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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13
At the Fine Arts Exhibition.

Young Mrs. Blentop to Watkins De-
brush, just introduced-The likeness is
good and the drawing admirable, but
the coloring is abominsble-in fact it is
perfect daub.
Debrush-But, madam, it is just like
old Sornbeck. His face. you know, is
just like n warty apple. and has no more
expression than baked pudding. No
artist could make decent picture Of
Sir. ! would have you understand
that we are. discussing portrait of my
father, and
"And, perhaps, madam, you are not
aware that painted it
Both agree that the etching are more
attractive. Philadelphia Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13
A Wise Statute.

The Board of Trustees of Cornell
University have passed university
statute whereby every professor who
shall have served seven years at the in
stitution may have years vacation
on half-pay. This action can not fail
to result in great good to the cause OF
education 1t is declaration of body
of business men that the efficient teacher
is not only worthy of his hire, but that
he must not be worn out in the tread
mill of the lecture rooms that he is. in
short, worth preserving. 1t is recog-
milton of the teachers dignity and inn
portancc that can not fail to have its et-
feet upon the profession generally
Current
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13
A BOYS APPETITE.
The Capacity of Typical Youth for Gull
nary Products.

''Do YOU see that boy over there?"
asked a gentleman in one of our large
mercantile establishments to the writer
the other day, pointing to a lad of about
twelve years. chubby" rosy-cheeked,,
bright and handsome, who filled the
responsible position of Office boy.
.YeS. see and know him." was the
response. HE is nice little fellow"
well, sir, Twill back that youngster
to out-do any three lusty men in this
big house in the matter of eating. His
capacity seems boundless. l will give
you two or three instances by which
you can judge if am not right. Free
quently in the busy season a number of
us are compelled to remain here late at
night, sometimes all night. A short
time ago this was the case, and of our
office force four stayed, in addition to
Fatty as we call the boy. He brought
bountiful lunch with him, which he
got away with early in the evening.
Later on a good lunch was sent in for
the four of us. but we were too busy to
eat it. Fatty took charge of it and
kept at it until nothing remained but
the bare plates. He then helped some
of the other men in the store dispose Of
their sandwiches and retired to a lounge
in the private Office to take a nap. He
experienced no worse effect from this
gorge than an attack of nightmare,
during which he made all sorts of
noises, until finally he aroused himself
by falling of on the floor.
ION another occasion the proprietor
sent Fatty on an GRAND to his residence.
The boy arrived just as the family were
sitting down to lunch, and, being a IA
vorite there as here. was asked to par
take. He did so very willingly, and
ate as long rs there was anything left
to eat When he got back his employ
er asked him if he had had his dinner,
and he said he hadn't. He was given
money to 60 to = restaurant, and there
made very hearty repast. The pro-
prietor learned at home of Fatty's won
derful gastronomic exploit, and the
next day called him up and said:
Fatty. why did you tell me that lie
yesterday What lie?' asked the boy.
You told me you had not had dinner,
when you had got it at my house.
o, that was only lunch. he ex-
planned.
..Once again the little gourmand was
sent to the managers house. and. with
his usual luck, struck it at meal time.
He ate and ate till he had finally to take
off Il belt he wore. after first letting it
out rs far rs he could. I'll back him
to get away with peck of apples any
day, besides other fruit, popcorn and
boyish niscellanies in the food and
sweetmeat line generally. > And he
isn't much ahead Of other boys AS re-
CARDS eating. so far rs Ihave observed.
! They are alihealthy feeders, and rare
ly. if svelsrefuse anything to eat
, Ritssbr7y4 Chronicle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13
STEPTOE'S FAILING.
The Weakness OF "White Man" q
Proved by An Intelligent Witness.

