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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14
she TOOK THE HINT.

q Washervom.n who Acted Promptly
Upon = Rather Misty Suggestion.
At home stations the private soldiers
washing IS usually done by the married
soldiers wives, who are expected to sew on
missing buttons and do repairs for which .
small sum is deducted from the private's
pay.
Pat McGinnis had good deal of trouble
with his laundress Sunday after Sunday
had his shirt come back with the neck but
ton of or else hanging by thread. He had
spoken to her on the subject and she had
promised to see to it but still the button
was not on properly.
He got out of patience ono Sunday when
the missing button had made him late for
parade and exclaimed:
Bother the woman I'll SEQ II can't
give her hint this time anyhow"
He then took the lid OF . tin backing box
about threa inches In diameter, drilled two
holes in it with fork and sewed 1t on the
neck OF the shirt that was next to be washed.
When his washing came back he found she
had taken the hint She had made button
hole to tit tn. Y Herald
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

attention to what I am saying. We
Imagine three peaches to be on the table.
Johnny-Yes.
Teacher-And your little sister eats one
of them and then goes away.
Johnny-Yes. but she wouldn't go away
until she had finished the three. You don't
know my littls sister.
Teacher-But suppose your mother was
there, and wouldn't let her eat but one?
Jonnny-Mothers out OF town, and won't
be back till next week.
Teacher (sternly) Now, Johnny, will
put the question once more, and II you do
not answer it correctly l shall keep you
after school. If three peaches were on the
table, and your little sister were to cat one
Of them, how many would be left?
Johnny STRENGTHENING up)-There
wouldn't be any peaches left I'd grab the
other two.
Teacher touching the bell)-The schol-
mrs are now dismissed. Johnny White will
xemain where he ia-Erchgnge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14
PROGRAMME OF FAIR WEEK
In ST. LOUIS.
GREAT ST. LOUIS FAIR.
What Can BE Seen For one Ao-
mission of Fifty Cents.

What Can BE Seen FOr oAA0 1AN0
mission of Fifty Cents.
The 18th Great st. Louis Fair. opens Octo.
Der 5th and continues six days; $,s.ooo Is on.
Tered in cash premiums TO pc oistrlpu.1u
among the exhibitors OF Horses. was NJ
chanical and Industrial displays, works OF
Art, Textile Fabrics, Produce, Fruits, ana
Vegetables, Geological and Chemical speci-
mems.
The collection of Wild Beasts, Birds ana
Reptiles on the Ground of the Association
compares fayorably with any Zoologicai
to ali visitors to the Fair. Numerous add.
tions have been made to this Departments
and It Is now complete in all Its details.
NEW IMPROVEMENTS on FAIR GROUND.
Sixty five acres have been added to the
ments. comprehending n full mile race
course, 700 new Horse Stalls, 500 new Cattle
stalls. 500 Sheep and swine Pens rou1.ry
hibition Halls and Pavilions. Appiicat tons
for stalls or Pens should be made at once.
Trotting and Pacing Races Every Day,
The horses contending being the most cel-
ebrated in the country.
GRAND ILLUMINATION.
During the entire week the streets OF the
city will be Illuminated by la00 900 gas Jets, In
termIngled with hundreds Of calcium, mean
descent and arc electric lights.
YELLED PROPHETS PAGEANT.
On the night of Tuesday, October 9th, the
grand annual nocturnal pageant OF the
.vEILED PROPHET" comprising thirty
five floats, will be given ut an expense OF
thousands of dollars.
TRADES PAGEANT.
On the night OF Thursday, October Sth, the
ssTRADES PAGEANT will be given Tor the
purpose of illustrating the industries, wealth
and resources of the Mississippi Valley.
sHAw'S GARDEN.
"SHAw,S GARDEN" of world wide fame,
will be open free to all visitors during the
week, through the generosity OF Its owner.
HALF FARE RATES.
All railroad and steamboat companies
have generously made a rate OF one fare for
the round trip during the entire week.
| APUBLIC HOLIDAY.
The municipal authorities have agreed to
declare Thursday of Fair Week holiday to
all, Rooms and board for 10000 guests
have been provided for at greatly reduced
rates.
| COMMERCIAL EXCHANGES.
The Merchants Cotton. Wool, Mechanics
and Real Estate Exchanges, will b. open
| free to ell visitors. Exhibitors should apply
| for space, stalls. or pens at once in order tc
secure a desirable location. Address FES-
TUs j. WADE, Secretary, us Chestnut street
| St. Louis, Mo.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14
II It Not Singular

