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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-08-12
DELICATE CHILDREN.
Outdoor Exercise More Benenelal Thar
Medicine.

Outdoor Exercise More Benenelal Thas
Medicine.
A wise old physician once said, frank
": "Much more depends upon the nurse
than the physician. We see the patient
but once a day. and a poor nurse can
easily undo all the good our medicine
does" 1t is upon the continual care
and watchfulness that a good nurse
exercises that the mother must depend
in rearing a delicate child. rather than
upon doctors drugs and lotions. Sys-
tematic outdoor exercise, but never to
the point Of fatigue, will do more to-
ward building up the strength than
all the tonics. This does not mean that
the tonic is not also valuable. but the
individual who depends ON tonics alone,
without proper hygienic care in the
surrounding of the invalid. is likely to
be disappointed in the result.
The inability to sleep on the part of
some nervous sufferers is often due to
close air. When the sick one is too i'll
to go out in the open air, but can be
moved, it is best to have two rooms.
one for use at night and one during the
day. Both should be plentifully sup
piled with fresh air, and the room
in use during the day should be
bright and sunny, with N open
fire burning on the hearth and
blooming flowers in the windows.
These matters may seem small, though
the open fireplace is insisted upon by
the best English physicians. for the pur-
pose of keeping the air of the room
pure, rs well as making the room cheer
fnl. II is not enough for an invalid
that his table he supplied with whole
some, suitable food, and his room kept
warm. The food must look tempting.
The room must look cheerful. There
must be an atmosphere of rest about
the room that will be soothing to the
nerves. The light must be graduated
SO that it is neither glaring nor gloomy.
The ornaments about the room must
be occasionally changed, SO that the
restless invalid may have something
new to take up his attention and di-
vert his thoughts from himself. Still
il is foolish to make too many changes
or disturb the restful quiet of the room
A nurse should be . person of strong
nerve, but one sensible and intelligent
enough to appreciate and soothe the
abnormally sensitive nerves Of the con-
valescent II is upon such care that
the success of nurses work depends. rs
well rs upon perfect system in the rou-
tine performance of their dutics-N.
Y. Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-08-12

Mrs Blummer went away to . re-
mote little resort amid the mountains,
where she could spend quiet summer.
She stopped At q picturesque old hotel.
where she was known IS q widow, rs
Il happened she affected black. And .
very gay little widow she made, for she
was determined to obtain utter forget
fulness in the pleasure to be extracted
from the passing moment.
And so il came about that she made
the Acquaintance of . perfectly lovely
old doctor who took a great interest in
her. He was so very kind and attentive
that he seemed like father to her.
Day after day Mrs. Blummer and the
doctor were seen together, and it was
not long before the other guests began
70 gossip mildly about them.
..She is awfully lucky" declared one
gushing young thing. ''Hc is really in
earnest, and he's SO awfully rich. No
sensible gs-l would mind his age, for
he's awfully handsome. But it's al
ways .ae widows who make the lucky
catches"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-08-12
UNlEARNEO.

ne 10 lovely just to look At
With his thoughtful, dark brown eyeA
ms gentle face and shining curls-
But he isn't very WISE
1wo birthdays he has counted.
Two dimplcs he can show;
1et nos ignorant of many things
mat little babies know.
1neueA he talks in childish fashion,
He knows but pretty words,
A0o he says them in . voice as sweet
As the cooling OF the birds
he smiles 1t everybody,
But he hasn't learned to fret:
AND angry looks and pouis-
he doesn't know them yet
Oh. everything contents him,
50 he's never learned to tease:
Aod kicks and screams-he's unaware
There are such things rs these
But he's lovely just to look at
And to cuddle and to pet,
For to wrigglc out OF loving arms
He hasn't learned II yet
Oh. rs 1t first told you,
HIS isn't very wise:
fet were We all as ignorant
Earth might be Paradise.
Emma c Dowd, In Youths Companion
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-08-12

why don't you retire from business,
father?- said the rich mans only son.
"You have accumulated more money
now than / need. and more than I shall
ever be able to spend"
Not so. my boy" answered the man
of wealth. Suppose you should enter
politics some day. suppose You should
be called on to serve your country as
United States minister at some foreign
court
And with heavy sigh the proud. am
bitiors father turned again ~ his ac-
counts ts-ihieagV Tribune
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-08-12

