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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
The Biggest Of Statues.

The Bartholdi statue, will be when
set up the largest statue of modern
times, and larger than the most famous
of antiquity: it could hold the bavaria"
of Munich like baby, and it is a giant
compared to the little Colossus of
Rhodes. When its torch is lighted up
with electricity it will make an i'm
posing appearance.
Some of its dimensions will give an
idea of its immense size. 1t stands
without the coronal 105 feet high; from
the sole of the foot to the end of the
torch is 137 feet: with its pedestal of S3,
it will be 22O feet high. The Colossus
of Rhodes was o,er 40 feet high, One
of its eyes measures 80 inches from
corner to corner: man six feet tall
standing on the level of the lips would
Just reach the eve brow. Fifteen peo-
pie could sit round the flame of the
torch, and they would reach that eleva-
ton by spiral staircase in the uplifted
arm.
This gigantic thing. which is said to
have as a whole considerable artistic
merit. is in its construction hollow
pretension. 1t is not of solid metal, or
of thick metal, nor will it be built up of
wood or masonry as other great stat
ues have been. Something light was
wanted for transportation, and it was
decided to make it of plates of copper
one-eig,,t of an inch thick, forming an
inner and an outer skin a foot apart.
the intermediate space being filled in
with sand. This sandcan be drawn off,
when it is necessary to make repairs.
The two skins are kept in place by a
gigantic frame work of iron, running
from the base to the top, framed square
like q lift; and an elevator can be run in
side of it. This solid frame is to be car
ried up into the arm holding the torch.
There are experts who think that this
construction of thin copper and sand
can never stand the winds and the
rough weather; and it is probable that
a cyclone would twist it and scatter it.
The spikes jutting out from the coronal,
each of which is to be ray of electric
light, gives an odd appearance to the
constructions; but it is big, hollow,
pretentious, and we trust not symbolic
of the great city which is the refuge
of all nations and ruled by one.-Hart.
ford C0Hrant
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
C.. u. d.

A man who had not been long in this
country was employed as a domestic in
family, and upon one occasion he was
sent TO the express office to obtain a
package. He was about to leave with
it when the clerk called his attention to
the three letters c. q. ID.
Pat had no idea what the letters
meant, but he cleverly guessed. at
them.
..It's all right" he said; '.tte ovid
mans good for the money"
But you know what these letters say,
Pat?"
..Indade do. Call On Dad. It's as
plane as the nose on your face"
There is almost . pathetic truth in
the understanding conveyed in this old
story. Many man is bounded to
death by the unreasonable calls made
upon him by members of his family
who are educated up to this very end
by himself, at first in that fond, slavish
spirit of indulgence which the Ameri-
can father displays toward his offspring,
as if it were some kind of an unthink-
ing mechanical pet, and afterwards on
the unfailing principle that they who
sow the wind will reap the whiriwind.
Call on dad.
Business is dull, notes must be met,
but appearances must be kept up. Mrs.
Shoddy is going to the sea shore. ''Our
girls must go, the money is to come
out of dad"
At first he refuses firmly, but as one
reason after another is brought to bear
ON him, like battering-ram of persua-
sion, he gives way. New bonnets and
dresses are bought, a railway journeys
expenses betrayed, and that is only the
beginning. Incidental expenses are
always the straws that break the patient
camel's back. They accumulate in
heaps, stacks, and at last rise to the
dignity of . monument, under which
lies pale. peaceful man. no Longer
pursued by the legend: '-Call Of
Dad. "-Det7Dit Free Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

