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NO. 25.
THE CREATION OF WOMAN.

A Prince once said to Rabbi
Gamaliel:
Your God is thief: he sur
prlsed Adam in his sleep and stole
IL rib from him"
The Rabbits daughter overheard
this speech, and whispered a word
or two III her fathers S ear, asking
permission to answer this singular
opinion. He gave his consent.
The girl stepped forward, and.
felSning terror and dislnay, threw
her arms aloft IN supplication and
cried out:
"AIy liege, my liege.,'
"What has happened?' asked the
Prince.
"A wicked theft has taken place."
replied the girl. "a robber has
crert secretly into our house, car
RED away silver goblet, and lett
gold one III its stead"
"What an upright thief" ex-
claimed the Prince. "Would that
such robberics were of more fire.
quent occurrence"
Behold then, sire, the kind of
thief that our Creator was; he stola
a rib from Adam, and gave him q
beautiful wife instead"
We'll saidl' replied the Prince.
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-G o o.

4 great desideratum in the prep
aration of medicine is that 1t should
be palatable without losing it's eff
cacy. This is the case with PRIcKLY
ASH BI1TERs, and being graded as
regards their cathar;ic properties,
they are better adapted for general
use than any other similar article. A
trial viii convince the most skeptical.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-07-15

We assert, witbcut fear of con-
tradiction, that Bailey's SALINE
ApERIENT is cheaper and more
pleasant than any pills ever made
for constipation, torpid liver (
sick headache, that it peyer pro-
duees the least unpleasant ieeiin.,
and that Its action is more prompt
than any pills made. 1t is terri
ble enemy to al! toe pill fumily, and
is driving them from every fireside.
IL is SO nice, 50 pleasant, so cleanly,
so prompt in action, whether on
steamboats,, railroads, hotels or at.
home, that all ladies are delighted
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-07-15

Sammy, my son, don't stand
there scratching your head; stir
your stumps, or You'll make 70
progress III l;fe." "Whv. father
I've heard You saw the only way to
get along IN This world was to
scratch ahead"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-07-15

Persons wanting Parish
Warrants TO pay their tax
es with, can procure them
at a liberal discount by ap-
plying at this Office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-07-15

He had lost his knife, and they
asked him the usual question: DO
you know where you lost it, ooh,
yes" he replied, "of course 1 do.
I'm merely hunting i'll these other
places for it to kill tille."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-07-15

The difference between n blonde
and a locomotive IS that one has 10
hight head and the other has head
light.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-07-15

A visitor, on calling at friends
house during the session of the
Legislature, was questioned thus
by little boy: "Where is your
ak? What do You mean, little
boy?" asked the visitor. Il heard
pa say the reason you came to town
was, you had an TX TO grind"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-07-15

Food for retlection-Nince pie.
cheese, lobster salad. No sleep.
Time to think.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-07-15

Why IS dogs tail IL very great
novelty. Because no one ever saw
it before.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-07-15

$G6 week in your own town.
TERMS and s. outit free. Address, Ii.
HALLErr Il Co., Portland, Me-.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-07-15

Josh Billings says: Next to a
clear conscience, for solid comfort,
comes an old shoe"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-07-15
PATENTS.

We continue to act as Solicitors for Pat
ents, Caveats, Trade Marks, Copyrights,
etc, for the United States, Canada, Cul :.
England, France, Germany, etc. We
have had tiliTty-five years expert
ence.
Patents obtained through rs are no.
ticed in the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN This
large and splendid ILLUSTRATED weekly
paper, S2 20 i year, shows the Progress
of Science. is very interesting, and has
an enormous circulation. Address
MUM & CO., Patent Solicitors, pub
fishers of SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, 261
broadway, cor. Warren ST.. New York.
Hand boob about Patents sent free,
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Gil. THIERY, PROPRIETOR.

This delightful summer resort is nov
open Tor the reception of gne ) 1t is
charmlngiy situated, near the banks OF
the Bogue Faiia, about two miles ana Il
half north Of Covingtcn, anl is sur
rounded by jeautItul grove o. mul-
berry trees. The Hotel has recently been
thoroughly renovated, and Il number OF
new cottages, single and double. have
been erected fer tue accommodation of
families.
MINERAL SPRINGS &-The water of
the iine Springs ut Mulberry Grove has
recently been analyzed by an eminent
chemist, and rrononrcad to lie. fully
eqR:l. in its medicinal properties. To
that of Abita Springs, and unsurpassed
anywhere. Persons desiring to spend
the summer in IA quiet ana attractive
place, possessing all the advantages OF
pure .ur, fine shide, with both clear and
mineral spring baths. ani tlblv sup
piled with the very best the market
affords. should secure accommodations
al once at =.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-07-15

The wedding of two people who
have been married before is natu-
rally a re-church-y affair.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-07-15
hE;icIx EIil1e!
Rf ROBERT BADON.

