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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-11
THE USE OF SALT.

III valUo - . Sell Fertili.sr-Hov -
Use lt.
'.AeRICuLTURAL- SALT.-Can you tell
me about how much salt it IL customary
70 sow ON an acreT
The above IL . clipping from N uD.
known paper. A reply from one who
has had experience in using salt - ,
soil fertilizer may be Of interest, says
tho Country Gentleman. .f4s4ti q
/ was reared on farm within . few
miles of the Onondags salt works Al
that time salt which had been con-
demned BY the inspectors was thrown
out - useless. and anybody was free to
take it l was minor and my father .
large farmer and considerable Of An ex-
perimenter. Under these favorable aus
spices he commenced trying salt on vara-
Gus crops. 1t WAS broadcast very light
" at first The amounts used was too
young to remember; but know ho
thought % we'll Of It that he kept in
creasing the quantity. - -s.. --..
have . vivid remembrance Of The
last application made while1 remained
at homo, its quantity and effect. for
applied It myself A held Of twenty
four acres had been prepared for wheat
BY narrowing. measured on six acres
in one corner. to which applied one
and .. half ton losds BY broadcsstin4
from the wagon. with . boy to drive,
and then watched, the result. Tho
wheat crop on this was better than oa
other parts Of the field, the straw
brighter and stood up better, and the s
grain plumper; but just how m"ch bet
ter Was not asceftained, for farmers did !,
not make sccuvate tests then - now.
Tho salt told wonderfully ON after
crops. Tho field was sown in timothy
at the time Of sowing the wheat and
clover the following spring. six quarts
TO tho, acre. the small, red kind. Al
the wheatsharvest the clover ON this
portion was 90 thickly set that there
was scarcely . square foot that was not
covered with . rank growth, while on
the other there were many spots whero
the clover looked sickly. and some
places were bare. On moving the held
the next season the clover ON the salteA
portion was badly lodged and the other
not The succeeding season the clover
had nearly disappeared and the most
rank, dense growth Of timothy thst I
svsr saw had taken its place. Look.
ing back through tho misty past. I
Judge It turned four to I've tons to the
aers. and the rest Of the Aela one and q
half 10 two.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-11

This 10 . subject which will properly
bear repetition. Among others who
have amply tested its advantageA is
Jabes Fisher. Of Fitchburg. NasA. who
stated in an address before the Massa-
chusetts Board Of Agriculture. after an
experience Of moro than twenty years
In thinning pears. and hilf ~ many in
apples. that the labor expended In this
way has always been worth more than
twice what IL has cost. and In some
cases moro than fve times.. He con-.
0dently stated that 1t adds TO the value
q the remaining product from twenty.
ave 70 one hundred per cent It payG
the largest profit when the erops arc
heaviest In such crops the diaerence
In the value Of the nrsls and seconds IL
greatest In 1855. when the apple prod
cot was very large, and . great quan.
tity went begging at small prices, first
class fruits sold for fully three times
the prices Of the others. But it should
b borne IN. mind that the trees ON
which the fruit Is grown must receive
eair atteatieA and good cultivation, for
dne fruit On not b grown on fseble
and stunted trees, nor gathered from,
them. Tho finer and fairer the speys-
mems The handsomer and mor0 perfect
and excellent viii b those bringing
high prices In market; but in AL cases
the best fruit VIII grow on trees not
overcrowded win 1 cropa - Country
G0Dtlem4R fft ~ gt-4r--a-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-11

every IA1m. x00
accompanying en-
craving shows one
which can not b
surpassed in effect
ivenesA Aplats Of
steel 6x10 inches
should b shaped -
shown and Wolded
TO . strong shank
that can b attached
to . heavy shovel
handle After ham
merinG the edges
thin they arc.
ground properly
and brought within
half IN inch Of each
other. . circular
hole fully an inch
In diameter beinR
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-11

SoNR farmers consider certain marks
In COW - indicating her quality ~ .
milksr, but . Il. better guide II 70
weigh her milk regularly. That tells
TIE story without any gaess-work. and
tells exactly what e''ery ownss ought
= k1ew.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-11

