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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25

anything dishonest or ungentlemanly,
or that could even be openly criticised;
only the club had not quite approved
their course in certain matters. deem
Ing It not up to the high standard by
which, individually and collectively,
1t sought to be governed. 1t was jeal-
ous Of its reputation in this respect,
and tho mere suspicion that the con-
duct of any member could bring dis,
credit upon it was sufficient to make
him feel heavily its disapproval
One of these men had attracted my
attention to such a degree that the
Beau could not help perceiving my GU
riOsity, and. one night, he set himself
rather grudgingly-to the task Of
gratifying 1t. This mans name was
Richardson. and he was q common
enough looking fellow. had it not been
for = certain likeness to q dead man,
which one could not help seeing in
his face.
''Let us find IS cheerful place ~
we cam" said the Beau. ''for the tale
Is Rrcwsome enough"
So we drew our chairs in front Of the
wood fire that sparkled and snapped in
one of the little, quiet. smoking rooms.
Then the Beau called to the steward to
bring us some good brandy.
Its a cold night outside" he said,
''and this is cold story. Let us for
tify ourselves"
After we had fortified, the Beau sank
into . deep study for little. Then he
reached forward and poleed at the fire
90 that 1t blazed up more brightly.
Have you ever noticed" he asked,
suddenly. 'how ones face and manner
may grow into Z resemblance of some
other one with whom he is much In
. close companionship? How . husband
land wife, for instance. may grow to
look and act, and even think. alike?
That is what we call family likeness;
tho members of one household grow
ing constantly to resemble each other
In feature and action. Now note" he
continued, not waiting for me to
answer, that the strongest face, the
strongest personality. In such case.
always dominates the other. A weak
face will grow stronger: but . strong
face will never grow weaker from this
contact.
THAT man Richardson, whose face
fascinates you like the face Of Death
II started IS he put my thought into
words-'had. Is youth, 4 weak. un-
certain, Rood.natured face. Ton see
in it now certain elements of strength,
but most unpleasantly accented. That
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25
oeEYED THE LETTER.

How an Oxford Student Amended His Fla
grant Conduct.
That quick-witted sense of the lH
dicrous may often lead its possessor
out of difficulties was evidenced not
long ago in the case of certain George
D., at Oxford. D--was one of the
b ightest men of his class, but unfOrtu-
nately his intellectual DR.. Jekyll bore
daily company with mischief-loving
HYDE, whose diabolical tendencies fro.
quently got him into disgrace. Was
there trouble with the townsmen the
night before, it was I" who was
first questioned by thedean. Was there
some unique bit of deviltry played on
. first year man. II was upon D. that
the faculty's eye of suspicion was
turned.
He was, as usual. ION the ragged
edge OF suspicion" when one Sunday
morning, at church-time, in his third
year. he was deserted by the dean sit
ting at the open window of his quad
rangle room in his shirt sleeves. calmly
smoking . long Dutch pipe and drink
ing beer. The dean was on his way to
church, and the cool public irreverence
of the man shocked him. The next
morning he summoned D. to his
study.
Sir" said the dean. '.your irrever-
ence is disgraceful What do You mean
by this public disrespect OF the Lord s
day?"
II was not aware that drinking beer
and smoking a pipe was 50 wicked, "
said D..
1T is. sir" thundered the dean; ''and
II ever see you in your shirt sleeves
drinking beer and smoking . pipe on
Sunday. your connection with this uni
versity ceases"
D. bowed his head respectfully
and went out. The following Sunday
the dean took particular pains to be
trifle late for church and TO pass BY
young D--'s window. What was his
amazement to discover that worthy
lolling on his window-couch, smoking
and drinking. He was furious Such
impudent defiance of his orders: He
would expel him then and there. But
rs he approached nearer. his anges
changed into wonderment; and then.
rs he quickly walked by, his sense Of
humor brought Z smile to his face,
The letter of the law had been obeyed
Young D. was faultlessly arrayed
In his dress suit, drinking champagne
and smoking rigar.s-Walte- q
i Nichols. in Haxper's Magazine.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25

