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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06
UPS AND DOWNS.

"Matrimony has its ups and
downs" remarked the scanty-haired
benedict.
What's the answer" queried the
confirmed bachelor.
1T keeps the wife busy trying to
keep up appearances and the hus.
band busy trying to keep down ex-
penses," replied the other. with q
large, openface sigh.-Boston Post.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06

- - a. - 80 . - oAAA SSSSAA
ache and other COM
mon durable kidney
ills. II you suffer so,
profit by this wom-
ans example. Mrs.
Martin Douglass, SO
Cedar ST., Kingston,
N. Y, says: Il had
a lame, aching back.
dizzy spells, head
aches, and a feeling
of l3nguOr Part NJ
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06
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n .EACHING MUSLIN.

- want to bleach unbleached
II home place a boilerful Of
.,ue water on the stove, and,
Zn,n. the muslin, put it in and
'.re to a steady boil. Remove
heller without wringing and
: line to drip dry in full sun
When dry, iron and depend
4. Arst washing to make it a
/ vhite. or wash again in the
80 way before using.-Nev
4 Times.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06
StatisAicsl.v ENCOURAGING.

So far this season only one person
has dropped dead after taking a bath.
This should be no discouragement to
cleanliness, which is next to godli.
ness. and for some Is used merely
as a substitute .-Philadelphia Inquirer
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06
sCKROOM SCREEN.

| .ereen is well night indispens-
|, q sick room. for it is needed
"a light from the patients eyes,
r.M the bed from draughts or
|lut ant tie sight Of medicine bot
!, ,ny corner of the room where
a /. dome. An excellent sanitary
I, Il made by lacking plain white
~ m a frame, then painting on
I'M pretty scene, as fight OF
I, ~ butterflies. These screens
~ washed every day.-Boston
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06
TEDDY THE TERRIBLE.

TEDDY THE TERRIBLE.
II wonder what the president would
have done at Pompeii when Il rained
hot ashes and molten Laval"
"Seized the occasion, in all prob
ability. to go for nice walk.-Kan'
sas CITY Journal
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06
"SPOHN'S"

As this very remarkable preparation is now
called. is the greatest Constitutional Remedy
ever known for Brood Mares, Colts, Stations
and all other horses; also Distemper among
Dogs and Sheep. This compound is made OF
the purest ingredients and not an atom of
poisonous or injurious nature enters into it's
composition Many persons are now taking
SPOHN'S for La Grippe, Colds Coughs, Kid
ney Trouble, etc. and it is always safe 1t
expels the Disease Germs from the body: acts
directly on the Blood and Glands SPOHN'S
is now sold by nearly every druggist and har-
ness dealer in the land. and any can get it for
you or send with remittance of price to the
manufacturers. who will ship to your order,
express paid. Fifty cents and 81 90 bottle,
and IS 90 and $1,000 the dozen.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06
Every Woman Will Be Interested

If you have pains in the back, Urinary.
Bladder or Kidney trouble, and want q
pleasant herb cure for woman's ills, try
Mother Gray's Australian Leaf. 1t is re,
liable regulator. All Druggists 80 cts Sam
pie FREE. The Mother Gray Co, LIE Roy, Wy.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06

CHANCE FOR BLUE FIRE.
'Rememberin' what Sherman said
Concernin' wars says Deacon
Hicks,
'T wonder (if it amt too strOng)
What he'd remark of politics"
Kansas City Times
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06

the time I could not attend to my
work and irregularity Of the kidney
secretions was annoying. Doan's Kid
ney Pills brought me prompt relief"
Sold by all dealers. SOC. a box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06

In another column will be found
the advertisement of the Nashville
Seed Co. These people are not only in
position to aid and encourage farm
ers in diversifying their crops, but
are also ready to answer all requests
for information on the subject of
farming and trucAing. There is too
much cotton in the South and not
enough hay, corn, live stock and gar
den truck.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06

It's easy for a mans wife to dress
we'll if his creditors can afford it.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06

Ars WINSTON Soothing syrup tor Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06

A man gets back at his best friend
when he kicks himself.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06
WOES OF A PHYSICIAN.

WUFS OF A III 0ICIAN.
yes sighed the doctor, Il have
two classes of patients to contend
with"
Name them" said his friend the
druggist.
Those who swear by me and those
who swear at me. Boston Post.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06
EVIDENTLY AN ERROR.

