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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17
THE LENGTH OF LIFE,
Longevity Of Man Increasing, Says an
Austrian Physician.

Longevity Of Man Increasing, Says an
Austrian Physician.
Medical men are discussing lecture
by Professor Pnuger. of the Univer-
sity Of Bonn. on longevity, in which he
asserts that the average length of
human life Is steadily increasing, says
the Indiana Medical Journal He
maintains that one-third OF all the
deaths registered IN Munich are due to
heart disease, brough on by the i'm
moderate use Of beer, and that tobac-
co also claims large percentage of
the victims. Among forty centenari-
ans who have come under his notice
there was only one smoker, while
nearly all protested to a moderate use
Of alcohol. What Professor Pfuger
most seriously warns people against
is the thought and fear of death The
mind must be occupied, he says, in
order to secure longevity. Hard-work-
ing men who retire rarely live much
longer.
The German census statistics show
that In 1871 the centenarians num-
bered lat men and 287 women, but in
1900 only five men and thirty women
The above press report is of interest.
AS is we'll known in Munich the con.
sumption OF beer per capita is greater
than elsewhere in the world and the
percentage Of heart disease is higher.
Beer has worse influence on the
heart than either wine or whisky
Tobacco is better borne by adults and
the aged than by youth. No child
should be allowed to smoke before the
age OF twenty-one. Wine has been
said to be the milk Of old age; it
should not be used until past the noon
OF life. That the German census
shows reduction Of old men since the
war with France is natural. The age
OF industrialism, of city life, of strain,
OF alcohol and of the veneral diseases
with increase Of tables dorsalis and
general paresis is the present age Of
Germany as it is of the United States.
Only the sedate and the temperate in
all things can expect length of days.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17
refreshed.

fering sometimes was simply indie
scribable. Finally, l saw Doan's Kid
ney Pills advertised and got box.
After few doses l told my husband
that l was feeling much better and
that the pills were doing me good.
When / finished that box l felt like a
different woman. l didn't stop at
that. though. l continued the treat
ment until l had taken five boxes.
There was no recurrence until week
ago, when l began to feel miserable
again. 1 bought another box and
three days treatment restored me to
health. Doan's Kidney Pills act very
effectively, very promptly, relieve the
aching pains and all other annoying
difficulties. / have recommended
them to many people and will do SO
when opportunities present them
selves"
A FREE TRIAL Of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mrs. Brunei
will be mailed to any part of the
United States on application. Ad-
dress Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo. N.
Y. For sale by all druggists. Price
so cents PEE box.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17
Beware of Ointments For Catarrh That
lin

Beware of Ointments For Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange tine whole sys-
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do s ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, o.. contains
no mercury, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
ofthe system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by +.
]. Cheney l. Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists; price, 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17

fifteen years L suf-
fered with terrible
pain in my back. l
experimental with
doctors and medi-
cineS, but got little
If any relief. l ac-
tually believe the
aching in my back
and through the
groin became worse.
l did not know what
it was to enjoy a
nights rest and arose
in the morning
feeling tired and I'M
refreshed. My suf-
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17
Governmental Positions Go Begging.

It is said that five life positions in
The Civil Engineer Corps Of the Navy
Department, each with a salary of
S21OO attached, went begging this
spring, because there were no satisfac-
tory applicants. The only explana-
ton suggested is that there is so great
n demand for civil engineers in private
life that these Government places were
not sufficiently attractive, and vet
most persons would be likely to think
that they would be eagerly sought
after, especially as the pay is in
creased after five years, and Is made
$500 after ten years.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17
GHOST LEFT HIS MARK,
Gave Lasting Proof Of His Visit to His
Cousin.