The Weakness OF "White Man" o.
Proved by An Intelligent Witness.
"Do you know this mani"
''Well. yes. Judge. / ruther consider
that do. Him and mes been a-tishin
together more times than one"
rs he man of good character.
.Him2 Why, blast your buttons,
Judge, do You s'posc I'd mix with a
man that wasn't white from the ground
up?'
"You must answer the question"
swell. hain't done it, Judgea"
'.You must not equ'vocate.''
sJudge, never do, onless it's q case
OF sickness or needcessity. Iwork as
stiddy as any man in this town when
ever have anything to do. OF course,
when I'm out of a job do stir round
some. for neverscould bear to set in
the house with my. fingers in my mouth.
but so long as there's a lick of work to
De done, you'll"
'.Will you stop that nonsense and an.
swer the question:
"Of course l will, Judge, why
shouldn't.I?"
.Whysdon't you do it then?"
~'Do what?' a.
"Answer the question"
'.What questions that. Judgef'
''The one asked you just now"
"Which'ns that?"
''Is he man of good characterr"
ssWho2 Bill Steptoe?''
Yes"
Judge. reckon you didn't know
old Jim Brass, did you? If you did,
old Jim could tell YOU"
II don't care what he could tell me
/ want to know what you can tell me.
II could tell you things that would
open your eyes, Judge. For instance.
one spring old Jim and me and Bill
Il want you to stop this wandering
around and answer the questions that
are put to you. What do you know
about Steptoe's character?"
Judge. he is one of the whitest men
that ever oncorkcd a Jug"
us he honest?'
Judge. I've heard old Jim Brass
ask that self-same question more n
hundred times, l reckon, and -"
There you 60 again. Is he honest?"
.'Wno? Old Jimp''
'.No-Steptoe."
Il reckon, Judge. you want the on.
vanished truth"
..Of course. Out with it. Is he
honest?" ....
LAS ginral thing, Judge, yes,
but -"
"But what?"
If you're playin' old sledge with
him, Judge, keep an eye on him.
That's all I've got to say. Keep your
eye on him. and alwa's count him
game. Idon't believe Bill would tech
dollar that he didn' arm by his own hard
knocks. but in playin' seven-up he's just
as sure to turn jack about four times
out of FIVE as he is to hokus you out OF
game if you don't keep your eye peeled.
and for that reason, Judge. I've alwa's
had my suspicious, and to be on the
safe side make it a pint to keep an ace
or two up my sleeve whenever l set
down to have friendly game or so
with him. My unbiased opinion is that
You can trust Bill with anything in the
shape of waluables and not feel hard
about it afterwards, but in card-playin'
l reckon he'd skin his own grand
mother. if he got middlin' good
chance to do it.'-Ltge Broom, in Chi.
cdUO LeIJer
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13
s.If! -

"Stani back, gentlemen! Clear the
track" shouted tie police, and as the
quickly gathering crowd surged back
steamer No. came up the street, the mag
nificent black horses striking fire from tht
pavement.
But hold! A wheel comes of! the steam
er is overturned. and the brave firemen arr
picked up bleeding and senseless!
An investigation revealed the fact that in
oiling the steamer that morning the steward
had neglected to put in the linch-pin.
little neglect on his part had caused los:
Of half million dollars. The busy mart
Of trade are full of men who are making
the same fatal mistake. They neglect theil
kidneys, thinking they need no attention
whereas il they made occasional use oil
Warmers safe cure they would nercr say
Eshat they don't feel quite we'll; that tired
feeling bothers them; that they are plagued
with indigestion; that their Grain refuses
to respond at call; that their nerves are all
unstrung.-Fire Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13
AGRICULTURE.
Great Mans Exalted Opinion OF the
Farmers Calling.

A Great MANS Exalted oiAnfOn OF the
Farmers Calling.
There is no business of life which so
highly conduces to the prosperity of q
nation, and to the happiness of its en-
tire population. as that of cultivating
the sell. Agriculture may be regarded.
says the great Sully, as the breast from
which the State derives support and
nourishment. Agriculture is truly our
nursing mother, which gives food and
growth and wealth and moral health
and character to our country. 1t may
be considered the great wheel which
moves all the machinery of society and
that whatever gives to it a new impulse
communicates corresponding impetus
to the thousand minor wheels Of inter.
est which it propels and regulates.
While the other classes of the com.
munity are directly dependent upon
agriculture for regular and sufficient
means of subsistence, the agriculturist
is able to supply all the absolute wants
of life from his own labors, though he
derives most of his pleasures and profits
from an interchange of the products OF
labor with the other classes Of society.
Agriculture, is. called the parent of arts,
not only because it was the first prac-
ticed by man. but because the other
arts are its legitimate offspring and can
not long exist without it. 1t is the
great business of civilized life and gives
employment to a vast majority of almost
every DISQUALIFICATION Post
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13
Indigo.oarmine.