EVIDENTLY AN ERROR.
"The papers say" said Mrs. Oldcas'
tie, that Mr. Robinson died int
state"
why" replied her hostess. there
must be some mistake about that. |
heard he died in New jersey
cago Record-Herald.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06
MADE HIM NERVOUS.

Farmer Ryetop-By heck, yeou can
see that thar duck hunter came from
town.
Farmer Hardapple-How SO, Zeke?
Farmer RyetoD-Why, by heck,
every time a wild duck goes "honk
honk" he thinks it is an automobile
horn and jumps 10 feet.-Boston
Post.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06

Only One "Bromo Qninine'
That is Laxative Bromo Quinine. Look
for the signature of E. W. Grove. Used tho
World over to Cure Cold in One Day. Csc.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06

Women like to tank of the days
when they were single and had a
good time.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06

Itch cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion Never fails At druggists
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06

It's easy for a sharp man to make
I tool of dull one.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06
RECIPES.

ae1pple Lemonade.-One pint Of
cup of sugar, l quart Of ice
can of grated pineapple and
3 lemons. Make syrup
hHlng the water and sugar 10
= Add the pineapple and
luice, cool, strain, add ice wa.
- crushed ice.
slsat and Raspberry Tart.-Line
Dish with pie crust, put in
pint Of currants, scatter over
II pint of raspberries and
png tablespoonfuls of sugar. 1t
J! % put a small cup in cen
Pc. to hold the juice; cover
sltn pie crust and bake from
- Of an hour. Sprinkle sift-
over the top when baked.
LoDster.-Slice a small onion
bot frying pan in which a
on OF butter has been melt
zen the onion browns turn in
ef which has been previous
sa and cut into small pieces.
= and pepper and a tablespoon
g and cook until brown.
Aarmalade Seven pints of
mce, 1 pints of sugar, pound
! pound of seeded raisins. Pick
nom stem and stew with
0ugn water to keep them
slnmg; press through col
nd let the juice and sugar
: boil. Then add the figs.
strips, and also the raisins,
anu thick. Put into jelly
z md let cool.
. ner's Rice Pone.-One
BOILED rice stirred in one
NIX four well beaten eggs.
- teacup Of cornmeal, one
q poon Of butter and lard
ether, one teaspoon salt:
Y three heaping tea.
powder. Bake in two
pans one,half hour and
pans, as it is too light
= siices. Batter is thin.
g about an inch or an
ne hslf deep in the nan.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06
OFTEN THE CASE.
Women Struggle Hopelessly Along,
Suffering Backache, Dizzy Spells,
LanguOr, Etc.

Women have so much to go through
in life that it's pity there is so much
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06

A man talks about love as though
he felt ashamed of the conversation
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06

Most women imagine they would
have been wealthy if they hadn't
been born when the moon was in the
wrong quarter.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06

It sometimes happens that a dis
tant relative is too close.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06
FOR THE CLOTHES
CLOSET.

learmsn-A shelf for hats just below
eayind acr top; this holds three good
inc n hats. use hat rests made
it'll ID mammoth spools, covered with
i'll AM me and placed over large
lg and = q spikes hammered into the
show \ Of shelf. In this way you can
n mid your hats according to size
much timming without injury to
t with -. etc.
nd-A pole set into the hook
,e ex It either end by cutting a
viii " IN the centre of each q used
re ndtpom handle; a wider closet
0 ba lave two); this will hold from
We! il eight coats or suits by using
eelin umbination coat and skirt hang
) tha III leave plenty of room to get
ly eSlthQ q they will slide back and
latios y asdly. Now we still have the
fas1 hooks next the wall for odd
risouI ~ ETC., and room in the corner
,ssins = soiled linen bag.
roads Aa-A box on the Moor Tor
ache, h waists, made from an old crack
1t HylM covered with cretonne. I
h sesIn lm or six sheets of thin card
n GOTH NJ sprinkled with little sachet
other covered with crepe paper, that
t has 4 inside the box; these l Il!
). but IN the waists SO they will not
With Now there is still room on
h the M for my shoes, which l al
en-. ieep stuffed with paper when
York b me; this keeps them in shape
they will last longer for it.
len Is very little room left in
closet for litter or dust, but to
any have cretonne curtain
-Ex nom sash curtain rod JUS
ne door, on the inside; this
sites tidy il the door is accidentally
nons Nen or to let air in.
bite hpe this will help some who
s ir mall closets, or are obliged to
been them. Boston Post.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-03-06

of languor. Part
New-York tribune., 1909-10-31
By Edgar Beecher Bronson
Author of "reminiscences of a Ranchman

