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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28
What She Was Not Thinking.

I'D give something handsome to
know what You are thinking" said a
young man in Texas town to a young
lady to whom he had been paving q
great deal of attention.
Perhaps you would be satisfied Il
you knew what was not thinking"
'.What is it that you are not think
ing?'
Il am not thinking of marrying
Vou."
He was satisfied. Siftings.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28
A Wonderful Freak of Nature

Is sometimes exhibited in our public exhi-
billions Wien we gaze upon some of the
peculiar freaks dame nature occasionally
INDUCES in, our minds revert back to the
creation of man, who is SO fearfully and
wonderfully made" The mysteries of bis
nature have been unraveled by DR.. r. V.
Pierce, OF Buffalo, and through his knowi-
edge Of those mysteries he has been able
to prepare his "Golden Medical Discov-
ery," which Is q specific for all blood taints,
poisons and humors, such as scrofula, pim-
pies, hlotches, eruptions, swellings, tumors,
ulcers and kindred affections. By druggists.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28
TWO NOTED MINsrRELs,
Who Have Won Fortunes and What TheG
Say About stage Life.
From Stage Whtspcy9.

From Stage Whfspeys.
Billy Emerson has recently made Q
phenomenal success in Australia, and Il
rich.
Emerson was born at Belfast in 1876 he
began his career with Joe Sweeney's min.
strels in Washington in 1857. Later on he
jumped into prominence in connection with
Newcomb's minstT els with whom no visited
Germany. He visited Australia in 1874
and on his return to America joined Haver-
ley's Ministries in San Francisco at 500 q
week and expenses. With this troupe he
played before her majesty, the Queen, the
Prince of Wales, and royalty generally.
After this trip he leased the Standard
theater, San Francisco, where for three
years he did the largest business ever
known to minstrelsy. In April last be
went to Australia again, where he has
" beaten the record"
Billy" is . very handsome fellow, an
excellent singer, dances gracefully, and Is
yves, sir, have Travelled all over the
world, have met all sorts of people, come
in contact with all sorts of customs, and
had all sorts of experiences. One must
have . constitution like . locomotive to
stand it.
ayes, I know I seem to bear it like a
major and do, but I tell you candidly
that with the perpetual change OF diet,
water and climate, il had not maintained
my vigor with regular use of Warmers
Safe Cure should have gone under long
ago"
George 81. Primrose, whose name Is
known in every amusement circle in
America, is even more emphatic, il possi-
Bile, than Billy" Emerson, in eommenda.
ton Of the same article to sporting and
travelling men generally, among whom it
is . great favorite.
Emerson has grown rich on the boards
aud so has Primrose, because they have
aot squandered the public's '.favors."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28
From a Dressmaker's Notebook

Black or cream lace mantles are worn
with any toilet.
Canvas draperies are much employed
for silk dresses.
Etamine and cotton fabrics stamped
with gold are novelties.
The turban of 'lang syne" is to be
revived for autumn wear.
Fine wool stockinette jerseys are dot.
led with tiny points of chenille.
Turkish and Indian embroideries arc
very much used for trimming canvas
dresses.
Embroideries for yachting costumes
have anchors, oars and miniature flags.
m Y. Graphic.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

A cheese dealer states that much
# the so-called English cheese is made
m this country and shipped to England,
whence it is returned, enhanced il
value by the sea voyage. Sometimes
eheeses are shipped backward and
forward two or three times. each voy-
age adding to the richness Of their
flavor Chicago Herald
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

BLYNK (,Cho has his eye on Miss Smith
kins an heircss, and graduate Of Tdssdr)
Miss Smithkins, you are an authority on
progress and the culture of the coming age.
Tell me: Will the man of the future
work?
Miss SMIrHKINs-If he marries me, he
will, I assure you-Tid- Bits.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

A VETERAN traveller says the reason 50
many railroad trains are having centen-
nial celebrations is to enable them to work
of the sandwiches their clearinghouse
have been accommodating since the towns
were established Willidmsport Breakfast
Table.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

A SCHOOL, BOARD examiner In Boston
lately asked the following questions Of q
little girl: What is the plural Of mane''
"Men." "Very well. And what is the
plural Of child?" Twins" was the tri.
umphant response.-GOideR Days.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

