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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06
InE OTHER SIDE THE STREET.

But few Of us there are who quiet contentedly
abide,
But very few OF us with fate are fully satisAed;
Il seems TO us that others get the prizes 70
have won.
We're waiting In the shadow while they'ro
->0aRching In the sun.
~ 0e3ds are fairer over there than where our
paths ore laid.
An quite against our wishes fortune ever b
Arrayed.
TAsdsl, rcpulsive faces We arc vesy sure -
Dect.
The pretty ones arc always on the osAer side tho
steeet.
The charities that heal and sootAs and bless
about us lie,
But all their grackeus tenderness II lost upoa
the eye.
We do not see the gifts which fortune brings .
US, alas!
With envy We arc looking 1t the things our
neighbor has.
Let's Danish our insrstitude, for each and every
life
b an along the path Of years with richest bless.
ings rife.
Well gather up the sunbeams that are strewn
about our feet;
The pretty sights aEen't always o. the other
side the street.
Chicago Evening Post
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

steamers deck. smiling grizzly - -
watched tho wild nutterings 81 their
handkerchiefs ON the wharf. =
''Pack Of hypocritcs, that they ara
she said, derisivsly. There isn't -
Of 'em that wouldn't b willing TO -
- 1t the botton156f tho ocean, n thsy
thought they'd get nv money whom I'm
gone. Mary Jane Dixon as good -
asked me out and out II had made my
will. and that willy Fred Sharpe limited
around about how he had just drawn up
Wills for half . dozen persons who were
going abroad, and he thought it WAS
such . prudent thing for them to do.
Wonder IL they think I can't read 'em
like . book I'd just like to know what
they arc thinking and saying Ut this
moment"
Miss Thyrza spent six happy. quiet
months abroad. She had always beeEA1
great reader Of history, and foue
mite delight in visiting the places OF
which she had often resd. She travelled
inSa quiet Inc expensive manner from
place to place. No one would have sup
posed that the communicating little
elderly woman. in tho perfectly plain
gray dress and cheap straw bonnet, had
several thousand dollars in . great belt
around her waist I'm going to carry
plenty Of money with me-" she had said
to herself; ''there's no telling what
might happen. and I want . plenty in
case should lilo sick and need doctors
and nurses and all that"
She was not very strong, and hcr trip
had been taken partly on tho advice OF
her physician. She felt and looked ten
years younger, when one morning, late
in October, she found herself again on
board the steamer bound for home, in
tho vigor and happiness Of renewed
health and strength.
When the shores Of Old England had
been lost to view, Miss Trimpy sat
alone on the ships deck. making plans
for work and usefulness when she
reached home. Poor Miss Trimpy! Five
days later she buckled . life prescrver
around her, and chung for support to .
post in the cabin as tho boat rolled and
rocked and creaked In one Of tho most
terrific storms IL had ever faced. Miss
Trimpy's white lips were dumb and
trembling as she heard tho shrieks and
prayers of women and children around
her. and looked into tho pale faces Of
strong men.
A few days later, the papers of both
continents were filled with long and
narrowing reports Of the sinking Of the
Sea Belle in mid-ccean with all on
board. The captain and one sailor were
picked up next day. c!inging to . float
ing timber, more dead than alive.
The relatives of Miss Thyrza Trimpy
received the news with singularly dry
eyes
'.Now, we'll know what's in that will
she made the day before she sailed and
left with old Lawyer Grimm" said sec.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06
ARAB CHARACTERISTICS.


A. . Race the OW0llerS In the O0scre ARE
lgaossst aaA Chl1Assh.
The Arabs are, as . race. very ignor-
ant and childish. None Of them know
how old they are. nor can they tell how
long ago il may have been since any
event in their history occurred, unless
they chance to remember the number Of
harvests between thcn and now. Az
We rode slowly ON I enjoyed some stories
about them. gathered from the wide ex-
perience Of my friend. A Bedouin, who
lived with him in Casa for time. came
ono morning. radiant Of countenanco.
''What has happened?" 'Oh, my wife
has son!" BY night, however, his hap
piness had turned into sadness. "What
has happened?' '.Ah. the boy has turned
out TO b . girly' His wife's mother had
been SO frightened lest he should di.
vorce her daughter for having . girl.
that she had pretended IL Was son. In
another case . husband anxious to be
the father Of son, solemnly vowed that
he would divorce his wife II she had >
girl. Unfortunately. she had twin
daughters The poor fellow, however,
really loved his wife, and racked his
brains to get out Of his oath. At last he
solved the diflculty. II said ] would
divorce her II she had daughter. but
not II she had two:" and 50 he kept her.
How forcibly such incidents remind ono
of the words Of Jeremish-'Cursed b
the man who brought tidings to thy IA
thor, saying. A man-child IL born unto
thee; making him very Rlad;" or those
Of our Lord-''A woman hath sorrow,
but as soon rs she Is delivered Of tho
child she remembereth the sorrow no
more, for joy that man is born into tho
world" Indeed, so proud Is husband
of q son, that he is henceforth known
as ''the father Of Mahomet" or what
ever be the name given to the child.
We may from this imagine the eager
ness with which Abraham and Sarah
longed for IN heir to their great pos
sessions, and how greet the trial Of tho
pAtriarch's faith must have been when
he was asked to offer IS . sacrifice. with
his own hand, the child at last given to
him.-The Holy Land and the Bible.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

