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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

for 1t either, although for every dollar
he saves by reason Of incomplete draw
ings and defective specifications, the
owner may be deprived of SO of value.
Example: If the specifications do not
require the sheathing Of the structure,
why should the contractor spend $40
for sheathing boards and labor? even
admitting that the increased strength
and warmth of the building may be
worth $500 to the owner. The sheath
ing is all covered up anyway. Or. if
the specifications do not call for the
sheathing boards to be laid close to-
gether, why should not the contractor
save IS worth of boards by following
the custom Of leaving wide cracks? Or
II the quality of the sheathing paper is
not stated, why should he not put on
the cheapest. saving e5perhaps, though
dampness will soon make it worthless
for the purpose intended? II the speci-
6cations do not call for q double first
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

he's stopped yowling long enough to
catch mouse
.'Oh. Imost saw him. said Ethelwyn.
"He ran and jumped at something.
l didn't stay to see what, cause l ran,
too
NO, he isn't good for much. dare
say" said grandma. but Ethelwyn
loves him. SO 1 suppose we'll have to
stand him."
Ethelwyn felt very happy when she
heard this. for she had been afraid
Petes bad habit would get him into
trouble.
III take him upstairs with MS to
night" said grandma. 'for I'm sure /
heard a mouse gnawing in the closet
last night. and we'll see il Pete can do
anything besides cry"
''Oh! I'm sure he'll catch It," said
Ethelwyn. and she talked to him about
it that afternoon. and was quite sure
he understood by the way he looked.
Pete seemed to like grandma's room,
with its bright open fire and brass
fender. and he purred contentedly
when Ethelwyn laid him gently down
on the fluffy rug in front of the fire.
place: then she jumped into her own lit
tie bed beside grandma's big one. and
they both went of sound asleep.
In the middle of the night. though,
Pete opened his eyes; there was a
faint scratching in the closet that inter.
ested him SO that he never thought OF
mewing. but stole quietly up. and when
little gray mouse peeped out. Pete's
black paw shot out suddenly and
knocked it senseless. He had q great
frolic then, knocking it around like a
gray ball, but by and by something
popped in the CRATE, and out came a
live coal over the fender and onto the
fluffy rug. and then it smoked and
smoked. Pete knew something was
wrong, 50 opened his mouth and mewed
his loudest; grandma did not seem to
notice him at all. but Ethelwyn sat
straight up in bed and said: .'Oh. Pete.
dear, please don't cry. you'll 'sturs
grandma, and-oh, grandma, wake up
quick, the rugs burning!"
Grandma jumped up in hurry. then,
and drenched the rug from the toilet
pitcher until the smoking stopped.
Il do declare" she said afterward,
II heard the cat crying, but didn't
think it was anything uncommon. so
didn't try to wake up. It's mercy
you did, Ethelwyn.'
"Oh, grandma" said Ethelwyn, hug
cling Pete hard, isn't he the dearest,
smartest-and, grandma. you can't say
he amt good for an earthly thing now
oh, oh. oh!' she cried, as her bare
feet struck Pete's mouse. Hes good
for two earthly things. grandma, dar-
ling, because he's caught your mouse. :"
That's fact" said grandma. laugh
ing. I'm much obliged to Pete all
around, and he shall have cream to-
morrow for his breakfast. for il he
hadn't walked you we might have been
burned up."-N. Y. Recorder.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
An Awful FIX.

Husband Of Authoress - Nv dear.
You are famous now. Your picture Il
In the paper.
(Authoress takes ono glance and
bursts into tears.)
Husband-Why, my dear, what IL the
matter?
Authoress-The horrid things have
made me with . last years bonnet on.
-Texas Siftings.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
PLAN OF SECOND FLOOR.

door, which is essential to health and
comfort, why should the contractor
supply it, although the extra cost is
only 6 per square" 90 feet by 10 feet.
In the fiues, in the plumbing and in a
hundred other things, the contractor
may save q little by reason Of imper-
feet drawings and specifications, at the
expense Of q great deal to the owner.
Below will be found brief descrip.
ton of the design illustrated in this
article:
Size Of Structure-Width tfront) over
all, 81 feet Q inches; depth over all. ~
feet 10 inches.
Materials for Exterior Walls-Foun
dations, stone and brick: first story
clapboards: second story, gables and
roof. shingles.
Heights of Stories-Cellar. 9 feet q
inches; first story. . feet inches; sec
ond story. 9 feet.
Interior Finish Plaster walls and
soft wood finish throughout.
Accommodation-Th principal rooms
and their sizes, closets, pantries. bath,
fireplaces. sliding doors, etc., are shown
with the plans given herewith. There
Is cellar under the hall and parlor;
the attic is fioored and there is space
for three good rooms, but the cost OF
finishing them Is not included In the
estimate.
Special Features-A striking and an
attractive exterior, without display or
pretense; ample and somewhat elegant
interior. accommodating large family.
The Costa fair but low contract
price, built as shown by the plans, in
Guiding full plumbing for hot apd cold
water, Is, 500. To contract at 5000 it
Is necessary to make the following
changes: Omit the second storXof the
rear extension, with the bathroom
plumbing and back stairs, which saves
$500; omit the side veranda, which saves
ESQ; use ordinary hinged doors in place
Of sliding doors, which saves &15; omit
mantel fireplace and hearth tiles IN
the dining-room, which saves 500.
These changes will not detract from
the exterior appearance.
Finishing three rooms in the attic
will add $40 to the cost. A hardwood
staircase, handsomely finished. would
odd 800 to the cost.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
MAKING R,llENE.

