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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28
RED CROSS NOTES.

1t was decided - A conference
of the Red Cross fBcers at WASP
ington, D. e., t, rear7ange the
National divisions. This viii,
piacr US in the Gulf Division, and
in n. future Ali corr spondnnc
will go dire CT to Divisional Head.
quarters This step vas m ,de me-
c+ssary by the rapid inc-ease in
mem ber-hip a. well as CHI .pter- /;
within the past iS M this the Red
Cross organic ''ions have Jump. d
from $50 10 $500 in the c.un,ry,
and there are now more than
three millions If r d Cross work.
efs in the United 9. 80. ard It'll.
estimated thatth II, X, few N ,ntns
will increase this to twenty mil.
lions. This chsnec has cau,ed
come slight delay 10 the m king
OF some articles. out many others
are being fashioned by willing
hands. New material reached
headquarters this week, and in
the coming week the local Chap 81
will be going ahead again at top
speed. The work rooms had a
pleasant aud instructive call this
week from the Parish chairman.
Mrs Palmer, of Morgan City. who
was accompanied by hef daugh-
ter.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

Thirty days will elapse before the
state. wide registration OF women for
war service will take place. according
to Miss Hilda Phelps, state chairman
Woman's COMMITTEES Council OF Ma.
tional Defense. We expect the Roper.
nor to sign the National Defense bill
within a few days, said she. bat 1t will
not 20 into effect At once. After that
the governor will issue biz proclaim.
ton.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

DR.. Alonzo Owens, father OF
Mrs. 7. NJ. Norman. Of this Ipl lace,
died at his home In Vaudeville,
La on Thursday last at the age
OF 90 years. He came to Louisi
ana from Missouri In his young
manhood, and has resided in this
state ever since. TO the be, O ed
relatives the Banner extends ita
heartfelt eympAthiee.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

Mr.. Salvatore SceIfo died In New
Orleans yesterday morning at the
age Of 81 years, after q short III.
ness. Mr.. Scelfo was q native OF
1tely. and had been I resident OF
Franklin for over twenty years,
and was respected by all who
knew him. He IL survived by a
wife and number of children, to
whom the Banner extends ite
sympathy.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

Don't bank too much on the
smiles and kisses you are going
b get from the French lassies,
soa. The lighting is doae In the
trenches, and not on the boule.
Yards OF Paris.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

The call from st. Mary is 25l
men from the 500 drawn to serve
in the military service. aud it will
only be few days before they
will be selected and go to q train.
ing camp, and no doubt, then sent
to France.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

Mr.. S. L. Miller ard family, OF
San Augustine, Texas, have been
visitors to Franklin the past week
They were the guests OF Mia. Mil.
ler's sister, Mr.. A. B Bowie.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28
Wheelwright and Horse shoeing.
G. s. BRKNN,

Mfe. George Kramer ano daugh.
ter, Miss Ethel, who have been
spending the past two weeks In
Little Rock. Ark, returned home
on Wednesday. Mira. Kramer
was accompanied hor.e by her
sou, Warren, who has been at.
tending the officers training camp
at Fort. Logan Roots, near Little
Rock.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

Flagstaff patriotism isn't worth any
more than Sundays religion. Pat.
riotisna Ia the living room, kitchen
and pantry clean through the house
from front door to garbage oan IL
what 10 wanted and needed
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

We learn that the Red Cross
dance giv~n at Adeline on Thurs.
day night was we'll attended and
a success both socially and Anan-
cialiy.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

Tesmottow (Sunday) the
soeshefn Pacific Railroad will run
= eexcufsion from Morgan City
orange. Beaumont and Port
Sa1sf, Texas. The train will ar.
w q franklin at 5:l0 o'clock
And the fare viii be 81 so
~ see round trip to either one Of
- above places.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

We note with regret the DROWN
ing OF Mr.. Arthur Kline. II years
I'D on Tuesday night last. He
LIVED at Adt line, and fell Of the
bridge that crosses Bayou Teche
at that place. He was a cousin of
Mrs.. VIM. Dumesnil, of Franklin.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