Gave Lasting Proof Of His Visit to His
Cousin.
The story goes that Lady Tyrconnel
or her granddaughter-was asleep
, in her bed. and awoke to find her
cousin. Lord Tyrone, standing by her
pillow. He told her that he was dead
She jeered at the statement. He re-
peated the assertion, and added for
cible description of the world his spirit
had entered. She still doubted.
Whereupon he twisted the curtains
II her bed through a ring in the cell
ng, placed his hand on her carved sat
nwood bureau, where the ominous
mark Of his five fingers remained, and
finally touched her wrist, which
shrank and withered beneath his pres
sure.
Then he foretold many family events
(Which, Of course, all came true), and
vanished. From that hour until the
day Of her death the lady's wrist was
never beheld by mortal eye. When
she died the grim mark was seen.
eaten deep into the delicate flesh.
Lady Betty was a famous com
FOUNDER Of "simples indeed
were very far from being simple!-
and chilblain-plaster made from hel
recipe is still sold in the west of Eng
land
She used to tell with glee how she
once met a man who saluted her eff
fusively, whereupon she asked his
name. "Ah. then, my lady, you don't
remember me? I'm the husband OF
the woman your ladyship brewed the
medicine for; she took it, but she died
the next day. Long life to your lady.
ship"
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because it cures catarrh wherever To-
Gated. No other systemic catarrh rem
edy has as yet been devised. Insist
upon having Peruna. There are no
medicines that can be subs tituted.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving q
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Coluna bus. O.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17
ATTORNEY MOVERS DEAD.
Was Engaged In the Collection Of Wa

was Engaged in the Collection Of War
Claims for Nearly Forty Years.
Col. Gilbert Meyers, who for upwards Of
forty years was engaged in the collection
OF war claims against the Government. and
who enjoy ed the distinction Of being at the
head OF this particular line of practice
departed this life June IS at Washington
D. G. In recent interview at their oflo.s
In Washington, Attorneys 1. NJ. Meyers and
G. T. Consaul formerly associated with
him, stated that they are continuing tho
vigorous prosecution of all claims placed
In Col. Meyers hands. rs we'll as Of new
cases, and report that the prospect for tho
collection OF all such claims, for stores and
supplies rent and cotton, was never brighter
than at present, and that earnest work nv
claimants and their attorneys during the
next few years should result in large num.
Ders OF these claims being successfully
prosecuted to collection.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17

making life burden and giving me
little hope OF recovery. l spent hun
dreds Of dollars in medicine which did
me no good. was persuaded by friend
to try Peruna. I took it two weeks
without much improvement, but kept
on with it and soon began to get well
and strong very fast. Within two
months was cured, and have been well
ever since. I am a strong advocate Of
Peruna."-C. Hershman,
Peruna cures catarrh Of the kidneys,
liver and other pelvic organs, simply
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17
The Woman's Joy.

| fondly held upon my knee
NY newborn baby. fraiI and wees
with Joy all mothers understand
kissed her feet. each little hand.
Inc little eyes that yet knew
Each tiny. dainty. chiseled ear.
Inc pretty face, SO dear, so dear.
I sang an old old melody.
That Oft my mother sang to ma
And to my happy. throbbing breast
MY Darling grille closer pressed.
an. mothers. II ours be the pain,
ours. too. the bliss the sacred gain.
a grander. sweeter gift God could
NOT give to US than motherhood
-kathleen Kavanagh in New OrI..,.
Picayune oi'eans
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17

In England the annual consumption
of southern fruit amounts to fifteen
pounds a head. In Germany It aver
ages not quite three pounds head.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17

Hundreds of Indian laborers are be-
Ing recruited for service in the Koffy-
fontein diamond mines near Kimber-
ley.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17

The Rivera memorial to the late
Queen Victoria is to take the form of
cottage hospital at Nice.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17
SUFFERED FOR FIFTEEN YEARS.
Completely Restored to Health.

