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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15
GALATA BRlDGE

| Bosporus But there lies between Ger.
many and the straits a vast population
unsympathetic because not Teutonic.
hostile to Germany's aspirations.
Great Britain, France and Italy are ut
| terly out of the question as control
| ling Constantinople and the Bosporus,
| but each of these nations would oppose
the control of the advantageous point
| by any Of the other three because of
acquisition.
What looks likely in the future from
| the present point of view is the organ
| lzation of a pan-Balkan confederation
OF states after the fashion Of the Ger
man empire. Consolidation Is the or
| der of our era from manufacturing
plants and financial enterprises to ma
tional governments and racial solidar-
ity The world owes the United States
the lesson to be learned from the fed
GRAFTON Of states. Germany has taken
the lesson to heart and is profiting by
it. This is suggested as the outcome
OF the present war of the Balkans.
Population Mixed.
The population of the states here
under review Is very mixed. It's SEN
timents are neither Asiatic nor Euro
oean. but kind Of mixture Of both.
In this way the new federation would
play an important part as buffer be-
tween Russia and western Europe and
also between the two continents. The
territory is agriculturally rich. pos
sesses great mineral deposits, is dot
ted over with magnificent forests. Is
cut by fine rivers and offers advant
ages for wonderful development in
every respect for the upbuilding OF
magnificent cities at many points.
With the Bosporus. the Sea of Mar
mora and the Dardanelles in posses
sion of the confederation a fleet of
warships might be collected strong
enough to bid defiance to half the
world
If these Teutonic empires should be
brought together they will constitute
a formidable menace to all of Europe
east and west of them. So far English
influence at Vienna united with that Of
st. Petersburg has kept Austria and
Germany apart. But as the great
game is played out there is no telling
what combinations may be made
which would send this power to sac
rifice a knight or a castle and that
power to give up a bishop or hand
full of pawns to protect the king. AL
together it is one of the greatest
games Of war and diplomacy ever
played by the nations of the world.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15
Rather Hot Shot fnr Doo.

This incident is related of = Soo.,
DOCTOR, new to the gun. who adyo.
tured upon days rahbit-shooting
Chased by the ferrets. bunny waa .
rather quickmoNins target aad tbs
medIco was not meetios with toa suo
cess he anticipated
Hang it all. man" he exclaimed
impatiently, to the Keeper who 1ccom
panied him, these beasts are ~.
quick for me wv
aye doctor "a" nawky keeper re-
piled; but We surely dfdn, o
mem 'ae lie stiIl like yer patients TIL
ye kill them -"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15
Red Cahpaue.

I'm sending a delicious way OF pre-
pairing red cabbage, and l hope you
will all save this recipe and try it
l know when you have tried It once
It will appear quite often on your ia
BILE and you will thank your lucky
stars you saved the recipe. Cut VI
cabbage into long narrow strips as
for noodles, cover with two parts wa
ter and one part vinegar. Cook until
tender, which will be one or two
hours. Stir occasionally TO prevent
burning Drain off vinegar and sea
son with salt. pepper and butter.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15
ENGLISH View Of Our Politics,

There are few positions on earth so
strange as that which President Taft
will occupy until March 4-repudiated
by his countrymen's vote. Tut still
their chief. with all the presidents
great powers" says the London Chron-
icle. For until the moment Of his
successors Inauguration the outgoing
president remains in charge. At the
Inauguration of Mr.. Mckinley in 1897
men noted the ink marks on Mr.
Cleveland's ungloved hands. He had
been examining and signing bills in
his last official hours. Eight years be-
fore his very last act had been to hold
his umbrella over the head Of his sue
cessor Mr. Harrison. taking the oath
Of Office"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15
STEADY HAND.
A Surgeons Hand Should Be the Firm.
est of All.

