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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-04-07
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

|, Oscar Roudre.uy, President nf the
Board Of Supervisbr. Of Road District
No OF the Parish o: s. Mary, acting
as the governing MI hori,y OF Road Dis
trict No. > Of the Parish Of IT. Mary.
ia coniplance with AN ordinance passed
hv the Board Of Supervisors of Road
District No. > Of the i'arish vf 81 Mary.
on the eth day Of Feoruar., 1917, do
hereby call special election in Road
District No. Of the Parish Of st. Mary.
for he purpose of taAin. the sense vi
the properly taxpa,ing electors rs IL
whether or not they will vote to au.
thor:ze tue Beard IF SUPERVISORS of
Road District No = Of the arish OF st.
Mary as The governing authority Of
said Road District No. 70 iocnr an
Indebtedness and ISSUE bonds repro sent
ing sad i,'leotetn-.s t. ia. amnun. OF
Eighty Thousand tssJ, OJo O3j Dollars.
10 Road Dis'r'c, No. > Of the Parish of
IT. Mary, said bonds 10 bear interest ut
the rate ot D per cent. per annum, pay
able seIni-aunuaily. u run for u period
ont longer THAI thirty five yesrs. as the
governing authority may determine, to
be sold at not les. than par, aud the pro-
ceeds Of sale to be used exclusively for
.hc construction, improvement and
maintenance Of public roads and high
ways III Road Dis,ric, No. = Of the PAT
isi OF st Mary.
The election viii be held or Tuesday.
the 10Th day of April. 1917. between the
hours of seven =. II. nud five o. n.
and the Po',icg pisces are hereby aesig.
mated as Centregliie, La. with the fol-
lowing commissioners and clerk. OF
election:
Albert NJ. Esienne,
". A. Chauvin,
". f. Seretto. commissioners,
W. L. Brown, CLERK.
The Board If Supervisors Of Road
District No. OF the Parish Of st. Mary.
State Of Louisiana. will in open session.
TO he held 4. Cea'revii.e, Louisiana. on
the il;h day CT April. 1917. a. eleven
clock i. r.. p:ece-. 10 open ID. bal
10, boxes ESD at said election and count
the ballots in un,..5er ard amounts CAST
At said erection and examine aud can.
yass the retaTus and declare TIM, r>suit
of said election
Thus done AID signed on this 9th
dag OF February. 1917.
OSCAR BOUDKEAUX,
President.
l. S. WOOSTER.
Secretary % the Boar. OF Supervisors Of
Road District No. :. Of the Parish OF
st. Mary.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-04-07

By ". \. Goocn, who rored il.
adopt ~. Secnu5:ed bg Sjdney j We
fOrd aud catrit-d:
AN OEDINAH. Z
Defining aUd p.s->c'. ni. g., 81 80 liz.
for All ventcs,s aG,i ,.,.= Sc ~ cross
ing the Av0cl. !-ue Ath thareu-
toa bridges, and pr-scr 5fEg a pm
atty for the violation - .otua
az /. O5daiaed by h. !'z,.u- jury Il
tne Parish OF St Mary: Taat it snail
ne unlawful for auv automobile. bug
gy, wagon. cart. horse. or any We
hicie, t" ne DRIVEN ar ridden across
tie A7uca. 'hene ard Cnareu.ou
bridges, at Il rate 81 >gaed III Excess,
III FIVE q, mile, al hour; aud that
any person or per>OC> violating this
SHAH. upUu conviction. he
fined In >um not exceeding Five
$3.50, Dollars, or confined In ne Pau
Is.i Prison for Il periuG not exceeding
Ian 10Y days, or Doth al the discretion
Of the Court: Provided that this ort;i-
nance shall g. lutD force ana etfec.
upon promllgation.
Passed at a rcgu ar session II the
Poiice Jury, held ou April 4lh, 1911.
a. Frau kin, loais ana
On motion Of 4. E. Calm second
ed by John R. Bracket ana carried
Phoebe Young Of the -ra.. ward
::-as placed on the rol, Of paupe-s
at s4.C0 per month to begin with
the month OF May.
There being no further business
before the meeting on motion of 4.
E. Calm seconded BY John r
Bracket and carried same adjourn
d.
CHA.:LES n FROST,
Pres .ceut
Z. EMNET O'EIELL,
Secretary.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-04-07
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial Dis;ric, Cpurt-Par.
ish of ST Mary.
Succession of Henry Boniface
Simms, deceased No. 364O.