The colored people of Columbi.
plantation have turned into the
Chapter q nic> check amount &
to 9l2 IS, the proceeds of an en-.
tertainment given for the bcneh,
Of the Red Cross.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

Tas weather the past week has
zen tartegated-so far 40 sun.
ensne and rain are concerned-but
g ehs Whole has been very good
.! every purpose, 90 some Of the
mla Wa needed, and the sunshine
~ the orops good.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28
Episcopal Church.

Su day. July 20, 1917.
Holy Communior at 1880 a. m.
Sunday School at 0:45 q. m.
Service with Sermon at II q, IA,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

The dance given at Centreville
on Saturday. July i4,h, for the
benefit Of me Red Cross was a
grand success in evary respect,
uetting the sum of SS5 90,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

A bill introduced In the Houss Of
Representative By Mr.. Raukio, Of
Montana, proposes tho following pay.
ments for dependent wives and child.
ren OF soldiers who are fighting for
their eountrys Wives with no chill.
dren would receive go per month
those with one child, s46; those with
two children, go, and those with more
than two, e75,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

The Franklin Eagle Brass Band
vt)l give another Que of their en-
ioyable Musical concerts at the
Park tomorrow night
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

teoe year . law was adopted by
@s state Legislature taking from
poiloe 1urtes the jurisdiction over
sVao districts aud vesting this
over 10 three commission ere.
~ plan vas found to be ob1ec.
ssossote and this week the Le4is.
y .E!els restored to the police iuries
~ supervision Of road districts.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

We are pleased to note that ou
youos friend. Mr.. J E Loustaiot
vho has been sick, has recovered
from his illnes'.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

=. = surprise party was given for
Aiss Bessie Frere on Thursday
sssaing By Messrs. Clay Della.
scsssaye. Hugo Popkin and A. J.
Ssenner. A delightful evening
~ spent by every one present.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

The w. K. Smardon Co., have
begun TO move into their new ane
brick building on Main street,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

The town authorities are havin 6
the grass In the bitches cut and
thoroughly cleaned.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

~
-. aoo o Bosworth. the noted
- viii Dc seen at the Opera
= S't re-. 90 Tuesday. August Srd,
.esolng man for Margaret
s $4,000 10 the Lasky.Paramount
Ss.Psaaon Of 1.-THE Inner Shtine /"
a.. o e being one OF the
4 ", = me prominent stage stare
iil,.sgaee 10 tho new art, and Mics
sn ~. Ivon being the newest recruit
~ ~ ne theetfioal ranks, The two
Ss ss much In common % Niss
r aa appeals frequently to
sSHCwesea tor advice and In.
|. seal~Phes Asyh
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

The examination Of white appli.
oants for teschers will he held a,
Tie 81. Mary Central High School
% franklin On next Monday,
Tuesday and w. dnesday.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

More than sixty per osn'
900, 900, coo Liberty L." OF tne ",
been paid tat~ " IAN mas aireao!
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

We take orders for ice cream
bricks. First c)ase s-rvic" guar.
teed. SAM SERIO
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

When you come to towu, don't
fall to visit the store Of the Bloch
Clothing Company and take id.
vantage Of their mid summer esle
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

The extraordinary session Of the
general Assembly closed Thurs.
day night. They flushed the work
vensiened to them before the time
70 which they were limited had
expltAd.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

ooo ,yngress has appropriated $40.
VoV,O0O to increase the aviation ser
vice IN az effort to overwhelm Ger.
many's forces:
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

The Police Jury will hold its re-
sulsr monthly meeting on Wed.
neoday next.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

BEFORE purchasing else where
al % Neil MoNeil's 8 and Il
eeat store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

Automobiles repairted and re.
nailed. c, S. RRENN.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

Ice cream at 81 per gallon. Best
On the market. Half gallon 55c
SAN SERI
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

Old automobiles made % good
% new by O. S. RRENN.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28
Methodist Church.