For fifteen years I have suffered
from insomnia, indigestion and ner.
vousness as a result of coffee drink
ing" said a surgeon the other day.
(Tea Is equally injurious because it
contains caffeine, the same drug found
In coffee).
"The dyspepsia became SO bad that
had to limit myself to one cup at
breakfast. Even this caused me to
lose my food soon after ate it.
~ "All the attendant symptoms of in.
digestion, such as heart burn, palpita-
ton. water brash, wakefulness or dis
turbed sleep, bad taste in the mouth,
nervousness, etc, were present to
such degree as to incapacitate me
Aor my practice as a surgeon.
"The result of leaving off coffee
and drinking Postum was simply mar
velous. The change was wrought
forthwith, my hand steadied and my
normal condition Of health was re-
stored" Name given upon request.
Read the famous little book. THE
Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's
q reason"
Postum now comes in concentrated.
powder form, called Instant Postum.
1t is prepared by stirring level tea.
spoonful in cup Of hot water, adding
sugar to taste, and enough cream to
bring the color to golden brown.
Instant Postum is convenient;
there's no waste; and the favor is al.
ways uniform. Sold by grocers-5C'
cup tin 80 cts. 100-cup tin SO cts.
A Soup trial tin mailed for grocers
name and 2-ceat stamp for pastag.
Postum Cereal Co. Ito. Battle Cree
Mich Aiv
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15
Eaoer for His Riuhts.

AS little Freddie had reached the
mature age of three. and was about to
discard petticoats for manly raiment
in the form of knickerbOckers. his
mother determined to make the occa-
sion a memorable one. The Bristol
Times tells what happened.
The breakfast table was laden
with good fare as the newly breeched
infant was led into the room. "Ah,"
cried the proud mother. now you are
a little mani"
The fiedgling was in ecstasies. Dis
playing his garments to their full ad
vantage. he edged closer to his moth
er. and whispered, "Mummie. can
call pa Bill w?"-Youth's COmpan
Ion
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15
Presumption.

Gentlemen said the person who
had succeeded in getting upon his
feet without upsetting any of the
glasses in front of him, Il can't make
a speech, but l will tell you little
story that l think will be new to most
Of you"
Say" asked man at the other
end of the table, where do you think
most of us have been all these years.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15
HomeIike Effect.

How was your muscle. Mr. Won.
bat?"
Jaw, SLOW"
1.-The attendance was good; some O.
our best people were there"
But the affair had no ginger Next
time I'll have a man who knows bis
business to 60 around yelling. who
wants the handsome waiter?" That's
the kind OF action like"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15
Flannel Pancakes.

Beat four eggs well, add halftea-
spoonful Of salt. one level teaspoonful
of sugar. three cupfuls Of milk and SUI
ficient -four to make a thick batter
Beat hard. add two teaspoonfuls Of
baking powder beat again. then bake
at once in large pancakes.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15
Tea Biscuits,

One pint OF flour. two tablespoon
fuls of lard, one tablespoonful Of bak
ing soda, one-half pint of sour milk
Roll very thin and bake in hot even
four minutes
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15

Regular practicing physicians recommend
and prescribe OXIDlNE for Malara be-
cause it is proven remedy by years Of ex-
perience. Keep bottle in the medicine
chest and administer at first sign of Chills
and Fever. Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15

Public sentiment should be against il. and We b.
neVe II IS. there can be no reason by ladies' Shout
have 10 suffer with headaches ana neura Iyia o,
pecally when hunts Lightning oil gives sue
prompt relief. IL is Simply question of getting tn
ladies' to try IT, All druggists sell Huuts Iixhtnin
OH in &c and jUc bottles Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15

II your appetite. Is not what it sbou,a \.
perhaps Malaria is developng. It aFln ~
NE, VINO" non system. oNIDINE will clear
away the germs, rid YOU of Malaria a,d
generally improve your condition. Adv
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15

Mrs Winsow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, alays pain cures ind collie, 25c a bott Adv
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15

As summer tonic there is no media 10
that quite compares with ONIDINE. 1t not
only builds up the system but taken reg
ulariv. prevents Malaria. Regular or Taste
less formula at Druggists. Adv
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15
This Is Unkind.