Lady-I wish you would call at the
oilice Of Mr.. Oldrich. ooo Fashion ave.
nue.. contrive 70 have some conversatios
with the venerable gentleman. and "a
far 40 you arc able examine into, his
physical condition. I desire to know
how long he is likely - Liver
Physician-Certainly. Are you his
wife?"
Lady-No. but have . chance 70 b.
IN. Y. Weekly. - r e--
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Its best to lock on the bright side; now,
isn't 1t. grandmammy?"
WELL yes. I guess 50. But show me
the bright side, dear?'
"With pleasure. Firstly. we have the
money to get it with; secondly. We
have . good market basket to get 1t In;
thirdly, have the health and strength
to 60 after It; fourthly, 1t is IN excel
lent day for It, and. lastly, We all want
and need it There now, are not those
reasons suNpy enough to drown out all
your shadowy ones?" 81
''Yes. dear. you always look on the
bright side Of every thing. Those arc
all things We ought to be thankful for. "
Especially the market basket"
= There, there, child, be serious now.
do really hate to see you go II only
Gypsie hadn't died" .-5s3s -s. :
All! poor Gypsie! Mrs Graham
touched tender spot in her grand
child's heart when she spoke OF her.
She was her special property, and many
. happy hour did she spend on the back
Of her faithful little animal, while
Bruno bouaded along by their side.
"Yes, il tGypsie hadn't died. or
Bruno hadl't been shot, or We had more
horses, or grandpas eyes wero well. or
Sam was not down with the .rheumatis.
or We lived in town. or had near and &C
commodating neighbors, or . dozen
more things were or were not would
not need to walk three miles to Nelson
for something - eat But you see, gen-
eral If peEerIAia come out conqueror,
and hate defeated fellow, 50 I'll turn
him the cold shoulder and have nothing
whatever to do with him. 20 II you'll
help me make out the list I'll start 1t
once"
She spoke lightly Of her walk, and
little did Mira Graham know OF the
thoughts that were coursing through
her brain IS she took down the list The
truth was Grace KSd read IN account in
the county paper the day before that
terrible assault had been made BY
tramps ON an unprotected girl ON the
very road nshe had to take. But
Grace was no coward. She knew she,
had this walk to make. 30 she destroyed
the paper. that her grandmother might
not see it and worry herself half to
death while she was gone. Grace was,
. very happy. light-hearted child I
call her child, for in appearances she
~u-bat- chill. Hhile- in reality she
WAS nearly nineteen. Her grandmother
often said that she was such . brilliant
sunbeam that no shadow could exist In
her presence. ::
She rivaled the birds In her merry
songs as she tripped along the path. She
told herself she had ample time. so she
often stopped on her way to watch the
white swans glide majestically away on
her approach to the edge of the lake, or
the tortoises' clumsy walking until they
would reach the brink and then plunge
TO the bottom. where their bright backs
would look Is though they were finely
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-11
Her Estimate q Damaees.

Had an accident here this morning?"
queried the breathless reporter, - .
matronly lady appeared 1t the door In
response to his violent ringing.
Eyes. We did. You see. the next house
comes right up 70 ours. and the man
painting 1t asked 70 come through our
house and crawl out the scuttle onto it,
rAof. Well, / let him. When he crossed
the garret he fell through the floor"
"Hurt him much?" D. z..i
"Yes, I guess 90. But he didn't stop
with the garret; he fell through the
next floor. tore hole through the car.
pet knocked the plastering Oh the cell.
ing and. oh. he just made IN awful
muss!'-Texas SiftingA
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-11

Mrs. Cumso-Yop've seen those Dol.
lar Dinner Bills-of-Fare In the house.
b ,ld magazines?
Mrs Fansle-Yes; I got one up thu
o;hef day.
"iow much did it cost your -
~Chreo dollars and Q hol&"-Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-11

The Neatest Sort ef Mining.
''Are there any minerals on this land
in Arizona you arc trying to sell?'
asked the prospective purchaser.
. 'Minersls!' replied the agent: why.
. brass mine has been opened showing
. four-Soot vein Of solid metal."-N. Y.
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'No.2


line Of No. 2. and place the dish or pan
In position. -. ~ s--. T..
In the illustration, A shows No. 2. o
shows No l lin position), B IL the dish.
and D shows where hole may b cuS
for . handle. This fountain may b
carried anywhere, 1t will not upset. the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-11

