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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1892-02-27

them furnish . good supply Of green
food which cattle relish.
GLYCERIA CAxADGNsls (rattlesnake
grass), which Is illustrated herewith,
grows in bitches along roadsides and IN
marshy places. II grows two to three
feet high. with numerous leaves, the
paniele, or head. long and dropping
and quite ornamental. THIS II the one
50 commonly found in bouquets At
fairs and elsewhere. dyed al sorts Of
fancy color& Aside from it, orna-
mental qualities. Il h not generally
considered very valuable.
q. eNERvArA fowl meadow grass)
grows mostly around the edges Of
ponds- and has . lonss panielc. with
smah spikelets tinged with purple
which break OF easily when dry. This
is finer and more nutritious than rat
tlesnnke grass and is quite valuable to
mix with other grasses in wet grounds
G.sFLUIrAxs IL . common species,
verywidely Distributed found growing
in shallow water ON the marquis Of
sing xish streams Tho stem Is three
10 fSe feet high, stout and leafyypani-
Gle Tong and narrow with few long
and many ,spikeletA In some
part& Of Europe the seeds are used for
culiRary purposes It i generally con-
sidesed Of little valus for. hay. but &C
cord:ng 10 Mr.. Sinclair. Of England, In
his $'Hortus Gramineous Woburnen-
sis. = II is moro nutritious than some
othefs which are considered good. He
says, The produce per acre was Is
6l3 Sounds. which when dry amounted
to Ass pounds. and IN analysis yield
ed q nutriment matter S73 pounds
Cow eat this grass greedily and give
mosy milk when fed upon It."
O. AKuxDlxAcEA Reed meadow
gras5) Is the largest species Of this
genSA II grows 6ve 70 six feet high.
Wits . coarse stem. and leaves one to
twoA feet long and half IN inch wide.
Its panicle is . foot or more in length
with purplish spikelets on long.
sprtA AdinR branches Owing TO its
aquAtic habits I doubt IL much attsn-
tion1has ever been given 70 Il in this
country ss > food plant but the results
Of Nj. Sinclair's sxperiments In Eng
land would seem to indicate that IL IL
Of aore value than Il hes heretofore
receeved credit for. The produee per
acre was I'D. 500 pounds; and when dry
1887 pounds. and yielded 4.9s5 pounds
Of Autrient matter" He also states:
''Inx the fens Of Csmbrid9eshire and
Lineolnshire. immense tracts are COW
ere9 by this grass, which not only af-
form rich pasturage in summer. but
forsAs the chief part Of the winter fod-
den(' Perhaps these figures are too
high for this country. - undoubtedly
both the bulk and nutritivc elements
would be greatly increased when grown
ondfr the favorable conditions found
in England. but the results Of these ex-
peT!ments would seem to indicate that
oul4 own list Of valuable, cultivated
Rrseses might Be very materially in
creosed l,y little careful experiment.
&v>A Sss Ahia AivnS,Ai<~n
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1892-02-27

Fifth Floor Bsck-I trust you have
the hot cakes well chained, to-day.
Waitress-Chained, sir?
Fifth FLOOR Back-YeA It has been
my experience Of late that whenever
I asked for them they bad just run
out-JuU.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1892-02-27
THE "WHY" m FEEDING.


Tee Nueh Blind lmisaslon % the PEae-
slees os Oar ForseAthse..
The reason for following a certain
course should be clear. especially in
the feeding Of valuable animals Tho
growth Of various constituents Of the
body requires nm adaptation of the
various kinds OF food TO the different
demands The growing amin II needs
one kind Of material; the mature work
ing animal requires another. and the
fattening beast demands . further
variety. While il is true that some ar-
tieles Of food in certain combination
are standard for any Of the objects
suggested above. II il fact that mach
waste Of fo0d may result under wrong
combination. The auxiliary articles
Of diet which give tone to the system,
are frequently over-used Again they
are somhioed in . ratio that il al out
ofpknpoQ9 One p1.eae Of this over
6d11G "A 0aND 1hrzl0 L. -.
Is tAeNoda luon ~
der %~t - y - - = I! :. = s << ,
This Il roftener truofUe -
in sheds or barns during the day.
Many farmers who follow this ancient
custom, long ago learned that ''piecing
between meals is not best for the
human being. but they overlook the
idea as applied to their fat stock
Second thought will convince everyone
Of the folly Of this plan. which can but
result in arrangement Of tho digestion.
Sluggishness In the work horse, and
dyspepsia, etc. in the growing ard
fstteniug animal, necessarily follow.
The greater cost of grain. - compared
with hay. oftener leads 70 m jnsuM-
cient supply Of grain food The whole
question il . great one. and concerns
seriously every extensive breeder and
feeder. But when the average feeder
il asked what authorities he has read
On the theory Of feeding. few can show.
that they have done much In this a.
rection. The traditions and practices
of ancestors have been all sufficient in
too many eases In this ags Of invS..
tions there should be . .reviv.s-U
why" We are doing thiA W.
agricultural colleges for assistan9
farmer Of to-day should make (er
mistakes than his father did. but bra1ns
must be mixed with his work.-Cox.
Orange Judd Farmer - -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1892-02-27
DEAD.