that consumptives should be the least APP
prenensive Of their own condition, while
all their friends are urging and beseech-
Ing them to be more careful about expos
ure and OVERRIDING? It may well be con-
sidered one of the most alarming symp-
toms Of the disease, where the patient is
ton, do not neglect the only means of re-
covery. Avoid exposure and fatigue, be
regular in your habits, and use faithfully
Of DR.. Pierce's s'Golden Medical Discov-
ery.n It has saved thousands who were
steadily failing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

An active trade in sea-gulls has
sprung up along the coast of Long Is
land. The birds are poisoned by put
ting arsenic on bits of fish or pork. and
shipped to New York to taxidermists and
dealers in fancy feathers. They bring
from fifty to seventy-tive cents, accord.
ing to size.-N. Y. Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14
-Colored Culprit: "Y.

-Colored Culprit: Eyes, sab. I
tuck de chicken. was gwinter make
some chicken pie, and tuck de cook
book and read de correcshuns. and hit
says: Take one chicken Hit don't
say buy one chicken, or borry ons
chicken, but hit says take one chicken.
Hit don't say whose chicken ter take,
so ies' tuck de fust one / could Law
nv hans on. Ifollered de correcshuns.
sab. in de book." -Chicaoo Ledger
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

THE VoLrAIc BELT Co, of Marshall, Mich,
offer to send their celebrated ELECTRO Vol
rAIc BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
on trial for 30 days, to men tyoung or old)
afflicted with nervous debility, loss of vital
ity and all kindred troubles. Also forrheu-
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vigor, and manhood guaranteed. No risk in
CURED, as 30 days. trial Is allowed. Write
them atonce for illustrated pamphlet, free
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

WHEN o woman goes a horse back rid
ing she wears silk plug hat. She does
that SO the horse will believe she's q man
and won't become frightened at her. Shs
couldn't foe, a Kentucky mule that way
kentucky Stdte-Journdi
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

AT a college examination a professor
asked: docs my question embaras:
your" Not at all, sir, replied the stu.
dent ..Not at all. It is quite clear. 1t i,
the answer that bothers me-"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

WHY is successful poultry man like q
carriage builder? Because he makes .
coop-pay.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

SHOULD an umbrella be called q polyg.
amist because it has plurality of ribs!-
81. Paul Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

New guaranteed cure for worst cases
without use of knife. There is no longer
any need OF wearing awkward, cumber-
some trusses. Send two letter stamps for
pamphlet and references. Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, G63 Main St.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14
Not Expecting Callers.

Bridget did you hear the door-bellP
"YeSsm."
sWhy don't you go to the door, them"
'.Sure, an it's nobody to see me. I'm
rot expectin' callers to-day Chjcago
Ecu&
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

THE watermelon is admitted witho,
question into our best families. althoug
L is always very seedy.-PMladelphl
Cal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

MANY people who arc as s'true as steel
are unfortunately just as cold.-Philddet.
phid Call
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

TIE inventor of flying machine, II he
doesf't soar very high, has the satisfac.
ton Of being sore when he drops.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

A BROOKLYN young lady laughed her.
self into Mysteries because o green serv-
ant-girl left the ice out in the sun I" to
take the chill of"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

TIE sky, unlike man, Is most cheerful
when the bluest.-Worcester Gazette. The
grass, unlike man, is most delightful when
Che greenest.-OH City Derrick.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

Pixies ToOTHACHE DROPS cure in minute, Sc
Glenn's Sulphur Soap heals and beauties. &c.
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns 4 Bunions.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

PORCELAIN fingsr-rings are the --latest
fashion. They are probably intended To-,
China. wear.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

WHAT is the difference between o paper
dollar and dollar of silver? Never mined.
Boston Transcript.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