To obtain indigo-carmire use only a
very good quality of indigo. preferably
Bengal, which should be washed in a
hot diluted solution of sulphuric acid.
Then one part indigo and five parts
sulphuric acid, sc deg. B.. are mixed
together in leaden vessel; the indigo
being first very finely powdered and
dried The vessel should be kept cool
and the indigo should be added to the
acid little at time, the mixture being
well mixed. A heating of the mixture
should be avoided, as it would canS,.
free sulphurous acid. which would i'm.
pair the good qualities of the finished
prcduct.-Dry Goods Bulletin.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13

One minutes Imprisonment in Jail
was the punishment imposed on 4 man
charged in Clarendon (Ark.) court
with having sold the products of land
for which he had failed to pay the rent.
The trial occupied several days, and up
on the verdict being pronounced the
condemned walked across the courtroom
and placed himself in charge of the
Sheriff, who took him to the Jail, where
he served out one minutes time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13
Maryland, MY Maryiand.

Maryland LEGISLATORS, who are always
alive to the public interests, have endorsed
the new discovery, Red Star Cough Cures
because it contains neither morphia nor
opium, and always cures. HE price is only
a5 cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13

We learn from a reliable exchange
that a good, healthy hippopotamus lis
valued at $4,000. Here is an idea for
the fashionable girls who lead thou
sand-dollar dog along Chestnut street.
Get hippopotamus and kill the other
girls with envy. This suggestion is
thrown out without any charge. -Phiia-
,lelDhia Call
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13

One of the cruelcst rctorts made by
any musical audience is reported from
California A vocalist Was warbling
to her own great satisfaction. .'Oh,
wouldI were bird" A rough miner
replied: 20, would | were a gun. -
Musical Courier
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13
AT the close of the American wa

AT the close of the American war
with Mexico, prize was offered by an
institute in one of the rising settlements
in the far West for an essay on the war.
The successful essayist certainly de-
serves praise for the brevity of his pro-
duction. which was as follows: Chap
ser I. Cause of the War: Texas. Chap
III. Result of the War: Texas"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13
..ThiS Ia q Unnd

This is wonderful city Of over
$50 900 souls. and revelation to me, "
writes Minister Hanna from Buenos
Avres. There is more money. here
than in any place ever saw, but just
now they are having our greenback days
over again, gold being worth Al IL. 1t
is the most extrsvagant Government on
earth ~
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13

"A paper in Oswego, N. Y, mentions
that James Clark and wife "were born.
died, and were buried on the same
day The life of this remarkable
couple was very brief, but exceedingly
eventful-Sh0e and Leather Reporter
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13

An exchange says that q bath has
been established in Albany, N. T., where
orthodox Jews may bathc in accordance
with the requirements of the Talmud.
This custom is still observed throughout
the Old World, and in some places in
this country. There al two other baths
Of the kind in the United States.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13

There is a noticeable tendency to
wear the hair longer than usual. and it
is thought that the reign of short hair
with men Is over-N y Nal
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13

Tho price OF coral has advanced in
consequence of the scanty harvest OBJ
tanned in the Mediterranean.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13

A PRovIRB says-Hunger is the best cook.
That may Be- 50, but hunger hasn't got any
thing to cook.-Tezas Sytings.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13

No Opium in Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton. Cures where other remedies fail. 25c
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13

PIXIES ToOTHACHE DROPS cure in l minute, q.
Glenn's Sulphur Soup heals and beauties. &c
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns 4 Bunions
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13

"A MISS il as good a. . mile," and Q
great deal better. You can't kiss q mile
Philadelphia Call
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13

Curious investigators have discovered
that the Siamese ms were well conneC1'
ed.-N. y. Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13

EVERY one is perfectly satisfied who use
Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13

Il afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaa c
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggistssell it. DC.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13

THE bowels may be regulated, and tn
stomach strengthened, with Ayers Pts.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13