ia Tea eyes. tlat on did wcen,
Closed nov: rest we'll In creamless slss2
Oh. tired hands. that did their best
Lie s;il;-bc folded into rest
I'd heart: 50 tern with love and pain,
Toy troubles ue'er can come again.
On busy brain: 50 full Of thought
Thy work IL ended; al is nought
Oh feet! that trod life's stony road,
There's rest for you meath grassy sod
On Fragile body! sad and worn
Rest thee-ah, rest thee from lies storm
And thou. oh soul! that wingst thy flight
From earth's dark prison into light
Great gain. Oh soal: be thine for aye
From earth's dark night to endless day.
-Chambcrs' Journal
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1892-02-27

II the weather becomes cold. the
ne Of earthenware fountains will be
iopraeticable. The best substitute n
. wooden trough, which Will not b
easily Affected By frost The water In
q trough can be thawed out with but
little di@eulty. and . trough - also
easily cleaned
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1892-02-27

Barker C9per-I wanted my egR.
soft! I told that girl that / wanted
them ''soft - the breath Of maiden's
YesL"
Man Opposite-And how are they,
ssS7
Darker Caxpeg-nard. sir! Hard -
the .hu6 ef . 0ei1ea1 Ne-Puck
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1892-02-27
4 sRooo,Mo coop.

AAvaataess - . Front Ceussruooo1 e
Wire Nsttiag.
This coop is constructed out Of n
half.iuch pine. Take . hat Of dGo
box, trim il down with saw and hnoo
ct TO . proper size TO aecommoaa1o 60
old hen and her brood The top -
b covered with waterproof papse
light oil-cloth tackled over win a11U60 :
well the purpose. The front shn1o -
shelter can be made Of canvas faotGno6
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1892-02-27

A bass-viol had been smugRled into
the choir-loft TO help out the organ.
"What Il that?" demanded the Scotch
Presbyterian dominic - he heard the
strainA
"A bass-viol. sir" explained the sex.
ton.
"You're wrong. It's IN ungodly big
fiddle. and want it stopped.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1892-02-27

The Dutch have already claimed the
credit of having invented thimbles, and
by tacit consent their claim was a.
lowed up to . few years ago. but, un-
fortunately for the reputation Of the
Holland tailors. about the middle Of
this century the antiquarians delving
in the ruins of Herculaneum uncovered
. jewelers. shop and found half . dozen
gold and silver thimbles Of tho most
approved modern pattern Since then
several thimbles have been discovered
in the Egyptian catacombs. In mummy
cases antedating the Christian era If
teen TO eighteen centuries So how old
is the thimble, or BY whom It was in
vented, are questions that can not be
answered. The name is believed to Be
. perversion Of thumbell. n the thin.
bic was formerly worn on the thumb.
The manufacture Of thimbles was Arst
introduced into England from Holland
in 1895 BY . metal-worker named John
Softing.-St Louis Globe-Democrat
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1892-02-27
OUR cOUNTRY'S FLAG.

An Incident at West Point showing Cen
Sherm ms Soldier Iastlnet.
No doubt most boys and girls have
met with the words serving the hag;"
brt dare say that few Of them know
how literally the phrase expresses the
sentiments Of army and navy oficerA
They do not talk much about II,
usually; but they have. away down in
their hearts, deep veneration for their
country's colors; and they do what they
can to impress the feeling on the men
who serve under them. read in .
newspaper not long ago an interesting
ancedote of that splendid old soldier
and gentleman, Gen. Sherman. An
officer at West Point told the news
paper correspondent that when he was
. cadet Gen. Sherman visited the post
and, of course, reviewed the battalion.
Il was in the color-guard," said the
officer, land when the general. pass
ing down the line. came to the dag, he
uncovered his head. bowed low. and
his face wore IN expression Of deepest
reverence. This net of veneration by
the stern old soldier taught us.cadets .
lesson that we can never forget"
Boys who have attended military
schools will know what the color
guard is. but perhaps some of my
young readers will not know. The
color-guard is . small body Of picket
men, sergeant and corporals chiefly,
who are stationed on each side Of and
behind the color-sergeaut The color
guard never leaves the flag in action.
and never does any fighting until the
last reserves are called upon. Their
business is to stand BY .he nag and
prevent il from falling into the hands
of the enemy.
Aboard ship. one of the things that
used to be done in the good old days Of
wooden frigates was to nail the colors
to the mast. Hauling down tie colors
in z naval fight is the sign Of sur.
rsIder. When they are nailed TO the
mast they cannot be hauled down; the
mast must he shot away. or the vessel
sunk before the colors can be lowered.
w. j. Henderson, in st. Nicholas.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1892-02-27