Nyanza he who in 81 served under Sir Harry John
stOn the negotiation of the first treaties with the
chiefs about Mount kili1nanjaro; he who in S1'SS,
led column composed of seven hundred armed SWa-
hills and only two other white men from MOmbasa to
and across the Nile to StaneyS relief at the time of
his rescue of En Pasha, missing Stanley but finding
four thousand of the armed rutfians that made up
the wreck of Emins army subsisting themselves by
raiding and rapine captured and brought them to
the coast and them safely shipped back to their
old master, the khedive; he who in 1900 signed
the FIST treaty with King Mwanga that gave the I'm
perial British Company hold on Uganda after
desperate caravan journey afoot to beat the Ger
mans; and who, later the year, escorted Cap
tain Lugard to Mengo and assisted in the conclusion
of final treaty establishing British Protectorate-
a bright brown eyed, grizzled and wrinkled but
physically and mentally keen and alert old Afri-
kander, with a voice resonant Baganda
drum, whom all wrong doing natives have learned to
dread and all right doing have learned to love- and
has himself made more thrilling history than most
men cOntriVe to read.
Whether in the matter of their crown lands, their
mining other concessions, their ivory their
Uganda railway, or their Nyanza steamers both the
British East African and the Uganda Protectorates
are let us say, thrifty though some might call them
downright unreasonaby greedy No settlers or in
vestOrs shilling shows its shining head that there is
not sort of official another nearly always the
best possible sort but bound by the grasping rules of
the home Colonial Office. bObbing up at the right
New-York tribune., 1909-10-31

name. IN nearly every book written
Of the discovery and conquest Of
the vast Central African region eX-
tending south from khartum to
Lake Tanganyika and east from
the kongo to the Atlantic, figures
conspicuOusly in connection with
one gallant deed or another. one
tireless. stubborn. indOmitable trek
or another to the relief OF some
i1nperIled station or the taking Of
some strategical point in advance
Of the Germans or French.
Early in the sos, while General
Matthews was Prime Minister TO
Bargash Bin SAID, Sultan Of Zan-
zibar James Martin served as his
aide de camp and commanded the
Sultan S forces. In 1883 it was he
who guided Joseph Thompson from
Mgmbasa to the head Of the Nile
II Ripon Falls. and thus was one Of
the first FIVE white men (Speke and
Grant and Stanley having preceded
them ever to set eyes on the bold
headlands. emerald waters. and
mirage uplifted islands of Victoria
Cop5r..t- l.5s. by Fl.r Be-. her Hronsaa-
New-York tribune., 1909-10-31

deep sharp bend OF the gull where
one might easily cruise within a
mile of it and, but for its thun-
derous voice, never suspect its
presence.
Scarce more than twenty feet
in height of actual fall, Ripon
stretches to the majestic breadth Of
close upon three hundred yards, the
WaterpOuringdOwn in smooth black
oily folds into an inferno of seeth-
ing torment below, save where at
intervals shrub-crested islands rise
out of the great volcanic dixie which,
away back toward the beginning
of time, imprisoned the waters of
the lake, and through which they
had slowly to gnaw their way to
give birth to the Nile.
Precisely here will be the head
of the railway that ultimately will
connect with the line slowly creep
ing south from Cairo past Khar-
tum Thus by means of steamer
connection with the north terminus
of the line pushing up from the
south and now at Broken Hills in
New-York tribune., 1909-10-31
A Guest of James Martin