WE have often advised and advise
sGain tho planting Of such varieties Of
frnit - viii yield sbundantly and pro.
duce fruit Of good quality. Never misl
hardness, you can furnish winter Pro.
lection. IL - great folly 70 seek varie-
ties that will live through the vintss
without protection, and not b half ~
peohtsble - some other variety which
may need winter pfoteotion.-Western
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-11

left above them in the plata The
plate should then b tempered 70 It
will hold keen edge without breaking
II It strikes IN obstruction. Hung in .
shovel handle and 1erruled. this appli-
ancs viii cut more brush and do it
moro closely without being ground
than any thing on the market One
edge protects The other, and nnless .
thin stone b standing ON eAge they
can not Be dulled without being 1riven
into tho ground. A smaller, lighter
pattern II excellent for cutting corn
and tobacco-Farm and Home.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-11

W0Oaa'0 K0OW10deo q 80.
Bsllows-Do you think women under.
staad men hotter than they understand
fhemaelvee9 .-iH -
. Eellows-I do have often thought
Iyself sobse.whea'ny wife would knew
kvns tvo-thasdeAs eAsunk~3Ao jsIR y,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-11

A tool for cutting corn. tobscco, eta,
end for clearing up brush Is wanted on
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-11

ExteavaGaaee In Dress.
''How came your paper to fail?''
my wife was partnerT'
'.How should that affect its interest
advsrselyr'
: ''She insisted on its having . new
preos too often."-Chtcago Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-11

Queen Elizabeth's praye.-book Is
shown in the Tudor exhibition In Lon.
dom. It 10 bound in enameled gold and
printed By A. Baker in 1874. and is one
Of the chief wonders :. Of the Tudoss
shown.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-11

Rrown-Thats . handsome pockes.
b ,ok. 'i'
Robinson-Yes, it's . birthday present
Il ON my wife.
Brown-Did she put any thing In II
before she gave It to you? s-.-e
Robinson-0 yes, the unpaid bill for
tie pocket-book was in it-Munssys
Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-11

Uncle Zeb-There 10 no fun In that
George-What 10 IL? -.-.
"Why. here It says:
Wheat, 70 TO IS. small demand.
Oats, IS to 81, upward tendency.
Corn, 50 to 3S, variable"
"Why, that's market report"
''It Is? blamed il l didn't think !
rs another Of those funny dialogues.
Epoch. t.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-10-11

Coffee boiled longer than one min
~ y co6oo spoiIoa ...-.....
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GRACES TRAMP.
= Trip to the Village and What
/ Game Of It

rs a Perfect
shame, child,
for you to have
TO tr I'd z .
three miles to
the village for
provisions
Nonsense,
grandmsmmy,
/ like to do it
weu enough;
but even II l
did not there
would be no
alternative, 90
i0ht side: now.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-10-30

