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Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-20
This Day In History.

ibis Day IN hlStOry.
16S9-Provisiona government was
established in Massachusetts,, with ST.
mon Bradstreet as governor.
1791-Henry Burden, inventor Of
the horseshoe machine, born in Scot
land. Died at Troy, N. Y, January
10, 1871.
1861-Partial destruction and aban-
donment of the Norfolk navy yard
by United States forces.
1S74-Bilboa, which had been be-
sieged by 'Carlists, relieved by Mar
shall Concha.
S94-Announcement of the be-
trothal of Grand Duke Nicholas (re-
Gently deposed from the Russian
throne) and Princess Alix of Hesse.
1S9S-President Mckinley signed
the resolutions Of congress and an
ultimatum to Spain was cabled to Min
lister Woodford.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-20

I1mely JOtt1ngS ana hemnuers.
Cardinal Farley of New York cele-
brates his seventy-fifth birthday ami
versary today.
Agricultural preparedness" is to be
the keynote of the annual celebra-
ton of Arbor day in Indiana today.
Nearly $4,000 employees are to be
thrown out Of employment today by
the closing down of the shoe factories
in Lynn. Mass. ..... -
One hundred and thirty-nine officers
will be added to the army by todays
graduation Of the first class of cadets
at West Point. |
Today has been fixed as the date for
a hearing Of the National American
Woman Suffrage association on the
senate Joint resolution, for universal
suffrage. The measure was introduced
in the upper house by Senator Jones
of New Mexico.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-20
to feel
Fresh andFit

YOU must keep your stom-
ach well, your liver active,
the bowels regular, and your
blood pure. Your physical
condition depends on the
health of these organs.
When anything goes wrong
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-20
The Day We Celebrate.

The Day We Celebrate.
John Paul Breen, attorney-at-law,
is 81 to-day. He was born at Lock-
port, ILL.,, and has been corporation
council and also once republican can
didate for mayor.
Former United States Senator
Joseph H. Millard is to be congratu-
lated on having eighty-one birthdays
to his credit today. He was born in
Canada, but is a prominent and no.
table figure in Omaha history from the
early days. He Is president of the
Omaha National bank.
Cardinal Farley of New York born
in County Armagh, Ireland, seventy
five years ago today.
Louis Mann, well-known actor of
the American stage, born in New York
City fifty-two years ago today.
Daniel Chester French, one of the
foremost American sculptors. born at
Exeter, N. H., sixty-seven years ago
today.
James D. Pheian, United States
senator from California, born in San
Francisco fifty-six years ago today.
DR.. August Hoch, noted New York
pathologist, born in Basle, Switzer-
land forty-nine years ago today.
David ]. Bancroft, shortstop of the
Philadelphia National league base
ball team, born at Sioux City, Ia,
twenty-five years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-20
[IQDAY]
One Year Ago Today In the War.

A fool and his money are soon
narted
Evening star., 1917-03-27
LEXANDER P. SHAW DIES
OF STROKE OF APOPLExY
Principal Examiner in Patent Office
succumbs as He Was Preparing
to Leave Home.

Alexander P. Shaw. pincipal examiner
in the patent office and a resident OF
Washington practically all his life,
dropped dead from a stroke Of apoplexy
shortly before o'clock this morning
at his home, 2574 University place. Mr.
Shaw was about to leave his home to
go to his office and was talking to his
wife when he collapsed. Funeral ar
rangements have not yet been made
Mr.. Shaw. who was born in Balti-
more. was hfty-two years old. He was
the son of William B. Shaw. for many
wears Washington correspondent. A
P. Shaw had also at one time been con-
nected with local newspapers. He en-
tered the patent Office September %
1885. and had been principal examiner
in that office since July 1, 1902. He was
at work yesterday and the employees ir
his office say that he appeared to be i'll
the best of health.
He is survived by his widow. Mrs
Terese Genevieve Shaw; three daugh-
ters. Misses Laura. Genevieve and
Mary Shaw, and three sons. A. p, jr.
Alfred and Russell Shaw.
Evening star., 1917-03-27
JOHN H. LEWIS is DEAD;
FOUGHT AT GETTYSBURG
Was Lieutenant in Pickett's Divi-
sion, Participating in Famous
Charge-Well Known Builder.