I've NAKED b'lieye was mamma,
And been to the bargain store,
But the bargsin (the baby wiggled -
That couldn't play that any moro
rye naked b'lieve was C'lumbus,
And discovered the world all ever.
The rug WAS the 'LAntic ocean,
And I sailed on.the nursery sofa
I've NAKED b'l;eve was m Indian.
And scalped Polyphemia twice.s
And played be q big polar bear.
With the looking glass for ice.
I've NAKED blievc was the DOCTOR:
With pearl tapioca pills.
But Was 'blieed to give up prsctice.
Cause couldn't elect my bills
Two times I've b neved to be a circus,
And two times the coal man. too.
And once / vas Robinson CruSoo,
And once was Little Boy Bna
Oh. I've naked b'lieve and I've naked b'lieve
Till there's nothing else to be.
AAd now-rm 20 hungry. mamma
Let's make blieve was ma
youths CompADion
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

q nostonian Of mark has lately dis.
Nneoisi'ed himself greatly, and letter,
ma teiegrams Of congratulation have
oeen pouring upon him from variou.
parts OF the world. These have been ~.
subject Of conversation at the hre.L.
1est table, and the Bostonian's little
daughter has heard Of them. The
o'ner day she said to her mother, with
apathetic air of concern:
Mamma, do you suppose all those
people would think SO much q pape II
they knew that he sometimes puts his
elbows on the table?"-Boston Trans-
cript
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

The other day a bicycle rider was
coasting down a hill at Pulaski. in the
western part Of Pennsylvania. He saw
. big snake lying directly in his path.
The motions of the snake confused the
bicyclist, and he was compelled to run
over it. As the front wheel struck the
serpent his fangs shot out, and the BIZ
cyclist had not some far. SO he says,
when the front tire collapsed. An ex-
animation disclosed the fact that the
snakes fangs had punctured the tire.
A Niddlesex physician examined the
snake. which the young man considered
. trophy. and lent Confederation to the
story by discovering minute particles
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

4 want to leave the company" said
the actress.
why don't your" asked the lawyer.
Because the manager threatens to
sue for damages il do" replied the
ActresS
"Damages!" exclaimed the lawyer.
NONSENSE He wouldn't have any
sort OF = case."-Chicago Evening Post.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
Eject Of Fire ON steel Beams.

A recent fire in Toronto showed tho
fatal effect of fire upon steel beams in
non-fireproof structures. The building
was of brick and wood and the walls
above the first story were supported on
heavy steel girdcrs. When the fire
broke out the beams became softened
by the heat. and the building collapsed.
Wooden beams would have stood much
better. They will last until almost
burned away, while metal often be-
comes useless from mere heat without
being touched by the flames.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
Three Famous Inscriptions

Over the triple doorway of the cathe-
dral of Milan there are three inscrip-
tions spanning the splendid arches.
Over one is carved a beautiful wreath
of roses, and underneath is the legend:
..An that plesses IS but for . moment"
Over the other is sculptured cross,
and these are the words underneath:
IAN that troubles us is but for moment"
But underneath the great central en-.
trance in the main aisle is the inscrip
ton:
THAT only n important which Is eternal"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