TRY and secure . place in everybody
goodwill, not forgetting your rich uncle's
Troy Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-13

"A young man in Buffalo. attended
a turkey-match. A bad marksman hit
him with bullet from rifle. The
missile pierced his overcoat- coat and
vest, and struck his watch upon the
edge, forcing its way into the interior
and completely shattering the works.
A Scent silver piece, which was also in
the pocket, was bent double by the
conclusion. and the bullet, which
proved to be heavy slug, was found
cut completely in two by the watch-
case. The young man escaped unin.
iured. 1B.6alo ~ ~ Erp,esS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-23
ADJOURNED.
Congress Takes a Recess Until
January 4th.
.TdE sDCINGS IN WASHINGTON.
Motion AdJourned-Broke His Fast
Thief Pardoned-More Money
wanted-A Mill stopped.
ADJOURNED.
.raE :DoIYGS IN WASHINGTON.
SENATE.

WAsHINsToS, December cd
munds. from the committee on foreign
relations reported e ILL TO provide for
the execution Of Article 2 Of the treaty
With China of the 18th OF November.
1880, on the subject of opium traffic,
and gave notice that he would ask for
its consideration as soon as possible
after the holidays.
Hoar offered a resolution directing
the committee on commerce to report
on the river and harbOr bill as 10 each
public work for which appropriation Is
made therein. the facts which render
such appropriation advisable and Of
national importance. and the condition
Of the work il begun. Adopted.
Do'ph introduced a bill to establish
an qsSav office at Portland, Oregon.
Referred.
i resolution introduced by Dawes on
the second day Of the session instrucung
the committee on finance to inquire
into and report what specific reduction
can be made in the customs duties and
internal revenue taxes that will reduce
the taxes 20 the necessary and econ
omicsl expenses Of government, with
out impairing the prosperity OF home
industries or the compensation of home
labor, was taken up and adopted, and
then, at y IS, the Senate adjourned IN
I'll Tuesday, January 18th.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-23

CASTERS Turkeys, Ducks, Geese and
QUAIL at ROGERS & WIsCOHBs
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-23
A Thief Pardoned.

ST. LOUIS, December 22.-Obey z.
Owens. receiving teller of the Third
National Bank, Of this city, who en-
-bezzled about 500 ,O5O of the funds Of
the bank, and who has been serving a
sentence in Chester, Illinois, peniten-
tiary for that crime, was pardoned
yesterday by the President. Owens
has served One-h half or the term Of five
years TO which he was sentenced. The
President paTdoned him on account OF
statements in several petitions sent
granting the pardon he SAID he thought
the prisoner had already suffered
sufficient penalty.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-23
DIPLOMATIC and Consular nn1

WAsHISGroS, December 22.-Upon
representation made by the Department
Of State, the House committee on
foreign affairs has restored to the
diplomatic and consular appropriation
bill, the provision raising the Chinese
mission to the first class, at q salary of
81, 500. To effect this increase, three
consulates are dispensed with. The
total appropriation made by the bill
is now 81 900 in excess of the appropria
ton made in the original bill An
elaborate report will be presented TO the
House with the bill, explanatory of the
reasons that Influenced the committee
in preparinga bill exceeding by $685. ,00C
the appropriation made for the dipIo-
matte and consular service during the
current year;
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-23
HOUSE

WASHINGTON, December 22.-The
Speaker announced the appointment
of Forney ,.McAdoo and Hopkins, as
conferees on the bill increasing the
annual appropriation for the militia.
On motion of Toole (Montana) the
bill was passed. granting to the ST.
Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway
Company the right of way through
certain Indian reservations 10 northern
Montana and northwestern Dakota.
Barnes (Georgia) concluded his
argument in opposition TO the bill by
an urgent appeal, in behalf Of good faith
towards the Indians, and of the main
.tenance o. national honor by the gov
eminent.
Springer (Illinois), IN advocating the
bill stated that he was not surprised at
the gentleman from Georgia appealing
for good faith towards the Indians, and
especially toward the Cherokees. Ii
any gentleman should appeal for good
faith towards the Cherokees II should
be the gentleman from the State Of
Georgia. The Cherokces had formerly
resided in that State, and the ancestors
OF the gentleman's constituents, after
having broken faith with them had
driven them from the State at the point
Of the bayonet.
Barnes-It is unfair in the gentleman
to make an attack upon my State.
What he says is not true, but even If it
were true it would show that have i'm
proved upon my ancestors, and he has
degenerated from his. daughter and
applause.)
Springer argued in favor OF the bill.
At the conclusion of Springer's re-
marks the committee rose and the mat
ter was laid over, and the House adj
journed until January 4th.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-23
Rroke His Fast.