THEY GREETED EACH OTHER COLDLY.
after some moments of hesitation. 81
have come to ask favor of you."
''And have come to ask one of you,' .
he said.
81 want you to allow me to obtain a
legal separation from you"
why, that is the very thing ] was
going to ask of you. I am willing tu
give You the necessary grounds. and
we can take the case to South Dakota.
Everything shall be done Is quietly Ms
possible"
Both seemed delighted, and still they
eyed each other trine suspiciously, as
If scenting the truth.
''Why do you wish . separation,
Edna?' he finally asked. Il trust you
are not contemplating another mar
riage as soon as this? / believe you
said once was enough for you"
She tossed her head dcfiantly.
Il have no reason to conceal the
TRUTH" she replied. 81 am contem-
plating another marriage. have
found an ideal man, and he will make
me his wife as soon rs proper after the
separation"
Hummer felt = twinge of panied sur
prise. and he fancied his wife had never
seemed quite so handsome before.
II am also going to get married. he
acknowledged, finding pleasure in his
ability to say 50. II am engaged to a
most charming girl who am confident
will make model wife"
He had arisen, and she Sprang to hcs
feet and confronted him, her chin quiv
ering. For some moments they stood
looking into each others eyes, q strange
feeling creeping over them.
Henry Blulnmer: she finally sobbed,
'.you are n brute: IL did th-think you
would have more regard for me than
this. II you marry again Ill kill my
self.'
Dear little soul! How Blummer
longed to take her in his arms and con-
sole her!
But you are going to get married"
he protested
mo, I am mott" she quickly asserted.
II did think of il. but I've changed my
mind now. You don't love me bit.
and am ready to die.''
He couldn't resist longer, g. he caught
her close to his breast, and she sobbed
on his shoulder, making no attempt to
get away.
Edna" he murmured. his mustache
close to her shapely little ear: 1--WE
have been deceiving ourselves. We
care more for each other than for all
the rest of the world! We ought IN
live happily together. Let's try it over
again, little wife"
II am willing, dear"
She lifted her smiling. tear-stsincd
face. and he kissed her dainty NOR h.
WILLIAM q. PATIAN.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-08-12

pretty brown eyes ''We are not at all
congenialr'
''On this point observed Blummer,
2cily, I'VE seem to have no difference of
opinion. We were utterly mistaken
in ever imagining we cared for each
other enough to-"
''You are right the little woman
broke in, determined he should not gain
the least advantage. 1T was very silly
of me, and I shall never cease to re-
gres it."
II made blooming idiot of myself"
Blummer brutally declared. But, then,
You were a rather pretty and stylish
girl when l met you at"
'Oh. you are really growing compli-
mentary! So was q rather pretty and
stylish girl-when you met me! That
was just one year ago. l suppose I
have grown old and homely and dowdy
in q year! If SO, the life l have led
with you during the last six months is
the cause of it,
She was growing hysterical again.
II have done all could to make you
happy. but you are the most unreascn-
able woman I ever saw. thought you
an angel, but I have found you possess
. atemper-like-lilxc-a cold chisel. Our
married life has been a wretched fail
ure!"
Then he very deliberately attempted
to take drink of coffee from his egg
glass
There is q remedy for our wretchei-
ncss!" exclaimed the little woman, de-
cidedly, q look of resolution ON her
flushed face.
YES" he nodded. ''The remedy is
separation. 1t would be glorious thing
TO be a free man again"
She leaped to her feet
THAT settles it. Mr.. Hummer: I'll
not live another day with you after
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-08-12

this. I shall enjoy my freedom quite
rs much rs you will. The only thing I
dread is the horrible disgrace of being
seen in . divorce court"
"You need not worry about that, Mrs
Hummer. unless you wish to marry
again. for we can live apart by mutual
consent and there need be no divorce.
As for me, shall never marry again. :"
Nor l. Once is enough for me! We
will separate quietly"
She sat down again and they talked
il over, finally arriving at an agree
ment.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-08-12
INDlA'S FIRE FESTIVAL.
Ntosses that Are Told of the Strange Gel