THEVoLrAIc BELT Co, of Marshall, Mich,
offer to send their celebrated ELAOfRo- Vol
fAIC BELT and other ELICTRIC APPLIANCES
on trial for 80 days, to men (young or old)
afflicted with nervous debility. loss Of vital
fty and all kindred troubles. Also for rheu.
matism, neuralgia, paraly sis, and many 9th
or diseases, Complete restoration to health,
vigor, and manhood guaranteed. No risk in
CURED, as 20 days trial is allowed. Write
them Of once for illustrated pamphlet, freq
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

"a SPOTTED ADDER" Is a name grimly
given by the Boston Record to defaulting
cashiers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

Nor a defaulting bank officer in Canada
has taken the smallpox. What 10 small.
box good for, auyway?-Boston Post.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

THERE are sermons in stone," says
Shakespeare. And q Broadway confec-
toner advertises 'ice cream in bricks.
N J. Graphic.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

Rupture, pile tumors, fistulas,
and all diseases Except cancer) Of the
lower bowel radically cured. Book of par
dculars two letter stamps. Worlds Dispen-
sary Medical Association, Buffalo, n Y.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28
CANCER Of the TONGUE.
A Gas. Resembling That Of General Grant.

Some ten years seo had scrofulous sore on my
right hand and with the oldtiHe treatment It heales
mp. In March, 1SS2. 1t broke out In my throat, ans
concentrated In cancer eating through my cheek. "a
the top of left cheek bone and mp TO the left eye
l subsistcd on lquids and my tongue was 30 faS
gone could not talk. On October FIRST. 1854 com
menced taking swifts Specific In month INC e ,ss
fearful aperture in my cheek has been closed ane
firmly knitted together. new under Up - P aO
gressing and II seems that nature Is supply ing ne
Tongue can talk that my friends can readily un
derstand me. and can also eat solid food again.
Of this district, and to Dr.. T Brsdned OF LaGrnn$o
Ca MRS. MARY L. CONEiss
LAGRANGE. Ga. May II 1855
Treatise Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co, Drawer 8, Atlanta, %
n. y, Isl W. I'D Sc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

ENGAGED couples can now kiss without
holding their breath. The onioh crop il q
failure this season.-N Y journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

LITTLE JACK: "My mammals new fan ID
hand painted" "Little Dick: "Pooh !
who cares? Our whole fence ia"-N Z
Independent.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

PIXIES ToorHAcHE 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, 1885-11-28

ADOLPHUs, you are wrong. An artist
does not always hang his picture. But hs
frequently butchers it-N J. Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

THE locks on Q door are worn perfectly
plain. It is the door that is BANGED
Yonkers Statssman.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

No ONE ever hears any complaint Of Q
misflt whom an old house tries on . coat Of
paint.-Detroit Free Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

THERE is one man in the country who
never believes q circus advertisements. BE
n the man who writes it.-Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

A RoUsING Getting {
growing boy ont Of bed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

Mosr kinds of roots and banks are used
~ medicines now. except the cube and
square roots and the bark Of . pup.-N y
Nens.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

II afflicted with Sore Eyes, use Or. isaac
Thompsons Eye Water. Druggists sell it. &c.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

WHEN is a bet like a crank? When 1t Il
declared "o6."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28
Young Men, Read This.

IT Is said the oldest record in the con.
sular service 10 that of the man who wal
at Victoria, B. C.-The Judge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

ANYBODY can play . hand organ, but
that is no reason why anybody should
S0nserrille Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28
What He kne w.

He was good-looking fellow, looking
for situation as coachman, and he applied
at a,swell residence in Clifton.
so" said the prospective employer
you want place as coachman?"
"Yes, sir" said the applicant, with con
fidence.
DO you know anything about horses?'
mo. sir, but know lots about girls.''
He secured the place, IS the employer
hadn't any daughters. Merchant Traveller.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28

FI1z has . .ood looking daughter who he
says " i'll never marry q dude. Dudes usu.
ally dislike Miss Fitx-ChicGgo later.
Ocean.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28
Didn't Seem to Respect Him.