Mrs. 2. Brunei wife of p. Brunei,
stock dealer, residence Bill Grand
Ave, Everett. Wash, says: For
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17

Edward HALEY introduced mercury
as the liquid for use in thermometers
in 1880
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17

Some people who are weighed in the bal
ance and found wanting will argue that the
machine is out of order
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17

The man who Is ashamed of his s.and-
fathers trade doesn't deserve to have had
a grandfather.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds.-N. W.
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove. \. j.. Feb. II, 1903.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17

PUTNAM FADELESs DYES are fast to
light and washing.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17

Mrs. Winslov's Soothing Syrup for ohlldrs,
teething, soften the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton allays pain cures wind collie, Csc, abottle
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17

|MxSclE -
DR.. Chapel Provost, a well-known
surgeon, of Rio Janeiro, Brazil has an
nounced, after making extensive ex'
| pcriments, that he has no doubt OF the
| success of the new serum cure for
| opium poisoning.
| The Institute Of France has decided
| to divide the Lemrousse prize Of $16,-
| 600 into four parts, one part to go to-
| ward the maintenance Of the Journal
des Savants, the second to the publica-
ton of the memoirs Of Richelieu. the
third to the publication of the works Of
Lebnitz and the fourth to experiment.
ing in electricity.
The Terrocarril Central del Peru is
the highest railway in the world. In
eight hours it takes passengers from
the tropics to the eternal SHOWS at an
altitude nearly equal to the top of Mont
Blanc, the highest summit in Europe.
1t cost $45,OO0,00O to build this road.
In one place it was found necessary to
drain river by means Of 4 tunnel and
use its dry bed for the tracks.
The peach is an Asiatic product, the
Yang tse-kiang country being the home
of this fruit. The Chinese have always
been familiar with the peach from ear
Hest records. In the Celestial kingdom
the peach blossom is used in ceremon-
ials something after the manner of the
orange blossoms among ourselves. The
Department Of Agriculture has had an
agent in that section of China studying
the early history and evolution Of this
fruit
Some time ago Professor Darwin, of
Cambridge pointed out that if star
revolved on it's axis with certain We
locity the star would tend to divide into
two and the form it would take before
complete separation would be that of a
or rather two pears Joined
top to top. This deduction was purely
During the past two years
an examination of the light changes Of
some recently discovered variable stars
reveals this very condition of things.
A new use has been found for tele-
graph wires. DR.. Laska, a Polish me-
has studied the humming |
sound they emit occasionally, and has
found that it is not caused by the wind,
* commonly supposed. Eydam's OBJ
'ations. extending over several
IS, show that these sounds always
ld.cate the approach of rain, snow OF
| storm, and Laska inclines to the be-
ief that they are in some way caused
~ terrestrial vibrations induced by
changes.
An old sea captain, who lost his ship
N the Virginia coast many years ago,
las since devoted his time to the per-
Getting of new life boat. His device
consists of round shell made from
light steel plates, surrounded by cork
,elt. The interior is divided into a
lumber of compartments of fresh
water, food and general supplies such
IS would be needed by shipwrecked
men. 1t is claimed that this globe can
lever be swamped, and that 1t will
Ass safely over bars and breakers
where no lifeboat could live. 1t has ac-
ommodations for sixteen persons. and
equipped with sails and rudder, SO
hat it may be navigated with perfect
ertainty. 1t is to be tested by naval
GARD.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17
Sobby's Idea.

Did you ever hear of the Hanging
Gardens of Babylon'?" asked the Sun.
day school teacher.
Yes, ma'am," responded little Bob
by.
And what were they used for"
TO hang people in, ma'am."
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17
TULANE UNIVERSITY Of La.
NEW ORLEANS,

Full courses in Languages, Sciences,
Engineering, Law, Medicine. Splendid de-
partment for women In Newcomb College.
Tulane makes leaders in all vocations. Its
facilities for instruction in Engineering are
unsurpassed. Unexcelled opportunities for
the study Of Sugar Chemistry. Many schol-
arsh1ps in the academic department Ex-
penses low. Board and accommodations
In dormitories at low rates. Opportunities
afforded academic students for self-help.
No worthy boy, If needy, shall be turned
away from its doors. Next session begins
October 1st. Send for Catalogue. Address
THE REGISTRAR, Gibson Hall.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17

There are rs parts to a watch. and the
first things a boy does when he gets one is
to satisfy himself tn they are all there.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17
CATARRH DESTROYS THE KIDNEYS
Was Miserable --coud Not Stand Up Or Walk
Pe-ru-na Cured.
Many Persons Have
Catdrrh and Don't
Know 1t.