yoke and plastron of merVeilleuX and
embroidering it with gold or open gimp
work. Dark cloth if used should be re-
lieved by lighter color in the silk and
gayer tones in the embroidery. All in
all, this qTIdnteLet is a very attractive
little wrap, full of chic, and just the
thing for the fresh October days when
the avenue again takes on its long missed
glory and the stranger mistakes our
throngs Of church goers foS the returning
guests Of some gay fete.
Plisse effects still remain very modish.
The lady of the initial wears an ex-
tremely stylish white wooden jacket with
revers and cuffs in olive-green satin, en-
broidered with white roses and green
leaves. The skirt is mads of a striped
faille to match the jacket. In this COS
tune there is a fine loose plisse effect
gained by having a vest of black pongee
which is generously displayed by the
open hang of the charming jacket
Plisse ichus Of gauze, kept in place by
bands of velvet and plisse bibs, serve adj
mirab1y to set off a somber dress. The
Marie AntOinette fichu will remain IA
Yorite, the material being a mousseline
de sole, edged with plisse of the same.
The seco1d illustration sets forth an
other plisse effect. In this case the COS
tune consists of mauve peau de sole,
with an underskirt and shoulder orna-
ment in white plisse silk tulle, producing
delightfully."- artistic combination. The
sunshade conforms by being in mauVe
silk covered by white plisse silk gauZe.
The hat worn with this lovely dress is a
pale-gray felt with black velvet ribbons
and cherries and leaves. Such costume
as this deserves to be called the swans
note of the dying season, and it almost
makes US wish that cold winds would
never come to vex US. But then, cold
winds mean furs, and every woman looks
well in a fur-trimmed costume.
There are to be some charming COM
binations of cloth and silk this half sea-
son. For instance, a fawn-colored cloth
with large revers disclosing a red pongee
front; a parchment cloth made with a
jacket waist disclosing plastron in olive
green; pearl-gray opening on a black
lace front; electric-gray disclosing dove
gray, etc. The reYers OF these jacket
waists must be long and turn well back,
and usually have velvet collar AS an
original novelty, some of the vests are of
soft leather, giving nObby and sports
manlike air to the wearer.
There is little change observable in
the CONNECTION of the skirt. 1t still re-
mains straight and plain, but gathered
In closely at the middle OF the, back.
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Some loose open jacket waists have 4
tendency to 1Sp open too wide, and hence
it is customary TO attach thena invisibly
20 the vest BY button beneath the
lapel.
In the third illustration the LADY on
the left wears a cloth costume, putty
cOlored, lined with white surah; tie col
lar, sleeves and side panels are In dark
chestnut and pale-gray striped sicilienne;
hat to match and glsTeS in pale-sray.
Her companion is dressed in very orig
inal combination of ps1ssy velvet and
white yelling, the sleeves being trimmed,
with pansy and white-strfeed faille, and
the waist having crossed braces in the
same material.
The season for long clocks will soon.
be at hand, especially for those who have
the good fortune to be able to keep or
command horses l saw a long cloak iris
the park the other day which pleased me.
very much. 1t was in putty-colored
cloth finished all around with double
ruche composed of reddish-brown velvet
upon putty-colored silk. This cloak was
lined with blue Pekin silk with, broad
stripes of reddish-brown velvet. The
shapely head of the wearer was crowned.
with putty-colored felt hat with broad
br1m, turned up picturesquely at the
back. It was trimmed with velvet
bow to match and a branch of chestnut
showing the IrulG In the half-opened bur.
A long cloak Is an absolute necessity
in large CITY where so much depend
ence must be put upon the street car to
reach a concert hall or attend an even
ing reception. 1t should be of thin
cloth, rather dark in color, and ample
enough to cover the dress completely.
Considerable taste may be displayed in
the cut and style of these cloaks. Deep
frills may be attached to the yoke and a
little plain embroidery will not be out Of
place. The point is to disguise the fact
that you are in evening dress, hence,
there should be no attempt at display,
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people to meet in religious conVocation,.
while summer has an eXcitant effect on
social scientists. Autumn gives rise to
increased activity in the minds of politi-
cal reformers, and winter, with its beer,
has disturbing influence on the minds
OF socialists, nihilists, communists. and
anarchists. In the world of fashion the
soul Of the dying year turns to the con-
temptation of jackets and wraps. Ma
ture never neglects her own, and woman
is natures favOrite. Man has become
too much of a mental machine to inter
est nature any more. You can tell ex-
actly how man is going to act, given,
Of course, the surrounding circum-
stances. Not so with dear woman; she
still remains the same grown-up child,
crying for an emerald velvet dress with
a waist opening on a cascade of old lace
when her husband hasn't two thousand
q yearf
In the autumn nature gives the ami
mails a thicker fleece, and she turns
woman's thoughts to some sort Of cover
ing for her shoulders. Hence, in the
almanac of fashion read: about this
time look for a fine display of jackets
and wraps in assorted colors to suit the
costume" And, speaking of modish
coverings for the shoulders, I should say
a word about the stylish nl0alteLet which
promises to be such a favorite 1t is
combination garment consisting usually
OF cloth and silk, although plush will
also be used in a color harmonizing with
the dress. The nlGqlteLet is made up of
cloth cape, tucked at the edge, coming to
a point at the waist and furnished with
a Medicis collar. A very large capuchont
consisting Of two rows of pongee silk,
commencing at point on the back edge.
of the cape, are carried over the shout
ders and down the front, the top founce
cascading nearly to the knees. The
capuchon has a V-shaped plastron and
pointed yoke, both of which should be
properly embroidered. Increased ele-
gance is obtained by making the pointed
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but this plainness does not forbid the
selection of some artistic metal fastening
in old silver. Speaking of these plain,
long cloaks reminds me of an English
mans remark upon attending a concert
at the Boston Music Hall, and observing
the transformation scene when the ladies
laid off their long cloaks and appeared
in evening dress. Said he: az enjoyed
1t more than did the famous ballet in
Robert le Diable.'"
The last illustration depicts a hand.
some costume in white mohair, with
broad silk ribbons, striped gray and in
digo, arranged as shown in the engrav-
ing. The plastron is in plain indigo peau
de sole, while the hat is a gray felt, eff
fectually garnitured with white-silk rib
bon coques and strings. Gray gloves
and an indigo and white parasol COM
plete this altogether lovely attire. The
little miss is very becomingly and orig
inally dressed in q combination of garnet
serge, bordered with white surah bands,
lined with black chenille, or black and
white striped fabric. A black and white
Tam O'Shanter and black and white
stockings make up the piquant ensemble.
Until the return to town, all classic
jewelry, diamonds, pearls. ETC., are abso-
lutely taboed. You must content your
self with the fantastic, such as flowers
in gold, enameled in natural colors, tiny
frogs in emeralds with yellow eyes, white
mice with ruby eyes, guinea pigs, etc.
Each of these ornaments serves some
purpose, one concealing a supply of face
powder, and another tiny mirror. Nor
must you fail to have little ball watch
about the size of hickory nut fastened
to your neck, wrist or belt. Your cloak
should be closed with very large agraffe
in old gold, with old-fashioned gems,
something quaint and valuable. Nor
must these enamels which I mentioned
above be worn like classic jewelry; they
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-10-30
CHAPTER XXI.

