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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
WOMAN AND HOME.
1 woMAN.s TOOL BOX.

How to Mako Some Pretty Pieces Of Fur.
aiture-A Little Ezperience In Dones-
tic Upholstery WIN Enable Clever FIN
gers to Work wonders-A Few very
Useful Bsoxes.
The women Of this country seem to
take great interest in manufacturing
odd bits Of decorative furniture for
their homes. and many are the pretty
and useful things that have been con-
structed by them. 4
The only tools necessary for this
work are = hammer. small saw. m e
dium-sized chisel. an awl, plane and
nails Of assorted sizes With tn csc
implements she can do q great deal to-
ward identifying an unpretent ious
home.
To make stakeholder and aent, rs
depicted in one Of the illustrations. OBJ
tain at grocery store an ordinary soap
box and let this form the end upright
box. Get another packing ca - of the
same width but longer, and arrange on
top lid with hinges 50 1t may b
raised. Use the cover to the upright
one for two shelves, naN them securely
in place and let them be an equal dis
tanco apart. SO they will accommodate
shoes and slippers
Fasten these boxes together securely
with screwa Next obtain beard and
after rounding corners or screw It fast
to the back of the boxes and You will
have as result the frame-woMk for the
seat.
The hinged lid Of the low box will
act as a seat, the board with the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
souAR,Mo THE CIRCLE.


This Problem Was Attempted Some Fem
Thousand Years Ago.
The Oldest mathematical book In the
world, which dates some 1000 years
back and was written in Egypt, con.
tains a rule for squaring the circle, says
the Engineers Gazette. The rule
given is to shorten the diameter BY .
ninth, and on the line 50 obtained to
construct q square; and this, though
far from being exact, is near enough
for most practical purposes. Since
then the amateur squarer Of the circle
has been thorn in the side Of the pro-
fessional mathematician. Learned So
cieties at last. in pure self-defense,
made q rule that all solutions Of the
problem sent to them should without
examination be consigned to the flames.
In the last centurya Frenchman named
Mathulus was SO sure he had sue
ceeded in squaring the circle that he
offered a reward of $1,000 to anyone
who proved his solution erroneous II
was shown to be erroneous II not to
his own satisfaction, at least to that Of
the courts. and he had to pay tho
money. Mathematicians have long
been convinced that the solution was
impossible, but it is only few years
since they were able to demonstrate
this. A German professor named
Landmann published in 1882 q demon
stration. which was accepted by tho
scientific world as satisfactory; 80 that
would-be squarers Of the circle may
now rest from their labors, seeing that
It has been fundamentally proved that
the thing cannot be done.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
BUILDING AND SCIENCE
CONVENIENT COTTAGE.

Just the House for . Farmer Of Modef-
ate Means ~ or Modest Exterior and
Unique In Appearance-TheI Interior Ar
rangement Apt 70 Suit the Most Critical
Housewife-Plenty OF CIooets.
A house design. to be acceptable for
the country home of family OF about
six members, should have the exterior
modest and unique in appearance, with
q symmetrical arrangement OF the
house, 80 as to give large. sunny rooms,
with plenty of coy piazza room The
design shown in the illustrations en-
bodies these features. The residence
Gig. u is well adapted to site neces-
sarily near the road. but overlooking
pleasant prospect from the sides and
rear. The hiproofed wings, at either
side, seem to guard the domestic life,
affording a restful quiet not often OBJ
tanned in an exposed location. and the
high central roof rising above the porch
add dignity to the whole. The con-
struction Of this frame cottage Is such
as lends a character to the house diff
ferent from q conventionally plain
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
AN AUTOMATIC ExrISGrIsHER.

double elastic band on the inside Of
the shell. and tighten by turning the
match-ends round as many times as
necessary, until the pin, when left to
itself. is drawn down into the shell
When you wish to use the apparatus,
turn the hairpin downward from the
she'll and place it on the candle, which
it will grip like q pair of ton2s. The
shell should be in a horizontal position,
with its point slightly imbedded in
the candle, at a greater or less dis
tancc from the top. according to the
time 1t is proposed to read. When the
moment for extinction arrives, the edge
Of the candle is on q level with the
edge Of the shell; the point Of the
shell, finding no more support from
the wax. which is melting, and the
elastic band, being stretched by the
heat, the shell bounds up and caps the
light as neatly as the best Of ex-
tinguishers.-Once q Week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
CANDLE ExTlNGUIShER.