from some point where it will not hit
against the wall or any object Again.
the fruit juice should pass through the
cloth a second time to gain added
clearness, and this calls for second
bag and added inconvenience. The
arrangement figured in the illustra-
ton is an easy and cleanly way out of
this difficulty. A light frame is made
in the manner indicated, and over tho
cross supports are loosely suspended
two squares of cheese cloth or similar
material Small brads at the sides
hold these in place. The crushed fruit
is poured into the upper cloth, and al
lowed to drip through both cloths into
q dish below.-American Gardening.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25
JELLY MANUFACTURE.

A Desirable Substitute for the 0ags Now
In General Use.
One Of the great benefits that accrue
from q flourishing small fruit garden
is the opportunity it gives Of canning.
preserving and making into jelly much
Of the surplus fresh fruit for winter
use. Those who make jelly and use
the ordinary jelly bags are familiar
with the inconvenience, the staining
of hands and the spilling Of Juice that
result from such use. To make the
clearest jelly the crushed fruit must
not be pressed 1T all in the bag. but
allowed to drip through it. and this
calls for the suspension of the hag
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25

We are asked by a correspondent II
raspberries should be set in the fall or
spring. They can be set in either sea-
SON, but at the north, If they are set in
the fall, they should be well mulched.
In the south, fall setting seems TO be
preferable. We are also asked to state
which is the best black-cap variety.
Perhaps the Gregg will give the best
satisfaction. The raspberry should be
planted in rich but not too rich ground.
When planting, cut back near to the
ground. Speaking Of mulching, it is .
good plan to keep the mulch ON the
year round, but not the same mulch. OF
course, for the winter mulch should be
rsked OF in the spring and new ap-
Piled. This mulch not only furnishes
protection, but food for the plants
Farmers Voice.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25
How to Keep or Horn Flie

Application to. the animals OF sub
stances to keep dies Oh is the best
treatment for horn fy. OF the many
substances used for this purpose two
parts of crude cottonseed oil mixed
with one part of pine tar, we consider
the best, cheapest and the most easily
applied. It should be applied to the
animals 1T milking time with = large
paint brush, the cost being but three
fourths of . cent per cow. If the crude
cottonseed oil cannot be readily OBJ
tn ned. fish oil or any other cheap oil
N e be Esed in its stead
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25
Crops In Young Orchards.

A young orchard may be cultivated
for one or two years. or until 1t has
made too much growth and acquired
large roots. Potatoes or cabbages are
excellent, rs they require clean culti-
walton. and the manure used in the
rows will also benefit the trees. If the
growth of the trees is too rapid. how
ever. the orchard may be used foi grass
for one or two years and then Guilt
vated again. Pear trees that grow too
rapidly are more liable to blight than
those that are Of slower growth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25
SOLD HER OLD HOME.
Morgaging the Old Home fer . Mef
Whlm Of Vanity.

Whim Of Vanity.
81 think" said . woman who has had
= very hard time Of it in this world,
'.that the nearest one ever comes in
these modern days to selling ones
birthright is when one mortgages ones
home for money to produce some effect
by fine furnishing or to celebrate some
anniversary or event. A neighbor Of
mine not long since put mortgage ON
her house to raise money to give her
oldest daughter brilliant wedding.
could imagine the angels hiding their
faces when this foolish woman signed
her name to that fatal paper. 1t was
foregone conclusion with everybody
who knew about it that she would new
er be able to pay the mortgage, and
that she had yielded to q weak and sill
" love of display and the importantly
of an interested party, for the man who
loaned her the money had long wanted
the place.
ssAs q matter Of course. he would
give her no grace, and when the time
came, she was homeless. 1t is better
to forego ererything in the way Of dis
play than to make q mistake of this
sort. Far better would il have been if
the daughter could have had . quiet
wedding than to feel that through such
folly the home was lost to them forever.
There Is nothing SO industrious Is .
mortgage. 1t knows neither rest nor
sleep and quickly eats its way through
ones substance like destruction itself.
Such women-and, thank goodness.
there are not many Of them.-are going
to be scarce when once womanhoOd
comes to realize the great responsibility
of existence. Women have never been
allowed sufficient opportunity to de-
velop the best that is in them; but, now
that the day of better things is coming,
il is not unreasonable to hope that, rs
q producer as well ss . care-taker, she
will occupy her proper position In the
world. Y. Ledger.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25
AGRICULTURAL HINTS.
DOWN WITH THE TAX ON MUD.