The Louisiana Legislature has in
creased the appropriations tor public
schools by $l4O, 700 this year.
A few years ago the women of,
India were not allowed to learn to read.
Now there are 126, ,34S girls attending
schools established fo- them.-N y
Times.
The Bible Society has decided to
discontinue its practice OF providing
railway coaches with Bibles. So few of
them are read and so many stolen that
the work is not producing good results
N. Y. Examiner.
For seventy four years the present
organist of st. Michaers Church. Gov
entry. Eng. has held that position
longer, perhaps, than any person has
ever held similar position before
The first theological seminary estab-
lished in this country, the Reform
Dutch, at New Brunswick, recently
celebrated its one hundredth anniver-
sary and commencement. -. NesCark
(M. j. Register.
Mrs. e. T. Housh, editor of W0nsdra
At Work. announces the following
creed: '.We believe reverentlv in Chris
tianity, respectfully in man, devoutly
in woman and lovingly in children; and
that children need to be better cared
for, woman better encouraged, man
better helped and God better honored."
One of the five missionaries of the
American Sunday-school Union in
Texas sends a list of schools organized
by him with fifty-one teachers and sol
scholars among the colored people of
Texas, and of fifteen other schools aided
by him. having forty three teachers
and sol scholars of the same class.
The city of Boston maintains one
Normal, ten Latin and high schools,
tiftv-one grammar schools and 404
primary schools. In addition to these,
the following special schools are main
tained: One for deaf mutes. two for
licensed ministers, an evening high
school, thirteen elementary schools and
five evening drawing-schools.-Boston
Herald.
The revision of the Old Testament.
which, it was hoped, would be out this
year, will probably not make its APP
pearance before early in 1865. The
eighty-fifth and last session of the En-
glish revision committee has been held,
but months must intervene before the
complete work can be given to the pub
lie. Nothing is positively known OF
any changes made in the old revision.
the revisers on both sides of the At
lantic having kept their pledge of Sc
crecy.-Chicago Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
THE MAIDEN.

Heigho! how loud the robins red are singing.
The buttercups shine hraycly in the sun:
World. you are fair. with all your blossoms
snringing,
Iwish the summer late had lust begunl
Beginnings always are the best and sweetest:
Night lies too close behind the sunset pinl. :
And OF my books. the happiest and compieteSt
Ends sorrowfully, after all, think.
Heart, we are young! What do we know of
sorrow!
The world is very full of 1t, they say,
And life and love their truest meaning bor-
row
From Grief, whose wet eyes turn to Heaven
alway.
Yet when pause, regrctful, backward turn
To sunny childhood's April smiles and tears.
feel my heart leap with swift, sweet
To know the secrets of the coming years.
l dream-o happy dreams.-of Joy and
Hope is so sweet-what can fulfllment bes
II erlef must oome-ah we'll. no need of
guessing;
The futures secrets are not yet for me.
Ionly know how joyous is the present
How glad the summers answer to the
Ionly know the past was fair and pleasant,
only know the songs the robins sing.
And very tender are the hearts that love me,
And very dear the hopes of womanhood.
And very blue the sweet skies are above me
And earth is bcautiful-and God is good!
How can | but be glad in very living?
Heart, we are young! Life, you are very
fair.
Ny hand in yours, your many faults forgying.
walk with you, dear Life, know not
where.
Sing. robin. all your blithest carols sing me.
Come, lettering years, I fear not what you
bring me,
My own glad summer now is just begun!
-IdrBdret johnson. in Vide AtUdie.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
A Susceptible Dudes Mistake.

A pair of tight trowsers, q cutaway
coat, a late style hat and . pair of kid
gloves contained yesterday afternoon
what is known as a dude. The OBJ ect
was found posed against the Trust Conn.,
pany building on Market Street. A
small mustache that had just gone
through the hands of the barber was
being curled by himself, while light
cane was found under his arm.
Watch him." remarked by
stander, .he's on the mash"
The reporter looked across the street,
but could see no females.
..Mashing what?" he inquired.
"The woman in Einstein's window.
See her?''
Such proved to be the case. The
dude kept up his Irritation for some
time, but the woman gave no signs of
. sessing damsel, dressed in the latest
style, and it was evident that she was
not engaged. as the dude supposed, re-
arranging the articles for show.
''Are YOU not tired flirting with that
woman?" the reporter inquired.
.'Not much" replied the dude. 81
do think she's SO haundsome."
'.But she can't talk"
sCawn't she? That's awful bawd. -
''Has it appeared to you that it is a
dummy, simply dressed to show off the
latest fashions?''
.Well, by Jove; I never thought Of
that. Tn left," and he pulled his cane
from under his arm and moved on amid
the laughter of number of persons
who had been watching him.-Harris-
buro Patriot
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
German Village Life.