Stories that Are Told Of the Strange Cero
The Shima. of Holi. which Is oh
served by our Hindu neighbors during
the month of Phalgun, accounts for the
fires that arc seen in the side streets, a.
well rs for some of the extra noises that
are heard in our city at this time. II
lasts from the carly part till the full
moon of that month. Three different
stories arc told as to the origin of this
festival. One is that q king long ago
IN fit of anger. killed his wife. and
then made a funercal pile and burned
her. But rcmorse follows unholy deeds.
conscience wakes despair that slum-
bcred," 50 this king gave orders that a
pyre should be made every year in her
memory. Another version says that a
king had'a much-lovcd daughter who
made large fire. and, whether from
slightcd love or from undue delay in
arranging her marriage, or from some
other reason. threw herself into it.
The father, ut distance, saw this
agonizing spectacle. and rushed to-
wards her. beating his mouth and CALI
ing out for help. All was in vain: so
he declared that hcnceforth fire
should be lit every year and mourning
be made for her.
A terrible demoness was doing such
harm on earth that the goddess of Dur
ga assumed human form in order to de-
stroy her. After fearful struggles she
succeeded. Eut having been killed
by . goddess the demoness came to
life again, and the struggle was re-
ncwcd. At last, in desperation, the
goddess bid her ask what she would.
She asked that every year festival Of
fire be kept in her honor. Whoever
keeps il picases her, whoever ncylects
to do so incurs her wrath. This last
story is obtained apparently from a
book written. about ono hundred snd
seventy years ago called ''NirnayRsjnd-
hu," which is said to be the .,nly aus
thority for the observance of this fes-
tival. About this there is probably ND
more certainty than there is about the
origin of the May pole with is rtsrae:
dance: ' |" !.
All round together we 80
Merrily dancing We.
This book says tina I the great goddess
who exists in various articles. should b
worshipped with leaves of tho Bel tree
and with Zai flowers. Certain food,
with incense and lights, sholld be off
fered to her. Certain Descriptive songs,
with actions that had better not be de-
scribed in detail. should be loudly sung
before her. And woe he to the person
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-08-12

A remarkable sight was witnessed od
Sandgate and Hythe one afternoon re
Gently, when the whole of the coas,
between Sandgate and Lydd appeared
rdected in the sea not a stones throw
from the spectators. After an hour on
so the illusion disappeared. At the
same time the French coast appeared
reflected within fifty yards OF the En-
glish coast. Such . mirage had not
been witnessed for over forty years
Pail Mall Budget.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-08-12

T is plain to me-"
said Hummer,
after he had
quarreled with
his wife for
half an hour
over the break
fast table-'it
is very plain to
me we are quite
incompatible!''
Il fully agree
with you," re-
torted Mrs.
Hummer, wip-
ing the tears OF
anger from her
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-08-12
JAPANESE GARDENING.


O0U4htf0l Reefeoeeooo - t0o 1oo0 -
The principal purpose for garden
in Japan is realistic, natura1istic; n
aims to initiate, and does not attempt
to improve actual landscapes 1T is.
therefore, at once q picture and . poem.
perhaps even more . poem than pic
ture. Sometimes, also, sermons may
be attempted and abstract, moral ideas.
such as charity, faith. piety, content.
calm and connubial bliss may b ex-
pressed in the beauties Of nature. '
Japan is . land of flowers, but Il
maintains nobility in florsl ~ well %
social institutions There are about .
dozen '.hana'' which are reckoned
among first-class; and even among
these feudal lords there are gradations
Each has also its special meaning and
use. The twelve ''majores dii" Of the
Japanese floral kingdom ere the cherry,
chrysanthemum, cypress.s bamboo.
lotus, maple, peony, pine. plum and
wisteria.
The bamboo IL both useful and ornar
mental. It's many good qualities rem
der II exceedingly serviceable In mann-
featuring innumerable articles, both
small and great; and its neetness and
simple heauty make it . common orna-
ment. 49,.
The cherry Is the king Of japanese
flowers, and is, therefore, abundantly
cultivated. Both cherry and plum
trees are raised, not for their fruit. but
for their blossoms The regulation
ornament for the New Year celebra-
ton is the triple combination Of the
pine, bamboo. and plum (sho-chiku-
hail, with which may often be asso-
ciated representation Of the stork and
the tortoise, all symbols Of long life.
The pine and the bamboo also make
mp the main part Of the '1gado-matsu. !"
the outdoor New Years decorations
which stand in front Of the gateway a
the doorway Of each house.
One simple but delightful recreation
of the japanese is, in the proper sea
son, the cherry viewing" q the "pluD
viewing" which consists merely in 60
ing to look 1T the cherry blossoms or
the plum blossoms when they have
reached full bloom Chicago Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-08-12

Miss Lighthead-"l wonder il this
Mr.. Walton who has just arrived will
be pleasant addition to our society" :"
Miss Deepthink-''No no. he is very
intelligent youpg man. Inter Vceap.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-08-12