This cid and popular carrier, connect
ing with the Steamer Cdineiia, at Mande-
vile. Madisonyille and Old Landing, is
carrying the L. 5. Mail and thereby "a
hled to distance all opposition. Every
one IS treated courteohsly, and charges
are uniform, and no delay On account OF
old horses and other ysxation. Travellers
deSirous of speed and safety, will look
out for Mr. B;ldon
CovfNGroN, Sept. 15, 1877.
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Notice to Taxpayers.
State of Louisiana Parish of St Tam.
many.
TAX CoLLECroR's OFFICE. !
Covington, La, June II. 1889. {

NV'IHSV'H' LA.s June II, ISS2. J
The taxes assessed in the year 1852
are set torth III the tax rolls now on file
il ny oitice, AMI ii the mortgage Office
Of this parish. They are now due, and
# not paid. will become Delinquent on
the 3ls: day cf December, 1892. and will
draw eight per cent. Ter auuum interest
from that date until sold, in accordance
with Article 21O OF tn. Constitution.
W. b. Cook,
Sheriff and Ex-Ottici2 Tax Collector.
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NAEERLY MAGAZINE.

This popular periodical has sixteen
large pages, size 10 by II inches, set III
small type, and contains double the
reading of any other NeeHlv literary pa
per IN the country. 1t will contain no
Advertisements, but he filled with
Stories. Music, Poetry. Anecdotes,
Enlgmas, etc. The Music will con
slst of Anthems, Songs, Dances and
Marches, which in one year will he
worth at least SD. II is the cheapest
and best Family Paper in America
Telms-one year 81; six months, -:
three months, Is. Sixteen back num-
bcrs, all different, will be sent, postpaid
to any address. for Is.
Try il, if for only three months.
Address:
WANERLY MAGAZINE.
Lock Box AZ, Boston. Mass.
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ROsesaaEe Cottage.
FORMERLY CONVENT HOUSE.
CONVICTION, LA.
OPEN My 10, 1882.
board. per MONTH, S3J: per
Day. 81 81.
-NRS. Z. c. LeBRETON, Naaoqer

This beautiful residence fronting on
the Bogue Falia. is one Of the most
charming places in Louisiana, noted for
It's healthy climate, and for its cele-
brated springs.
Families desiring to procure board can
do so by applying on the premises, or to
D. J. LANE, at J. LEvoIs' HEIEs, 133
Canal street, New Orleans.
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OMNIBUS LINE.
BY w. III. DAVENPORT.

Leaves Coyington for the Old Landing,
connecting with the steamer New Came
liza viii take passengers to any part OF
this or adjoining parishes. Terms mod
crate.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-09-06
MacMahon's Eldest Son,


Marshal MacMahon's eldest son.
Lieut.. Patrick, emulates the heroes of
Levers novels. He is at Falaise with
his regiment, and is the soul of all the
garrison sports. Some weeks since he
was victor in a steeple-chase at which, as
handicap, three breakneck leaps were
imposed on him only. Lieut.. MacN1a-
hon is no gambler, but is fond of winning
eccentric bets. A few weeks back q
military chum laid a small wager that
Mac wound not smash, in the broad day.
light, a convent window with bad egg.
The sacrilegious nature of the prank
staggered him; nevertheless, he resolved
to win the bet. He was to fling the egg
as he was riding by the convent with
some brother officers. When the foul
missile went through the pane, Lieut..
Patrick dismounted, rang the convent
bell, asked to see the reverend mother,
told her what he had done, and begged
her to infict a penance. She refusing,
he took his watch and chain and ring
that was on his finger, and asked her il
che would allow him to dedicate them to
the poor whom she habitually relieved.
As she could not reject gift offered to
her in trust to them, she accepted the
atonement. The ring was of consider,
able value. I have the anecdote from a
Falaisian.
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A Rrahminical MARRIAGE.