John H. Lewis, a Washington builder
for many years. who was lieutenant in
Picketts division in the charge at Gettys-
burg, died at his residence, 1882 Florida
avenue last evening. He had been i'll
for some time and was eighty-two years
of age.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence this afternoon at o'clock, with
Rev. DR.. c. C. Mclean, pastor of Doug
las Memorial NJ. E. Church, officiating.
The remains will be taken to Norfolk,
Va. on the evening boat, where the inter-
ment will take place at Portsmouth on
Thursday at 2:30 o'clock.
Mr.. Lewis came to Washington about
forty years ago and entered the building
business. During his life, it is said. he
erected about 700 houses in the north
east and southeast sections of the city.
Mrs Lewis. who was formerly Miss
Mary Emmerson of Portsmouth, died
six years ago. -Four sons and a daughter
survive-Messrs. Edward F., Fred W,
Henry G. and John NJ. Lewis, and Mrs.
Susie F. Talbert, all of this city.
Evening star., 1917-03-27
sMASHER GETS FURS.
Takes $50 Worth From F Street
Store-Other Robheries.

Three furs, valued at $50, were stolen
from the show window of the Saks Fur
Company, 1912 F street. this morning
shortly before 6 o'clock. A burglar
alarm connection notified a telegraph
company employe that there was some
fthing wrong at the store. and a mes
senger sent there reported that he had
seen a colored man running away
Detective Frank Baur visited the store
and found that the robber had used a
glass cutter before smashing the big
plate glass window. He thinks the glass
was broken out with the heel of a shoe
of the burglar
An unidentified individual who believes
in preparedness for Christmas is wanted
by the police to answer a charge of
larceny. Samuel Goodman, 635 Morton
street, reported he had been robbed of
a barrel containing Christmas tree deco
rations and turkey roaster.
The theft of bicycle from in front of
Business High School was reported by
Joseph Canahan, No. Elliott place. near
Conduit road. Other robberies have been
reported to the police by the following:
Charles Bailey, 1114 h street. clothing
valued at SIS; Louis Smith, 91S West
minister street, clothing worth SIS; Mary
B. Olds, 1925 F street, silver spoon val
ued at 81; Mrs. S. J. Elliott. 302 E street.
clothing valued at SIS; Clayton Graf,
1871 w street, automobile tires worth
$40.
Evening star., 1917-03-27
ASKS WRIT AGAINST JUDGE,
C. B. Hight Wants Court to Compel
Mccoy to SIGN Bill of Executions.

c. B. Hight has filed in the Court OF
Appeals of the District of Columbia a
petition for a writ of mandamus to
compel Walter I. Mccoy, associate JUS
tice of the District Supreme Court, to
sign bill of exceptions presented by
Attorney Daniel Thew Wright. in con-
nection with an appeal which Mr..
Hight seeks to prosecute in a case
brought by the Richmond Park I'M
provement Company against him and
decided in favor of the plaintiff in the
lower court.
Justice Mccoy filed memorandum
opinion declaring his refusal to sign
was based on his view that the bill of
exceptions rendered on behalf of the
defendant does not comport with the
rules of the appellate court.
The Court of Appeals is asked to issue
a rule on Justice Mccoy returnable at
an early date. The action of the appel
late tribunal on the application is ex-
pected next Monday.
Evening star., 1917-03-27

their prayers that it will finally take
its place among the great churches Of
the land.
Evening star., 1917-03-27
EXPECT COAL PRICE CUT.
Washington Dealers Look for Usual
Spring Reduction Soon.