Ono That Works Automatically and 4
Easily Made.
Persons who are in the habit Of read
ing in bed by the light of q candle. and
who occasionally fall asleep without
extinguishing the light, may be glad
to know Of simple device which will
perform that work automatically. In
curing the safety Of the sleeper. econ
omizing the candle, and obviating the
unpleasant odor of an expiring wick.
The apparatus is constructed out Of :
walnut shell. an elastic band and .
hairpin.
Bend the hairpin into the shape indi-
Gated IN the cut. Pierce two holes in
the pointed end of the nutshell close
to the edge. This may be done easily
by means Of . wire heated red-hot.
Pass the elastic band through these
holes and secure the ends on the out
side with little splints or match ends.
Slip the head Of the hairpin under the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

FIG. l.-FRONT VIEW OF BURIAL COTIAOH.
building, and vet it lacks the expensive
detail work usually found in an original
plan-the framing Of the roofs being
the most difficult part Of tho construc-
ton, and will readily be understood
from little study of the plans. En-
tering at the front Gig. p. winding
steps lead to square porch. whose
curved front affords an extensive view
mer evenings this is an attractive
place, with windows opening out upon
It from the two front rooms.
The transverse hall is lighted BY .
large window at the farther end; at
the right Of the entrance Is large
square parlor. with windows on every
side. A mantcl with pleasant chin
ney corner seat for reading is at the
rear, alongside the wide folding doors
opening into the dininR-room; . fire.
place is also placed in corner Of this
room, which communicates with the
outside chimney running up in the
angle of the house. A door leads into
the front hall, and through an entry
access is had from the back porch;
while an inside passage. fitted up with
china and pantry closets, islighted from
the entry, and separates the dining
room from the kitchen and cellar stairs.
The kitchen has the conveniences Of .
range, with hot water boiler upon .
broad hearth In niche at one side, .
sink with set tubs near by. and a cup
board with sliding doors opposite, un-
der the stairs. A corner is cut out Of
this room to provide for Q very con-
venient. light and airy pantry;
although it Is small. yet. with tho
closet room already spoken Of. it is
sufficient for the usual needs. A pass
age between the kitchen and hall iso-
lates II from the front Of the house,
keeping away steam and odors.
The other wing Of the building is oc-
cupied by the family rooms, consisting
Of sitting-room half screened from
the hall by portieze across the recess,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

rounded corners forms the back. while
within tho box rubbers and heavy
boots may he kept, the upright one
holding fine shoes and slippers.
After long experience in domestic up
holstery, denim, in its rich assortment
Of colors, is found to be superior to all
other materials. It combines artistic
beauty with astonishing durability,
and Is heartily recommended to tho
amateur cabinet-malker.
The tops Of the boxes should be Gov
cred first and tufted. This may DO 40
complished by spreading curled hair on
the wood and lacking the material over
It and at regular distances apart catch
q button to form q tuft. This Is done
by boring two small holes through the
wood side by side, and, having thread
ed the eye of the button with bit Of
Irvine, pass the string through the
holes and tie the ends tightly together
ct the under side Of the lid.
The material is to be tackled all
around to the outer edge Of the tops
with ordinary carpet taclss driven close
together.
Next upholster the back, placing
some curled hair behind the material
and give it q cushioned appearance and
In turn drape the sides Of the boxes.
To do 1t nicely. shir several yards Of
the material on . cord and then tack
the string fast all around the upper
edges Of the boxes
Around the top edge Of each box and
to hide the joint where tho covering
meets the draping material, fasten q
piece of wide gimp with large oval
headed upholsterer's tacks driven an
even distance apart. This will lend a
rood finish to complete a charming and
Useful piece Of furniture.
The very attractive hanging cabinet
shown here is also made of . couple Of
packing cases
Two shallow oblong boxes are need
ed, and should be fastened securely to-
gcther with screws, the end Of one to
the side of the other rs the drawing
shows. Around the top Of the upright
box narrow strip Of cornice moldinR,
that can be obtained from q carpenter,
is to be mitred and fashioned with
nails, while the top edge Of the other
one may be left plain by way Of con-
trast.
Two shelves should be arranged In
the upright box and one In the other.
The entire inside and outside Of the
boxes are painted with several sue
cessive coats Of some good color, light
shades being preferable. Or they may
be enameled, and when dry arrange .
small brass rod Mt the top Of each box
from which curtain may be suspended
on rings.
Silkoline or m inexpensive silk Of IN
art color will wear nicely for drapery.
Along under the bottoms Of tho
boxes a few hooks can be fastened
from which teacups may be hung, while
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