Not Bad For . Child. Her Sisters
Observation-Disclosures. If you'll come and
sit on my knee Ill give you . nice
present" Minnie tagged fve) = 18th
that what made you give thither .
diamond wing?"-Jcwelers' Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1892-02-27

SOxE men viii plOw snd wouk sruunn
bowlder for half lifetino~ 49,
cheapest way to dispose Of 4 & 4 fe
too large to be hauled On, i . ~ e.
pit and topple il over into Il Ne NM
seen many an unaightly. boGhsu,oe,e
stone efEeetually disposed e = o.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1892-02-27

Corn cribs should be rstprook IAa
value Of grain destroyed by rats anf
mice is much greater than is sup6oeed
Wire netting Of nalf-iaeA msGh r. -,
used BY some farmers for inelosinr -.
ccptacles for grain and other eropS
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1892-02-27

-Maud-''why do You call that ring
. war RELIEF" Ethel-"I won il in ny
first engSgement."-K Keystone
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-09
ANSONIA.

The public schools Ieopened on Mon day after weeks vacation.
 The case of Miss Crowley, the small pox patient, Is said to be encouraging and it is thought she will recover. She is at present at the pest house, but will be removed to the new pest quarters as soon as it Is ready for occupancy.
 The Second Baptist church was not dedicated, last Sunday, as many. .suppos- ed 1t would be. It was opened and in- teresting services held morning and even- ing, but will not be dedicated till paid for.
 It is stated by market men that Ellie Thomas of Roxbury brought some of the finest birds Thanksgiving week that have been seen here, this season.
 Mrs James McKie is slowly recovering from recent attack of illness.
 One blacksmith with helper shod 25 horses ip one day, last week.
 The Salvation Army worshipped in the new barracks, last Sunday.
 Milo Judd's new house on Hill street is nearly ready for occupancy.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-09
A NOTABLE WEDDING.

Charles A. Bradley, with his lovely bride, are now nicely located in the south part of his fathers house, keeping house by themselves, and are in readi- ness to receive their many friends. By some oversight THE BEE failed to give a a full account of the wedding. MT and Mrs Bradley were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony, November 9, at the home of the brides sister, Mrs A. D. Munson, Rev David Pierce officiating The bride was handsomely attired in white silk, carrying in her hand a bou- quet of chrysanthemums. About 100 invitations were sent out, and the house was crowded with friends to witness the solemn and impressive ceremony. The happy couple accepted the heartfelt congra tulations of their many friends and were then invited with all present to partake of the bounteo us collation in waiting in the dining room. The pre- sents were numerous and useful and were highly appreciated.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-09
IN. AIRES, Bishop Block, Bridgeport.

crate pastels, plaques, etc., equal to hand painting, with full directions free are supplied by him. He is closing out his stock of books for less than cost. Prayer books that sold for one to five dollars you can buy for 50 cents. Po- ems in half Russia for 25c and the popu- lar 12 months for 15c. He also has toys. dolls, scrap and photo albums, auto- graphs, writing desks, etc. An electric moto:, which takes the place of an en- zine, is novelty and great favorite with the boys. He has printing presses from 9 cents to five dollars and a complete photographic camera, with full directions for taking pictures, for one dollar. Give him call.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-09
woODBURY.

Amelia c. Minor, widow of the late Frederick M. Minor, has received a pen sion at the rate of SIP per month, through the agency of William Cothren. Also her claim for her husbands back pay, which with her own back pay, amounts to $50. Her claim was entered only about eight months ago, prompt settlement.
 Mir and Mrs A. N. Dedrick visited Waterbury last week.
 Alfred Birch spent Thanksgiving with his children at Bridgeport.
 Mrs Keaveny, her mother and sister, have moved to New Haven.
 MT and Mrs George H. Wells, with their sister, Mrs Florence and her daugh- ter Bertha, were in Naugatuck, ,last week, to attend the funeral of their brother.
 Miss Clara Nichols from New Haven was home over Thanksgiving.
 Secretary Hine of the state board of education will hold teachers meeting
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-09
STRATFIELD.