In every state,
From Golden Gate,
To PassmaQuoddy bay;
Travel and trade
Are sore delayed,
BY mud and rude highway.
With half load,
Der muddy road.
The farmer drags his way;
And wonders why
When roads were dry
he had no calls for hay.
The good NJ. D.
Spends many fee
To pay for wheel and tire:
Patrons get sick,
II roads are thick
And up to the hub with miro.
The dominic.
With pointments three
On Sunday-miles apart
In miry clay,
Plods all the way
Who needs more grace Of hearth
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25

W may remem-
ber that. at the
time the Old
beau told the
story OF THE
NJ q n w h O
Changed His
Name" he ad-
nitted I h q t
I here w e r e
also one or two
others / n the
club who were
somewhat un-
d e r a social
ban. Not that
these had done
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25
GROWTH OF TREES.
Facts FFoU Their History which Can
Read In the R1ngs.

Read In the Rlngs.
The student Of nature may learn some
useful and interesting lessons by care
full observation of the rings in the
trunks Of trees. He will observe that
some rings are wide, others narrow;
some full, clear-cut and regular, others
Jagged, one-sided and perhaps spotted
or stained or maybe deeply indented.
These accurately indicate the condi-
ton of the tree during its various
stages Of growth. As each ring is .
years progress. 50 each isa perfect
record of that years development; 80
we may know how it was nourished.
A full. wide, even ring shows that dur
ing that year the tree had abundant
moisture and nourishment. A thin, ir-
regular line is evidence that the tree
was mott in . hourishing condition.
Spotg Sonins and breaks in the lines
chow that the outside of the tree may
have been bruised or bent, or the bark
|and wood injured in some way In
fruit-trees, imperfectly DEVELOPED rings
may be caused by an unusually large
crop of fruit. which 50 taxed the vital
powers of the plant that but little WAS
left to be turned toward the formation
of new wood. BY careful examination
and counting, the skilled botanist IS
enabled to read the history OF the tree
trunk. and to tell in what years 1t best
aourished. when there was little for It
to grow on. and when it was too con-
stantly occupied with fruit production
to give any care to its own growth
other than the absolutely necessary
formation and solidifying Of its outer
coating. II would be Of great advan-
taxe to the student il the habits and
needs of trees could be explained BY
competent persons. Some day, when
tree-planting becomes morn tmport.ns
than most people seem to believe, this
knowledge would be Of great value
/ n. Y. Ledger.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25

BANKMENT.
stone or brick, using water lime OF
cement for the purpose, as shown in
the illustration. Where the filling
above the pipe is from four to ten feet,
this wall will generally be found
cheaper than purchasing three or -four
extra lengths of pipe, and hauling the
earth necessary for a sloping bank.
A stake driven firmly in the channel
of u stream, about two feet from the
inlet, will catch all flood wood and de
bris and prevent the clogging OF the
pipe. This is seemingly small mat
ter, but it is q very important one.-L
ID. Shook. in American Agriculturist.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25

This groaned the wretched yonnc
.hther, shifting the wide-awake baby
TO the other arm and making the turn
,at the northwest corner Of the room fer
the four hundred and hfty-seventh time,
SIS ono Of the hartiships that pass io the
night.--Chicago Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25