Although no official Information has
reached Washington so far, it is eX-
nected that a reduction in the price of
coal for household use viii be made
this spring as usual Notification OF
such reduction already has been re-
ceived informally in Philadelphia
Washington dealers declined to COM
ment on the matter today, saying they
had not yet received their notices, but
usually did so on the last day of March
or first day of April.
The federal trade commission has
warned producers that failure to grant
the usual spring reduction could not be
justified by claims of increased produc-
ton cost
Evening star., 1917-03-27
Church Is Not Sectional.

While this church is to be a repre-
sentative one." DIR. Steele said. 'it is
not in any sense to be sectional one.
1t Will represent the old south and
the new south and is the contribution
of our church to the religious life Of
the nation"
He also directed attention to the fact
that people of sixteen states have con-
trlouted to the effort.
Dr. Sexton also emphasized that the
national church has the support OF
the entire denomination and that ali
Southern Methodists are uniteciy pc
hind the effort ard will foster il
Both Drs. Prettyman and Cantef
welcomed the new church to this city.
saying that it Will have the hearty y
cooperation of the other churches OF
the denomination.
They also spoke Of the joy 1t gives
Southern Methodists to know that
representative church OF their cemoh-
ination is at last to be erected in the
National Capital
The addresses were made IN MOUNT
Vernon Church and the preliminary y
program was given there. after "hich
the attendance adjourned to the lot
for the ground-breaking ceremony.
| The closing prayer and beneGlct1on
was delivered by Rev. Dr. T.. r.
Hardin, pastor of Mount vernon
Church.
Evening star., 1917-03-27
GROUND BROKEN HERE
FOR NATIONAL Church
Southern Methodists to Erect Struc.
ture at 9th Street and Massa-
ohusetts Avenue.

Cirodnd was broken for the new IA
tiona1 Southern Methodist Episcopal
Church at 9th street and Massachusetts,
avenue northwest yesterday afternoon.
Mrs w. V. Tudor, widow OF Rev. DR..
Tudor. founder of Mount Vernon
Church. removed the first spadeful
There was a representative attend
ance of members OF the denomination.
w W MILAN of Mount Vernon Church
presided. The opening prayer was by
Rev ]. ". Canter. Mrs. Nellie Wilson
Evening star., 1917-03-27
Representative Evans Talks on War

The value Of sentiment and patriotism
was the keynote of an address delivered
by Representative J. NJ. Evans of Mon
tana- before Lincoln Camp. No. 2, Sons of
Veterans, last night in Perpetual Building
Hall. Representative Evans pointed out
that war would not merely be won by
the sinking of battleships and the killing
of men, but would be won quite as much
by sentiment that actuated the army and
navy and patriotism that prevailed in the
homes. He said: Il pray that we will not
have war. but if it comes, the good right
arm of the American people will let the
world know their strength
Evening star., 1917-03-27
Clergymen Pledge Co-Operation,

President Wilson has been pledged
the hearty cooperation of the Pastors
Federation in the present internation-
al situation, the organization going on
record yesterday afternoon at the Y. NJ.
c. A. The motion was made by DR.. ]. J.
Muir. pastor of Temple Baptist Church.
following an address by Bishop John
w. Hamilton chancellor of the Ameri-
can University. The resolution was
carried without a dissenting vote
Evening star., 1917-03-27
CARDS OF THANKS.