The Barber Was UnwittinEly ut Work ea .
New Woman.
The barber was talkative like others
of his kind, but the patron strangely
reserved.
Hair cut?" asked the barber.
The patron merely nodded.
The barber made one or two ine6ect-
nal attempts to start q conversation,
and then settled down to his work in
silence. For nearly five minutes moth
ing was heard but the clicking of the
shears, but the effort to be quiet was
too great.
Funny about these Sunday ball
games" he suggested ut last
The patron said "Yes?" in an inquir-
ing, careless sort of way.
II don't believe they can stop the
games. though persisted the barber.
The patron didn't seem to be inter
ested, SO the barber tried q new tack.
''Corbett's doing an awful lot of
talking, it seems to me-" he said.
The patron nodded.
Ever seen him in fight?'
A shake of the head was the only Re
ply.
Hes a dandy. I suppose you've
seen him on the stage. anyway?
Another shake of the head discour-
aged him on that subject.
1T seems to me these New York re-
formers are going altogether too far in
their crusade. Most any fellow is IL
able to want a drink on Sunday" he
suggested in the hope of striking some
thing that might interest the patron.
but the latter only said: Il suppose
So"
II believe in Sunday barber-shop
closing law" the barber ventured .
minute or two later: but l suppose
even that works hardships."
The patron intimated that il might
If man wants a shave on Sunday
he wants it real bad"
: The patron did not seem to be inter
ested, SO the barber gave it up. He
yanked the apron off, shook it. and as
he started to put it around the patrons
neck again he asked in . business-like
way:
''Shave, sir?'
"Sirr' exclaimed the patron. indig-
nantly.
A moment later the barber was alone
in the shop
Hang these short-haired girls in
boomers You can't tell them from
men," was all he seid.-Chicag0 Post
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
PAPER SAILS PROPOSED.
Startling Innovation Now Talked About
In Yachting Circles.


In Yachting Circles.
An innovation in yachting circles is
now being talked Of. nothing less than
sails made of compressed paper, the
sheets being cemented and riveted to-
gether in such a way as to form q
smooth and strong seam. It appears
that the first process of manufacturing
consists in preparing the pulp in the
regular way, to ton OF which is added
l pound of bichromate of potash, IS
pounds of glue. 33 pounds Of alum, ~
pounds of soluble glass, and 40 pounds
Of prime tallow, these ingredients be.
ing thoroughly mixed with the pulp.
Next the pulp is made into sheets by
regular paper-making machinery, and
two sheets are pressed together with a
glutinous compound between, so as to
retain the pieces firmly, making the
whole practically homogeneous.
The next operation is quite impor-
tant, and requires a specially built ma
chine OF great power, which Is used in
COMPRISING the paper from thick,
sticky sheet to a very thin tough one.
The now solid sheet is run through .
bath of sulphuric acid, to which 10 per
cent. of distilled water has been added,
from which it energies to pass between
glass rollers. then through q bath Of
ammonia. then clear water, and finally
through felt rollers, after which it is
dried and polished between heated
metal cylinders. The paper resulting
from this process is in sheets Of ordi.
nary width and thickness of cotton
duck. 1t is elastic, air-tight, durable,
light. and possessed of other needed
qualifications to make it available for
light sailmaking.
The.mode of putting the sheets to-
gether is by having a split on the edges
of the sheet, or cloth. so as to admit
the edge of the other sheet. When the
split is closed, cemented and riveted or
sewed, it closes completely and firmly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
Sound and Distance.

The roar of the lion can be heard far
Their than the sound of any other living
creature. Next comes the cry Of the
lfyena and then the boot of the owl,
after these the panther and the jackal
The donkey can be heard so times far
Their than the horse and the cat 10 times
as far as the dog. Strange as it may
seem. the cry of a hare can be heard
farther than that of either thOdog q
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
a Defsnpe

New Suburban Resident-When you
sold me these lots you said nothing
about that swamp. You did not tell
mo that my whole family would have
malaria.
Real Estate Agent My dear sir,
would you have me try to make any
man dissatisfied with his home?-Life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
PMr Mind P.pa:

Peremann-Hattie is such an affec'
tionate daughter. I'll. morning l
received such . tender, appreciativa
three-page letter from her at school.
Hattie's Sister tcynicallyl-What dH
ehs ask you tor IN the possserapts~
Truth
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
Clerical Wit.

The witty bishop of Oxford was once
waited on by clergyman who came to
lodge a complaint against brother
cleric, whom he accused of ritualistic
practices.
For instance" said the aggrievcd
clergyman. docs your lordship con-
slider it right for q priest to kiss .
stole?"
"Well," replied DR.. Stubs, very
gravely, II think there would be bet
ter ground for complaint II he stole .
kiss
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
sumesent Cato the Day.

Don't you think that this is . rather
peculiar law?' said one member of the
legislature. MSS
"Yes," replied the other with 4
yawn, 81 don't know but it il But
well rush it through and get home
But it'll cause no end Of kieling
and confusion"
well. that's none Of our bul1neS6.
That trouble belongs to the flows
who come along and try to snfolo 4 /"
Washington Star.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
Beethoven Appreciated.

She tat q concert)-Oh, just dote On
Beethoven.
He-Do you?
She-Yes. indeed. Beethoven's mu.
sic Is 50 delicate. 50 refined. 20 soulful.
Il doesn't interfere with the converaar
tssn 81 al N. !. Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
A Little Wise Caution

First Burglar lat the back window Of
big storeeI've got the hole big enough
now, and We can git in without any
moro trouble.
Second Burglar - All right; como
ahead; but don't make 50 much noise.
Some o these ere watchmen might
happen to be awakc.-N. Y. Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
BUILDING AND SCIENCE
A VERY PRETTY HOUSE.