Travelling in the south of Germany
one finds, half-hidden among the trees,
scores of tiny villages, the straw
matched roofs of which crowd round
the village church. Round these vii.
lagos there is "a general dirtiness and
air of shiftlessncss. and though the
grapes and wine of tho district may be
celebrated all over the world,
it is evident that poverty reigns su.
preme in these regions. But the vii.
lager, in spite of want and dirt, is well
satisfied with his mode of Ii e, which at
the best allows him to get rich enough
to give his daughters few pieces OF
furniture at their marriage. and to Law
up few shillings for rainy day. II
he succeeds in doing this he is consid-
cred wealthy.-Berlsn Cor. Philadelphia
Iaqairer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

Mature combs the ROSTERS head,
but man has to comb his 0wn.-Phiia-
delpiia Chronicle.
An old doctor said that people who
were prompt in their payments always
recovered from their sickness, as they
were good customers and physicians
could not afford to lose Chicago
Tribune.
-..Is the earth round or fiat?" asked
a member of q school committee of an
applicant for the position of teacher.
..Well. I'm not particular about that"
replied the candidate. ''Some likes it
round, and some likes it fiat. / teach
it both ways Golden Days.
-..Keep off the grass is the familiar
sign in lawns and parks, but in the gar
den of gentleman, who had been
bothered by thoughtless visitors, there
were boards with the following words:
please do not pick the flowers with
out leave" Some wag got paint.
brush and added an ''s" to the last
word N. Y. Graphic.
whistle all the time. Sing the
rest of the time. Hum q bar of every
new opera necessarily. Drum on the
table with your fingers and pat the floor
with your foot. If your friends do not
place YOU in . lunatic asylum after this
you will be warranted in buying q cor
net. flute, violin. accordion, or hiring
piano.
MY dear, look down below" said
Mr.. Caudlc. as he stood with Mrs. Cau-
die on high bridge and gazed at q tug
hauling long line of barges. 'Such
is life, he continued. ''The tug is like
a man, working and toiling: while the
barges, like women, are-"t'I know"
interrupted Mrs. Caudle, sharply. "The
tug does all the blowing and the barges
bear all the burden"
-"What is your price week for this
room?" asked a gentleman of q seaside
landlord. The price was named "Does
that include the ocean air.. or do you
charge extra for that?'' '.Well, replied
the landlord hesitatingly, IS though he
wasn't the man to charge for anything
that he could possibly afford to give
away, ..that depends. OF course. if
YOU keep your window open all night /
should expect to add little something
to the bill. ."-New York Sun.
-.Are you hurt?" shrieked dozen
picnicking females as young man
was tossed over neighboring fence by
an angry bull and landed on his head
in the middle OF the road. "Hurt?'
he answered. "Why, of course not. /
am used to coming down that way. "
Used to itr' exclaimed the fair chorus.
why, how can that be?" 81 own q
BICYCLE" was the reassuring reply
Philadelphia Call.
An old man who said he had two
sons in the newspaper business recently
applied for admission to the almshouse.
| The sons. who are travelling in the same
direction. say they were willing to sup.
port their father, but he refused to live
on cough syrups, kidney pads and ivel
regulators, and declined to use due bill:
which were good for sewing machines
melodeons and lawn mowers. bypayin5
about eight-sevenths Of their price ii
cssh. That was the best the sons coult
do, and the old man preferred to g
over the hills to tho poorhouse--Nor
rist0Un Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

"A cocoanut tree bears fruit for
forty years. And if it bore the Same
cocoannt every year, it wouldn't be
bit harder to get into it than it is,-
Burlington Hawkeye,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

A mill built in 1850 is still running
in New London, Conn.-NeU Haren
Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-04

Heigho! how loud the robins red are singing.
The buttercups shine hraycly in the sun:
World. you are fair. with all your blossoms
snringing,
wish The Summer late had iuSt hosxnrl
The Florida agriculturist., 1884-10-29
Hosel Arrivals.
FLORAL GROVE.