Morning Service, II 4, IN.
Evening Service, 1880 p. m.
Sunday School, 9:I5 I, N.
Epwofth League. 6:45 .. N.
Observation-Disclosures service,
1850 p. IA.
A cordial invitation TO al,
Il. n. HARMON, Pastor.
Ice cream 1t 81 per gallon. Beet
On the market. Halt gallon $50.
! SAN S11lo.
Fruit iaea Of all sizes q Neil
4&lAl I llA Me.ltesN
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

Again, We remark. Uncle Sam
b slow at starting, but he pushes
the breeze and kicks up the dn It
and raises hum hum when he
does get to going.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

For Tinwsre 60 to Neil Me- sil's
5 and Toe store,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

zane carts TOR sale and repaired
Useasonable prices. G. s. BRENN.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-07-28

oeeots having your automobile
TAINTED ard overhauled call on
- 3, 8. BRINN.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-20
ONLY REVOCATION
OF DIVER POLICY
CAN AVERT DANGER
Officials Fear That Overt
Act May Occur at Any
Time Now
By Robert j. Bender

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Washington, Feb 20.--America s real
danger of an actual clash with Ger
many cannot be removed until the
kaiser's government revokes its decree
for submarine warfare.
Detention of Americans in the Var
rowdale case and other issues, them
selves admittedly serious, are regarded
by the administration us practically col
lateral to the main proposition.
There was highest authority for this
statement today. More than two weeks
have now passed without an covert
act but officials were inclined to
believe this might be due more to the
fact that there was scant opportunity
for commission Of such an act, rather
than to any purpose of Germany. Today
however, there are at least two unarm.
ed American merchantmen in Germanys
barred zone. They are the steamers Or
leans and Rochester. Both carry Amer
lean crews. Both bear cargoes held con
trabrand by Germany. Their safety
from now until definite word of their
arrival at port is made, will be the
subject of the liveliest interest in Off
cialdom.
In the meantime, it is pointed out
that in a greater measure Germany has
achieved, in part, at least, one of the
main objects of her submarine blockade
She has kept American ships in Amer
lean ports, due to fear of American
shippers of sinkings. Thus she has cut
down on trade to the allies.
But the lack Of success of the Teu
tonic U-boat war indicated in the small
number of vessels sunk out Of the tota
bearing commerce to and from England
and absence of that overt act so far
is expected from now on to encourag
American shippers and ship owner
more and more to send out their ships
Then will come increased danger of th'
unwarned sinking of an American ship
with possible loss of american lives
The "collateral' case Of the Var
rowdale, while flagrantly Illegal in il
self, is expected by the administration
soon to be cleared up. President Wilson
is understood to anticipate numbe
of other such "incidents. But he i
devoting most of his attention to tn
main issue of submarinings.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-20
SIX MILLION BOND
BILL WAS PASSED
The Salem Bridge Bill Went
ThrOugh---SpeciaI Election
Is Called

Three of the most important meas
ures were among the last to be finally
decided in the Legislature last night.
The six million dollar road bond bill
was amended literally, some fifteen
changes being made during the last
few hours. None of these were i'm
portant except the added section de-
claring an emergency and referring the
matter to the voters at an election to
be held June Fourth. 1t was provided
that at least half million dollars of
the issue be in such denominations as
the board saw fit to make from 500
up, so as to give the people a chance
to purchase the bonds which draw a
per cent and are non taxable.
Senate bill 315, the Pierce millage
tax bill which would have raised a
million and quarter dollars for the
road fund was indefinitely postponed
among the last actions Of the house.
The Salem bridge bill was another
seventh hour bill but it go through all
right.
Another last minute bill was that re
ferring all measures submitted to the
people to a special election to be hold
June Fourth.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-20
TlUenty-Ninth Session Closes
After Members Make Speeches
and Sing National Anthems