Artificial whAleboue il made in Eng.
land BY treating leather with sulphids
Of sodium, then soaking It for twenty
four or thirty-six hours in . weak So
luton Of salphate Of potassium and
a4terwsrd stretching Il on frame.
The sldn Is dried slowly and exposed
TO temperature Of 20 to IS degrees
Fshrenheit- The influence Of light
combined with the action Of the sui
phate OF potassium renders the gelar
tine insoluble in water. The skin Il
then submitted to pressure. and its
properties are thus. It Is stated, so far
as regards hardness and elasticity.
very nearly the same rs those Of real
whalebone.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
A HoDEI-eHoE HoX.

on the top some odd bits Of bric-a-brso.
II tastefully arranged, will lend great
" to the appearance.
This cabinet ought to be securely
fastened to the wall with long screws
passing through the plaster and tax.
ing firm anchorage IN the studding
This fastening should be particularly
good If the cabinet is to sustain such
weight rs . number Of books wonld
amount to-. Harry Adams, In Chics
no Record.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
N1ercury's Eccentric Orbit.

The distance Of Mercury from the sun
varies owing to the ecccntricity of its
orbit. When he is nearest to the sun
he receives ten and a half times moro
light and heat than we do. but when
he removes to his greatest distance the
light and heat are reduced by moro
than one-haf. Even then, however,
the sun blazes In the skies of Mercury
with disk four and a half times larger
than that which he shows to Ms on
earth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

To announce the birth Of baby the
visiting card Of the mother should b
sent to relatives and friends, with the
tiny card Of the infant attached by
narrow white ribbon to the upper left
hand corner. In the past the name Of
the child was engraved upon the card,
but later form dictates simply: "A Lit
tie Son" or Daughter" with the date
Of birth added. This leaves the name
with opportunity Of change until
Christening.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
STAND FOR CUT FLOWERS.

How to Mako Ono That II OHna0eotnl
and Yet Not Expensive.
A loose bunch Of cut flowers in q
dainty bowl or vase Is in harmony with
almost any surroundings or setting,
but such bowl or vase Of flower clus.
tiers nowhere appears to better advan.
tage than on some light and graceful
stand just large enough for this pur.
pose. Such . stand need not be expen.
sive to he ornamental. The ilustra-
ton shows one that can easily he made
at home. Three legs Of bamboo are
crossed and screwed to . ball ~
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
indicative

what makes you think Jack Y Jung.
ley is going to propose to your
why, we were dancing the other
night and l complimented him upon
the easy way in which he held me. oh,
yes he said. it's always easy for me
to hold my own. '"-Brooklyn Life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

Brown-Did you hear that young
Benedict suddenly became deaf on the
very day on which he was married?
Robinson-You don't say 50. That
shows that there is . silver lining to
every cloud. no matter how dark II
may be for Q time.-Tammany Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
Works Just Like the uand.

A New England firm has just com
pleted q machine capable of counting
and binding in packs 100000 postal
cards in ten hours The postal cards
are printed and cut by another ma
chine, but this one counts them aud
makes them into packs Of TWENTY-FIVE
each. The most ingenious parts Of tie
machine are the fingers and thumbs,
so to speak, used in wrapping the mar
row strip Of paper around each pack.
The paper is pulled of the reel by two
long. slender fingers that come up
rom underneath; another finger dips
itself into the box Of mucilaee and
daubs the end Of another finger, which
In turn applies the mucilage to the
narrow strip Of paper at just the right
spot. The strip is wrapped about the
pack OF cards. thumb comes up and
presses the mucilage part down hard.
and the thing il done
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
Chased Him.