Six years ego Alabams appropriated
only e1sA ~ directly from her treasury.
She now has . school fund Of SSeS. 900.
and IN annual 1pprepFiation OF eS5l. 900
for pulls schools $500 for normal
scheole and go for teaehers' institutes.
= "A society Tor missionary work among
Che Norwegian LAp1onders was formed
in Norway In lisa The Episcopal Re.
eorder says that Il has sent two itinerant
pssachers 70 visit the people In their
lkats and tents, and has begun publish:
ING parts Of the Bible and other books
In their language.
Africa now has ct work within her
borders 10 American. ~ British and Is
continental missionary societies. There
are more than 7OOoriained missionaries,
and moro than 1000 native preachers. 1t
Is estimated that there are. both white
and native, about La. 900 communicsnt
and 500. 900 adherents.
I'm tho Orange Free State the sys-
TEN Of education is national. not com.
pulsory nor free. except to poor chill
dren. In 1859 there were 10 Government
schools, inclusive Of two higher schools.
with e.;39 pupils and "a teachers There
is one good public library and small Ii
braries in several villages. The State
has only papers.
in religion, as we'll AZ in other mat
tiers, it Is never wise to attempt to DO
too wise. What one can not know he
had better not try to know. A quiet
and accomplishing contentment with
the actual limitations of human knowl-
edge, as fixed by God. is one Of the
marks of true wisdom, and also indis-
pcnsable to intellectual composure.-
Independent
The first six months of tho present
year the American Board has appointed
- missionaries, IS of them ordained, or
to be ordained missionaries, one bus
mess agent for Japan, and :5 women.
OF the Is ordained ones, Ave are grad
yates of Yale Theological Seminary.
four of Chicago. three Of Oberlin, one OF
Andover. ono of Hartford seminaries.
and two from other sources.-Advancc.
According to late cablegram tho
Congrcgationalists Of London are pre-
pairing TO erect magnificent building"
on the East Side to be used for the
establishment of . university for the
education of the poor. 1t is to be hoped
that the statement Is true and that the
movement will Be a success, for the
''bitter cry" OF East London has been .
reproach to the Christianity of the great
metropolis.
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sHoEMAkERs' DRUGS.
Queer Articles Used II . Well Res ulstsd
shoe Factory.

Queer Articles Used 10 . Well Res ulsted
shoe Factory.
Few people outside Of the trade arc
aware Of. or appreciate the n"mber OF
different articles that are required in ,
well-regulated shoe factory. To tho
ordinary man IL would seem ~ though
leather, thread, nails and wax would
All all the requirements. but the man
ufacturer who pays the bills could tell
Q different story. The finishing room
alone requires almost . laboratory to
prepare and combine rs many as 6fty
different drugs and chemicals to meet
the demand for varied sh:des, lusters
and finishes. The freeing and bottom
ing departments also require many arti-
cles not popularity associated with tho
manufacture Of shoes. Some Of the
things used would never be thought Of
in connection with . shoe, rs. for in
stance, cream Of tartar, which Is gener.
ally associated in the public mind with
the kitchen and the cook, though tho
resulting biscuits are 1t times leathery
enough. And who would think that
beer, common lager beer, would find its
way lutO tu0 SUOC - WCAA 10 buNV Su0
shoemaker. But 40 1t is, and It makes
q desirable resolvent with some bottom
stains
Nitro-glycerinc, or rather the active
constituent parts Of it sulphuric and
nitric acids, are used on some well-aP
proved articles of footwear. but tho
wearers need not b alarmed. They arc
not mixed in such manner ~ 70 endan.
ger the customers existence, for the
manufacturer has use for and wishes 70
preserve him.
Many other strange things might be
mentioned. - terra alba, dextrine. tn.
meric, blue vitriol, yellow ochre, Irish
moss, pipe clay, ETC.. not forgetting tar.
taric acid. that plays such an important
part in tho circus Lemonade, which de-
lights the small boy. This has its uses
in tho shoe, ~ well - 1t the show, and
is perhaps Of moro benefit to the young
man in his shoe than in his stomach
Shoe and Leather Review.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