: Charlie, I'm afraid that il Guzzleby
don't stop drinking soon he'll have snakes
In his boots"
s.l'm not"
tsWAy notrs
why. thste isn't snake In the world
hat hasn't more self-respect than to be
seen In his COMPANY"
"Ah, but you know delirium tremens il
only an affection Of the mind"
Then I'm sure Guzxlsby won't have
iem. chicago Nesna
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-11-28
Many a Lady

is beautiful, all but her SKIN;
and nobody has ever told
her how easy it is to put
beauty on the skin. Beauty
on the skin is Magnolia
Balm.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-19
ART.
Fine Paintings at Davis's Art Pariors

Mr. Cyrus X. Davis has just received several
firc pictures which he has placed on exhibition Ill
his art parlors on congress street, and which IRE
especially worthy of careful inspection.
"The tBraceet,n by Plot, represents young
woman at her drawing table clasping bracelet
about her wrist. The coloring of the face Is ex-
auisitely soft aud clear, almost like pastel, and
the drawing of the hands is admirable. The
long, black. wavy hair flows gracefully and natur-
ally over the shoulders, and is exceedingly well
treated. Below the Piet is hung wood scens by
Rchet-a snn-in-law of Diaz-who seems to have
caught the l.tter painters inspirations, for the
atmosphere is clear the rich tints of the foliage
arc perfectly expressed and the play of light and
shade on the roadway, as well as ON the turf be
meath the trees, is beautifully handled. There is
a BazZani Pompeiian scene, which is splendid
exhibition Of wealth of col0ring harmoniously
arranged In which the tesselated pavement
seems to stand out from the canvas like real
stone., 4 Breton coast scene by Tod Is admir-
able in its perspective, and in that double effect
OF sea and land brought out by certain conditions
of the atmosphere that is noticeable on our own
Cape shore. There is magnificent landscape by
Weir and other works that repay close attention.
MI Davis also exhibits some Of the finest etch-
ings that have been seen In Portland for many q
day, and some vases tSat for richness and deli
caey of coloring are models of beauty.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-19
PERSONAL.

Rev John Moore of Boston will preach for the
Presbyterian Society tomorrow, at p M, in
Williams Hall.
John Greenleaf OF Stasks, postal clerk Oh the
RocklaDd aud Portland route, in his examination
got record of 9S 1900.
Prof. H. r. Cule, principal Of the Bath High
School, and c. IL. Wardwell teacher of French, i'll
the same school, are spending few days at tho
Preble House
Mrs. Harriet 2. Wilbur, aged 10 years died
suddenly of heart disease at her residence on
Brown street, Thursday morning. She arose ap-
parently In her usual health, and died while at
the breakfast table.
Mr.. Z. S. Tobey, Jr., assistant postmaster Of
Boston, and Mr.. William S. Armand, postmaster
at Cambridgeport, Mass, on their return from
hunting trip TO Katahdin Iron Works and vicinity
passed through Portland for Boston yesterday
morning.
The following were among the guests at the
Falmouth Hotel last night: Gov. Robie OF Cor
ham; II. W. Butterworth OF Philadelphia; T. w.
Root of Detroit +. T. Wood of Bangor; L. Hat
man of Newport, X. l.; the Mikado company; T..
w Rall of New York
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-19
IMPRISONED MINERS.
The susquehanna, Pa, Coal Com
pany's Mine Flooded.
unknown Fate of Twenty-Four Men
in the Slope

WLKEsBARRa, Pa, Dec 18.-The water in
the Susquehanna river at Nanticoke broke through
the workings of No. slope of the Susquehanna
Coal Company this morning, and at noon there
was about six feet of water in the slope. Thirty
men employed ON rock work in the slope are re-
by the rapid rising of the water. Several miners
entered the slope at o'clock with boats and will
use every means to reach the men. There is con-
siderable excitement among those at the mouth
of the slope who are anxiOuSly awnting the re-
turn of the rescuing party.
SECOND DISPATCH
The disaster at Nanticoke is more appalling
than was first anticipated. The theory that the
water broke through the bed of the river has
been diSpelled by the fact that the place from
whence the water came in is over 1000 feet from
the Susquehanna In tracing the .wateri it was
discovered that 1t flowed from pool on the sur
face in which it had collected from some springs
near by. The water had then followed the reck
to fault in the seam which was the first outlet
for it. 1t than ran into the gangway and slopes
and thence to the lower working OF NO. slope
When the water was discovered rushing into the
slope there were nearly 1000 men and boys at
work in the various openings, but at the partlcu-
lar spot where the water first appeared there were
not over thirty persons at work.
THIRD DEsPATCH
Reliable information received here at II 80 from
Nanticook gives more cheerful news. The water
removing the qulcksand that blocks the gangways
The rescuing party are within 40 feet OF the men
and there are strong hopes of reaching them by
morning in time to save their lives. The damage
to the mines will be extensive, and it will be some
weeks before work will be resumed at No. Slope.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-19
A Miiford Man cored to Death by .
Bull.
Eined FOR DISTURBANCE a Nicotine.
Bills Prepared by Mr.. DingIey.