in this feast of reason and flow of soul
by the Ted Lansing, of the Evening
Telegram; C. C. Chapman, of the Oregon
Voter, and Ralph Watson, of the Ore
gon Journal.
Then followed Representatives Gore,
of Medford; DR.. Goode, of Portland;
Callan, of Portland; Tichenor and Dr.
Sweeney, of Josephine county.
Mrs. Thompson Kissed Him.
Earlier in the evening Mrs. Thompson
declared she would have to kiss all the
democrats goodbye. She was dared to
do it. Quietly she drifted over to the
east side of the house where Represen-
tative Tichenor was sitting at his desk.
She engaged him in conversation and
when he looked up, she suddenly plant
ed kiss on his cheek.
Then there was roar from the house,
and Tichenor, although pleased, got
very red in the face Other members
with democratic leanings began to perK
up their ears but, according to Mrs.
Thompson, Tichenor was the only Gig
ible candidate in the field. She said
that Sweeney's wife was present, and
that Hodgen was mixed with indepen-
dent blood, while Elbore had gone
home.
While the speechmaking was going
on in the house, the piano was taken
out into the rotunda where the younger
element danced and sang where the lob
byists roamed for the past 40 days. And
at o'clock the old historic legislative
halls were ringing to merry, lifting
tunes
Tho Big Road Bond Issue.
Important in the real business of the
closing hours was the concurrence of
both houses to the amendments to the
six million dollar bond bill. A bill
was also passed appropriating money
for a special election to be held in June
to which the measures enacted by the
legislature and calling for referendum
will be referred. The date of the spe
cial election is June 4.
Salem Bridge Bill Passes.
With minor amendments the bridge
bill, known as H. b. No. 375, which
provides a solution for the Marion-Po
county bridge difficulty, passed the sen
! ate. The amendments change the length
of a span to bring an inter-county
, bridge under the provisions of the act
Early this morning the fate of Sen
ator Dimiek's anti-conspiracy bill hunl
in the balance and Seymour Jones tool
up the fight to save it. The battle raget
in the aisles and all over the floor Of
the house but it was finally saved from
being killed by indefinite postpone
ment. Jones was supported in thu
fight by Representative Crandall. TIL,
bill got by with narrow margin
/ Eaton Files Protest ON Vote.
| A sensation was created by Represen
tative Eaton when he filed his obiec
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-20
Perahinp win Succeed.

Washington, Feb. 20.-- Major General
John j. Pershing, the latest man in the
United States army to attain that rank,
is expected here today to be given per-
manent command of the department of
the SOUTH succeeding Major General
Frederick Funston. Pershing automat-
ically passed into temporary command
of the department with the death Of the
picturesque general.
Standing slightly over five feet in
lheight--less than the army require
ment-but virile soldier and fighting
man, Funston leaves record that viii
make his place hard TO fill. His life
| was succession of adventures and ro-
mances, in which he never failed to
| play q glowing part.
! Born in Ohio and reared on a Kansas
farm, Funston hitched his wagon to a
star entirely different from the Sne
which finally brought him fame. He
wanted TO be botanist.
/ At one time he journeyed thousands
of miles through frozen Alaska with the
Death Valley Agriculture department.
expedition in o exploration Of the ter
ritory In his trip he covered $500
miles from the Mackenzie river to the
Boring sea. His work in this section
was closed with trip in 4 fragile canoe
down the Yukon river with no COM
paDy.
His death leaves five major generals
in the army, besides Hugh T.. Scott who
is chief They are General Wood, com
manding the department Of the east;
General Barry, commanding the depart
ment Of the middle west; General Bell,
commanding the department Of tho
west; General Pershing and General
4 Bliss, assistant chief Of staff.
The fact that three Of these officers
now command army departments Is be-
lieved to preclude the possibility Of one
Of them becoming commander Of the
southern department. Bliss, as assist
ant chief Of staff, probably would not
be relieved, 50 Pershing is beneyed to
be the logical man. His long experience
on the border, it Is admitted, fits him
peculiarly for the command.
! Although Secretary Baker is expected
to act quickly in view Of present Mex
ican and European troubles, there has
. been no hint as to his probable decision.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-20
CAR SHORTAGE IS
FULLY AS ACUTE
AS AT ANY TIME
Western Roads Still Refuse
10 Accept Shipments to
the East