II
ond Cousin Mary Jane Dixon. 'She
Was mum rs the Sphinx when I asked
her il she'd made . will But I found
out all tho same. and il I'm not down
for . cool ten thousand, I'm greatly
mistaken"
I'm sure she has remembered me
with something handsome" said third
Cousin Sally Dean, ''and I've earned it.
too. toadying to the old nuisance - I
have for the last ten years"
The relatives of Miss Trimpy curbed
their impatience for two weeks Then
they assembled in body and marched
to Lawyer Grimm's Office. asking that
the will b read to them.
SWELL, said the old lawyer, who was
n grim Is his name, you must know
that the will can not b probated until
there is further proof Of Miss Trimpy's
death. However. I am willing to read
the will to you, that ron may know
what to expect" and he read 1t.
1t was \ brief, concisely -expressed
and unbeatable document To the
twenty relatives living In Elderville
and all present In Lawyer Grimm's Of
fec when the will WAS read she gave
and bequeathed ono dollar each. with
the suggestion that they each purchase
. copy Of the New Testament and read
therein every thing pertaining to deceit
and Hypocrisy. All the remainder Of
her entire estate was left to the town Of
Elderville for the purpose Of establish.
ing and maintaining . free public
library.
I'D talk about hypocrisy il was
herr screamed Mary Jane Dixon.
"l'll contest the old humbug's will"
cried Elizabeth Ann Lane. who was only
Q fourth cousin.
II always knew she was an old
vixen" said Arabella Trimpy. I'm
glad she is ut the bottom Of the sea"
II only wish I had back half the
presents I've made her." said Harriet
Blake.
''Shed never have darkened my
doors rs much rs she did II I'd known
this" said another outraged fourth
cousin.
Their wrath increased until IL fairly
overlooked in vituperation and calumni-
Gus words They reviled dear Cousin
Thyrza" In language lacking not in
force and clearness Of meaning.
When they he'd said oil they could
and were about to DEPART Lawyer
Grimm said: ''wait . moment ladies
and gentlemen. wait . moment" and
with one triumphant wave of his hand,
he swept back . heavy curtain that sep
arated his office from . small private
room in the rear. and Miss Thyrza
rrimpy herself. q little pale. but per-
fectly calm and self possessed, stepped
forward in silence.
why, dear Cousin Thyrza!" cried
Mary Jane Dixon. with amazing as
surance. rs she stepped forward with
hands
Don't touch me, said Miss Ttimpy,
coldly. I'VE understand each other nov,
May Jane Dixon. I have long under
stood you one and all. and ! am glad to |
have this assurance that am not mie. |
taken in my estimate Of you"
Ten minutes before the arrival Of her
anxious relatives. Miss Trimpy had
amazed her lawyer by walking into his
Office. 81 just came in on the two
o'clock train from Boston," she said,
'esA you can Be sure was glsd . get
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

Whist Gathering and chattering - the
children answer the dinner bell and rush
into tho dining room. Oh! the qualification
, good sppetits affords as our noon days
neal Is set before US. But this vacant
chair, what does It meant "Oh, that is Un-
Gle Charley's seat Guess he don't feel like
eating, he's got dyspepsia. you know" Dys-
pepsial horrors! Deliver W from dyspep-
Sia What's the usc Of being plagued with
such IN ailment anyway What's the use
having Q stomach 50 irritated and sore
that even one bite Of food gives IL distress !
Why not heal the soreness and allay the irri-
tation and strengthen its muscular process
e., BY using Botanic Blood Balm. Will il cure ,
It certainly will. Many, many a4ormer dys-
peptic owes his enjoyment Of life to B. B. b.
Give it . trial
s. ]. Chandler, Richmond, Va, writes:
"No ono can afford to be without B B B who
wishes an appetite. I could scarcely eat q
single biscuit for breakfast, but since taking
B B B clean tho whole table, SO to speak. !"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