Mr.. Dingley of Maine has prepared the follow
ing bills, which he will introduce in the House OF
Representatives at the first opportunity:
To abolish fees for official services to American
vessels and to amend the laws relating TO snip
ping commissioners, seamen and owners OF YES
sells. (This bill aboliShcS the custom house, ship
ping commissioner and steamboat Inspection ices
for services to vessels, and provides that where
these officers shall have been paid wholly or part
ly by fees they shall after July lst next be paid
from the treasury modifes the Cox section OF the
shipping act of 1884 so as to allow payment OF
advance wages to seamen under certain reStric-
tons extends the liability act OF 1884 to all YES
sells except canal boats, lighters and barges; and
changes certain penalties imposed on vessels IRON
forfeiture of vessel to light fines.
To grant the consent of Congress tnat STATE
laws may apply to the sale OF imported, dlStllled
and fermented liquors in the same manner as 70
liquors OF domestic manufacture. CIhlS is TO
obvate the effect OF certain decisions tnat under
the constitution the sale of imported liquors in or
iginal packages cannot be restricted TO the extent
that the sale of domestic liquors. can be without
the consent OF Congress.)
To prohibit the letting of government work To
contractors employing convict labor
To reserve the public lands OF the United States
for bona fde settlers under the homestead laws.
A joint resolution requiring the printing. pre-,
pairing and issuing of United States notes OF small
denominations i'll sufhclent amOunJ 10 supply tne
public demand.
To provide for commission on the SUBJECT Oh
the alcoholic liquor traffc.
To prohibit the establishment OF private llgntS
and private buoys. introduced by request OF the
lighthouse board)
To allow drawbacks on articles manufactured
wholly OF partly of materials imported equal In
amount to the duties paid on such materials when
such articles are exported.
of officers of steam vessels and exempts vessel
in tow and steamer under charge OF licensed
pilot from paying second pliot)
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-19
THE DOMINION.
After an Absconding officer.

MONTREAL, Dec. 1s.-The creditors of the Can.
ada Agricultural Insurance Company hearing that
T. III. Golf, the absconding eX-preSident of the
companyis now in New York where he has opened
circumstances, have resolved to make an effort to
recover portion of the money which they claim
he owes them and have despatched lawyers to
New York for the purpose of cffeeting his extrad-
tion. Several indictments including two for for
gerry have been found againt him in the criminal
court here. His accounts are short over $780,
900.
The firm of j. g. Aver & Co., of Lowell Mass,
has been called upon to pay over S100, 600 in fnes
for differentiation Of goods.
At special meeting of stockholders of the
Providence Base Ball Association held last night
a resolution was adopted requesting the directors
to declare dividend of 10 percent on the CAPT
tai stock This will leave a balance Of about
$4,000 in the treasury. The advisability of organ
izing club to enter either the Eastern or New
tee headed by J. Edward Allen.
Hillard Hall, ex-governor of Vermont, died
very suddenly yesterday morning at the residen nee
of his son. Charles Hall, IN Springfield, Mass. The
deceased was 80 years old.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-19
BATH N EWS.
[From Our Regular Correspondent