Notice is hereby given to the credi-
tors OF this estate and to all other
persons herein interested TO show
cause within ten DAYS fro1l the date Of
this notification. Uhv the final account
presented By Hsory ". Sinms, sdmin-
istrator of this estate. should not b
approved and h,moiogated and the
funds distributed ia accordance there
with, and his bond cancelled.
In evidence whereof, witness nv OF.
fetal signature and she impress OF thu
sea! OF my Office this 9Th Jay of March.
a. D., 1917.
WILBUR II. KRAMER,
Clerk OF Court
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-04-07
L. EMIET O'NIELL,
Secretary.
Communicated.
Death Of Judge ugar! D. Smith.

Judge Henry b. Smith died a,
his nome ~ trauk,.u on tae l.,
day OF April. al the eye of seveu-
~ years aud six mouth. When
4 cl,iZ-n p.--es away from earth,
who has ..ved a long life o: USE
tulDe>s c1ar.,ably and weI.. he
mould receive !rom those ne has
eft behind that praise ard thai,
nigh recognition which hi. virtues
demand and merit. On one who
through Iife's vicissi;udrs, triais
aud struggles, has guided all his
actions by the stric. motives of
right end fair.deaiing, can be
justly pronounced the nigh en-.
comium: He did his duty.
This need of praise can be
truly given to the life sod chatac-
ter Ut Judg. Henry d. Smith.
His isfe vas gentie, unassuming
out picu-. and aimo.t scrupuiou-.
~ exact. In private life he was
81 exemplary citizen and friend.
In pubic life he was a wise coua.
selior. a faithful servant and q
6rm advocate of the rights of his
feIlow.men. In bis cultured and
o..many-year| happy home, he
was loving and devorei hus-
band. aud a kind AID iudu!gent
father.
Judge Smith was born in re
Parish of St Mary in Septemb :,
OF the year 1916. Duf.uk tbs buy
mood he attended schools Of pri.i
va,e instruction and stoc;ed un.
ser the direction .. hi. accom-
plished mother. While still
youth in years, he enlisted in the
Confederate army and fought, as
patriots fight. for the honor OF HE
native State.
After the war he omple.ed bis
education in the Safe If Tennes.
see. He graduated as = lawyer,
from the Law Department OF the
Univ-rsi'y OF Louisiana, in the
year 1871.
He was an able advocate acd al
accomplished lawyer. Abou. the
year 1852 or 1888. he vas appoin,-
ed by the Governor of louisa ma.
as one of the judges of the Couu
of Appeals of ,hi. State, aud per.
formed the ardou. duties of tina,
exalted position with copspicuou.
ability for twenty.three years. InI
the mouth of October. 1899, he
Mics Florence O'N,e.i, the
eldest daughter of the late Col
John A. O'Eiell. of Franklin.
who survives him. FROM thi.
marriage wac bora unto them
eleven children. eight boys and
three girls-all ii whom are still
living.
Judge Smith was a deep student.
"a scholar ct extensive informa.
ton aud culture. a lover of all thet
10 "fai: aud beautiful ia art and
10 nature, aud loved hi, neighbors
as himself"
Thus did he. in kind, patient
and unassumiug endeavor, fill the
full measure of long. upright,
and honorable life, thu, ieaviog
20 his children that proud heritage
which. even in THEFT great loss
should mellow the icteo .ity ano
agony of grief.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-04-07
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23sd Judicial District Court Par.
ieh of st. Mary.
Succession OF Frances Caroline
Leton. deceased. M. 1855.

Notice is hereby given to the credi-
tors of this estate aud tn all other
persons herein interested To shov
cause within ten days from the date
OF this notification. Why the account
presented by Rev. j. J. Rousseau
t-ssamensa.y executor Of this estate
should 10. be approved aud homoio-
gated and the funds distributed ia &C.
cordance therexith.
10 evidence whereof. witnesz nv of.
fetal signature aud the in press o. the
seal OF nv otfic- tbs 18Th ray nj
" arch A. D.. 1911.
Jos. J. SCHWARTZ.
D~oas' ~ II Court.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-04-07

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.
Franklin Nuniei;Iai Plant. l'- and water - ~
T. W Abel. electric light bulbs. -
The Seliy &c mpaur, tn;i-t paper and ct I. =,
Chas l. Pecot. for jan.ior 45 ~
Harnvell Company installing heating
APPARATUS in I'll. ISL ks ~
Town OF Franklin, Two fuse plug. for Jail -
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-04-07

by W. \. Goocn. who moved il.
ADOPT 40. Secnu5:ed hy Sidney We
ford aud cslt!t.ti:
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-04-07