CoGAN. I desire to express my sincere thanks
to our many friends and to the members Of the
organiza tions and societies Of which my de-
voted husband. EDWARD L. COGAN, was a
member for their untiring acts Of kindness.
sympathy and beautiful floral tributes during
the illness and on the occasion Of his death.
KATHERINE COGAN.
FARMER. We wsE to express our deep appre-
citation to our many friends for their kindness,
sympathy and beautiful floral tributes extend
ed during the illness and at the death Of our
beloved relative HENRIETTA FARMER.
BY THE FAMILY.
HOWARD. We wish TO thank our relatives and
friends for their kindness. sympathy and beau
tifui floral tributes at the death OF our mother
and grandmother, ALICE F. HOWARD.
SONS, DAUGHTERS AND GRANDCHILDREN.s
JOHNSON. We wish to thank our relatives,
friends and also the employees of the Martha
Washington candy establishment for their
kindness. sympathy ard besutiful floral trib-
utes at the death of our mother, Mrs. SARAH
JANE JOHNSON.
BY HER CHILDREN. SERENA. CHARLES.
EDMoNIA AND CLARA.
YATER. We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to many friends and neghbors for
their Kindness lovings sympathy and beautiful
floral offerings the occasion of the death
of our beloved wife and mother. STELLA
FRANCES YATER. Such tender solcitude IS
indeed consolation in our great bereavement.
HER HUSBAND. CHARLES B. YATEk, AND
son. WALLACE NJ. YATER.
Evening star., 1917-03-27
HOWARD. We wish to thank our relatives a
DIED.

BANN1sTER. On Sunday. March %. 1917. a
his residence, 1909 18th street northwest
GOODWIN H., beloved son of William ant
Julia Bannister. husband of Carrie Giles Ban
mister, brother of Mrs Julia B. johnson ant
Laurence and Carrie Bannister.
Funeral from his late residence March %, a
1:S0 pm.
Evening star., 1917-03-27
Refuses to Free Diggs and Caminetti

President Wilson has denied an ap-
plication for pardons for Maury l.
Diggs and Z. Drew Caminetti, convicted
at San Francisco, under the white slave
law. This means that the men must be-
gin prison sentences.
Evening star., 1917-03-27

Charles Darrell. seventy-eight, formerly
British vice consul at Baltimore, died
at his home there. He was a prominent
figure in the English colony in baltimore
Evening star., 1917-03-27

Shir-Clif contributed vocal solo.
Rev. S. A. Steele, representing the
Southern NJ. E. Church at large: Rev
George s. Sexton, representing the gem
nral conference commission on repre-
sentative church: Rev. Forrest j. Pret-
:vYnan, representing Washington city
Southern Methodis.u, and Rev. H. NJ.
Canter. prasiding elder of the Washing
ton district of the church. delivered ad-
The Era-leader., 1917-05-10

inton has just been completed
and is ready for occupancy by
Mr.. and Mrs. Cohen of FIoren-
Vile, who will have several child
rem to enter school.
A beautiful bungalow on Tenth
Ave for W. s. Burris is rapidly
going up and will be completed
by the first of June. Contracts
have been signed up for Robert
Darlington and Dr.. J. L. Brooks
residences on Main St., in the
same block with j. Vol Brock.
These residences have all modern
conveniences and attractions and
both will be completed within a
hundred days.
Let the improvements go on
for there is not a vacant house
in our town now, tho a constant
demand for houses to rent.
The Era-leader., 1917-05-10
City Election.

The town of Franklinton is 80
we'll pleased with the progress
of civic affairs and the faithful
service of the City Fathers dur
ing the past year they urged
the council to remain in a body
and continue their policies for
the ensuing year. The election
Monday was a mere matter of
form and Mayor Sheridan witt
his same efficient aldermen and
clerk will go right on directing
the growth and progress of city
matters and with the same CO.
operation accorded by the citi-
zens during the past year, we
predict that Franklinton, in the
course of another year will be
able show all conditions not only
satisfying but highly gratifying.
The Era-leader., 1917-05-10
Old Glory Raised at South
West School.