and, to her great surprise, had left Miss
Trimpy twenty-five thousand dollars
She had invested this money SO wisely.
and managed her income SO carefully,
that her fortune had more than doubled
by the time Miss Trimpy was forty-five
years of,ase.
She was still Miss Trimpy when that
time came, and she often declared her
intention of remaining Miss Trimpy IS
long Is she lived. This declaration
gave perfect satisfaction to her rela-
tives living in Elderville. the little
town in which Miss Trimpy had been
born, and in which she still lived in .
little, old-fashioned home left her by her
parents.
She had made few changes in her man.
ner Of living when her fortune came to
her She had, in her own words, made
herself comfortable" and that. she said,
was all she desired In this world She
had had the old house painted anew, and
made some needed repairs, and she had
purchased . long desired, ''nowered.
real Brussels" for her little parlor, but
three or four hundred dollars would
have paid for al the changes she made,
and she still dressed ~ plainly and sob
erly IS Quakeress. spending less than
one hundred dollars year for her
clothes.
Her simple, inexpensive style Of liv-
satisfaction. These relatives were nu-
meroua In fact Miss Trimpy did not
realize how numerous they really were,
until her fortune came to her. Pre-
vious to that time. most Of them had
held themselves aloof from the lady
who was now 'dear Cousin Thyrza,"
and dear aunty" TO them. Some Of
them became 90 extremely solicitous
about their dear relative that they ex-
pressed . willingness to leave their
own homes, and take up their permanent
abode with dear Cousin Trimpy," that
they might take care Of her."
Others opened their homes and hearts
to her, aud begged dear Cousin Thyrza'
to come and live with them, but al
such overtures were promptly and firm
ly rejected BY Miss Trimpy.
One day she amazed her kindred and
friends BY announcing in the most mat
Uer-Oi-IacS way tnSS Suo AuUouoeO gong
abroad for six months
''Going abroad" exclaimed all Of the
first and second and fourth and other
cousins In concert, with the nephews
and the nieces removed BY only three or
four degrees
'Oh! auntie!" cried Miss Arabella
Trimpy, . daughter OF Miss Trimpy's
half-brother's cousin, You surely won't
think of going abroad alonc!"
To 60 abroad had for years been
the Growing desire of Miss Arabella's
heart
''Of coarse. I shall 60 alone. Why
not?" asked Miss Trimpy.
my son Horace would b 20 glad 20
20 with you. and relieve you OF all care
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

+ WAS often
said Of Miss
Thyrza Trimpy
that she was ~
queer sort Of .
woman" or that
she WAS 80
odd" He
neighbors who
had known her
for years some
times 6Al0 that
tn . y never
c o uld make
Thyrza Trimpy
out"
She had once
been poor. but
0 distant rela-
tive had died,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06
cENTLENEss OF MANNER.

Ne Girl II Realty 0~aUeifal WAooo Aoeaoo9
Are Net Rs0seA.
Probably there Is not . young girl
among our readers who does not ardent
" desire to b beautiful and attractive.
But Is we must all be content with tho
contour and feature nature has provided
US, whether il b beautiful or no. No
all must study somewhat IL We would At.
tain our ardent desire. For although
wc may often enough have heard
the old saw. Handsome IL that hand.
some does" its personal application
does not appeal 70 US forcibly. unless
We realize little moro Of inner mean
ing than appears at first on the surface.
'Manners maketh ye manne" IL -
true now as in the old days Of chivalry.
With complexion - soft and exquisite
Is . rose petal, and with form - per-
feet IS the Venus de Medici, no girl II
really beautiful who has not gentle.
refined manner; while the possessor Of
IL has cloak well-nish - voluminOus
% that of charity. From the heart pro-
ceedeth refinement and gentility. aud
.Out of the abundance Of the heart the
mouth spesketh.'
II kindly feelings are cultivated. they
will prevent their possessor from hurt
lug others when . keen intellect or
bright wit finds opportunity for sarcss'
&c or ill-natured speeches, OF for those
nunberless rude actions which speak
louder than words Temper curbed
gives dignity Of manner. and calm
mind makes It's possessor gentle II
speech and act.
There Is . certain polish Of manner
that comes only from attrition with
others, with the best classes In society;
but this polish must b distinguished
from genuine refinement which IL not
merely upon the surface. not veneer.
but of the nature Of lesven. pervadine
and Transforming the whole being and
al It's manifestations. Keep there.
tore. sS5 heart with diligence, for ous
Di /. arc the issues Of Life "-Chris:iaa
u Work.
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Of your luggage. and purchasing tickets,
and all that sort Of thing" said Mrs
Tabby Shrew, half cousin Of Miss
rhyrzais father. Really. dear Cousin
Thyrza. We shall all BE- 50 anxious and
worried about you II you 60 alone"
But Miss Thyrzs would and did 60
alone. No less than twenty Of her anx-
ious and fearful kindred followed her
to tho boat each carrying ''trihing
gift" that they hoped might serve 70
remind dear Cousin Thyrza" Of them,
when she MAS far away.
When the warning bell Of tHe steamer
rang. they crowded around their depart
Ing relative with their handkerchiefs to
their eyes. They kissed her fondly and
.ende.ly with many assurances Of anx-
,ety and uadying affection.
When they wero gone and Miss
Thyrza w. slsas. she stood % ~
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

