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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-31
THcMAo A. EoIsoN's HABITS.
Not Allowed to Be SO Absorbed Ii
Work as Formerly.

Not Allowed to Be SO Absorbed Ii
Work as Formerly.
An amusing story is told In Success
OF Thomas A. Edison's first marriage.
Shortly after the ceremony he was
called away to his laboratory on an
important experiment. He plunged
into the work. At midnight one of his
friends called to sec him. He had just
accomplished the object CT his labor3
and was preparing to quit woSk.
Il guess I'd better go home" he
said as he hurried into his coat and
TANNED his hat down ON his head.
"You know l was married today"
But the days of complete absorption
In work have passed for him. The
second Mrs. Edison has undertaken
the task Of keeping the inventor
healthy. She will not permit him to
neglect his meals or to work moro
than she thinks is good for him. She
insists that he shall leave the labor
atory at certain hour each night,
and she undertakes to see personally
that he does so. At times Mr.. Edison
objects, but in very mild way. to
this regime, Not long ago he was
deeply engaged in q certain expert
ment when Mrs. Edison called for him
and insisted upon taking him home.
After some resistance he at last con-
scented. saying, however. by way Of
ANAL protest AS no stepped into the
carriage:
Billy CHS pet name for Mrs. Edi-
son). you're a nuisance"
Were It not. however, for the saw.
Ing. influence which Mrs. Edison ex-
ercises over her HUSBAND 1t is doubt
ful II he would accomplish SD much.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-31
TAKEN AS AN CMEM
When tho ,Hangnan's Rope frOke AL
Said .Purdy Was Jnnoccnt.

When tho ,Hangman's Rope Eroke Al!
Said .PurdY Was lnnoccnt.
Although never saw but one hang
ing. Il witnessed a sight that even pro
fessional hangnrcn have net SEEM
said A. A. Al5recl:on of Columbus.
Miss. 1T was at my home. A YOU'VE
Mississippian named Purdy nad
been convicted of murder in the first
degree AID sentenced to hang. The
evidence was. wholly, circumstantial,
and before he was accused of that
crime the young man had borne an
excellent reputation. He was also
connected by marriage with some of
the best people in the state.
Nevertheless, he was. sentenced to
hang and the governor would not re-
prieyc him. There were two factors
in the community, one believing him
guilty, and the. other considering aim
innocent. The latter talked of rescue,
hut it was all talk.
1.-The scaffold was not iEclosed and
when young Purdy assembled the gal
lows he walked erect and fearless. He
denied his guilt, and all who saw him
were compelled to admit his bearing
was that of an innocent man. The
black cap was pulled over his face,
tho sheriff pulled a. lever, and the
next we saw was a man getting up
from the ground snatching the black
cap from his head and declaring dra-
matically:. God has proved my inno-
cence'
1.-THE rope. had broken. That was
enough. Former enemies turned into
'adheTents, and before the. sheriff could
again take his prisoner to the gallows
End set another rope he was III the
centre Of a. crowd of thousands of
people, all of whom were swearing
there were not sheriffs enough. in
Mississippi to hang an innocent man.
..-.::Purdy was takel home. and an es-.
cort of ESQ armed and determined men
went. with him and remained until
there was no danger of any further
proceedings being taken. Without any
legal formalities the matter was. al
lowed to drop, and Purdy is living IS
miles. from Columbia, respected AMI
happy. = =, -.
Joy almost killed his wife when
.he saw him alive at the time she ex-
pected His corpse to be brought home.
TO say Purdy is guilty is now almost
as much as mans life is worth down
there. "-Denver Post.
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Mrs. Henrietta A. S. Marsh, President
Woman's Benevolent Association, of 1927
jackson Park Terrace, Woodawn, Chi
cago, H., says:
Il suffered with Ia grippe for seven
weeks, and nothing helped me until tried
Peruna. | felt at once that had at last
secured the right medicine and kept stead
lily improving. Within three weeks l was
fully restored. Henrietta A. S. Marsh.
independent Order Of Good Tcmpiars, of
Washington.
Mrs. T. W. Collins, Treasurer ]. o. G.
T.. OF Everett, Wash, has used the great
catarrhal tonic, Perunn, for an aggravated
case OF dyspepsia. She writes:
after having severe attack of Ia
grippe, | also suffered with dyspepsia.
After taking Peruna / could CIT my regu-
lar meals with relish, my system was built
up, my health returned. and l have re-
manned in excellent strength and vigor
now for over year. Mrs. T.W. Collins.
II you do not derive prompt and satisfac-
tory results from the use OF Peruna write
at once to DR.. Hartman, giving full state.
mcnt of your case a2d he will be pleased
to give you his valuable advice gratis:
Address Dr. Hartman. President of The
Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus Ohio.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-31