-Mistress-''Katic.t these are the very
same old cobwcbs that were here last
week" Katie-"They're jnst rs good
rs new, ma'am. for I've never touched
them. ."--luter-Ocsan.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-08-12
One day the doctor and Mrs. Hummer

One day the doctor and Mrs. Hummer
were alone in a cozy little nook beside
he mountain stream, where they had
come for the ostensible purpose of fish
ing. But their rods lay idly on the
ground, and they were seated quite near
together on the soft moss.
Mrs. Hummer" said the doctor. Sc
curing one of her hands, II love you,
and I want you to marry me. am a
wealthy man, and I will do everything
in my power to make you happy"
Her tender brown eyes filled with
tears. and she tried to release her hand.
Doctor. l cannot marry you"
why not?''
Il am married already"
Then she told him everything in .
frank way that made him feel that he
loved her all the more desperately.
When she had finished. he said:
''You do not love this man to whom
you are bound?''
"No."
would you marry me If you were
free?'
IL think So"
''Then you must obtain legal sepa-
ration from him"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-08-12

Eastern Man Tin booming Western
town)-what horrible. awful, disgust-
ing. aboIninable odcrs you have here.
Mr.. Porhpackcr = Yessiree. Smells
like business, doesn't it?-Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-08-12
Ill.

Three hundred miles away. BluL .mcr
was enjoying himself at the seaa norc.
He met a very charming and beautiful
girl, and, by way of diversion, he
sought her society as much as possible.
One day he came to the conclusion that
he was really and truly in love with
her.
From that moment Blummer grew
rapidly desperate, after the manner Of
any man VINO knows his affection is
reciprocated yet feels that the situation
is hopeless.
One night. rs they sat on . huge
bowlder and watched the glory of the
moonlight on the rippling ocean. he
told her how much he loved her. and
heard her sweet voice confess mutual
attachment.
Then came the task of revealing the
truth, which he did in . manly manner.
OF course she was shocked and dis
tressed. but she acknowledged she loved
him still.
'Would I were . free man, he cried.
II can be in short time,- he added. .
sudden thought coming to him. MY
wife will not oppose = separation. Will
you wait for me and marry me them"
"Yes, dear"
Hummer felt himself the happiest
man on earth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Blummer met by ap-
pointment They greeted each other
coldly.
Henry" spoke the little woman.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-10-10
THE DEMOCRATS.
The City committee Mapping Out the
Work for the Campaign.

Work for the Campaign.
The Democratic City Committee met
last evening. Chairman Fsrnsworth pre-.
sided and there was large attendance.
1t was voted to hold the primaries for
the nomination of Aldermen and Council
men on the evening of Wednesday, Oct.
%, and that the polls be kept open from
s to 10 O'Clock.
The several ward committees presented
list OF names to be sent to the Board of
Aldermen from which tie Supervisors of
the election to be held Nov. fare to be
selected. The lists were confirmed.
Mr.. O'Brien offered the following addi-
tion to the rules governing caucuses and
1t was adopted unanimously:
"Resolved, That the Chairmen and Sec
retaries OF the several Democratic prima-
rles be instructed in the counting OF bal
lots for delegates or other positions for
which two or more candidates are to be
chosen, to pay no attention to number
ing for positions. but to count all votes
cast for every candidate no matter I'm
what position his name may be upon the
ballot; provided, however, that no candi-
date shall be voted for on one ballot in
more than one place for the same posi-
tion.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-10-10

the different departments were like the
heads OF regiments. Each one wanted a
bigger show than the others. But the de-
partments have got to place where they
couldn't grab any more. "The people
wanttto be stirred up" he said; "and this
Is the beginning Of the stir"
George Il. Newell wanted retrenchment.
IL the city kept going In debt, bankruptcy
was only question OF time. Salaries
were too high. Wages are being cut down
all over the country. Tne city should cut,
but 1t Isn't popular. MIR. Newell raked
over the Sewer Department. II was too
costly.
He offered a resolution to invite the
Sewer Commissioners to meet the Asso-
citation next Monday evening TO discuss
the sewage question. This was tabled
temporarily.
Bernard Il. Lennon introduced a sub
stitute to the resolution introduced by
Mr.. Sheldon at previous meeting TO the
effect that the City Councimen TO be
elected be asked to use their influence to
keep the rate at 81 so and to keep the ap-
propriations for current expenses within
the amount thereby raised.
Sheldon began TO get nervous and
couldn't sit still for a minute while a vote
was being taken. His resolution was
knocked out and Mr.. Lemons adopted,
20 to 10.
~ would like TO have one OF my resolu.
tions adopted" he said when he one APP.
pointing committee to ascertain the
present financial standing OF the city
came up.
This was adopted.
Mr.. Newell's resolution relating to the
sewerage disposal raised br, oze.
Sewer commissioner Easton said IL MIR.
Newell would read cit her Of the last four
reports OF the Commission he would find
an answer to his question. The resolu-
tion was adopted.
Philo Thayer wanted everybody to go to
the Republican caucuses and "kick" there.
Charles Il. Bullock, Robert ID. Mason
and stephen f. Fisk were elected to mem
beIship.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-10-10
A HARD CIDER JAG"
Got Half a Dozen Men OF Mason, N. H., Into
Bad Scrape.