D D Rogers, Daytana, Fla; \ L Pearson,
Mrs n l. Pearson. Pearsonvilley Fla; A
Stead j McComb, Jacksonvill; w T WATSON,
Mrs Wasson, Emporia, Fla; J A Bostrom,
Ormond, Fla; E T Johnson, Mrs L john
son. Colosse, n Y; CE Williams, Syracuse,
NY; j III Spellwan. Gin, o; w Berman,
St Augustine; D d Rogers. Mr. Brown, En-
terprise; NJ r Cohen, Saw Ga; J + Arnold,
Mrs Arnold, Master w Arnold Mrs S ]
Arnold. Richmond. Ind; q p Gid, Sanford (;
p Rhodes, str Chesapeake: r G Mccall,
NY; R d Black, Oshkosh Wis; Mrs A D
Smith. Tampa; Capt Joe Smith, Sanford !;
w S Wagstaff, Jacksonville, F Nelan,
Hartford, Conn; c W Witbe, n Y; J d
Treadwell. Y; J c Chum, Baltimore, Md /;
r d Black, Sanford; Gen Enteroza, H
Herrera Key West; W S Lillian, NJ Maho-
ney. c Crawley, NJ J Brickhans. r Sims,
N Y; 7 d Gibbons, Jacksonville; G X
Jones, Mrs c J X Jones, Master Charlie
Jones, Louisyille D NJ Nelway, Auburn N
Y; Mrs Colman, n Y; G III Minnehan, City
c. Page. Rochester, n Y; Mr. Knapp, City;
B Otto, Yazoo City, Miss.
The Florida agriculturist., 1884-10-29
C0NsUmPTlON cURED.

An old physician, retired from practice, hav-
ing placed in his hands by an East India mis-
siOnary the formula of q simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of
Consumption, Bronchitis, CatarTh, Asthma
and all throat and Lung Affections, also a
and all Nervous Complaints, after having
tested its wonderful curative powers in thous-
Hnds of cases. has felt it his duty to make it
this motive and desire to relieve human
suffering, will send free of charge, to all
who desire it, this recipe, in German, French
or English, with full directions for preparing
and using. Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp, naming this paper. w. A. MOVES,
335-33S l49 Poaoer's Block, Rochester, N. Y.
The Florida agriculturist., 1884-10-29

FOR S0Ie.
A nice spring road cart light weight. well
made yery stvlish; no horse motion. The
host t,vo-wheel vehicle ever brought to this
section. Apply to Ross 4 Jordan.
The Florida agriculturist., 1884-10-29
FOR SALE.

EO1tt FS<dAEss
Ten acres of fine high pine land situated on
beautiful lake, two and one-half miles from
DeLand. 6 acres cleared, and fence posts
partly set. beautiful building spot, and
Church, school and Saw Mill close by. Good
society. For price and particulars apply to
this Office.
P. S.-Several and 10 acre lots also for sale.
335-343
The Florida agriculturist., 1884-10-29
Rogers new wall man of yolusia Co. Fla

Rogers new wall map of Volusia Co, Fla,
accurate and finely executed. Price $780,
Also maps of DeLand, Fla, showing princi-
pal streets, buildings and size ol lots, price 10
cents each or 81 per dozen. Also maps of
township II, s. range, 80 east, showing De-
Land and surrounding country, 8 miles
Is cents each, or 81 per dozen. For sale by
]. Y. Parce, Notary Public and Real Estate
DeLand Fla
The Florida agriculturist., 1884-10-29
Facts

For thirty days from date shall sell boots
and shoes irrespective of cost, race, color or
politics. 500 worth new goods just in and
on the road. ~
\. 3. Bring the money! or you will go
like Whittier's Boy. barefoot" tfor all me. J
Harness. Whips, findings; and repairing, at
past favors, l respectfully solicit continu-
ance Of same. Yours, truly.
J. \ SAWYER
boulevard, Red Front, sign of the Col
den Horse Shoe" DeLand, Oct. 2Sth, 1884.
The Florida agriculturist., 1884-10-29
T,he housewives Favorite.