Il was once told,' SAID Anthony
Trollope, tie novelist, SHAT the surest
aid to tae writing of a book was a
piece of cobbler's wax on my chair.
certainly believe more in the cob
blcr's wax than in inspiration" And
by way of explanation he adds: Moth
ing Is SO potent as law iEat may
not be broken. 1t ehas the force of
the watcrdrop that hollows the stone
A small. daily task, if it be really
daily, viii beat the labors of a spas
'modi9 Hercules: tits tortoise which
always catches the hare"
1t was his custom to rise at $50
and write for three hours, with mis-
watch before him. He required Of
himself $50 words an hour. This. at
the end of 10 months, gave him three
,rhee-volufhe novels. Il n. -
Tie ran who everlastingly keeps
whatever it, may be-a success
New York Press cmfwyp chmfwyqpt
New York News
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The. Librarians Husstor. ~

''What," we ask of the librarian. do
you SUPPOSE is the greatest library
hook in the worid-thc book that is
IN the most denani?"
"carneg.e's handbook" he responds
confidently, without locking UP from
Ills woyk,-Eaitlmore American.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-31
H0w's This:

We offer Orc Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Ca.arrh that cannot he curcu by
Halls Cetarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY 4 Co.. Toledo, o.
VIC, the undersigned: have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business tranfae-
lions and financially able to carry out any
obligation made by their firm.
WEST Il TnUAx' Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
WALp1Na, KISNAS Il MARv!S, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act
ing directly uron tho blood and mucous SUR
faces OF the Eystem. Testimonials sent free.
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Ealls Family IilIs are the best.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-31

Mrs. Wins low Soothing Syrap for childrs1
teething soften the gums. reduce, intlan na-
.t1on allays pain cures wind code. Az. ab1t.ls
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-31

FITspern.n.nsly cu.5l.N No fits oe no,vo-.-
Eessafterirst days uss g; D.. kNns's HreE
NorvcRcsto rer. s2srial bostIa aud treaatsstrs,
Or. e. Z. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch 81. P ALA. p.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-31

Orange juice is one OF the best dressings
for black shoes or boots.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-31

There are only 100000 white people in
British South Africa.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-31

Carpets can be co,ored on the floor Will
PUTNAM FADELEss DYES.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-31

The average wrecks in the Baltic Sea is
ono every day throughout the year.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-31

LIDO not believe riso's euro for Consump-
tion hus an equal for coughs and colds--JoHN
i. BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind. Fob. Is, 1872.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-31
Strain Is No Greater.

The chance of two finger prints being
alike is not one in 64,000, 009.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-31

The sun gives us 10000, 900 times as mue
light as all the stars put together.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-01-31

The projected railway from Kharto"m
TO Suakim VIII traTerse recently C.scov-
cred coal fields
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-21