Tommy-Pop, what is a free
thinker?
Pop-A freeth..iher, my son. is any
man who isn't married.-Philodelph
Record
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15

''Healths best way-Eat Apples ev-
cry day."-Coyne.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15
Conditional.

will your wife finish her Christina
shopping soOn?"
Yes, unless it finishes her sooner
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15

Turn about is fair play-excep,
when applied to hand organ.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15
Quite Natural.

What was your experience when
the train was telescoped?"
II saw stars"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15

The sting of defeat outlasts the
sweets of victory.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15
Its Materials

y am building a lovely castls !,
Spain"
What of? Gold bricks?"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15

WHEN RUBBERS BECOME SFCpSSnv
ana your shoes plncA, .AI!ens FOot-Eas- tho
Antisepuc powder 10 be shaken into The
shoes Is Just IN" thlns tn use Try 1t tor
breaking in New -turS sold Fyarv,v n 30
Zoe Sample FREE Address, A. : Olmstd
Leroy. NY. Don't accept any substitute Av
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-02-15

:; i; 81: 4; &: :: !: ): s:
us which forms the outlet to
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Most Children Have Worms

Many mothers think their children ars
suffering from indigestion, headache,
nervousness, weakness, cosiiyeness, when
they are vir.flms of that most common of
,il rhIidren'- al mpnts worms Peevsh,
ui-tempered. fretful children, who toss
! grind their teeth, with lad breath
and coicky pans, nave ali the symptoms
# having wnfms, ana should he giveu
kickaroo Worm Killer, pleasant candy
lozenge, which exprls Worms, regaia'e a
the bowels, tones up the syStrtr, and
makes children we'll and happy. hicxapNo
No'm Killer guaranteed All druggists,
r by mail. Price 25,' Kickapoo Indian
le'iicine Co, PhiadephIaand 81 Louis.
Rrceiume iI1ed bv Grant Graham.
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pany B, and was the first Union COM
pany recruited in the interior Of the
state. The latter part of June Capt.
Latham was ordered with his COM
pany to Grafton, where he met Gen.
Mcclellan and assisted him In prepar-
ing his West Virginia campaign. The
company was then assigned to Gen.
Norris command at Philippi and took
part in the campaign to Carrick's ford
Capt. Latham and his company were
left at Bealington TO protect the line
of transportation. From this time ON
until his muster out in March, 1865,
his history is incorporated with tina;
of the regiment. Toward the close of
his service, Secretary of War Stanton
nominated Col. Latham as brevet brig
adler general after a thorough inves-
tigation of his record, thus placing
upon this gallant officer one of the
proudest honors of his life. In the fall
of 1864 Col Latham was elected a
member of the Thirty-ninth Congress
for the Second district Of West Vir-
ginia, and served on the committees
of printing and of public buildings and
grounds. On account of failing health
he declined to be a candidate for re-
nomination and was appointed as Uni
ted States Consul at Melbourne, Aus
tralia, by President Johnson, serving
three years, returning in 1870, since
which time Col. Latham has retired
mostly from public life. About 1875
he was elected and served a term of
two years as superintendent of public
schools o. Upshur county, West Vir-
ginia, and in 1880 was appointed by
President Hayes as Supervisor of Cen
sus for the First Census district of
West Virginia. He is now in his SD
year, though still taking a lively in
terest in the current events of the day.
JOHN j. DAVIS.
John ]. Davis was born at Clarks-
burg on the 5th day of May, 1886, and
has lived there all his life. Studied
law under Hon Geo. H. Lee and then
attended the law school of Hon. John
w. Brockenbrough at Lexington, Vir-
ginia, for two years. Was examined
for license by Judge Lucas P. Thomp-
son, of Stanton, and Hon. Geo. H.
Lee and Hon. G. D. Camden, both Of
Clarksburg; has been practioing at the
bar for 81 years. MFR. Davis was elect
ed a member of the Virginia legisla-
ture in 1861, which was to have met
in Richmond the following December,
but the war broke out and when the
government of Virginia was re-organ-
ICED he went to Wheeling as a mem
Der of the first Legislature under that
government; was again elected in 1870
member Of the West Virginia legis-
lature; was also a delegate to the first
convention which met in Wheeling in
May, 1861, that led up to the subse-
quent formation of the new state of
West Virginia. Mr.. Davis served In
Congress during its AID and 43d ses-
sions. He was the first Democrat to
be elected from the First Congression-
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Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that
is by constitutional remedies. Deafne ss
is caused by an infiamed condition OF the
mucous lining Of the Eustachan Tube.
When this tube is infamed you have
rumbling sound or impeffect hearing,
and when it is entirely closed, Deafness
is The result, AMI unless the inhamma-
lion can be taken out and thistube restor-
ed to its normal condition. hearing will
be destroyed forever; nine cases ont of
ten are caused by catarrh, which is moth
ing but an inflamed condition OF the mu-
cous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Deafness (caused by catarrh J
that cannot be cured ny Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, Tree.
#. j. CHENEY, & co, Toledo, Ohe.
Sold by Duggist, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for conetipa-
ton ADV. 6513.
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Avoid sedative Cough Medicines.