DoN'r hawk, hawk. blow, spit and dis.
gust everybody with your offensive breath
but use DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy ant
end it
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

NATURAL HISTORY: If the swallow hat
no throat there would be no swallow.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

WAIrER-"Will you have salt with YOU
eggsw Guest-"No, thanks; they AIM
at all fresh. Sam.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

SUPERLATIyE goodness must be very
hard on the hair, for, you know, the good
generally die young.-Judge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

SHE-What man you are to come to Q
decision. Don't you know your own
mind? He-No, dear, doa't believe l do;
not even by sight-Bos.0n Transcript.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

MIsERY-A girl with now dress and NO
place to go.-Mdrdthon Independent.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

WHEN feeling the pulse Of the people the
beats should not be overlooked.-Oa Cit,
Blizzard.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

A BAR is place where water Is scarce
and danger near.-N T. Independent.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

SAVE your wagons, your horses and your
patience by using Frazer Axle Grease.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

II afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. go.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14

A MAN must be thick-headed Who win
row with double skull.-Rochester Dem.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14
Young Mem, Read ThIs,

The girl who loves William never asks
her father to foot her bilL-Detroit Post.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14
A Clear Skin

Is only a part of beauty;
but it is a part. Every lady
may have it; at least, what
looks like it. Magnolia
Balm both freshens and
beauties.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-14
FrightfuI Case Of
a COIOred AN,

contracted fearful case OF blood poison In ISL
Twas treated with the old remedies Of Mercury and
Potash. which brought on rhcuT atism and impaired
my digestive organs Every Joint in me was swollen
and fill Of pain. When was given up 10 die, my
physicians thought I. would be good time 10 test
the virtues of Swifts Specific. Improved from tho
very nrst dose Soon the rheumatism left me, my
appetite became all right, and the ulcers. which tho
doctor said were the most frfghtfu he had seem
began to heal and by the first Of October. 1854
well man again. LEN MCCLENDON
Lem ,dcClendon has been in the employ Of tho
Chess Caricy Company for some years. and know
the above statements TO be true. W. b. CROSBY,
- Manager Chcss-Cariey Co, Atlanta Dtyisio1.
Atlanta, Ga. April Is, 1SS5.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer Atlanta, Ga,
n. Y 157 w. sd st.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-06-19

WHILST the expressions of South,
ern man as to Southern affairs Is to be
considered with more gravity than
those OF stranger, yet those of man
pretending to be of Southern birth and
affiliations who turns out to be of diff.
ferent association altogether and
writes from Southern standpoint are
especially to be regarded with suspi-
cion. The Wilmington Star, OF North
Carolina, has this to say of GEORGE w.
CABLE, after ackn owledging his acct.
dental Louisiana birth: ale is in all
things else genuine New England
Yankee. He admits 1t aud rejolces in
it. de is, therefore, unfit for the work
he has undertaken. He is an enemy
spying out the nakedness and expos.
Ing the imperfections OF the people
among whom he dwelt. he writes an
artistic and entertaining burlesque,
and for the truths Of history gives the
mere inventions of fancy and 70.
mance,n
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-06-19
ConanChe,

CoMANcHE, June l5,-LCorrespond.
ence. l-Sheritf j. W. Cunningham, OF
Comanche County, arrested Tom Mo-
rem, In the vicinity of De Leon, on a
charge Of stealing hogs from Mr.. How.
ard. He left here about two months
ago for New Mexico. Thinking, per.
haps, everything had quieted down, he
quietly stole his way back to his home
The officer being notified, he was can
tured and lodged In Jail.
The farmers are complaining consid-
erably about the careless worm ipiur.
ing tho cotton crop.
The weather continues warm and
dy.
A revival has just begun at the
Methodist Cnurch under the charge of
Rev, ), j. Frauds, of Cleburne, and
Rev q. w, Daniels, pastor at this
place. Rev. Daniels received to-day a
telegram from Rev. NJ. II. Wells, of
Weatherford, who Is expected to as
sist in conducting the exercises.
Ihere seems to be a great deal of in
terest manifested.
Mr. 5. a. Elkins, business manager
OF L. j, Willis & Bros. merohantile
house, will leave for his home to.mor.
row IN Temple. Mr.. Elklns has been
affected with rheumatism for the past
Two months. He is succeeded by Mr..
4, Smith, Of Fort Worth, who was
formerly with Bateman Bros.
The editor Of the Chief, Mr.. SIN.
Vernon, was married TO Miss Carrie
Herndon at the residence of the
brides father, DR.. g. p. Herndon, on
the 10th instan, t in this county.
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Marshall.