The registrar of marriages at Bombay
solemnized on July 4th, under the civil
form, the marriage of a Hindoo lady
with q Brahmin. The ceremony took
place at the residence of the brides
father, in the presence of a number Of
friends. The preliminary declarations
of the contracting parties stated that
they were unmarried; that they did not
profess the Christian, Parsee, Jewish,
Hindoo, Mahomedan, Buddhist, Sikh or
Jain religion; that the had respectively
completed their 10 and IA years; and
that they were not related to each other
in any degree which would render their
marriage illegal. This done, the brides
mother put garlands of flowers around
the neck of the young couple. The nan
said: II take thee to. he my lawful
wife, and the woman, II take thee to
be my lawful husband" Nosegays and
rosewater were then passed around and
the company dispersed. "
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The Bread Returns.

A number Of months agoa man stopped
in. Pittsburg, Pa, on his way to the
mines and borrowed 81, 400 from friend -,
telling him at the same time that he as
sumed some risk in giving him the
money, as he wanted to invest in mines,
which might turn out we'll and might
not. His friend had faith and he got the
money. A few days ago the Pittsburg
man received by express gold brick
worth $11, 900. A letter accompanying
it informed him that it was from the man
to whom he had loaned the 81, 400, and he
was urged toacceptit. not as apayment OF
the loan, which would be settled little
later, but as token Of friendship and
good feeling. ....s-,... -
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a Queer Mode Of Self Defsn,e.

3 IF1om tne P0pulaf scdence MonthIy.1
oldest OF all defensive methods is that
Of swapping off the tail. The blind worm
or slow worm, is a little snake-like liz
ard common in the old world. When
alarmed it contracts its muscles in such q
manner and degree as to break its tail OF
at 9 consid erable distance from the end.
But how can this aid it? The detached
tail then dances about very lively, hold
ing the attention of the offender, while
the lizard himself sinks away. And for
q considerable time the tail retains its
capability Of twisting and jumping every
/, time il is struck. The lizard will then
grow another tail, 70 as to- be prepared
tor another adventure. There are other
! lizards who have 4 similar power, though
4 in less degree. .s7s
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A Novel Fire Department.

Acorrespondent writing from Bayreuth
IN describing fire, says: The night
arrived had the unexpected pleasure of
seeing comedy. It was genuine Ger
man comedy, too. Its subject-matter
was the the efforts of the Bayreuth fire.
brigade to put out the fire. was awak-
ened from sound sleep by the loud
beating of a drum under my windows.
I could hear drums beating in various
parts of the city, the church bells were
rir ging, there was heavy tramp OF SOL
diers through the street, people rushing
about and shouting ''Fire in fact,
every indication of fire except the noise OF
the engines. A house little way down
the street was burning. A crowd had
gathered there. I found the infantry
guarding patch of beans, the cavalry
stationed about the potato patch with
flashing sabers, and the artillery drawn
up around a pear tree. The flames were
cracking merrily among the beams. At
last, around the corner appeared six big
Germans carrying small ladder, and,
after them, six small Germans carrying
big ladder. These twelve Germans
wore green suits and brass helmets.
When they had managed to place the big
ladder against the front of the house they
ran away again. After awhile we heard
rafting as though dog with q tin can
tied to his tail was running through the
next street. The twelve Germans again
turned the corner, drawing after them
what looked like tin box on wheels. 1t
was the fire-engine-an open tin box
with a hand-pump. The hose was at
tached. A fireman mounted the ladder.
Another fireman carried the hose up to him
Meanwhile, women with large wooden
panniers strapped to their backs, brought
water from the neighboring fountain and
emptied itinto the engine. Finally every
thing was ready, and the pumping be.
gan. Several large streams Of water
came from the joints Of the hose and wet
the bystanders. A small stream cam 9
from the nozzle. The fire was such q
trile that they really managed to get it
under control. They decided to adjourn.
In about an hour they came back and
finished their work. / heard one Bay.
reuther say to another that after all the
Bayreuth fire brigade was the best in the
world. The next day the city council
voted resolution of thanks and com.
pensation Of 12} cents to the women who
carried the water from the fountain to
heengine. During the :" Parsifal per.
formances the hfiremen are distributed
through the theater. This seems to me
unnecessary-the building could burn
down without their assistance.
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frequently in the habit Of inhaling chic.
reform for the purpose Of inducing
sleep. The supposition is that she in
this case fell asleep unwittingly before
she had removed the bottle, and so con-
tinued to inhale the drug until death re-
suited. Besides her husband she leaves
two young sons.-SyillsDater Lumber
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oAAAaAA AaA0 " O1OuSu near the V1ll8Qe.
got fooling and capsized the boat and
one Of their number, named Dean, was
drowned. He succeeded in getting on
the boat after it was upset, but it is sup
posed he was taken with fit, being sub
ject to fits, and persisted before help
could reach him.
HUNDREDS of wagon loads Of dead fish
were washed upon the shores of Lake BEN
ton within the past week. The cause of
such vast amount Of fish dying in this
usually clear and pure water Of Lake
Benton is mystery unsolved. The wa
ter is said to have turned very thick and
green from some cause or another. which
is probably the reason it has proved SO
fatal. The shore near the village of
Lake Benton is strewn with thousands
of dead fish, the sickening smells of
which tincture the air for miles around.
Tyler Journal.
The old-timers Of Duluth of course
had great faith in the growth of it's lake
commerce; but that such growth up to
this time has exceeded their expectations
is seemingly indicated by the fact that
the ship-canal was cut SO near the base
OF Minnesota Point that the dock lines
OF the harbor are already much too
short. It is only question Of time, too
(says the Duluth Tnbnne), that the
present canal will be filled and q new one
{ out some miles down the point, where it
3 properly beiongs. The cutting Of the
canal where it is was an engineering
1 blnndcr due to the jealousy between Du-
,luth and Superior. Duluth has no
further fears of the latter,s rivalry. and
the change will be made in good, time. {
Mn. SAMUEL JOHNSON, employed on
( the night force at Walker, Judd & Yea.
les mill ct Marine, went to lis home
assnsual ats o'clock Tuesday morning
and fOnnd his wife dead IN her bed. She
lay with one hand over her lips and her
q nostrils pressed to the open mouth 81 q
bottle q chloroform Mn. johnson
va.s subject to nervous spells, and wss
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Extraordinarx Nihilist Story.