The Baptist church pulpit was filled by aclergymap from N CIV Jersey, last Sun day, being the first service since the deatf of the pastor, Rev Mir Garner.
 Mrs E. G. Wilson and Mary Miller have returned from a visit to New York. A collision occurred on the avenue, Tuesday evening. A man drove into Richard Knicht's wagon, breaking it bad ly, tn owing Mir and Mrs Knicht and Ar thur Erppe to the ground. No one was seriously hurt.
 John Stowt has bought a building lot of James H. Seeley and will soon erect house on it.
 Our fine sleighing has disappeared and wheels rattle on the avenue again.
 A French family have moved into K. G. Wilson's tenant house.
 The Misses Blanche and Grace Van Benschoten of Rhnebeck, N. r., visited at B. B. Brothwell's.
 Mrs W. H. Benedict is quite sick. She is under the doctors care.
 Mrs J. H. Seeley, who has been very sick, is regaining her health.
 B. B. Meeker has gone to Michigan to buy tons of poultry for the Christmas trade. He will be gone two weeks.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-09
WESTON.

Miss Bradley of Easton, who has been i'll at the home of her aunt, Miss Abby An. drews, is recovering.
 Miss May Hill has returned to Bedding, after spending month with Mrs Walter Rowland.
 Eben Coles is still confined to the house from the effects of his recent fall His grandson, George Cole of Cannons visited him on Sunday.
 MT and Mrs Albert Sterling will make their future home in Danbury.
 Miss Minnie Williams has visited Nor walk friends and Miss Annie Lockwood in Ridge field
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-09

at Town hall, Friday, the 9th, afternoon and evening. There will be among other things speeches by MT Hine and others.
 John Russell and family of Bridgeport are visiting in town.
 Mars F. Blackmar has been granted a pension of $l2 per month through his at torney, l.. F. Eastman.
 The Litchfield South consociation met at Washington Station, November IS, to set apart the Swedish church from the Congregational church at the Center.
 In the Middle Quarter school district during it's fall term Fannie and Sarah Garlick were present at every session and Emily Martin was present every day but one. During the term the scholars rais. ed 80 to purchase a national flag to float over the school house.
 James G. Curtiss is on the sick list.
 Carl Curtiss and Henry Hitchcock were home from Yale over Thanksgiving.
 LIT Il. M' pull Ol NduSaIuck, WHo has been dangerously i'll, is slowly recover ing.
 Mrs Banks was taken alarmingly ill on Thanksgiving day. She is more com fortable at this writing.
 W. S. Bruin of Waterbury, the life in. surance agent, is canvassing in town.
 George M. Six elley of Woodbury anc Mary Buckley of Waterbury were mar ried at St Patrick's church, Waterbury December ?.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-09
DEATH OF MRS AMMAN.

Mrs Cyrus Hinman, long resident of this village, died suddenly at a. m., Friday, December ?, at the home of her daughter, Mrs Sarah Everett of Bridge port, where she had gone to spend the winter. She was taken suddenly in the morning with apoplexy, being uncon- scious till death followed the same day. The remains were brought to South Britain and laid at rest in the village cemetery. The funeral was held at the Congregational church at l p. m., Rev Mir Smiley officiating. The deceased was 7S years of age. Two sons and a daughter survive to mourn the loss of a mother. The bearers were Deacon N. w. Mitchell, A. B. Downs, B. c. Brad l ley and G. B. Fairchild.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-09
LYONS PLAIN.

Clifford Patchen and Charlie Bedient are cutting timber for James A. Smith He has a large order to fill from Martin Doscher, Saugatuck. The timber will be made into handles and policeman's clubs and sent to Europe.
 Mrs Mary L. Fanton and family are suffering with colds.
 The advent course of serm ons com menced Sunday evening, the 7th, with a sermon by the rector. On Monday even ing, Rev H. N. Wayne of Christ church. Westport, preached. Visiting clcrgymer will be present the following evenings to the 11th.
 Thomas White and wife visited in the place on Sunday.
 Miss Hattie Adams was the guest of Mrs Hamilton at the rectory on Friday and Saturday.
 The many friends of Dr Frank Gorham are glad to hear that he is slowly recov- ering his health. It is hoped he will not be numbered with the ''shut-ins,'' long.
 Mrs Esther Jennings is visiting at Mrs E. Lyons and Mrs Whites.
 Mrs Frank Lyon visited at Bradleyville on Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-09
SOUTHBURY.
A CONVERSATION PARTY.