MASON, N. H., Oct l0.-Tbe action Of
the cal authorities in locking up half n
dozen Of their fellow townsmen In the re-
ceiving tomb Of the cemetery is likely to
end in legal battle and the erection Of
some sort of "A lookup. The men who were
imprisoned are angry. Their offense con-
sisted i'm drinking too much hard cider
during the faif. " hen IA, ,onstaOies al.
tempted to arrest them they resisted and n
fight eDsued. After subduing the men
ths constables re lied that there was nc
place In VIII cb To confine them. These
were the first arrests made since the town
was unded. Then somebody thought OF
the receiving tomb, and to this the prison
ers were taken. They were thrown in
side, and the big iron door was barred and
locked. The next morning the men were
almost physical aud mental wrecks, and
so pitiable was their plight that the
justice who presided at the hearing dis
charged them without inflicting further
punishment.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-10-10
AMUSEM ENTS.
Lotbrop's Grand Opera House.


Following the beautiful drama Of "rhe
Upper Hand" comes this week to 10th
rop's Grand Opera House the brilliant
young actress, Miss Florence Hamilton,
supported by Lothrop's stock company in
william De Shetiey's version of Robert
Buchansn's masterpiece, "Alone In Lon
DON"
A large audience greeted the company
when the curtain rolled up on the pro-
logue. During the progress OF the drama
some splendid scenery liz shown includ-
ing in and about London, Drury Lane,
Westminster bridge. Houses OF Parlla-
ment by night, Tower Hill and the river
Thomes.
Every line was followed closely by the
audience. Many old favorites are In the
company including NelLs Hancock, Alice
Warren, Martha Conway, Viola Bancroft,
Helen V. Linde, William Deshetley, Chas.
Bar-inger, Richard Hunt, B. w. Reed, w.
s. Perry, q. ii. Rickets, Fred Warren, Z.
X. Ramsell, Harry Mack and Robert Ford.
Miss Hamilton appeared as Annie
Meadows and Nan, a flower girl. She is
an accomplished actress and has won q
place In the hearts of the theatre going
people OF Pawtucket. The singing of
Fred and Alice Warren was a taking fea-
ture. Remember the matinee tomorrow
and don't miss seeing "Alone in London"
Music Hail.
"Our Country Cousin" paid a visit to
this city last evening and delighted a
large audience at Music Hall. The only
Frank Jones appeared In the title role and
his portrayal of country life and manners
WAS refreshing. He appeared as a dia-
mond In the rough and although scorned
by some of his city relations he wins
dorothy Churchill" the city belle, saves
the midnight express from disaster and
foils the schemes OF his uncle "Abner
Wheatley" and "Murdock Stone," a ras-
cally lawyer, who endeavor to steal his
inheritance. The drama was we'll mounted
and a quaint vein of humor runs all
through. Frank Z. Young as Hickory
Hopkins" ambitious to join circus, was
the life OF the play and is a remarkable
dancer, while "Jsson's" cornet solos
elected deserved applause.
Keith's Opera House.
"Under the City Lamps" Is the strong
attraction at this house this week. 1t is a
story Of New York life and is given In a
most thrilling and realistic manner.
There are some splendid scenes, among
them being the roof garden of the Casino,
the little church around the the corner, a
Five Points tenement house, the Fulton
ferry house with boat, a view Of the river.
The leading characters were taken by
Harry Msinhali, Joseph Ransome, Edwin
Bethel, b. g. Hanlan, Harry Rogers,
James A. Leahy, Charles E. Bunnell.
Mabel Craig (song and cance), Anna
Winter, Florence Gerald and Oracle
Sweeney.