Respectfully submitted.
W. n. Gs OCH Chairman.
s. ]. WoLfOgl,,
Finance Committee.
On a motion Of T. B. Kimbrough
seconded by A. E. Calm and carried
the action of the President in pay
ing the 100000 Good Road Bond
which r3atured April lst., was -s.;-
fled and approved.
Tie following ordnance vas offered
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-04-07
PDl.iCt.. III I,DIs>.
CRIMINAL EXPENSE.

Chas L Pecot, boa ri Of Prisoners -
Mrs Adpiph LeNorman.i. board Of insane III
ClIa. J.. iecut. aF -.r..ialr- AT cudFt e
conveying prisoners =
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-11
FIXING PRICES.

In connection with the regulation of the food products of this country and the fixing of prices for the protection of the consumer, it must be realized that there is also need of taking into consideration, in regard to this latter measure, the interests of the producer It would not be fair to regulate prices in a manner which would eliminate the profit of the man who tills the soil. He must live and he is entitled to a reasona ble recon pense the same as arg those engaged in other industries, and full recognition is given thereto when Herbert c. Hoover, the government food administrator, comes out in op- position to the fixing of prices for az ricultural products this year. In talk ing his stand on this matter MT. Hoo yer believes that there should be price fixing on farm products but he believes that 1t should be done in ad- vance of planting in order to be fair to all concerned
 This means of course that if there was to be any price fixing in regard to the crops which are now in the ground that step should have been taken long ago, but that only means that what cannot now be done in re- gard to those products now in process should not be overlooked concerning these which are now being contcn- plated for there are crops which are going into the ground at most every season of the year. and it is going to be a long time in all probability be- fore the necessity of price fixing will be overcome, whether peace is de- clared at an early date or not. The war conditions make it necessary for us to supply a large part of Europe now and the same conditions are going to force those countries to look in this direction for a long time to come, even should the war come to an end tomor- row, for after peace comes there will be still more countries of Europe which will be looking in this direction for relief and when it comes to food requirements, they are demands which cannot be disregarded, and at the same time those who make the ex- penditure in money and labor to raise agricultural products need to be dealt with fairly and the spectators block od
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-11
THIS coUNrRYs POSITION

In anticipation of the carly arrival of the American commissioners at Pc- rrograd. President Wilson has trans mitted a note to the new Russian gov erument setting forth the position of this government in the war and the part which it intends to play as the ally of the entente nations. This dec laration of the purposes of the United States is called for because of the need of a thorough understanding on the part of all the nations in the grand alliance, and particularly on the part of Russia, where great pres sure is being brought to bear by the enemy at the present time to swerve it from it's duty in standing with those nations which have been faithful to it from the opening Of the war. And with such a declaration on the part of the head of this government the work of the commissioners should be greatly sinplifed.
 But it is well regardless of this com mission that there should be a clElr definition of this country's purposes. and President Wilson has we'll set them forth when he wrote We are Eghting for the liberty, the self gov ernment and the indicated develop ment of all peoples, and every fea- ture of the settlement that concludes
 
 -uted for that purpose Wrongs must first be righted and then adequate safeguards must be created to pre- vent their being committed again.
 The president makes it plain that the status quo before the war will not do. That would be no better than the conditions which existed then and would not prevent the repetition of the frightfui conditions which have been made possible thereby There must be a change for the betterment and protection of every people-the whole world. This country is not seeking the extension of territory, it is not asking for indemnity and it is not sanctioning such action by others ex- cept for the securing of 9 fair chance for life and liberty and restitution for manifest wrongs What is desired is 2 peace which will make the brother hood of man mean omething a better world and better conditions for the people thereof.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-11