Little but active-are Dr.,
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
Best Liver Pills made; gen.
tie, yet thorough. They regu'
late and invigorate the liver
stomach and bowels.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

Il seems strange that anyone will mako Q
use Of quinine and take their chances OF
suffering from such distress a. fullness OF
the head, headache, dizzy sensations, intes-
all the good effects Of quinine are secured
by use Of that harmless discovery Of DIR.
John Bull, OF Louisville, KY. known as
Smiths Tonic Syrup. No harmful effect
ever follows tho use of this syrup, and il
tastes 20 good that children will ask for it
Y mas never yet failed TO cure case OF
other preparations did no good. 1t is well
also 70 take dose after any severe expos
ure q it will keep OF ~ we'll Is cure acold.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

By those troubled with constipation in seek
ing relief from Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
The disease IL easily relieved In its earlier
staRe, and - Il Is utterly subversive Of the
general health postponement Of the remedy
e unwise. The Same holds good OF delay In
cases Of fever and ague, kidney complaints,
nervousness, debility and rheumatism, all
ments to which tho Bitters 10 particularly
adapted
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

Once Of Hahn, Hopes = Co..
4uooAIlN1, Iowa, Ang. o., IA
d. 4 q. SaAIlIxDEno1n,
Rochester, Pa bs@ S6:@IhlrA
yeczs ego Wa great sufferer fro9 Ma
lnmediaAely cured. weot south tolive, and
Recommended The medicine toeveE1 sufferer
met, always guaranteeing . loret and
without failure. Sometime ego returned
70 Nuscatine and have been check full Of
Malaria ever since. Tho doctors Ted me On
quinine until was nearly deaf and blind.
breaking the chills, when, Remembering the
Antidote, / sent 70 the drug store and got Q
bottle. One d0ee did the business, and will
never b without the mediciue.-No more
Quinino for me-. Respectfully yours,
J. G. SIMPLIFY.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

MANI people hesitate land property about
bility they are not assured. There need be
no feeling Of this kind in regard to Maher
3 0rosh, Toledo, Ohio, whose nd. appears
In this paper. They arc IN cid, drstclass
arm, and viii scrupulously carry out every
bromisA
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06
PENSION BILL

has bereae elav. o10 H. 1ou31 - ~ heaesaesy
dischssseA Sas1sess as1 Sa1ses q IL late vhe
The same. without seeayd to oe deaeh. DsDsa6
eat Psseats an1 Minor ChilArea also iaeeseaA Over
years' experieaSe. References 10 an pases - H.
es1nsry Ne eAasgo 1ns.eeeesfal Write q soee fog
-CsPg Of Hlsahs aaA fall inserUee1oos ALE ya10
ccaasd Z Col. 2. q. 0o9 S13s WasA1aUosas =. q.
W0AuD M PADuB -~WOA
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

10 not purge nor weaken the bowels, but
act specially on the liver and bile. A perfect
liver corrcctor. Csrter's Little Liver Pills.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

II Il all up with the baby when - takes q
lotion to cry at midnight Perhaps Il u
necessary to state that Il refers To the
household IN general -Terre Hxuts Ex-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

IN 1u8 VIR01NLA AOUNIAINSs
esvsssl Cosss:s fos Desrsee 49, DaSesese
~: -. Eis:s:'; - -. i:S:;:s:::
60. 0ra1.eeS 9 s. eeesea 1I1esee. 70. nlee
month"; 0l1O e 80 ieeeo1l1e taeesea. $500.
fSs I!,lcesssea Csaessgse sse- e!1ssss $g1aye
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

The thoughtful cook puts .granulated
"a Vnah tho saud on thcm.-Ashland Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

BEAUTY msrred BY . bad complexion may
Hill's Hair and Whiaker Dye, 80 cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

No Opimm in Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Cures where other remedies fail. sc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

How INCONSISTENT som0 married men
arci They arc bitterly opposed TO DO tied
down ct home, but do not hesitate 70 gather
IN knots about the strccts.-Troy Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06
MISS TRIMPY'S WILL.

How It Exposed Their Avaricious.
ness and Hypocrisy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-09-06

fevxaTY u no disgrace to the industrious,
but y u hardly . 0iltsdso testimonial Of
ahility-Pock.