes rankin; their places OF y
10 TO- will be closed until 3
o'clock
a., r Nj. Milling. wife of
,ndae Thos. NJ. Milling , VINO mas
s ssse quite i'll at the PATTERSON
s S'u"s is considerably better and
on. Of danger.
R,.ckemith and wheelw!ight
@ done at reasonable pricest
6, s BRENN.
~. W. T. Peterman and
ol..;a chas. Pecot attended the
eo. n.l Of Sheriff James Beary 10
Tah;hodaux on Tuesday last.
W. note with regret that Mr.,
n Rrouss,rd has been contined
70 bis bed the past week Win
ievers.
p.ll & Crask will have their
e.Il Millinery Opening on next
Wednesday, October l1'h. Don't
I'll to attend the opening and see
~. latest creations in millinery.
For Tinware 60 to Neil McNeil's
sand 10c store.
The Mission at the Catholic
Church ia Franklin, which has
S.so going on since Sunday last,
Sss been largely attended. Fa-
there Peter O'Sullivan and Albert
Riever have delivered some able
sermons during the week.
The Cum berland Telephone
comnanv have a force of work.
men in franklin rebuilding their
nreseut syetem. All the wires are
neine removed and a cable trans
mission plant. .inaugurated. and
the old poles removed and new
ones put in their places.
Model SOB Overland Five
Passenger Touring Car will pull
Won out of a hole. Investigate its
points of merit on sample hool
1t Bells.
y Miss Nettie Adams, daughter O.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Adams. O.
Garden City, who graduated a
St. Johns Academy, OF thu
place, last year. departed on Sat
urday last for Natchitodhes. La.
where she went to enter the Stat
Normal.
Good roads are winning a per
mauent place in popularity witt
the farmers and no community i
considered progressive that hal
not improved it's public highways
Build good roads and place you
community in the progfesslv'
class.
For sale: Cane carts and de
livery wagons. c. S. BRENN.
The Board of Supervisors 0
Election for the Parish of 81
Mary met this week. and selected
The commissioners. and. clerks! Q
election for the general election T
be held on Tuesday, Nov. TN
The names of those selected wi
be found elsewhere in to-day
Issue.
The Banner acknowledges
pleasant call on Thursday las
from Mr.. Milton Trowbridge. G
Shreveport. who was in Frankli
on business, Mr.. Trowbridge
the agent for the Texas Oil Com
pany at Shreveport. and is anon
]. TIA h b b O
The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-12-30

LET THE DENVER STAR TALK IT
FOR YOU.
THE MAN WHO HAS A THING TO
SELL,
AND GOES AND WHISPERS DOWN
A WELL,
is NOT so APT TO COLLAR THE
DOLLARS
as HE WHO CLIMBS A TREE AND
hoLlERs.
"'Tls LITTLE BY LITTLE THE
BEE FILLS HER CELL; AND LIT
TILE eYlITTLE A MAN SINKS A
WELL; TITS LITTLE BY LITTLE A
BIRD BUILDS HER NEST; BY LIT
TIES A FOREST IN vERDURE IS
DREsT; IT'S LITTLE BY LITTLE
GREAT VOLUMES ARE MADE; BY
liTTlES A MOUNTAIN OR LEVELS
ARE MADE; IT'S LITTLE BY LIT
TILE AN OCEAN te FILLED; AND
LITTLE BY LITTLE A CITY Is
BUILT; tbs LlTTLE BY IrTLE
AN ANT GETS HER STORE; EVERY
LITTLE WE ADD 20 A LITTLE
MAKES MORE; STEP BY STEP WE
WALK MILES, AND WE SEW
STITCH BY STITCH; WORD BY
WORD WE READ BOOKS, CENT BY
CENT WE GROW R'cA." IF YOU
WANT REAL PLEASURE, FULL OF
ZEsT, TAKE THE DENVER STAR
AND IT'LL 90 THE REST. I KNOW
IT'S so.
The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-12-30
FORGET YOUR ACHES.