Mr.. James NJ. Powell, 6S3
Troost street, Kansas City,
Mo-, Vice Grand OF I. O.
O. F., OF Cherryville, Kan,
writes:
"Abouf four years ago I
suffered with a severe ca.
farrh of the bladder, which
caused continued Irritation
and pain. 1 was miserable
ard could not stand I'D or
walk for any length of
time without extrer1e
WEAKNESS and pain. Ibe-
gan taking Peruna and 1T
greatly relieved me, and in
eleven weeks / was CON-
pZcfe!y cured end felt like
q now man. "...yames N.
Powell.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17

FITS permanently cured. No fitsor nervous
ness after first days use Of Dr. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer. $2trial bottle and treatisefree
DR.. +. H. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch St., Phils. Pa
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17
Hundreds Of Dollars Spent
In Vain.

Mr.. Cyrus Hers h m a n,
Sheridan, Ind, writes:
1.-TWO years ago I was q
sick man. Catarrh had set
tied in the pelvic organs,
making life a burden and
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17

DR.. Chapel Provost, a well-known
surgeon, of Rio Janeiro, Brazil, has an
nounced. after making extensive ex'
pcriments, that he has no doubt of the
success of the new serum cure for
opium poisoning.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17
ATLANTA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

Free Dlspensary, only college in the T. g. Cd
Grating drug store Demand for graduate.
greater than we can supply. Address DIR
GEO. +. PAYNE, Whitehall, Atlanta, Ga
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-10-17

The Institute or France mas declded
to divide the Lemrousse prize of $16.-
600 into four parts, one part to go to-
ward the maintenance Of the Journal
des Savants, the second to the publica-
ton of the memoirs of Richelieu. the
third to the publication Of the works of
Liebnitz and the fourth to experiment.
ing in electricity.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-22
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

"Etheroeram' is said to be Mr. Marturf
preference for a name of dispatches sent BY d.
wireless method He dsapproves of Maroon.
grams because, he says, it savors too much d
self-advertisement.
General Dicks retirement from the guSer,
torial contest in Ohio is regarded as wise nlw
on his part as he is young man and therefor
can afford to wait. His action, however does nc,
by any means leave a clear field for Herria y
several other candidates have bobbed up,
William f. Vanderbilt, Jr. has ponsd b
volunteer FIRE company at Little Neck, l !,
which is about a mile from his estate, Desptat
He will have TO respond 10 all alarms on peaiE
OF a fine and when on duty must wear the Fess
lation blue SHIRT ard ireman's hat Otherwise b
may dress to suit himself just as the Others q
Senator Foraker was discussing nice poa
in the militia hill with all the courtesy 4
Chesterfield "Why, we are all subject 70 midi
duty" he exclaimed, as he looked around q y
many gray-haired senators. at least, all OF Is
he added sageIy, who are under as, as mos y
use surely are" The aged senatorial Nsiga
lighted with a smile of appreciation
With view to raising the standard o. iusi'
Judge A. Evans of Pttsburg has had the n'ha
of a number of wealthy men put in tpe WI !,
from which jrrymen are drawn, Among 'n' 4
are several multimillionaires, and ne11 h'. Z.
some OF them will doubtless be working Y, 7.
county at S2.so per day. Judge Evans ase- \,
that excuses will not avail, and hints my y,
sheriff will be sent after those who iali % l'D'
to time. MI
King Edward VII has paid in all seven ' y.
TO Ireland. In 1913 when he was insue i, ID
of Dublin and again in 1883 he ACCOMPANY !. !,
late queen and the prince consort in 1858 Hs v
attached to the Grenadier guards at the IpnH
camp. while he visited the island agaih y ~ y
1868, 1871 and 1885. His majesty made ~ ..r /,
speech in Ireland in 1853 on the presenli,l0 ~.
new colors to the Royal Hibernian senOOE II
he was not vet 1 2 years old.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-22
GOOD TRUST NONSENSE.