MARSHALL, June 1S.-[Special.l =
County Attorney Sam Scott is out in a
card this morning warning the public
that from and after the I'd instant
he will rigidly enforce all gaming and
Sunday laws OF the State. Heretofore
this class of offenders have gone Scott
free.
The following is list of the convic-
tons during this term of the District
Court:
Sam Turner, five years.
Foster Turner, three years.
Bill Turner, two years.
Dennis King, two years.
John Evvison, six years.
Sam Kinson, four years.
Henry Dennis, two years.
Austin Warren, two years.
All have been taken to the Rusk
prison.
DIR. Soil Ward died at the residence
of his sister, Mrs. 4. B. Adkins, Of this
city, yesterday morning, in the 18th
year of his age. He was native OF
North Carolina, gentleman o. fine
social and professional attainments.
He leaves young wife and babe and
many friends.
Hon. w. j. Caven is in the city.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-06-19

THE Houston Post has very emf.
nently level head on some questions
and thus discourses truth with refer.
ence to sgitating elections from afar
of. 1t says: "why the parading of
gubernatorial hosts, the bugle call for
senatorial and congressional candi-
datesS lit be true that the woods
are full OF candida tes, why harrow up
their souls and bore humanity by tor
menting them before their timer We
American people are a very peculiar
rsce-ever eating our bread before II
is baked, and, like Jack, keeping and
devouring our cake at one and the
same time.n
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-06-19
SCHOOL CHILDREN.
Bowie,

BOWIE, June 1S.--(Special. lowing
to washout on the Fort Worth &
Denver railroad, between Wichita
Falls and Harold, the south-bound
passenger train failed to come through,
and the north-bound train took the
passengers from tho other at the Falls,
returning here about y. IN.
Brick are being placed ON the ground
for she TWO buildings OF +. X. Lively,
the rock foundations having been
made sometime since and allowed to
settle. These buildings will be pushed
forward energetlc4lly.
Mr.. w. r, Lunn, one of the oldest
residents of Bowie, and well and favor.
ably known by everybody in this
community, quietly visited the
county's capital on Saturday last, pro-
cured license, and made himself a
happier man by being united in the
holy bonds to Miss Cox, resident OF
this place.
An abundance of fine and we'll
Favored fruit is being brought in from
the country around Bowie, consisting
OF peaches, berries, etc. Excellent
peaches are sold here at 70 cents per
bushel. This soil is happily adapted
10 Ihe successful raising OF good Vari-
ETY. OF fruits, peaches, berries of vari.
Gus kinds and grapes, Several vine.
yards OF the last named are flourishing
near by.
Mr.. W. N. Coffey, proprietor of the
Palace Saloon, is preparing TO move
his business to the fast growing rail.
road terminus.
Many farmers who have had their
cotton eaten by the web worm are re-
planting for another crop.
Judge V. II. Porter, a lawyer OF
Pottsburg, Clinton County, Missouri
who has boon in Fort Worth for
several days on professional business,
Is spending a day or two in Bowie
visiting DR.. Riley, AN old acquaintance
originally from the same county and
State. Judge Porter, as all others
visiting Bowie and vicinity, is much
pleased
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-06-19
CASUALTIES.
Accident on a cable Road.