-Father-Another poor average this
month. Why don't you learn your les
sons?
Small Son-I don't want to hurt
mammals feelings
Hurt her feeling? How?
Mamma says she hopes NO son Of
hers will ever go into politicA
.sXhat has that to do with Il
why, teacher is always sayin' il n
study hard III get to be president
6o0d News
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25
.powv WITH THE TAX on MUD"

"DOwN WITH THE TAX on MUD"
Five days each week.
The Schoolma'm meek
TrudRes in slush to school;
Pays half her dues,
For overshoes
Stuck fast and lost in the pool
Tho village beau.
New rig to show,
With best girl takes ride:
But swift breakdown
Or broken crown,
Damps youthful Joy and pride
The cyclist, thrown
BY rut or stone.
Into wayside slough:
Tho quick and strong.
From cycling long.
Just barely scrambles through
ENVOY.
Taxpayers all.
Both great and small,
Unite for public good.
With one accord.
Pass on the word
And down the tax" on mud.
-Clementine Cole. In Good Roads
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25
A Geatlo Hint.

He-If could say as mean, sarcastic
things ~ You can. do you know what
would do?
She expecting . eompliment)-No,
what?
''1'd ask the Lord to give me strength
not to. o.--CinciAnat Enquirer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25

Team more aGeetive are than woroa
From mA1y - Ewes o2ughter.
which shOWa tAAt olnont3mes the wind
Lea poWog4oD = tA0a Woeee
Judge
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-25
YEAR WITH A DEAD MAN.
BY JAMES KNAPP REEVE.

copyright. 1895, by the Author.l
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-29
TINY GRAHULES 50 MANY USE
FOR THE CURE OF CONSTIPATION.
The New Specific OF DIR. Howard $
ThatIias Become SO POpuIar--
Handy to Carry in the
Vest Pocket.

The chief cause OF sickness is con-
stipation. Cure that and health re-
turns The only right way to do this,
say progressive physicians, is to use
Dr. Howard's Specific. This does
away with deluging the stomach with
mineral waters, bothering with liquid
cathartics, or using big pills that have
to be taken III doses of from three to
six. The Specific is the most concen-
trated form OF medicine known, and,
what seems so wonderful, the dose
never has to be increased.
In this town, +. Il. Evans a. CO., at
the request Of physician who takes
great interest in the latest medical dis
coveries, obtained a supply Of DR..
Howard's Specific for the cure of con-
stipaiion aud dyspepsia and have al
ready sold large amount.
Business men carry the tiny vest
pocket vials Of the Specific, and BY
taking one of the dainty granules af-
ter meals, escape that oppressive feel
ing which comes after TOO heavy eat
ing and prevent heart palpitation,
sour stomach. pain across the back and
binding headaches. Ii stirs the liver.
stomach and intestines 10 healthy ac-
tion, and thoroughly clcanses, with
out weakening the system. Physi-
clans say that persons who repeatedly
take strong doses of purogatiyc salts
or eathartic pills soon reduce the
strength of their digestive organs and
become chronic sufferers from sick
headache, biliousness, dizziness, con-
stipation, etc. Hence, everybody is
delighted with the tiny granules Of
this Specific. One Is the usual dose
and, as sixty come in every vial. it
can be readily seen how much more
economical they are than the ordina-
ry pills, which often require as high
eight for an effect.
Scores in West Randolph carry a
little vial of DIR. Howard's Specific in
the vest pocket, and by taking one of
the granules after dinner and on re-
firing keep the system regulated and
in good health. Try them and see
how vastly superior they are to ordi-
nary pills, mineral water and liquid
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-29