One of the most enjoyable occurrences of the season thus far, at which a num- Der of the young people of this place l were present, was the "Conversation party" Monday evening, December 5, given by Miss Ruby Pierce of South Britain. The subjects for conversation during the evening were given to each person present, written on dainty s'Kate Greenaway" cards. The subjects were quite numerous, including the holidays, last book read, favorite flower, dancing, music, games, chrysanthemums, etc. After the time set for conversation had expired the young folks spent some time in dancing the Virginia reel and other dances. About 10.30, most tempting collation was served, and shortly after the good nights were said, everyone ex- pressing their enjoyment of the evenings entertainment.
 Mrs H. M. Hunt has returned from her visit.
 MT Palmer ha resumed his duties at the station.
 Miss Baldwin of Middlebury has visited friends in town.
 Peter Divine purchased horse at the auction in Roxbury.
 Carlos Curtiss of Bridgeport has been the guest of W. w. Olmstead.
 '
 Clara Gray is at home, her school in Birmingham having closed on account | of the small pox.
 Mrs Charles Cook of Naugatuck has visited her parents.
 Mabel Warner is at South Britain, as- sisting the Misses Bennett, dressmakers.
 D. s. Todd is digging a well, near the station, on land leased of Charles Ros iron pipe to carry water to his house
 Miss Ella Bradley has returned to her school after vacation.
 Abner Woodruff of New Milford was n town on Friday.
 Edith Warner is with Mrs Harvey Stone.
 The small pox scare in Birmingham, las created quite rush to Dr Cooley's or vaccine matter, he having inoculated Q in one day.
 Dr Cooley was called to Towantic on tuesday.
 Carlos Curtiss of Bridgeport has been pending few days at ". ". Olmstead's. The numerous friends of Mrs H. A.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-09
SOUTHPORT.

Rev MT Munson of South Britain preached at the house of Elmer Lewis in Kettletown, last Sunday evening.
 Mrs c. P. Cook of Naugatuck visited her parents, last Sunday.
 There is no school on Hull's Hill, this week, as the teacher, Miss Dillon, is at home on the sick list.
 Miss Shelton closed her school in this place, last week, for short vacation.
 Charles Downs has come to spend the winter with his parents, his father being quite feeble.
 John Roswell shot a fox, last Thurs day, that weighed 13 1-2 pounds.
 Some unprincipled person or persons took it into their heads to break out the windows in A. T. Whites house, last week.
 There was full attendance at Hull's Hill Sunday school, last Sunday after noon. A Christmas tree entertainment is contemplated at some future date.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-09
HUNTINGTON.

The members of the choir and the young people of St Paul's church are in vited to meet at Mrs W. s. Hooper's, Bonni brook, Saturday evening, for the rehearsal of Christmas music.
 c. M. Hubbell has been nursing lame side, the result of a large door blowing against him.
 W. s. Hooper and wife took a sleigh ride to Roxbury, the fore part of this week.
 Ernest Upton has had all the work he could possibly do for week or more butchering hogs. He stands No. at the business.
 Some of the schools were closed, last week, on account of the children and teacher having sore arms.
 Miss Ella Wooster is away visiting relatives and friends.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-09
ROXBURY.

The past. week has been quite an event. ful one for this little town. Two we'd dings have taken place. Representative T. E. Mower to Miss Jessie Burritt, also Burton Bradley to Miss Dixon of New York.
 Mrs Bruce Hodge has returned to her home, after making quite an extended visit with her son, who is one of Bethel's popular grocerymen.
 The property of the late Bruce Hodge was appraised the 2nd.
 Constable Wilsey has exchanged his thoroughbred road mare for a beautiful sorrel, with out-of-town parties.
 Mrs c. T. Squire returned to her home on the 3d, after having visited friends at Thomaston and Naugatuck.
 Parties from Woodbury experienced some difficulty enroute to H. O. War ner's tobacco warehouse with their to bacco, the past week. on account of the snow drifts, having to abandon the road III I)IdCCS anu Gdht bO bIlS IOUS dCGOSS Good Hill.
 Last Thursday, Robert McEber met with an accident while cutting tree. The tree fell against him, causing him to fall upon rock, resulting in fractured hip.
 Mrs Henry Dickinson went to the Bridgeport hospital, last week.
 Miss Frances Hagarty is visiting at hei fathers.
 The winter term of the Center school commenced Monday, the 9th, with Miss Hagarty as teacher.
 MT Tompkins and son of Litchfield have visited at Myron Odell's.