Ii you want 10 contribute directly 10
the occurrence OF capillary bronefntis aud
pneumonia nse cougbt medicines tiist
contain eeiine, morphine, llesonI ane
other sedatives wheu yoa haye a cough
OF coid. An exprcterant nAe Cnanncf
lain's Cough Remedy is.what lis nesds,s.
That cleans out the culture beds or brr, a.
lug places for the gtrms OF pneumonia
ana other gem diseases. That ~ shy-
pneuInonIa ueyer Iesuts from coia
when Chamberlain Corgh Remedy is
used. 1t has world wide reputation
for It's cures. 1t contains 40 morphine or
other sedatiye. tor sa,e by Grant oIa-
ham.
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Ulcers and Skin Troubles

II you are suffering with any old, rns
nlng or fever sores, ulcers, boils. eczema
or other skin troubles. get box OF Buck
lens Arnica Salve and you will get relief
promptly. Mrs. Brunce Jones, of Birm-
ingham, Ala, Suffered from an ugly ulcer
for nine months and Bucklen's Arnica
Salve cured her in two weeks. Will help
you. Only 25c. RecSmmended by Grant
Graham
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ALPHEUs GARRISON.


Alpheus Garrison was born in Green
county, Pennsylvania, February 26,
1888: moved to Guernsey county, Ohio,
In 1896; in 1912 moved to Monongaha
county, Virginia, now West Virginia,
whore he still resides. Mr.. Garrison
was married to Charlotte Henderson
in 1858. In 1855 he was elected con-
stable and served the term; in 1859
was appointed deputy sheriff and serv-
ed until May, 1851, when he resigned
and was appointed a delegate to the
Wheeling convention. He was ap-
pointed recruiting agent for soldiers
and deputy provost marshal until 1864,
He joined the Union army as I'd lieu-
tenant and later was promoted to cap
tain of Company e, 18th w. Va. In
fantry. He served until June so, 1865,
and returned home in 1866. He was
appointed assessor to fill a vacancy
and In 1886 was elected assessor; in
1858 he was elected to the legislature
and served the winter of 1859 in
Wheeling, Wa. Va; in 1870 was elect
ed sheriff Of the county and in 1890
was elected to the state senate from
the Eleventh Senatorial district and
served In Charleston, w. Va, 1891 and
1898 Since that time Mr.. Garrison
has lived on his farm. He has been a
member of the Christian church for
more than So years and is a promi-
nent Mason. He is now in his 81st
year, well preserved, active and keen
" interested in the current events of
the daY
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eEoReE RoRERr LATHAM.