Judge Martin l. Knapp chairman Of the
interstate commerce commission 10 an ad.
dress at the New York Arkvrigbt club din
ner, said
The truth j., that new conditions have arisen
and new method. must be adopted The way
thing can he done the easiest aud cheapest IS
tho wav II is bound to hc done, and the way 1t
ought to be done We want the best results aud
find they come from combination
let us not dcuouuCc. hut discriminate. The
combines that arc formed to pluck crcdulons in
yestors, az TO force rNt5rtiouatc profits from
helpless public are justly regarded as the enemies
OF honest enterprise But there is another class
of meuJtho true captains Of industry, who COM
maud otr admiration With Tarc provision they
plan great projects and push them 10 splendid
fruitou. Their genius for organization turns
discord into harmony and brings order out Of
chaos We are entering upon period Of great
transition, period OF difficulty and of many
dangers. The whole structure of industry and
cial life Is liable TO be subj -ctcd 10 a strain
possibly To a shock-for which experience fur
nshes no guiding precedent, an We settle the
realm OF industry from sclhshuess To- charity,
from strife to friendship, from competition 10
cooperation from tl,c warning instincts oi the
savage state to the larger and noher needs OF
associated lite This is the problem which viii
test the wisdom OF craftsmanship and tax the
| resources OF public authority
In other words Judge Knapp like Tresi-
dent Roosevelt and the other good trust"
| apolugiats, would license combinations for
destroying competition upon the philosophy
| that they save the waste Of rivalry. This
sounds plausible enough but in the light Of
experience it is a mere abstraction, d sense
| less plattude, in it's bearing upon the real
| purpose and method Of the combinations,
They all make pretense--if they think it
worth while to try to justify their conduct
to this exalted motive And then they go
along charging what prices they choose
If there is any virtue whatever in the
| profession, it nevertheless opens up another
serious question Assuming the wisdom OF
combination to eliminate the waste of com
petition, it is we'll to inquire what is to be
come of the men thrown out Of business or
employment and the energies suspended by
combination. Take the case OF a dozen
mills, with regular working forces Of man.
agement, saesmon and operatives, If they
are combined into one concern without Ri.
yalry, the managers of eleven must be dis
! pensed with AT least they will become
subordinate managers, performing more or
! less perfunctory details without the exercise
of large commercial ability and must be
satisfied with smaller earnings Many sales
men will be released Though all the mills
be continuously operated the number of the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-22
RECENT LEGAL DECISIONS.

statute making contract for the construc-
tion Of a building in which tine contract price is
payable with something besides money so far
invalid as TO furnish the owner no protection
from The claims Of subcontractors and material
men is held, in Stmson Mil Company VS.. Braun
(Cal), 81 L. r. A.. 726, 10 be unoonstitu-
tiona Infringement Of the owners right to the
possession and enjoyment Of his property.
statute making the specification OF weights
in bills OF ladiug issued by railroad companies
for hay, grain, etc, shipped over their lines, con
elusive evidence Of the correctness of such
weights, Is held in Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Railroad Company VS.. Smonson (Kan), 81 L.
r. A., 76s 10 be unconstitutional.
The legislature is held in Lexington VS..
Thompson tKyD, 81 /. r. A., U.s. 10 have no
power to FIX the salaries of fremen employed by
municipalities although there is no limitation
OF such power in the constitution, since that is
matter of local government, never delegated to
the legislature
The exemptions Of persons who go from house
to house or place TO place. vending their own
products, from the payment of license tax i'm
posed by statute on peddlcrs, is held in Ros>n-
bloom KS. State (Neb), 81 /. K. A.. o2s not to
render the act invalid as in violation of the uni
formie clause Of the constitution.
An accepted offer TO sell or deliver articles
specified prices during limited time in such
amounts quantities as the acceptor may want or
desire in his business, without any statement of
the amount or quantity, is held, in Cold Blast
Transportation Company vs.. Kansas City Bolt and
Nut Company &C, c, A. 18th Co 81 L. R. A.,
600 10 be without consideration and void
Damage from diminutiou OF yield because OF
breach OF contract to furnish fertilizer to assist
In making crop is held in Herring VS.. Arm
wood IN. c., 81 L. h. A.. 9sS, not to be too
remote 10 sustain an action for the breach.