The citizens of South West all
assembled at 2 o'clock p. m. Sat-
urday at the school grounds and
raised the Stars and Stripes to
height and pride of our good
neighborhood.
The occasion was presided over
by Mrs. L. W. McDougall, who
in her able way explained to the
audience that the speakers who
we're scheduled to be present
failed to come on account of the
weather in. the forenoon.
The Rev. Willie Pasman of
Tangipahoe parish offered prayer
in behalf of our country's great
war, which was such as to make
every citizen heed the desire of
victory and the love of our flag.
America was sung, after which
little Miss Edith Spring recited
mail the Flag to the Plow" and
then raised the Stars and Stripes
high on the flag pole, which had
been furnished by Mr.. W. H.
jenkins, Henry Crockett and otn-
ers Tor the occasion.
Among the audience were pres.
ent Mrs. P. McDougall, wife of
the late Major McDougall, and
Mrs. Il. Shifted. both who have
long since ceased to hear the roar
OF the cannon of the civil war,
expressed great satisfaction in be-
ing present on such solemn oc-
casion.
Everybody was allowed to con-
tribute to a new flag, and quite a
sum was raised for that purpose.
After marching around the flag,
p poem, "Our Boy and Your
Boy' was read by Mr.. Leander
roney, which closed the exercis-
70, and the Stars and Stripes
wave high above the South West
school.
The Era-leader., 1917-05-10
Marshal and Tax Collector.
Notice to Mortgage Creditors:

Notice to Mortgage Creditors:
In conformity with Section 63, Az
IS, 1883, notice is hereby given to sT
parties holding mortgages on real aj
tate located in the town of FrankiinI
ton, La, on which taxes for the year
1916 have not been paid, that / VII
begin the sale of same in the town q
Franklinton, La, on Saturday, june
2, 1917, at IL O'Clock a. M, and that
number of pieces of property so DEL
linquent are now being advertised inl
this newspaper in conformity with hs|
law: preparatory to such sale the at|
tent on of mortgage creditors is esI
pecially called to these ADVERTISED
ments of tax sales, and they ara
warned to take such steps prior to ths|
sale as may be necessary to protei|
their rights.
j. N. SIMMONS,
Marshal and Tax Collector.
The Era-leader., 1917-05-10
Partition Sale.-No, 1893.
Tempy Fortenberry, ct ais
vs..
Sarah Fortenberry. ct ais.

Sarah Fortenberry. ct ais.
Notice is hereby given that by vir.
the of q commission of sale, issued
out of the 26th judicial District
Court of Louisiana, in and for the
above entitled cause and to me direct.
ed, I will proceed to sell at Public
auction to the last and highest bidder
on
Saturday, June 9, 1917
at the principal front door of the
courthouse at Franklinton, La, be-
tween the legal sale hours for iudicial J
sales, the following described proper
ty, being and situated in Washington
Parish, towit:
The nw4 of Section II, Township l.
south, Range 8, east, St. Helena Mer
idian.
To be sold for the purpose of effect.
ing partition.
Terms of Sale. Cash without ap-
praisement.
This the Srd day Of May, 1917.
j. E. Rstemsn, shss!n,
The Era-leader., 1917-05-10


NOTICE-This is to notify all
taxpayers who own property in
the parish of Washington, that
the tax lists for property subject
to taxation situated in said par
ish are now made and are now
on file in my Office and will be
held open for inspection for a
period of Twenty (20) days from
this date. This April 17,1917.
S. E. Morris,
Washington Parish Assessor.
The Era-leader., 1917-05-10
Sheriff Sale.-No. 29O1.
Great Southern Lumber Co.
Vs
Chas. B. Scheasly.

Notice is hereby given that by vif'
tue of q writ of fiery facias, issued
out of the 26th Judicial District Couri
of Louisiana, in and for Washington
parish, in the above entitled cause
and to me directed. will proceed 70
sell at public auction to the last sDd
highest bidder, on
Saturday, May 10, 1917
at the principal front door Of the coah
house at Franklinton, La, betwesn
the legal sale hours for judicial sales,
the following described property, to-
wit:
The sw4 Of the nw4 Of section A|
Township 8, south, range 10 east, 81
Helena Meridian, containing Aa|
acres more or less.
Household furniture consisting o|
: dressers, l table and / chiffonier.
One lot farming tools.
Terms Of Sale. Cash with benefit o
appraisement.
This 10th day Of AprilIl9l7.
j. r. nssemsp, sa'hA
The Era-leader., 1917-05-10
Notice..