Men, said Sharpe, may Be divided
into two classes-knaves and fools"
That's . pretty bright remark"
said Uncle Silas; amy man who talkes
you for fool is mistakenly. 7.
Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
re. SECOND FLOOR PLAN.

the main part Of the house for q cellar,
and such baseren. conveniences Is arc
desired. Winding steps outside lead
down to basement entrance beneath
the porch In the rear. The size Of all
the various apartments may be found
by comparing the scale Of feet accom-
panying the first floor plan given in the
illustration Fig. 2.-D. Comings, in
American ARriculturiSt.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
Trouble In the Aluseu

YOU'D better 60 and look after those
freaks. i" said the assistant In the dime
museum.
Whats the matter?'' inquired the
manager.
The cross-eyed giant is counting the
two-headed girl. and she's getting jeal.
ous of herself '-Chicago Tribune
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

Mas. writes: "After
suffering from dyspepsia
ard constipation with un-
told agony for at least 10
months. I am more than
pleased to say that AFTER
using DR.. Picrce's Golden
Medical Discovery and
Pleasant Pellets for one
month, I was entirely
cured. and from that day
to this I do not know,
thank God, what even q
slight headache is I paid
q doctor on fremont ST.,
Boston, in one day for
his advice only.) the sum
Of 9Io.oo with $3.50 for
I:>s-> >-l ~1A~r~,-l go
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
Fo. F,vn O,r,loek Tea.

Afternoon tea-table covers are now
made with valapce about eleven
inches deep; IL isgathered moderately
full and put ON with . cord.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
japanese PolBteness.

Lady-The feet Of the ladies of your
country are compressed, believe.
japanese Attache-Oh. NO. madam;
that is Chinese custom. We in Japan
allow our ladies' feet to grow to their
full size (politelyenot that they can
ever hope to riva! yours, madam
Truth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
Musical Item.

A.-So Jour dog has gone away again.
has he?
B.-Yes, since my daughter has been
taking singing lessons there Is no such
thing rs keeping him on the premisea
ALEX Sweet, in Texas Siftings
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
A Few Years Hence.

''Ah. Maud Weatherwax," exclaimed
the young man. weeping bitterly, you
never would have dared to talk to me
In the manner you have II had sis
ter to defend me! Coward:"-lndianapo
lis Journal
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
Hne P~lnt of vlev.

Bilkins-Do you think Il Is true that
''the love Of money is the root of al
evil?'
NoeeleyIThat depends upon whether
she win marry you o. not-Tsuth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
No Doubt.

Nodd| have been so worried and
run down that l think shall have to
take . sea voyage.
Todd-It will probably relieve you
Ut . great deal.-Brooklyn Life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

stfong, plump, round and rosy. Moth
ing so effective as q strength restorer
and flesh maker is known to medical sci
ence; this puts on healthy flesh not the fat
It rouses every organ of the body to &C.
tivity. purifes, enriches and vitalizes
the blood SO that the body feels refreshed
and strengthened. If you are too tkin, too
weak, too nervous, it may be that the food
assimilation is at fault. A certain amount
of bile is necessary for the reception of the
fat foods in the blood Too often the liver
holds back this element which would help
digestion. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery stimulates. tones up and invig-
crates the liver, nourishcs the blood, and
the muscles, stomach and nerves get the
rich blood they require
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15


which has q coat closet at one end; at
the farther corner Of the sitting-room
another portiere shuts of a small sew
ing-room- The symmetry and regular
ity Of the sitting-room aid the decorator
in making this very pretty apart
ment. Between the sewing-room and
the passage is bedroom with fireplace,
closet and wardrobe. The central fea-
ture Of the hall is the broad staircase.
rising between the partition walls and
having baluster on either side; at the
head Of the stairs . Widowed door opens
upon q balcony over the rear porch.
Three large chambers surround this
hall, with plenty Of closet room in
each, and chimney connection in every
room. There is room enough under
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

when . mans wife tells . funny
story I'd like 70 know how he's going
to know when she's got to the point"
Easy enough. The points the part
she tellshalf m hour after she's finished
the story Chicago Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
TO PUT ON

needed flesh, no mat
ter how you've lost
it, take Dr.. Pierce's
Medical Dis
covery. It works
wonders. BY restor-
ing the normal ac-
ton of the dcranged
organs and functions,
it builds the flesh up
to a safe and healthy
standard-promptly,
pleasantly and nat
urally. The weak,
emaciated, thin, pale
and puny are made
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
Wifsy's Opaaioo Of Poker.