Stiff knees. aching limbs. lame back
make life burden. II you suffer
from rheumatism, govt, lumbago. neu-
ralgia, get a bottle of Sloan's Lini-
ment. the universal remedy for pain.
Easy to apply; 1t penetrates without
rubbing and soothes the tender flesh.
Cleaner and more effective than mus
sy ointments or poultices. For strains
or sprains. sore muscles or wrenched
ligaments resulting from strenuous ex.
ercise. Sloan's Eminent gives quick
relief. Keep It on hand for emergen-
cies. At your druggist, 25c.
The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-12-30

The Star believes people and help Denver muay commerce.
ally regousy ndustrious that
be given other
shuffled off COIL
they tried help Denver and her people while here for that
old familiar whose be with
appreciation in honor to them.
The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-12-30

ouOocRIBg ama READ ths STAR
~ avlatioN sesvloo end sseNafsne
os.ooe. 1t v - yeu emile.
The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-12-30
Five Points
Hardware Co.
and Tilshop

Ey,ythina in Hardw.1e, Pants.
oh, and Glass at right pnce.
Aho Fmu.ce wosk. Cutting and
m Ind, Of Tin and Sheet Metal
VOL At Reasonable prices
ae4s WeltsM -
e~e~s champa 1o9e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-19
An Optimiat's EasSy.

A pcssimis. is 2 son of the man who didn' believe there was any such thing es electricity.
 He is an offspring of che man who was sure that the horseless carriage would never come, and 0 nephew of the man who was willing to bet money that men would never fly.
 A pessinlist is a direct descendant of the man who was sure that wireless telegraphy was fools dream and a submarine merely the creation of fc- ton writer's brain.
 The pessimist's ancestory scoffed at the telephone, the typesetting machine, l.the twenty story building, anaesthetics and every forward step ~e optimists have taken for the betterment of hu- man life.
 If the pessimists of the past had been right men would still be living . in caves apd trying to get their meals with clubs and flint arrows. And evi- dently they died without publicly con fessing their mistakes, for their pessi- Mistic children continue to prophecy dismally that everything that, is surely going to be cannot possibly come to pass. They seem to be born with the habit and cannot get over tt.-Detroit Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-19
Easy to Please,

"So," said his girls papa furiously, you think you could make my little girl Arethusa happy;"
 The young man considered his pro- spective pa-in-law. who had gout and face like fire engipe and an eighty horsepower temper.
 "S9e's been happy with you, sir. hasn't she?" the young man asked.
 "l think so. my boy-I think so," replied his girls papa. 'I certainly think so. I think so certainly. I'm certain I think so''
 Well" chimed in the young man sweetly. ''if she's been happy with you l certainly think I can make her bap- py. l think so. I think so certainly. I'm certain I think so."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-19
Gifted ldiots.

Idiots have been known whose mem- ory for names and words was so re- tentive that they could repeat verba- tim and indicate where the preacher blew his nose and coughed ih his delivery. Dr. Moffat, the distinguished African missionary and father-in-law of Dr. Livingstone, once preached q long sermon to crowd of negroes. Shortly after he had finished be saw q number of pegroes gather about a simple minded young savage. He went to them and discovered that the sav- age was preaching his sermon over again. Not only was he reproducing the precise words, but initiating the manner and gestures of the white preacher.-London Tit-Bits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-19

At very fashionable and equally expensive tailor shop about town a certain middle aged out of town GUS toner discovered that he lacked sufii- cient change to- pay for his humble purchase. pair of gray gloves.
 May I charge them?" he asked q find haven't my cbeckbook with me-
 What was the name?" demanded tory manner.
 He was told the name and address.
 "Oh, that's all right. sir," exclaimed the tailor. now beaming with exagger- ated affability. Your son trades here."-Yale Record.