seaports of South Russia. It enjpye the advantage of an exceptionally fine harbor. the city being situated on a deep bay which cuts into the q. distance of four miles. The aver age depth of the water in the harbof is 65 feet and vessels of sea-going draft can anchor alongside the shofe.
 with the exception of 'Petrosrad and Moscow, the name of no other city in the Russian empire Is so familiar to the average reader as Sebastopob because of the great siege. which 1t withstood in the Crimean War Of rs54-55. when the French. English troops before the. place fe.l after s4s days of heroic resistance. Tn that memorable eleven months the Rus sians lost 1000 men and 1t is said that when the victors entered the ciV on September sth. 1855, there were only fourteen buildings which had not been seriously damaged by the she'll fire of the 800 can1ons which had been employed by the assailants. At the beginning of the. struggle Sebas- topol numbered more than 10000 in- habitants; seven years after the war it had only succeeded in recovering to the extent of q population of 5,1p0.
 Everywhere the visitor turns in Sebastopol he finds mementoes fof the great struggaes-nalsseur1s, tgfN cries; and monuments erected to the de- leaders, most distinguished of whom was the great engineer Todleben who designed the earthwork defenses and who directed the Russian forces urrtfl severely wounded shortly before the city's fall.
 Across the hay to the north is treeIess plain in the midst of which IS the Russian Cemetery where 10e, 900 soldiers are buried
 There are two famous batt}efelds In the vicinity of Sebastopoi-rnker- man, four miles to the east, and Bal- akIava! eight miles to the southeast. IL was on these feds, inamortalized in English verse, that attempts were made by the Russians to raise the siege early in the conflict. ff
 Two miles southwest of SebaSto- pol are the remains of the famous Greek city of Chersonesus. founded by a Dorian colony In the sixth century B. C.. and the least survivor among the Greek city states. It was for many centuries the center of trade in the Euzfe and only began to decline when the Genoese traders restricted it's comerce. The Romans used the city as place of banishment, St. CAement and Juettntan IT being two of the most distinguished of it's exiies
 "Sebastopoi was founded By Cath erine II in 17s< on tho sit of the Tatar village of Akintiar. It is s56 miles by rail south of Moscow and $50 miles in an airline northeast of Constantirio- De, across the Black Sea-"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-11
WHAT COLOR SUITS YOU?

Don't be led into the dismal mistake of thinking that your -favorite' color must, of necessity, become you. By some perversity of fates quite the re- verse is often the case.
 Whats your best color7- We'll, pull your dressing glass into a north light (the most cruelty truth telling light of alb and try first one and then another shade unti. you are really sure. Here are a few general hints that may help you to select the colors to be tried:
 White suits almost any one-unless she has a yellow skin. Ivory white is the best and most becoming shade. Tans and browns go with brown eyes and russet locks. Turquoise blue inn parts it's color to light gray ayes.
 Dark crimson, maroon and claret color all demand color in the wearer. while dark green brings out any pink tint in the cheeks. Pear. gray makes a good skin look fairer and dark blua should not be worn by the pale or sallow complexioned lassie.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-11

appointment. Judge HoIcomb Is an able lawyer and aN honest man. He has had a long and va-uable expert
 ence in public life as lawyer, legfsla- tor and holder of many official and private trusts. He was a very use full member of the house of 1905, be- ing then a member of the judiciary committee which included Allen w. Paige aud Stiles JudSon as the sem ate members, Michael Kenealy as house chairman, Judge Fillmore s. Banks, Congressman John e. Tilson, Judge Walter H. Clark of Hartford, Judge Charles E. Waller of New Lon don, Thomas Bowen, of Naugatuck. Samuel J. Marsh of Waterbury and There Is sterling stuff in the F1olconlb family and in the many public ofices they have held Uncle Marcus" and Walter have always made good: It is a high honor to succeed such a man as Judge Warner as states attorney
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-11
rIoHFENfNo THE o.fa3o LAWS

Many reasons have been advanced bv the disclosures which have been made in most states since the Harr1- son law went into effect curtatIfng the sale of narcotics. to demonstrate to the people of these comnonweaiths $ that there is the greatest need for en- acting jaws within their own limits for the purpose of putting an end to this dernerahzing trade Tn drugs. It is needed for the welfare of the coming generations, 1t Is required for the ben eft of society and it is demanded if those who are already in the srares of the dope pedd1ers are going to be unshackled and allowed to restore themselves to decent manhood and womanhood.
 In the big centers the revelations have been especially alarming, hut the dope habit has nevertheless got ten terrible hold upon humanity in the smaller communities, and every possible effort needs to be made to break it Thus there can be no sur prise when the legislature in the state of Pennsylvania manifests its inten- tion to do its part in putting an end thereto. How we'll the need of adopt ing and enforcing the "anti-dope" bi1i which is now before that body is rec ognized is indicated by the action Of the lower house of that states 1egis- Iature when the measure was passed without a dissenting vote, and by the expressed opinion that it will be fol- lowed by similar action by the senate and the governor.
 Ever since the federal law was passed and an effort made to live up to its requirements there has been incentive for those who made their living by the wreckfng of the lives of others to still carry on their traffic at a big increase in profit, and they have done so by evading the law at every turn and corner. Every law which is required to deal with those people must therefore get gen. era1 and hearty welcome It is needed not only for the salvation of those enslaved but for the protection of the coming generations, and the step which Pennsylvania promises to take may well be followed by similar ac- tion by other states which are in as had a situation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-11
cURTAILINe PASSENGER TRAINS