TREMBLING IN THE BALANCE-JEALoUsY
One of the sweetest sensations in the
world is that of a man who has Just es-
capped the fantastic terrors of nightmare,
and who, awaking, his forehead bathed
with icy sweat, says to himself: 1T was
but dreaml"
This was, in some degree, the impress
sion which Eugene felt on awaking the
morning after he arrived at Roxbury,
when his first glance fell on the sunlight
streaming over the foliage, and when he
he ard beneath his window the Joyous
laugh of his little child.
He, however, was not dreaming; but
his soul, crushed by the horrible ten
sion of recent emotions, had a mo-
ment's respite, and drank in, almost
without alloy, the new calm that sur
rounded him.
He hastily dressed himself and, de-
scending to the garden, raised his son in
his arms.
He embraced him with unusual tender
ness, and bending over him spoke to him
In q low voice, and asked after his mother,
about his plays. with singularly soft and
sad manner. Then he put him down, and
walked away with O slow step, breathing
the fresh morning air, examining the
leaves and the flowers with extraordinary
interest.
From time to time q deep, sad sigh
broke from his oppressed bosom; he
passed his hand over his brow as if to
etface the importunate images. He sat
down among the luxuriant verdure,
cal led to the nurse to bring his son
again to him, held him on his knee. in
terrogating him again, in 9 low tone, as
ne had already done, then drew him
toward him, and clasped him tightly for
a long time, as though to draw into his
own soul the innocence and peace OF the
child's heart
Flora surprised him in this gush of
feeling, and remained mute with aston
ishment. He rose Immediately and took
her hand.
What splendid care you take of himl"
ne said. I thank you for it. He will be
worthy of you and your mother"
She Was so surprised at the soft and
sad tone of his voice that she replied,
stammering with embarrassment:
And worthy of you also, hope"
-Of me?" said Eugene, whose lips were
slightly tremulous. Poor child, hope
mott" and rapidly withdrew
Flora and her mother had learned. the
previous morning of the death of the SEN
ator The evening of Eugene's arrival
they did not speak to him on the subject,
and were cautious not to make any al
fusion to it. The next day and the sue
ceeding ones. they practiced the same
reserve, though very far from suspecting
the fatal circumstances which rendered
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-10-30

EPTEMBER may be
properly termed the
TRANSITION month, {"
so far as fashions
are concerned. The
warm days and cool
evenings give rise to
a sort of iFrepressf-
BILE conflict. As was
to be expected, in
the end it is the thin
and vapory tissues.
which are worsted.
(no pun intended,
and the demi-saison
fabrics which carry
t h e day. In fash
ions, as in polemics,.
politics, ethics and
economics, each sea-
son has its particular
fad, which, it pets
and coddles till we
get provoked at the
s tr on g centrifugal
tendency of the hui
man mind. For in
stance, spring seems
to encourage church
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FASHIONS OF THE DAY.
WRAPS FOR THE FRESH OcTO-
Der DAYS.

Styles IN CIOalzs. NEantIes, Costumes, Hats,
BOnnets, Gloves, Etc.-The Marie An
toinette FIehu Remains the FavOrite-
Charming Combinations OF Cloth and
SILK.