and animals, and occasionally they
run over some one. MY automobile
has never shed blood and never will,
barring accident. Dogs and children,
carriages and horses, sign-posts and
strees-e everything is safe where drive
my auto"
The king showed your correspond
ent his certificate as chauffeur. set
ting forth that examination proved
him a. reliable and conscientious
driver.
Loves His Wife and Doesn't Smoke.
The kings people say that his ma
jesty is very lenient with them, except
in the matter of cigarettes. It Is not
safe for a valet, or lackey to be caught
smoking coffin nails In any part of
the house or park, when his maj esty is
near. However, as a youngster, Vic
tor Emanuel thought differently. He
begged his father and mother earnest
ly for cigarettes, but they told him to
apply to his governor, General Oslo.
The general, it appears. gave the boy
prepared cigarettes that turned his
stomach, and he has been an enemy Of
smoking ever since.
Queen Helen as Cook.
The king and queen came to this
| ants only and did not even bring their
cook. Queen Helen attends to the
cooking for her husband, herself and
children. There are never more than
two courses either for breakfast or
dinner and the couple drink one bottle
of wine between them a day. The
royal family is very happy together
and it's the kings boast that he never
looks at other women. II am faith
full to Helen" he said to President
Loubet "and I don't want any mis-
| tresseS.'' :
| Princess Louise In Italy.
Princess Louise Of Coburg, whom
her father sent to mad house after
her running away with her husbands
adjutant and borrowing right and left
is now touring Italy with her doctor
and suite of servants. She attracts
attention by her great beauty and ele.
petite. IF she Is insane she must be
crazy on the subject OF sweetmeat.
and other dainties,'' say the people
who met her.
A Brooklyn Bridge for Venice.
1 A committee of influential. citizen
and statesmen in Venice is trying t,
persuade the people and state to re
build the railway bridge between
Venice and Mestre, turning it into ,
general highway for man and beas
and trolley cars as we'll, a sort O
Brooklyn bridge. This would roi
Venice Of it's romantic character as al
insular city, but would benefit i
greatly In the way Of commerce.. in
dustry and hygienics. The workmena
quarters especially would gain the adj
vantage of light and air. The Pro
Ponte committee Is meeting will
1 good success, only the artists object
They do not want Venice to. become
modern city.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-21
St. Petersburg Budget
Public Opinion Alone Saves
Jour al Special Service.

Public Opinion Alone Saves
TolstOy from Punishment.
st. Petersburg, Nov. 21.-The local
authorities of Jasnaja Poljana, and
neighborhood, wher Tolstoy lives,
have been cautioned not to permit
public school teachers and other Off
Gals to greet Tolstoy in ostentatious
fashion, seek his acquaintance, or at
tend meetings held at his house.
Prince Dolgorukoff, high county Of
fetal, thereupon went to st. Peters.
burg to#remonstrate with the chief of
the ministry, a friend of his. He said,
Tolstoy was g. most worthy man and
the order an insult to Russian intelli-
gence.
"Tolstoy Has Sunk Very Low"
do not talk that way, my dear
prince" said the minister While I
admit that at one time of his life Toll
stoy was a great writer, it is an indfs-
putable fact that he has sunk very low
in late years, In my eyes he Is moth
ing but a rebel, revolutioner, an
enemy of society,"
Pointing to a safe, the minister con-
tinued: "In these pigeon holes are
half a dozen indictments against Toll
stoy, either of which would send him
to Siberia for life If it was not for the
car. AS it is, his majesty has a
ject. I assure you, It's the czar's
grave alone, that keeps Tolstoy out Of
| jail and Siberia
! "And do you mean to say that, the
car being willing, you would punish
Tolstoy for the views he holds? Are
you not afraid Of European public
opinion" asked the prince.
| My dear prince" replied the min
lister, public opinion, European or
/ American, has no terror for us where
Russia 81 internal affairs are concerned.
Think of that preposterous Kishinef
| petition handed down by the Wash
/ ington government. We threw 1t In
/ the waste basket, so to speak, and
! that was the end of the whole story"
Cars Father Afraid of Public Opinion
THAT may be the case to-day" re.
i piled Prince Dolgorukoff, "but hap
! pen to know that the cars father
/ Alexande. Ill, thought differently or
the subject. / was present when one
(. of his daughters said to her teacher,
Sipoffski: Papa would have sent Toll
stoy to Siberia long ago, but says 1t Is
/ impossible on account of public opin-
/ ion. There would be a. storm Of pros
tests from all over Europe and partic-
uIarly fronaythe United States
The Revolt of the Deported.
The commander of the depot Of the
4 deported at Nischni paid with his life
for a. long series of atrocities COM
4 rnitted against the men and women
temporarily under his charge. At
Nischni persons destined for Siberia
are incarcerated until a sufficient
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-21
Paris Budget
Queen Marguerite to Visit
journal Special Service.