BoSpoS. December 22.-Jacques, the
English faster, partook of food yester-
day evening. after an abstinence of
twsntv.one DAYS. His expirement to
fsst mill he collapsed had 70 De
shspdoDed owing TO pecun;ary difficult
ties But few people gathered to wit
ness his attempt. This morning he
walked ten miles before breakfast and
then resumed work in the silk factory
where he was employed before begin
ming his fast.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-23
syrup or Figs,

Manufactured BY the California III,
Syrup Co., San Francisco, CAL, is Ma
ture's Own True Laxative. This pleas.
an California liquid fruit remedy NAV
be had Of A. @. Smith & Co., at so cents
or 81. II II the most pleasant
prompt, and effective remedy known 10
cleanse the system; 70 act on the Liver.
Kidneys, sad Bowels gently yet thor.
ouEhlyi 70 dispel Headaches. Colds, and
feTert 70 cure Constipation. Indiges-
don, and kindred Us,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-23
Motion Adjourned.

NEy YoRx, D ,cember 22.-The argu-
ment TO show cause why stay Of pro-
oeedines should not be issued in the
case of e.-Alderman McQuade. con
victed boodIer. so that the case might
ne carried 10 the Supreme Court on mo-
tim 70 have the verdict OF the lower
conr, set aside aud a new trial ordered
vas adjourned this morning by Judge
Pratt in Brooklyn. until Tuesday next.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-23
A Mill stopped.

NEw YORK, December 22-Iames
Burke, 20 years old, Of Jersey City, and
Alexander Masters, aged 81, of Brook
lyn, while engaged in prize fight, at
Erastina, Strat"n Island, this morning,
were interrupted by the police, Who ar
rested the principals. their seconds, the
referee and twenty eight spectators. The
prisoners were taken before Justice
Hulzbers, who committed them for eI
animation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-23
Summer ComnIaints

OF children or adults are speedily cured
by the use Of the great Valley-Tan
Remedy, known as JOhnson's Essence
OF Life. Be sure and have bottle II the
Only 50 cents. Sold by z. G.. NJ ]. and
al druggists.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-23

"HACKMETACK," lasting and
fragrant perfume Price % and so
cents. For sale at 4. c. Smith 4 Co.'s
Drug Store. Is
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-23
FoxS symons

Hsye reduced the price Of photographs.
Al work done by the dry-p.ete instsnta-
ueous process. Reduction permanent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-18
MEMS OE ,EEiE DAY.

The President has reinstated in the office
OF United States district attorney in Mis-.
souri,, M. +. Benton, whom he suspended
during the recent campaign.
1t is said that President Cleveland will
appoint M. Joseph X. Roberts, of Prince
Georges, collector of internal revenue for
Maryland, and MIR. p. W. Downs, of Caro-
line, general appraiser Of merchandise at
Baltimore. Mr.. Samuel Wallis, nephew of
). Teackle Wallis, is an applicant for the
position Of microscopic under the oeomar.
garine bill.
A depu.aiion II North Cayolnians from
Asheville and lis vicinity had an interview
with President Garrett, of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. yesterday. and with
Mayer hodges, in reference TO the exter-
sion OF the Valley Railroad southwark
through the fine mineral and agricultural
territory Of western North Carolina.
The fourth animal banquet of the Giro
quois Club in Chicago last night was in
vested with especial interest by the address
OF Speaker Carlisle, who, in responding to
the toast American Industries" took occa.
sion to rcatfirm with emphasis his views on
the subject of tariff reform, and TO place in
strong light the Injustice of q system which
EFFORTS tribute from the many Tor the bene-
fit of q few.