HoyeBer NIB at f tbr ss eotr ater n9neGn n @i ne
blinking out of vault of cloudess blue but the air
crisp and bracng with the atmospheric high wine of
a four thousand foot altitude. first went ashore
for view of Ripon Falls, the long sought source of
the main eastern branch of the great White Nile
and a view of the town.
Out OF the generously broad and deep bosom of
this vast inland whose smiling waters brought
to JinJa for centuries untold has poured the vitaz
ing flood that made the valley of the lower Nile the
richest known granary OF the ancient world, prize
fought for century in and out, straight down to
this generation, from times long past before even
the first stone laid for the first temple ever
reared to Isis
Napoleon Gulf from the north end of which the
Nile issues, is shut in by islands it shows en-
trance from the town and looks to be a lake; and as
if scruPulously greedy of hiding the of its
great wealth, the Nile has craftily hid its head in
New-York tribune., 1909-10-31

r u B B ERIN @ IN AFRIC A

psychological moment to collar it, under cover of
necessary duty, tax rail- vessel tariff. For in
stance am assured the line of little steamers plvng
Victoria Nyanza last year earned the crown net
twenty-five per cent. on their cost.
Always playing both ends of this colonial game
against the middle for profit, it unnaturaly fell
out that James Martin was granted his official en-
sion years before his normal term of service
expired and is gathering rubber in the
Mabira forest.
Shpmates together aboard the tight little Syb
from Entebbe, Via Jinja to Kisumu he hazarded -
and | not slow to accept-an invitation to
come and stay with him at his headquarters in the
forest.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-31

~IHILE now become in many manufactured
w forms a necessity. rubber is essentially a
luxury. first. because of the relatively
limited supply of the material heretofore avail
able the inaccessibity OF its habitat, and the waste
fully extravagant, and therefore costly, methods of
gathering it. secondly, because it supplies mankind
forms OF protection. ease and comfort enjoyed
before il came into commercial and for which
substitute has ever been discovered. or if may
believe the ablest scientists at home and abroad
ever will be discovered.
And yet probably not out OF hundreds of
thousands OF those who the eighty million pair
Of rubber shoes and boots factories annually pro-
duce. thereby gaining immunity from the many
perils OF wet feet or who roll about the world on
rubber tires at such nothing but rubber can
give to man a-whee. has the remOtest idea how wild
rubber Is won and converted into commercial form
1t has been my privilege during the lovely equa-
torial month OF November to spend three weeks IN
the Mabra forest of the Changwe district of the
Uganda Protectorate. This forest comprises one
hundred and fifty square miles. and lies about twen-
ty-fve miles north of the equator, extending north
from Victoria Nyanza along the west bank of the
Nile from its source at Ripon Falls, where 1t issues
booming torrent from the lake to within two miles
Of the lower end OF its heaviest rapids at Owen Falls
New-York tribune., 1909-10-31
The Man of Central Africa

ID ETURNING toward my headquarters in the
IN Ukamba Province OF British East Africa from the
ton OF agricultural and other products, craftsmens
work etc.-h held at Kampaa, it my good luck to
come TO know and gain the riendshpo James Martin,
for many years and up to Il few months ago his Maj
estvs collector Of the Entebbe district whose
New-York tribune., 1909-10-31

wv IHILE now become in many manufactured
Nv forms a necessity rubber is essentially
luxury first because of the relatively
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17
The n1aek of th. Eye.

The invariable blackness of the pupil of the eye was a puzzle to scientific men until Professor Helmholtz showed it to be the necessary effect of refrac- ton. Sufficient rays are reflected from the bottom of the eye to render visible the parts there situated, but since these reflected rays in emerging from the eye must traverse the same ocu1a media through which they passed in entering the eye it is evident that they must undergo the same refraction which they underwent as entering rays. only in an opposite direction. The re suit of this is that the paths of the emerging and entering rays coincide, and the former will therefore return to the source whence as incidental rays they originally started There is noth- ing in the pupil to reflect Ight{in fact. it resembles a window looking into a dark room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17
Keeping Hoo.e In St. Petersburg.