George Robert Latham was born in
Prince William county, Virginia, in
sight of the Bull Run battle ground,
March 8, 1892, and was reared on a
farm In November, 1849, his father
moved his family into Western Vir-
ginia and settled In Taylor county. In
January, 1850, Mr.. Latham had se-
we're attack of pleurisy followed by
general prostration, from which he
was totally disabled for farm work for
three years. In 1862, having partially
regained his health, he taught school
in Taylor and Barbour counties, Vir-
ginia, until the winter of 1859. From
1855 to 1851 he was a citizen of Graf
ton, where he was married on Deem
Der "a, 1857, to Caroline A. Thayer,
thea Of Monongaha county, Virginia.
While teaching school he studied law
and during the last week Of the year
1859 was examined and admitted to
the bar, opening his first law Office in
Grafton. About the time of the presi-
dental nominations for 1850 he pub
MsAed a campaign paper called the
Western Virgtnian." About two
weeks before the election, Mr.. La
than hoisted a large United States
gag over his law office and turned It
into a recruiting Office. BY the Goth
Of May he had full company enroll
ed, which afterwards became Com
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THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1913.
THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
OF EARTH ROADS

If YOU look at the ordinary
country road after a shower you
will see small puddles along the
wheel ruts and sometimes larger
pools. This water stays on the
road surface because it cannot
drain away into the side bitches.
If you look closely you will see
side bitches which have grown
up with weeds and bushes IN
many cases, and which are so far
from the travelled part OF the
road that the rain water does not
drain into them. That part OF the
roadway where the wagons trav-
ell is called the travelled way. 10
prevent water from standing on
the travelled way the road should
be raised in the center and should
slope gently into broad, shallow
bitches. 1t is then said to have
a crown. If it is 10 feet from
the center of the road to the side
ditch, the surface at the side ditch
should be at least 10 inches lower
than it is at the center where the
horses travel. The road then has
10-inch crown. The rain that
falls on a road properly crowned
will run quickly to the side and
not soak into the surface or form
pools. The side bitches for sur
face water should run parallel to
the right of way, and should be
open at every low point so that
the water could run out of them
into neighboring brooks or
streams. If the bitches merely
collect the water from the road
surface and it cannot run away,
large pools will be formed along
the roadside, which will gradual
ly soak into the soil beneath the
road and make it so soft that the
wheels of wagons will cut through
the road surface and soon destroy
it.
Sometimes water runs from
land into the road and forms a
little stream down the wheel
tracks or in the middle where the
horses travel. When driveways
into farm yards are built across
the side bitches they frequently
form channels for water from the
farm yard to run into the road.
The pipes under driveways be-
come filled with leaves or rubbish
and the water can no longer run
away. If the driveways that
stop the ditch water were rebuilt
so that no pipes were necessary
and the ditch could be left open,
much trouble from surface water
would be stopped.
Sometimes a road runs across
low ground or through a swamp
where the road cannot be drained
by side bitches alone. If the
road were built higher like rail-
road embankment across such low
ground and made with a crown,
it would be dry and hard. Some
times a road passes through what
is called a cut. This is a place
where the earth has been dug
out so that the road can go over
a hill without being too steep.
The water which always quietly
flows under the ground on hill
sides is known as ground water.
In road cuts such water some
times makes the road very mud
dy, and the road then needs what
road builders call underdrainage.
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Best Laxative for the Aged

Old men and women feel the use of a
laxative more than Young foks, bnr it
must be cafe and harmless and one viii, h
VIII not cause pain. DR.. Kings New
Lille Pills are especially good for the aoea
for they act promptly and easily. Price
25c. Recommended hv Grant Grah,,,
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Advertising Rates on Application.

Entered as second class matter June Is,
1912 at the Post Office at BeIington, w.
Va. under the Act OF March 3, 1879.
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INTEUES TTNGs SKETCH or FIVE LIVING SUR
vIvORS OF WHEELING CONVENTION OF 1861

This Remarkable Quee Whose Combined Ages Exceed 400 Years.
Are Still Active Sons Of West Virginia Their Records Are Shining
Examples Of Patriotic and Serviceabe Citizenship Our Younger
Generation These Distinguished Citizens Have Been Invited to Be
Guests of the Semi Centennial Commission In Wheeling On June
20, State Day. Of the Golden Jubilee Week