Chicago, Feb. 20.--The freight car
congestion and shortage, characterized
a week ago as the worst in the history
of the railroads, remains practically
unchanged today. Practically every EN-
barge clamped on by eastern and west
ern roads continue in force, being lift
ed only in special cases or to take care
of local conditions. Meantime, food pri-
ces are soaring.
Western roads still refuse to accept
shipments billed for eastern destina.
tions, and the Santa Fe and other trans.
continental lines are holding up ship
ments in western cities in an effort to
clear the Chicago yards. The Santa Fe
has partially solved the local situa
tion, but more than 2400 loaded ears
are on sidings between here and Kan
sas City.
The advent of warmer weather which
officials promised would bring relief
and the renewed sailings of merchant
vessels held in Atlantic ports has moi
had any appreciable effect here. Ship
give them the same reply.
OII1cldlS OF IHe NOTlHWeSJcIu,' NHl
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul and Grea
Western and Burlington railroads al
report no change Local conditions have
improved, they say, but the east is al
inaccessible as ever. If the eastern
roads could meet the situation, western
roads would have no difficulty they
agree.
" Merely matter of passing thu
buck, one official said. "The east
ern roads are the cause of western con
gestion. If they could handle their bus
mess, we would have no trouble.
War prices in foods, in which marke
declines were predietca, continue stea
dy or else have an upward trend. Po
tatoes have risen stely,ily for weel
Today Minnesota and' Wisconsin va
rieties sold for $3.50 wholesale an
from 81 to $l.03 per peck retail. Fanc
western were quoted at SO per busht
Wholesale, with but a small suppl
available.
Brokers and grain men could see n
relief in sight for the grain market
Prices, while not abnormally high cor
sidering outside factors, have had
steady upward trend. The car shortag
and. embargoes temporarily force
down the grain market, but the effec
never reached the consumer.
Gas long as the war continues, hig
prices will continue, said one con
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-20
BREAD RIOTS IN
NEW YORK CITY
ARE SERIOUS TODAY
Hundreds Of Women, Scantily
Clad, Storm City Hall with
Babies In Arms
PRICES OF FOODSTUFFS
BECOME PROHIBITIVE
Leader Of Women Is Arrested
by Police and Riot
EnSues

New York, Feb. 20,-Crying 1--WE
want bread, we want Dread,' more
than 300 women, bare headed, scantily
clad-their warmest garment being a
shawl thrown about their shoulders
stormed up the steps of the city hall
here today, demanding relief from
Mayor Mitchell from the high cost Of
food
Some declared their families were
starving.
Most of the women carried babies,
their faces showing the pinch of hung
er, in their arms.
The women were headed by Mrs.
Ida Harris, president of the Mothers
Vigilance League, and Marie CAM,
known as "Swect Marie' They came
from the Rutgers Square tenement dis
trict, where pushcart peddlers have
been steadily raising prices until the
women declared they are now utterly
unable to feed their families.
"We are starving; we want bread, "
was the constant cry raised by the
women as they surged about the en-.
trance to the city hall.
Walking quietly across the city hall
park, the women were at the very
steps of the building before they were
noticed. They swept up the steps er
masse. The doors were banged shut in
their faces and wild cries and impre
cations followed.
A swarm of police reserves and plair
clothes men appeared. They drove thC
women down from the steps. Marie
GAM then mounted the steps and ad
dressed the women.
She urged the women to remain il
the street, and especially to do moth
ing that would give the police an ex
cuse to arrest them. With this, thu