Another remarkable story has to be
added TO the long list OF curious and ex-
citing narratives connected with the Nj
hilist eau e. The St. Petersburg CORES
pondent Of the Voltaire guarantees the
authenticity of the following facts,
which are said to have materially in
creased the anxiety felt in the Russian
Capital for the Czsr's safety: Shortly
after the opening of the Moscow Exhi-
hilton, which was recently inaugurated
by the Grand Duke Vladimir, young
man demanded an audience of the Chiet
of Police of St. Petersburg. He refused
to state his errand to any of the sdbor-
dinate officials, so, after being carefully
searched, he was admitted to the pres.
ence of the General Here he stated at
once that he was sent by the Revolution
ary party, and explained his mission in
the following terms:
"The Emperor is prevented from 60
ing to Moscow for fear OF our schemes.
His dread will cease to be justified when-
ever he grants constitution. Then he
need fear no conspiracy, and can go in
safety wherever he pleases. 1t has fall
len to my lot to inform you ii the Em
peror persists ia his resctionary policy
nothing can save him Neither myself
nor my friends wish to murder him
treacherously. Alexander III is warn
ed as was Alexander II We do not as
sassinate, hut we render justice"
AT this point of the interview the po-
lice officer seemed anxious to call in as
sstance, but the young Nihilist stopped
him and added:
~ do not wish TO be subjected to the
indignity of torture. In coming here
have sacrificed my lie. l could have
killed you, but we do not commit mar
der uselessly."
With these words the youth stepped
back few PAGES and Knocked two large
buttons, with which his cnffs we're fas
tened, against his forehead. The but
tons, being full OF an explosive sub
stance, burst, leaving no trace as to hi
identity. This sensational incident ha
reminded the public that the murder O
Alexander ii. was preceded by simila
warnings.
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A Few Simnle REGIMES.