KANSAS CITY, June is Yesterday
afternoon train appeared on the tou
OF the steep incline on the new cable
road, near the Union depot, and
dashed down at a fearful rate
of speed. The train was com.
posed of two cars and a grip
car and was filled with passengers,
who, when they saw the train beyond
control, endeavored to escape, but re-
NAMED in the cars, as to jump from
the train would have been almost Ger.
tain death. AS the train proceeded il
gained speed. AT the end of the plane
at the depot 1t collided with another
train. r. L. Ashley, William NJ. Haw,
son, Dave Rickett and Ernest Roberts,
who were on the grip car, were seri.
ously injured. RoUerts mad both legs
amputated and will die. The road has
been in operation only two days. The
accident was caused by Rickett, the
grip man, becoming excited and lGsins
control OF the grip.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-06-19

The legal fraternity In San Antonio
are either very hard up for business or
are energetic to the highest degree.
The Express of that city says there
are 1.-TWO or three cheap attorneys of
this city whose principal occupation
now seems to be to borrow copy OF
tho Express every morning, see if
some one cannot find grievance in it.
and II there is the slimmest hook on
which to hang a grievance, rush
around to the alleged aggrieved party
and try to induce him to bring libel
suit"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-06-19

THE Brennan Banner has an ac-
count Of an important meeting OF the
business men of that city with refer
ence to the dimunition OF their cotton
trade. The substantial loss is attribu
tod to the exorbitant charges on cot
ton handling. Some of the merchants
thought the bad state of affairs re =
suited from discrimination against
BRENNAN by the roads, and others at
tributed it to the bungling and loose
method Of handling the staple. A
committee was appointed to report al
an early day on the important ques-
ton.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-06-19
Ternnle.

TEMPLE, June is.-lSpecisl. Dan
Rice, "the clown Of our daddies,n has
been IN Temple two or three days and
lectured at McCelvey 4 Worthsm's
opera house last night and the night
before TO good houses and entertained
we'll. BE expresses himself delighted
with this part OF Texas, and saws
that, although he has visited eyery
quarter oftho civilized world, he has
never found any country combining
climate, fertility, variety OF crops,
grasses, stock, ETC., In a manner equal
TO Texas.
Every day increases the number of
visitors and travellers here, aud TO &C.
commodate the growing travel an adj
ditional daily passenger train has
been put ON the Santa Fe from here 10
Lampasas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-06-19

coming of the train, and when it
arrived at Germantown Junction, gave
1t a welcoming volley of cheers. The
bell was removed from the car to a
decorated truck and the visitors en-
tered carriages, which formed into
line. The sidewalks along the route
were crowded with people and the
visiting delegation and the old bell
were heartily cheered all along the
line. At Independence hall brief re-
marks We're made by Mayors Smith
and Guillotte and the Liberty Bell was
then placed in Its former position in
the lobby of the hall. Mayor Guillotte
spoke in eulogistic terms OF the recep-
ton accorded the party all along the
route from New Orleans to this city.
ON AN EXCURSION.
Major Guillote and the visiting coun-
cilmen from New Orleans were taken
up the Susquehanna River on steam.
or to- day and were dined at the house
of correction,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-06-19

THE people Of Boston celebrated the
anniversary of the battle of Bunker
Hill on last Wednesday. The battle
really occurred on Breeds Hill. This
brings to mind a circumstance of an
Englishman being invited to view the
monument by Boston patriot, and
the Yankee was profuse in his expires.
sions Of American valor. AT last he
pointed out the stone set in common.
Grafton Of GENERAL WARREN, and
said: "Here is the spot where WAR.
Rem fell" The Englishman was not
much enthused over what the Boston.
ian had been telling him, aud when
the last announcement was made,
asked; "Did 1t hurt WARREN muchS"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-06-19

MEXICO may not be in advance on
all questions OF commercial interest,
but her Castilian head is level on one
point. When charter privileges are
granted she desires the grantees to
come to time-otherwise some other
parties desiring TO construct improve
ments may be prevented from apply
ing for and obtaining rights which
would be OF great material advantage
to the Republic. The rights granted
GOULD and GRANT to build the South
ern Mexican Road have been declared
forfeited.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-06-19
A Girl Gored

LoNGyIEw, June IS. - Special -
Oracle Brown, a young girl living a
few miles southeast Of Longview,
while attempting TO milk young COW
yesterday, was set upon by the brute
and borne to the ground, where she
was kept by the maddened animal
until assistance arrived, the girls arm
being badly gored by the beasts horns
and her shoulders, back and limbs
badly bruised. Her nervous system is
completely Frustrated, her physical in
jurles being far less serious.