IFrom Our Regular Correspondent
BATH, Dec. Is.
Capt Robert Z. Drummond, who died suddenly
of heart disease at his residence in Brooklyn. on
Monday last, was born in Phipsburg Centre. the
former home of the DrunmOnd family. His
father Alexander DrulnmOnd, aud uncle. jacob
Drunmond moved to Bangor Willie the deceased
was child, of which city his uncle afterwards he
came mayor. When III his slXieenth year, X r.
Drummond went to sea with his uncle, capt
William DrummOnd, in the celebrated snip Rap
pahannock the largest vessel built In Bltli up 10
that time. He rose to the position, OF frSt mate,
Soon afterwards Trufant & Drmnmond built the
bark Indian Queen, of which he went commander.
Subsequently he commanded the packet spark OF
the Ocean, running between New York and Liver
pOoI He afterwards was master OF the Niagara
in the West India trade. in which he met with un-
usual success. His last command was the snip
X. w. Clifford, lost on the Bahama Banks IN Way
1884 of which he was captain twenty-one years
For the past eighteen months lie had lived IN
BROOKLYN. His death very sudden. He had
always enjoyed robust health, and was OF most
cheerful disposition. He leaves Il wife aud ihree
daughters. to whom his handsome Property Is
willetl. The deceased had many warm friends III
Bath, and number of near relatiy.s, among
took place in New York Thursday. The remains
will be inferred at Bangor. Capt. DrumInond was
G3 years Of age.
Tic annual three days fair of Post Srdwirk,
G. A. r., at the Alameda. closed last ulght The
number in attendance on the three nights aNcraS-
ed over 1000. The entertainments were excel
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-19
ENcLAND's TRADE.
Consul General WaIler's Report to
the State Department..

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-Consul General wal
ler has made an elaborate report to the State De-
partment in regard to commerce, and the eondi-
ton of trade in Great Britain and Ireland, Tor the
year ending September 80, 1885, which contains
the following information:
The marine carrying trade Of Great Britain
employs nearly quarter of million OF men ana
constitutes about AZ per cent of the shipping OF
the world. The mining product of coal and met,
ais amounting to 168, ,722, ,424 tons was 3,613,d62
tons less than that of 1884, and in valuation $780,
dom for 1884 was 81 ,479, 1897. .915 a decrease OF
SAT BAT ,435 for tire year and the valuation OF I'M
ports was $685., ,o92,845, a decrease OF $184, S69,
exports was S137, OF ,6i5 less than the decrease
III imports. he exports of the United States 10
decrease of S64, 1902 ,094, and the exports from
Great Britain to the United States for the same
period amounted to $163692,6 ,665, a decrease OF
$I9,969,365.
The principal falling off in English exports was
in wrought aud unwrOught metals, cottons, earth
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-19
M ExIco.
The Chief of the Revolutionists APP
pointed to office.
Ex-Governor sepuIveda a Prisoner.

MONTEREY, Mex, Dec. 1s-Gen. Reyes, acting
governor, has appointed Manuel Rodriguez, late
chief of the revolutionists as federal alcade OF
Lampasas, in the northern part Of the State. This
is a great surprise to the citizeps here, but is
deemed stroke of good policy on the part of the
government
The whereabouts of ex-Gov. Sepulyeda have
not been generally known for the past few days,
and it has been supposed among many OF his
friends that he has been combining himself to the
privacy of his residence. The fact now leans out
that he is prisoner in the military guard mouse,
by order of the federal government. Much ndig-
nation is expressed at this second breach OF faith
on the part Of Gen. Reyes.
The revenue forces which have been in this city
for some days, are gradually leaving in small
bands, under the sub-cOmmanders. One OF these
companies, on arriving at SabinaS, north OF thls
ties to pay sum of money. fight occurred, in
which the reyolutionists were defeated, LOSING
their captain Fears are entertained that these
small bands will resolve themselves into banditt
greatly to the detriment of travel in the country
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-19
Vaughan Street Church.

The fair held at Vaughan street church Wednes-
day and Thursday afternoons and evenings prov
ed a very pleasant and profitable occasion
Wednesday evenlng supper was serTed
in the ladies' Home" from to O'Clock while
the articles for sale were spread upon tables In
the lecture room. Thursday evening the refresh
nlchts consisted of ice creals and cake. The in
terest eliminated Thursday evening in the pre-
sentation OF three quilts (which had been paid for
by those presentD very prettiy designed print
to Mrs. c. S. BickfOrd, an elegant silk crazy quilt
to Mr.. Geo. Gilman and enc OF similar pattern
and quality to Rev. ID. W. LeLschenr, tile latter
Including a square designed and made by hiiiiself
with parish dates, sc. The net proceeds will
amount To one hundred and forty dollars.