The Small Boy-Take equal parts OF
noise, dirt and toiir horse.power steam
engine. mix with bread and butter 10
the taste Zine boys laste and set the
mixture to, cool in the middle of len.
acre lot. II you f1d you have put IN
too much noise which you undoubtedly
havei turn over shd knead with the
hand or split shingle.
The Sa'eslady-ThIs ia very easy
dish. All that is required is little gig.
gle, brass to season, and garnishing Of
frzzles, bangs and cheap jewelry. Mix
in an empty skull and serve.
The Politicisn-Tact, one part; two
eyes for the main chance; one tonpue.
we'll oiled, and as much cheek as posi-.
BILE. If you have little brain handy:
1T may be aided spsrlngly; but IL does
not matter much, and most bousekeep.
ers consider any use of brain in this
connection as extravagant. Bake In 4
slow oven, so that it need not be done
brown. II it he more than half. baked
it is ruined
The Poetic make a poet, take lib
orally of shimmering sunshine, strain
through aibymlng dictionary, and add
eqnal parts of lovesick adiectiyes,
archaic adverbs and such other words
as you may never have heard OF. Set
in warm place, where the whole NAV
become intimately mingled, and gsrnish
with long hair, seedy clothing and sn
empty stomach.
The Authcr--Take such facts as you
have in the house and mix with twenty
gallons OF gush and twaddle for each
fact, and hoil down one-half. Then add
of classical illusions, thresdbare stories
and ubiquitous anecdotes ten parts each,
and serve IN a greasy coat and bald
head. Some prefer to send to the table
in curl papers, triced with hair-pins; but
In this case the sauce must not be for.
gotten, and little politico-poetic tran.
scendentalism is also great improve.
ment.
A Kiss-This is comprised OF edual
parts OF honey, sugar, ice cresm, soda
with four kinds of slrup. love In cot
tage and sunernal bliss. 1t can be made
in the dark just as well as ia the light
Bake in an eliiptltal dish, and serve
warm.
Charity--This is usually served cold.
When warm it is verv apt to spoil, and
must therefore be used at home, Take
one part heart and one hundred parts
talk, and stir together until the heart is
dissolved, and add sufficient policy and
worldly wisdom to give it a favor -
Charity made by this recipe will keep
long time in any climate = Eoaon Trans.
cr;pt
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UNGUARDED TONGUES,

Tongues unguarded throw disaster
Right and left. for tongues run wild,
Cutting deep, dividing fond hearts,
Turning parents from child.
Pleadings can not stay their mischicfs.
Tears can not assuage each wound;
Sorrow hovers Ger the places
Where unguarded tongues are found.
have seen the laugh of childhood
Checked by some forbidding tone;
For harsh words of constant chiding
Wear like drippings on a stone.
Fed by frowns, the child of nature
Dons sullen. moody air;
Innocence gives place to boldnsss,
Joyfu,ness to grim despair.
I have seen the cheek of girlhood
Blanch beneath thoughtlcss word,
While rush of bitter anguish
All unsough ther young heart stirred:
Visions OF a falthles3 iover.
Trusted while the trust proved vain
These cold words of careless meaning
Quick aroused to fresh, deep pain.
I have seen the eyes of old age
Under tears grow dim and blurred
Tears that gathered fast BY tauntings,
Or by some unfeeling word.
Sad indeed to see the aged
Hurried to their graves by woe!
But they whisper very often,
I'VE are burdens, well we know"
0 how keen wedge is driven
In fond hearts by words that sting
Words that ever stand out boldly,
Though years psss and changes ringl
Unkind words are better banished
From the lips of old and young;
Each should learn and heed tho motto,
"Set guard before thy tongue"
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Take Your Time About 1t.

Sweienborg relates that when eating
alone one day be vas startled by the
Lord appearing in one corner OF the
room, saving, "Eat slowly! Ii seems
sometimes as if it would be good thing
II an inhabiant of another sphere should
appear at our tables and repeat this COM
msnd. Dyspeptic men and women and
unhealthy children, with weak stomachs.
are not uncommonly seen, and in many
cases stomach troubles can be traced di
rectly to the habit OF bolting down food
in silent haste. / have sat al tables
where, il l had not known the contrary,
/ should have thought the whole family
were abe ut to start for the cars.and were
anxious lest they be left. Looked at
from the side of health alone, this prac-
iice is bad enough; but the entire lack
of grace which cbaracterizes meals con-
Quoted in such hurry adds great deal
10 the evil effect.
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For the Girls.

If young man truly loves yon he
will always be somewhat embarrassed
when With you. II yonng man is not
in you at first sight, the chan
ces are five to one against you. II a
fellow continues to glance at you he is
interested in you; il he hastily averts
his gezs when you catch his eye, the
chances are that he's gentleman; but
il, instead, he smiles at you. you msy
know that he is only "masher