Keeping HOuse In St. Petersburg.
 In St. Petersburg housekeeping costs more, it is said, than in the other Euro pean capitals. To begin with, nothing can be bought without bargaining, and those who are skiIlful in the art have the advantage over their neighbors. Ii you know how to get on the soft side of a Russian tradesman and ply him with proverbs and jokes you can cut his price down to the narrowest margin of profit; otherwise he simply robs you. Indeed, he cannot well do otherwise, because not only a trick of the trade, but an unwritten law, obliges him to ask for his wares from 30 to 40 per cent more than he expects. He himself would be astonished if you would take him at his word. Then, again, of course, a great deal depends on the choice of shops. One of the most satisfactory ways of buying provisions is not to vis- 1t any shops, but to repair to the open air markets. In certain public squares of the capitals little stalls are fixed up every morning. and here fruit, vegeta- bles. meat, poultry, hardware and hab- erdashery can be bought up to noon. But at the strike of 12 every booth and stall vanishes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17
RECITAL BY PUPILS
 OF MRS. J. W. GORDON
VIEWPOINTS ANNUAL SUMMER SOCIAL EVENT PROVED
 MOST SUCCESSFUL

VIEWPOINTS ANNUAL SUMMER SOCIAL EVENT PROVED MOST SUCCESSFUL.
 The summer concert by pupils of
 Mrs. James w. Gordon assisted by Hall in Newtown, Friday evening, August 13, was very successful in ev- cry detail and the very best musi- cal program rendered by local talent in the history of musical events. Crit ics present from New Haven, Bridge port and other places were loud in
 their words of praise of the young performers and of the very large gath ering present,~nothing but words of appreciation were heard on all sides,
 which was further demonstrated by the hearty applause and calling back of each and every number of the pro gram and in several cases a third re- call was demanded.
 Everyone taking part is to be com mended for the ease and smoothness in which the numbers on the program
 were executed. The stage presented a brilliant and happy picture, with masses of golden glow and ferns across the footlights while beautiful ly colored F'lox with lamps illumined the stage proper all of which was the work of a few of the young floks en- tirely and showed fine taste in the art of decorating. Allison P Smith kindly acted as Chairman for the ev- ening and introduced the various numbers in his usual courteous man. ner. Space prevents going into de- tails and while In their solo work. erick L.eise ana H1roId Ray, cal t-5|t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17

the hearts of the audience as we'll as Misses Jessie Gordon and Exelia piano duets by Misses Adeline Erin ton, Anna Hou1ihan, also by Debora King and Charlerince Driscoll, were equally well received in fact the en- thusiasm only increased as the even ing progressed The Mems Quartette composed of Messrs. Peck, Nichols. Mcclure and Steele were fine in the rendition of their numbers and were several times recalled. The Sepette by three young ladies at the piano and four violins one of the gems of the evening, was composed of Pianos, Misses Rychie Veness, Catherine Far rell, Anna Houlihan. Violins, Misses Millie Allen, Rorette Gordon, Mrs.. Gordon, Edward Pitzschler. The or chestra of Mandolins and Violins ac- companied by young Miss Mary Kill fine share of enthusiastic applause.
 The <recitations of Miss Augusta Campbell were clever and received their just share of apparent apprecia- ton she being obliged to respond both times. This being Miss Campbelrs first appearance in her home town it was gratifying to note the friendly ovation she deservedly received. Charles J. Peck as conductor was pro- nounced a whole entertainment was the last number of the evening and pronounced as worth the price of ad- mission alone. When taking into consideration the miles travelled by all the performers to get together and actually failing in, they and their teachers endeavors, such an enter tainment is a wonder. The audience was representative of the towns good people and Danbury, Bethel, Brook field, Hawleyville, Southford and many outlying districts were repre- scented. Newtown is not behind by any means in musical taste and tall ent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17
He Didn't Mind the Eos.

The London Chronicle relates that during a dense fog in London a mili- tary man advanced in years lost his way completely in the nocturnal vapor. Dumping against stranger, he ex- plained his misfortune and gave his address. q know it quite well,' said the stranger, ''and T will take you there." It was some distance, but the guide never hesitated for a moment on the whole route. ''This is your door. " he said at last as a house loomed dimly before them. Bless my soul,' said the old gentleman. .tso 1t isl But how on earth have you been able to make your way through such a fog?" -I know every stick and stone in this part of London said the stranger. quietly, flor I am blindv'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17
Forbear ana Forgive.

Do not expect too much from others, but remember that all have some i'll na- ture, whose occasional outcropping we must expect, and that we must forbear and forgive, as we often desire for bearance and forgiveness ourselves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-17

The child is bundle of instincts, not sheet of white paper.-G. H. Archi- bald.