There will be a special meeting
of the Police Jury held at the
court house in the town of Frank.
linton on May l7th. The purpose
of the meeting is to meet with q
member Of the State Board of Af:
fairs, and to transact any other
business coming before the Board
at this time.
+. L. Sanford, President,
W. E. Banister, Clerk.
The Era-leader., 1917-05-10
Evsrything Duo to Effort.

In all human affairs there are Of.
forts, and there are results, and the
strength Of the effort is the measure
Of tho result. Chance Is not. Gifts"
powers; material, intellectual, and
spiritual possessions are the fruits of
effort; they are thoughts completed,
objects accomplished, visions real.
ized.-James Allen.
The Era-leader., 1917-05-10
> Better in the'Trenches.
Joe Bateman.

Waiter-"The two shillin' table
d'hote, sir? Take my advice, and
don't you touch it. I've stood the food
ere for close on twenty years, but it's
got me beat at last and I'm resignirl',
Sir. Barrin' the disadvantages Of 'av.
In no experienced waitln', you'd ave
a 'ealthier meal In the trenches any
day OF the week, sir."-Passing Show.
The Era-leader., 1917-05-10
Town of FrankIinton Tax Sale,,
ImmovabIe Property.
Town of FranklintOn, La. Ver.

Delinquent Tax Debtors,
BY virtue of the authority vested p
me by the Constitution and laws ~
the State of Louisiana and the To, &
of Frankinton, | will sell, at ii
principal front door OF the Com
House. in the Town of Franklipto
La.. within legal hours for iudic;,
sales, beginning at IL o'clock a. m
Saturday, June ,, 1917 B
and continuing on each succeedioS
day until said sales are completed Al
immovab(e property upon which taye
are now due the Town of Frankliptn
La, to enforce the payment of tays
assessed in the year 1916, togeths
with the interest thereon from the 3ls
day of December of said year, at h
rate of 2 per cent per month until paa
and all costs. The names of said d.
linquent tax debtors, the amount d
taxes due by each on the assessing
of said year and the property assess
to each to be offered for sale, is Az
follows:
John f. Bell-west half lot i, q
square 81, and improvements. s 81
H. V. Foil--square Ii and i'm.
prOvements. ............... -. 7fs
Franklinton Mercantile Co. b
stock of merchandise. ............ 81
Magee & Booty-SiX mules, 3
wagon and road machine. ..... I
J, f. Wood-S lot 236, lot "A, z
block l6. .............. E
D. c. Wood-Ots | and 2, blk
Al, fractional square 24 ....... 80
Non-resideEts.
J. Burns-Lot ], block 232;
lot 2, block 237, lots 3 and 4, Il
block 250. ........... 3
Carlisle Realty Co.-lots 3, 4,
5 and 6, block 1872. 2.............. 2W
Mrs. Rosa Pearson-lots I K
and s, block 40I. 0I.............. ~
W. S. Stringfeld-lots IS anu s
rs, block Observation-Disclosures. 2M:
H. N. SimmonS-lot 4, block &
233 ..... Observation-Disclosures. sc
Thomas Warren-squares 3 h
and II and s acres, east by pub. 3
lie road, west by MIcCreary Lbr. y
Co.. .......,... II ass
D. H. McOreary Lbr. Co.-15 B
acres land, acquired of l.. J. &
Mayee, sawmill, lumber and i'm
prOvements. ................ 80. u 10
Terms of Sale: &
On said day of sale | will sell sucS
portions of said property as eac9s
debtor will point out, and in case h
debtor will not point out suficien
property, will at once, without furtheS
delay, sell the least quantity of said
properly of any debtor which any bidf
der will buy for the amount of taxes
interest and costs due by said debtor
The sale will be without appraisemenS
for cash in legal tender money of tAS
United States, and the property sol
shall be redeemablc at any time To-
the space of one year by paying hs
price given with 20 per cent interesY
costs and penalties added, s
J. n. SIMMONS, E
Marshal and Tax Collector. b