Bro. Dodge Of the burlington Inde-
pealeaf is getting a liberal amount Of
free advertising these days. He
served as punch-bag for Republican
editors from Maine TO California on
account Of his connection with the
Morton coachman matter and has just
been given another boost into promi-
ncnce as the defendant in a $1,000 Ii
bel suit brought by Policeman "Mike'
Mckenzie. What there is about
mike" the loss or injury of which
could be appraised at 5000 il is diff
cult to see unless il is his nose, which
bears the appearance OF having been
decorated at heavy expense TO its
owner.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-29

ard the Lionhearted and Peter the
Hermit. His adhesive properties are
so pronounced thai his friends would
not be at all surprised to see him at
tach himself TO the tail OF the next
comet and whisk away into space on a
tour Of the planetary system for So
cial missionary work.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-29
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The tuberculosis bill was amended
before its final passage SO that as a
law it provides for the appointment Of
a commission by the governor (which
will be the State Board of Agricul-
ture) whose duty ii will be TO prevent
the further introduction of the dis
ease into this state and TO stamp out
what has already got in. The Board
is not given direct authority to test
cattle, but this result is reached indi-
rcctly by having the right Of shutting
up and quarantining suspected cattle
until their owner consents to their be-
ing tested. Cattle that are to be tested
are appraised by the Board and own
er, and in case of difference between
them, by the aid OF a third party, but
no appraisal is to exceed $40. If the
cattle respond to the test, they are TO
be killed. If the autopsy shows that
the disease was present, the owner
gets half the appraised value from the
state. II il shows that the animal was
sound, the full value is recovered. The
Board Of Agriculture OF last year has
been reappointed. The members are
all honest and Intelligent farmers.
They will perform their unpleasant
duties as efficiently as any set Of men
that could be selected. They have
given the subject of bovine tuberculo-
sis thorough investigation during
their past term and will be able TO act
BY the aid Of the full information and
experience they have gained.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-29

The Legislature adjourned yester-
day. The thought lends added apIe-
tite for the Thanksgiving turkey.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-29

Vermont is to be afflicted with an
other order of self-styled aristocrats,
the Society of Colonial Wars. Only
those whose blood shows very high
test will be admitted. The members
are required TO show pedigree reach
ing back TO some ancestor who fought
for the British flag against the Pequot
Indians or the french in some Of those
bushwhacking contests that preceded
the Revolution. The press despatch
stated that "The society starts out
with a grand aim and purpose, and
its membership being composed only
OF descendants of our oldest families
ensures its standing. Historically il
antedates all other societies in Amer
lea and is bound 70 stand at the head.
Immediately after the or
ganization was perfected, four Of the
leading men of the state made appli-
cation for membership. OF course
Charles Spooney Forbes is one of the
elect and will handle the funds OF the
new order. The Col. is veritabe
Ward McAlister and gem of high
when it comes to ''tho-
thiety." We have no doubt that il a
society of Sons of the Crusaders were
proposed, the Col. would promptly
lineal connection with Rich
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-29

After about the usual amount Of
junketing and shirking, the Legisla-
ture finally settled down to business
and made a good record for itself.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-29

Tie same old story-Yale beat Har-
ward at football saturday. u to 4. IN
eighteen games, Harvard has won on
" once.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-29

Our neighbors, the Woodstock
Standard and the White River juno
ton Landmark, show evidences of
prosperity and enterprise. The for
mer is printed upon a new press. and
both have just installed Kendall fold
ers. Both are well-conducted papers.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-29

Japan declines TO let the United
States or any other nation settle her
trouble with China. She does not in
tend 10 stop short Of giving her biz
antagonist clean Knockout. She
evidently agrees with the lrishman
who, having succeeded in downing
his opponent, was humping the latter
in great shape, when bystanders urged
him to desist now that he had the
fellow down. lie replied, "Begor-
rah. what did try so hard to get him
down fur -
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-29

The members OF the committee who
had the artluous task of revising the
statutes to perform, were voted an
extra compensation of three dollars
per day, or six dollars in all. They
worked with the utmost diligence and
by their CELEBRITY saved the expense of
a post-Thanksgiving session. Nobody
begrudges them their just deserts.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-11-29

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