the United States.
Paris, Nov. 21.--Rumors that
Queen Marguerite, the mother of the
King Of Italy, will visit the United
States, have been revived, owing to the
fact that her majesty gave extraor-
dinarily large orders for spring and
summer toilettes. Her majesty has
now visited all the courts of Europe
she cares to visit and will next year
travel for pleasure only, it Is said.
Queen Marguerite has heard so much
of the greatness Of the United States
that she is very eager to see for her.
self. She would prefer travelling in
not be respected by the millions of
italians in the United States, who,
with their native impulusiveness,
would insist upon paying homage to
the queen, who was always a favor
lite with her subjects.
The Greatest Wardrobe In Europe.
If Queen Marguerite does come to
the United States, American women
will find much to admire in her
majesty's wardrobe, which is the
greatest in Europe. Marguerite never
matter what the cost. After the
laces and buttons of precious stones
are removed, the dresses are turned
over to the mistress of the robe, who
sells them, unless she wants to wear
them herself.
The queens pearls and corals are
also famous. jewelers. maintain
that no one unacquainted with Mar
guerite's cora1s, has seen this jewel
in its entire beauty. However, the
toilette article of which Marguerite is
most proud, is handkerchief of lace
valued at 100000. 1t is so fine thai
It's weight is scarcely noticeable wher
held in the hand. 1t can be folded VI
in a gold case not roomier than s
fountain pen and only half it's size.
Why Did Telegraph and Tele-
phone Wires Take a Vacation:
Scientists cannot agree on tht
cause of the interruption of tele
graphic and telephone communica
lions all over France on Saturda,
afternoon from 1 o'clock until sun
down. The instruments simpl,
ceased working, defying investigation
and could not be coaxed back int
service again until the lights were lit
Some scientists and electrician
maintain that the interruption wa,
due to an earthquake, or rather to thu
magnetic force exuded by one. TIL,
quake itself was not felt. Other sci
entif1c men blame certain atmospheric
conditions which they hope to dis
cover sooner or later.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-21

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF. TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner Of the firm Of f. j. Cheney
6 Co. doing business in the City of To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will ysthe2sum of One Hundred
Dollars for each, and every case o.. CatarrI1
that cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
( Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 6th day of December,
A. ID. 1886. A.. w. GLEASON,
(Seal) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Send for testi-
monials, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Hall Family, Pills are the best.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-21

number are collected for the long
overland Journey. It appears that the
commander had used the men and
women most horribly, making 1t a
practice to wound them with his
sword on arms and legs on the slight
est provocation.
To revenge his comrades woes one
of the prisoners plunged q knife, Sc
cured in some mysterious way, into
the dastardly commanders stomach
during inspection. The wounded man
tried to defend himself in vain, for
all the prisoners jumped forward and
tranpled him to death before the
military could interfere.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-21
FOUND BABY GIRL
This "6abe In Toyland'' Was Not Down
on the Program

New York, Nov 21-A babe whose name
did not appear on the program played a
prominent part In the presentation of
.Babes In Toyland," at the Majestic the
ater last night. The first act was well
heard from the direction of a lower box.
One Of the ushers investigated and found
Ia baby girl, extensively dressed and not
more than week old
The young man was somewhat non
plussed but finally turned his find over tc
the Bellevue hospital authorities. Theate,
employees say they suspect a certain mar
Of leaving the child in It's queer founding
ISoy
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-21
Vienna Budget
journal Special Service.

Former Grown Princess IS
Temper Endangers Her Life.
Vienna, Nov. 21,-Countess Ionyax,
the former crown princess of Austria
Hungary, Is not expected to recover,
and 1t turns out that the kindness
shown her by herafrst father-in-1aw,
Emperor Francis Joseph, only added
to her mental anguish and bodily
discomfort. Tho his majesty ordered
an imperial salon carriage sent to LI-
zern for Countess Ionyay to bring her
home, the court marshall, 9feigning to
misunderstood the order, dispatched a
car ordinarily used for the . higher
class Of court officials.
The countess espied this slight to
her dignity when she. was carried to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-21
Berlin Budget
Courageous Policeman s.
Rebuked Gar. Alexander.
Journal Special Service

Rebuked Gar Alexander.
Berlin, Nov: q e special from
Frank fort SAYS: Paliceman Bremen
received a gold watch from sthe car
in recognition OF his deyo ton. to duty
that led h i'm; ring he GEAR $ recent
visit to Frankfort, tos threaten the
Russian emperor with arrest if he
insisted upo d IiSing lis auto faster
than the law al lows Within the city
limits. $3.50: ssS
s. When Bremen made the. above
statement, the Grand Duke OF Hesse,
who was in the cars company, ex-
planned that the malefactor was his
majesty Of Russia and must be- al
lowed to do as he pleases.
mot in Frankfort, said the blue
coat, "here have got more to say
than I1e.''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-21
Rome Budget
Journal Special Service
Royal Autoist Is a
Careful Chauffeur.