As was to be expected, there has been some opposition manifested to- wards the idea of curtailing the mum Der of passenger trains on the New Haven system, even though such a move is no different than other roads have found it necessary to take in order to handle the large amount of freight business which has been thrust upon them
 The railroads of the country have for a long time faced a serious prob lem Like every other corporation, they have felt the advance in prices 3f all comm modities. It is costing them more for labor, fuel, equipment and materials and inasmuch as they are not allowed to advance their rates in order to make up for this increas sed cost. the same as other corporations are that are not regulated by the gov srnment. they find it impossible to meet requirements. The only added income which they can get for such 1ses fs through the increased business which they handle. through instituting rigid economy or through the curtail- nent Of their service where it will east affect the public
 By the reduction of the number of 5asSenger trains no increase is made - n the number of freight cars. but by hat very curtailment there are re- eased many locomotives and employees 'or the purpose of handling the freight problem New cars and locomotives lave been put into service as fast as hey could be obtained but they do not meet the requirements. but every en- sine which can be utilized for what necessary, instead of being kept in ! service which is not actually re- iulred and which if stopped will sause no hardship. means just so much lore motive power and therefore an
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-11
Tomato and Corr Puddins-M1x one
HOME GARDENS
Poisonina Chenens.


 Let me suggest that every one who creates or cultivates . garden helps, and greatly, to solve the problem of the nations."-President Wilson.
 Bordeaux for garden diseases, nic- otine for the squash bugs, plant lice. and other sucking insects. but to get rid of the potato bugs, cabbage worms, cutworms, and other insects whiSh chew up your plants and swallow tkem you must feed them poison, says today's bulletin from the National Emergency Food Garden Commission, cooperating with this newspaper in urging more food gardens.
 One of the best poisons for chew ing bugs is arsenate of lead-the powdered form being better than the paste, because 1t is easier to weigh and handle. Arsenate ofs lead mixes evenly in water and sticks to pla nts. Two ounces of powdered arsenate of ounces of arsenate paste mixed with gallons of water makes the spray. By using bordeaux instead of water in this solution you get one of the lest combination sprays for both fungus and chewing insects This spray should be frequently stirred while being sprayed to keep the pois- on evenly mixed in the solution. It should never be used on cabbage or cultifiower after the heads begin to form.
 The old reliable paris green spray is also deadly to insect chewers Use ounce of paris green, 2 to ounces of lump lime, and 10 gallons of water (not $ gallons of water if the spray is for potato bugs). The lime prevents the paris green from iniuring foliage If you substitute bordeaux for the water in this solution you do not need to use lime and you have a splendid combination spray for fungus and chewing insects.
 The war has made the price of paris green prohibitive to gardeners. Ar senate of lead. however, is not unduly expensive, and in many respects 1t is a better bug poison than paris green.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-11
AMusE THE KIpDiEs.

Every one knows how hard it is to amuse children in winter, who have had their liberty in summer months playing in sand.
 amusement. Save all bread crusts = that is, mot wanted for other use dry them, then run through your meat cutter, using the coarse knife. Put in a pan with spoon and a, lit tie cup and you will find the children will take care 'of themselves for-A long time.
 When they arc through playing it can be taken up for some future time. It will not harm the finest rug, and if a child gets it into it's mouth it will do no harm. Some poor tired moth CTS should try this.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-11
COAL OIL HELPS.

Few drops of oil on cloth moistened first with water polishes windows, mirrors. removes dust from furniture and paint. 4 tablespoon in boiler of clothes is equal to washing pow der. Equal part hnseed oil Cboiled) and coal oii ,polishes oiled furiN Nclre and floors. also cleanses painted floors. and cures sca1y legs. Two thirds milk, one-third oil for hair tonic, rubbing in scalp thoroughly with ends of fn- gers. applying at least once a month. The odor quickly passes away. Moth ing better for cleansing zinc.