Wewill send free for one entire year, to every
lady wllosends us at once the names Of ten
married ladies' sat same address, and 12two-et.i
stamps for post. our handsome, entertaining
AMI instructive Journal devoted TO Fashions,
Fancy Work, Decorating. Cooking and
II lSehold matters. Regular price, 81 90
Se' 1 to-day. and secure next number. Adj
DIRE s DOMESTIC JouRNAI.. Ntlnda, n. Y.
The Florida agriculturist., 1884-10-29

Loving determined to change my business
viz: 20 acres on Boston avenue. Y Of d mile
from p. O., inside town limits, acres of
which is in grove 3 Years old, With good
dwelling, well, stable, and nice flower and
vegetable garden. Also 20 acres of land at
Deanburg, all timber deadened, and 80 acres
near Long Pond. Address.
335-33S N. B. CARPENTER, DeLand, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1884-10-29
Ladies NIedical Advlser.

A Complete Medical Work for Women,
handsomely bound in cloth and illustrated.
Tells how to prevent and cure all diseases
of the sex, by treatment AT HOME Worth
its weight in Gold to every lady suffering
sold already. Postpaid only 80 Cents.
Postal Note or 2-ct. Stamps. Address
NUNDA Publishing Co. Nunda N. Y.
The Florida agriculturist., 1884-10-29
THE FLORIDA AGRICULTUR1sT.

The exercises of the Winnemissett Sunday
School next Sunday will be upon the Tenn
pie, Mrs. Lyon viii speak upon the Taber-
nacle; Mr.. and Mrs. Biggers will speak upon
the Temple; the children will quote passages
in the New Testament bearing on the Tenn
pie; Rev. Mr.. Moore will speak upon the
Temple destroyed and rebnilt; Mr. and Mrs.
Pollard will speak upon the new Temple.
Allare invited. Sunday School at 2p m.
The Florida agriculturist., 1884-10-29
Important Notice.

For tfIe-nexr 50 days. in order to-rmaiee'
and WintefGoods, Ne offer to tie ladies Of
DeI-and and vicinity, all millenery goods at
q great reduction. gYYFzr err ~
The Florida agriculturist., 1884-10-29
Drawing and Painting Class.

The Sketching Glass of last winter will re-
sumo their studies ON Tuesday. Oct. IA.
Others "a limited number) wishing to join,
can do so, by applying at once.
Also Instruction in Flower Painting in Oil.
COLES STUDIO,
1872 Woodland Boulevard DeLand.
The Florida agriculturist., 1884-10-29
Spruce Ladders.

Light weight and durable; wel put togef her:
Oal1sRounds,.1 lust the thing foHorange grow
ers, and for use about buildings.
Ha PRICE: pii 44
Common Ladders, Is cents per #
Brace Ladders, - - 20 cents per #
All orders should be addressed to
\ FGE0. E. CHASE,
P.-0. Box 904,Jael1sonville, Fla.
Geo. E. Chase, Lot l4G East Bay st.
335-3fl
The Florida agriculturist., 1884-10-29
MOTICE.

tween /. w. Whitcomb and c. NJ. Gordon, has
this day been dissolved by /. w. Whitcomb
selling his interest In the concern to G. M.
Gordon. The business will be conducted by
G. NJ. Gordon at the old stand. . ys.s.--srN
lSigne6.f Is sWHTTcOMB,
ta C. NJ. GORDON Usf,!
DeLand, Fla, Oct. Doth, 1ssi.K t1f
The Florida agriculturist., 1884-10-29
SA W. MILL.