The Husband-I was pretty lucky ct
poker last night.
The Wife-Oh, George, have you been
gambling again? You know It IL . teE.
rible sin.
The H.-Hm-I raked IN seventy
two dollars
The W.-0h, darling, then I can have
that new hat.-Booton Courier.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

Ada-Flo was just going down for
the third time when DIR. Watson dived
OF yacht and caught her.
Grace-And saved her life! Wasn't
that wonderful,
Ada-Yes, for doctor.-Life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

APANruL TYPooRAPmcAL Elnon.-Ths
usual notice 1t the end Of the announce
ment Of . death actually appeared in
west country paper, as folows: "Ficnds,
Kindly accept this intimation-
ster 6asetta
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15
None In 8tock.

The beggar faltered at the door.
Have you the heart to refuse mer'
be pleaded.
''No- -"
A the butcher spoke the dull express
sion Of despair that had settled upon
the counte nance of the mendicant was
lightened.
I'VE ran cut of heart more than IN
hour ago"
When he had finished, the dull ex-
preston Of despair was doing busl-
ness st the same old stand.-Detroit
Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

shown. The upper ends are inserted
in bit Of square pine board-one foot
square is good size. All that remains
to be done Is to cover this top with
some delicate bit Of washing silk and
to fAsten some Of the same material
down about the sides. The design
given in the cut may be followed to ad-
vantage. or ones taste and ingenuity
may be given tho chance to fashion .
different arrangement Of the silk. In
any case finish Of silk balls may well
be added to the lower edge, when the
whole should be pretty enough for
even the daintiest Of flowers to rest
upon.-American Gardening.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

SHE-"Before we were married you said
1t would give you the greatest pleasure to
crafty my every wish" He-'My dear, /
said your lghtest wish; and rid it, too"
Vogue.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

BOREroN-"Just take this along, will
you, old man, and look il over at your
leisure;' Busy Editor-"Leisurel What's
thatf'-S0mervillc Journal
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

medicine. and derived no NJ j. CoLENAS, ESQ.
benefit. Igot more relief III ore koxr from your
medicines. as far as my stomach was concerned,
than from all the other medicine used
Ifany person who reads this is suffering from
dyspepsia constipation and will use your
uledicine - have done, he viii never regret it"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

"DoAN' talk about yoh ne;ghbohs," said
Uncle Eben. "Yoh services am s'perf'ous.
Dey'n ten to It fob one anuddah an fob
you, too. Washington Star.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

Bird QEAIER-s.l feel bound to tell you,
sir, that the parrot which you have selected
II q terrible swearer'' CustOmer-'AN
the better; viii let him do my telephouing
for me"--M0unt Vernon Echoes.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

DIp HE Do If.- Mother (sternly)-
''Kitty, didn't Charley Lee try to kiss you
last night 1t the front door," Daughter
lblushing)-..Not very hard, mammal
Detroit Free Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

JILLsoy says tho Baconian theory would
doubtless find fewer believers il there wero
not so many ham actors trying to do
Shakespeare.-BufYalo Courier.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

"YOuR sealskin sacque is the finest have
ever SEEN" swell, it ought to be, it was
made from one Of the educated seals."-
Judge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

'sMY task in Hfe," said the pastor, COM
placcntly. consists in saving young men"
"Ah" replied the maiden, with . soulful
your-Life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-12-15

Mr. PoNpous-'sSir, I would havc you
know that I'm self-made manw Farmer
Hayrick-"W aal, mister, mammalian seems
to be trade We didn't work long st.
HarOer's Bazaar