Rome, Nov. 21.-The King of Italy
received your correspondent at his
hunting box in Racconigi, in the neigh
borhood Of which the writer's auto
had broken down. "Automobiling Is
my only passion said the king, land
/ make as good time as anybody. I
think, but I don't let the thing go
to my head, my passion does not over
ride my good sense. Some automo-
bilists think it very smart, nay, the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-21
sPREcKLEs ONLY HAS A COLD,

San Francisco, Nov. 21.-The sensational
reports Of the illness of Claus Spreckles,
the millionaire sugar manufacturer of this
city, greatly exaggerate his condition,
which is not considered at all serious by
his physicians. According to the state
rnents Of the family and the medical men
in attendance, Mr.. Spreckles is merely SUI
fering from a cold, which does not cause
the slightest alarm. Some weeks ago he
Is said to have had a light attack Of pa
ralysis, but from that he entirely recoy-
cred.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-21
ne MISUNDERSTANDING

Opening Zumbrota-Faribaul Line.
The new line of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul railway connecting
Zumbrota and Faribault is completed,
adding to that system, the towns Of
Rusktn, Epson, Kenyon, Bombay and
Wananfngo. Direct connections at
Faribault with train leaving Mime
apolis 500 a. m. Tickets 52S Nicollet
avenue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-21

Begin the week Monday by bringing
your want ads to The Journal. Prob
ably before another. Monday your
wants will be filed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-21

{. Backache lis almost imme diately re-
Heved by wearing one Of Carriers
Smart Weed and Be1ladonna Back
ache Plasters.s Try one and be free
from pain. Price 20 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-03

and dined at his club. which had a
high culinary reputation. Afterward
he was the center of a lively group in
the smoking room, and at half past 9
rose to depart
''Ah, my friend" he cried to a good
looking young Englfshman, Harold Ris-
ing by name. much his height and
build, whom he met on the stairs II
owe you a thousand thanks. The tailor
you recommended is admira BILE. My
clothes. see: the best suit l ever had.
And the overcoat like yours I ordered
fits superblv."
''Glad you like him. Pronge. Where
are you off,
TO fetch Cecil Fellowes and drag
him from his work to the Countess of
AFRO why's ball. Adieu.'
In spite Of the protests of the gen.
erals butler, Monsieur Pronge, learn
ing his friend was alone in the study,
gayly insisted on penetrating there.
Cecil, my good friend, 1 have come
to take you to the Countess of ArroW
by's ball. Positively I will take no de-
NAL. have a secret to impart in your
ear; a certain young lady will be there
at IL O'Clock. The news from the high
est aUthority-herself'
Young Fellowes had no intention of
going 10 the dance, but the interruption
was not unwelcome; he listened with
amusement as Pronge's pleadings grew
more urgent. In the midst of the visit
or's eioquence a servant entered and
addressed cecil
If you please, sir, there's a foreign
gentleman in a very excited state in the
hall. He says he must see you imme-
diately on important business
Well, show him into sitting room
and I'll come"
He won't leave the hall, sir; says his
cab is waiting"
What remarkable reason for stay
ing there" observed Cecil rising with a
laugh. Excuse me a minute, Pronge,''
and he left the room
In the second that he was alone the
Frenchman sprang swiftly to the gen
erals writing desk. It had sliding
( fornt, and the owner having left It
open all the pigeonholes and the docu-
ments therein were free to inspection.
Bundle after bundle of neatly docketed
papers did the spy rapidly examine.
Nearly all were concerned with artil-
lery, but minutes passed and still the
plans he sought eluded discovery.
Pronge painted with excitement as bum
die after bundle was scanned and re-
placed. At last he snatched out a small
packet tied with red tape plans, etc,
of New Belgian Field Gun" he read
breathlessly. Success! At that instant
the door opened and Cecil returned.
Pronge had only just time to slip the
packet into his overcoat pocket but not