Lockhart Brothers, having purchased
the Saw MIL at Lake Winnemissett. for
merlv owned by Mr.. Dart, are now pre-
pared 0 furnish lumber of all descrip-
tions, to all who reonire it, Address
~ 4 'tLOCKHART BROS,
334X33T - WInnemissett, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist., 1884-10-29
MARRIED.

RT-ALEXANDER-At the residence
OF J. B. Crotcher, in Union county, Ky, by
Rev. d. j. Brimm, of North Carolina, Mr..
David n. Gilbert, of Sumter county, KS 10
Mrs. f. Jane Alexander, OF DeLand, Volusia
county, Fla.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-11-08
How He Lost His Farm.

i E
Sim no tramp, num- said the in
dividual, who looked IKE the breaking
up-of-a-hard-Winter, as he solicited
something to eat, not having eaten a
morsel OF food for the last fourteen
days. t'No, mum, don't class me with
them shiftless Yagabonds. I've met
with great misfortunes, / hev.'
s.What were their nature?' sympa,
thetically asked the good housewife, as
she gathered together all the cold vic
tuals in reach.
81 but a short time ago, mum, owned
one of the finest farms in Minnesota. "
What became of itP''
Zone of them dreadful cyclones, OF
which you have no doubt read, mum,
blew that beautiful farm in five minutes
entirely upon the land Of another map
and left me penniIess. "
But had you not still the land left?''
asked the lady.
s'No, mum, the cyclone carried it all
on to aiming farm, and the man that
owned it refused to give it up
sBut the land your farm was located
on--sureIy it was still left?'
20, yes. it was there; but you see it
belonged to a man who owned it afore
nv land was blowed on top of il, and
when mine bowed off he came and
claimed the property. Them cyclones
is terrible. Thankee, mum. No cold
potatoes don't relish them when ]
get to thinking of my misfoTtuness--
lSttSbaTqA Chronicle
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-11-08
We Love TO Work.

Take my friend Chanfrau, whom /
have known for twenty years, and al
ways liked and always admired, as a
type of man born in this country of
poor, humble parentage, with no start
in life until accident opened door.
Through that passage-way he jumped
quickly, and was never pulled back.
Sixty-tive years of age, worth all the
way from $500, 900 to $500, 1000, he was
working like. a car horse. A fresh sea-
son was just begun, weeks and weeks
of toll and labor for him, days of travel,
evenings of exertion, nights of COM
parative unrest were to be his portion.
Why? Not for more money. He was
rich enough. He loved to work. We
all love to work. That is the great
American trait, work and love Of work.
1t isn't the money. If it was the money
we were after wouldn't we hoard it?
Wouldn't our savings banks have great
er assets than they have to-day? Work
was Chanfrau' s recreation. Work was
his pleasure. Work was his delight.
Had any one suggested to him the de-
STABILITY of trip to Europe, with a
year among the refinements and delights
of the Continent, hewould have laughed
the idea to scorn. Why? To make more
money? Not at all. Because he loved
to work, he liked to see his name on
the big bills, he liked to hear the cheer
ing applause Of his friends in the au-
dience, he liked to believe that he was
still the peoples favorite. HoUard,
in Philadelphia Press.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-11-08

The Schenectady IN. " Union
tells SAD story of how two lives were
blasted by fy's misstep. A couple
were married two years ago, and have
lived happily until few days ago. A
few mornings since fly fell into the
wife's coffee, was pulled out by her
husband, and accidentally tossed upon
her plate. She became angry, got her
bonnet, and left the house. Her father
has since removed her effects to her
parents home. The separation is final.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-11-08

JAMES BEEcHER, MD, of sigourney, Ia,
saws: "For several years have been using
DR.. WIN. HALL's BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS,
and in almost every case throughout my
practice have had entire success; have
used and prescribed hundreds. OF bottles
since was surgeon of Hospital No. I,
Louisville, KY"