Het n Costs But Three Thousand Dollars
to Build 1t.
.... .CoPvRlGAT. 1881
A contrac: for an important building
Is never made without drawings work
ing plans and detail sheets) showing
what the form and details of the pro-
posed buildings shall be. and without
specifications describing how the work
shall be done and the quality Of the
materials to be used.
For house of low or moderate cost,
however, which should have equally
careful attention, the owner is too often
content with imperfect drawings and
specifications. Sometimes he simply
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
An Active Woman.

Husband (breathlesslyeI must rush
of on very short notice, for an extend
ed trip, and can take you along il
you can get ready. Do YOU think you
can do it in two hours and . quarter?
Wife-Easily. can pack the trunk
in Eve minutes, and that will leave mo
two hours and ten minutes to dress.-
n. Y. Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

"Do YOU think tho senator had any presi-
Dental aspirationsl'' 'sCertainly not; he's
ready to state his views on every public
question. detroit News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

Every little boy or girl who has had
an Irish nurse has doubtless heard her
refer many times to the ''old country.
A dear little girl was taking lesson In
geography. and was told that Egypt
was the oldest country in the world.
She expressed her surprise and said:
"Why. thought Ireland was the reaI'
IL old country!"-OutloO
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

HE comes not"
The forsaken bride wept amid the
rorgeousness Of the wedding feast.
"He comes not" she walled.
They tried to tell her that he was I'M
worthy, but she heard them not
"My dreams of welded bliss"
Her voice rose to shrek.
are shattered. will have to keep
right on wearing shoes two sizes too
small for me."-Detroit Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
Laughed on the Day n His Birth.

Laughed on inc OAy NJ ft1s bIFtns
Theve are several recorded accounts
Of children who are able to walk or
talk on the sery day of their birth. or
who were provided with from two to
ten teeth, but mention is made OF but
one which laughed aloud on the first
day OF its earthly existence-Zoroaster,
the great philosopher. OF him Pliny
says: lie was heard to laugh on the
very day of his birth: his brain. also. is
said to have throbbed SO violently
that no hand coald be laid on his h lad. !"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
Loves Probably.

A Michigan avenue youth was dilat-
ing to friend upon the charms of his
adored one. His friend was disposed
to distrust somewhat the accuracy Of
the young mans vision.
''She is beautiful, you say?"
''As star.'
''And rich?"
bah. know not nor care"
True. that is a secondary consider
alton. But is she very wise?"
wiser than Solomon"
Excellent suppose she is also Of
fine family?
Family. my boy? Family? Why,
that girl has a family tree that would
shade Lincoln park"'-Chicago Times.
Herald
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
Took IL Literally.

"And then saw the handwriting On
the wall, " said the storyteller. in the
course Of one of his tales.
YOU dido" exclaimed the housewife
PLAINLY"
swell, that's what comes of havir.
children in the house. They're always
marking up the walls. Chicago Even.
ing Post,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

There il kind Of consolation-..co1d
comfort" it is sometimes called-3Ht
is much like q bitter medicine. /,
A young lady went to one Of her
friends-another young lady-in ~.
dition of mingled sorrow and AM
THAT horrid Miss Jones has 666n
saying that paint" 49,. :
Never mind what Miss Jones. says,
my dear. If she had your comple9iop
she'd paint, too Comua9iQn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

The reason none can understand
But examples there are In plenty
One pound u the weight Of the iiah you land.
Ana ne osh that escaped weighed twenty
-ChfcaRo RncorA
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
The Proper Copor.

Van Jay-The bridegroom was to
meet the bride At the church.
Hortcnse-But what did the bride
10 when the bridegroom did not put in
IN appearance?
Van Jay-She left the church with.
out any ceremony.-Brooklyn Life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

'JoyIs seemed to be awfully mad whea
overlook Kim this morning." "What's the
matter, I wonderl' why, you see, had
the iaster horse."-ChicagO Tribune
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

Hs-"Why do you refuse me when SPY
I can't live without youi" She-'You
have aroused my curiosity. Detroit Trib-
Une.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

wax seals or little rounds Of bread on
the circular portions for ballast. Now
throw them up in the air and you will
see them come down slowly, turning
round as they fall. and presenting q
graceful and pretty appearance with
their bright colors and beautiful mo-
tiOn.-Once n Week,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

GAYBoY (who has presented rhinestone
ring)-'Is your love for me gehuines" Misc
Caustic-.'As genuine - the ring You gave
me" Gayboy-.sAu revoir. -Phi1adelphis
Inquirer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

"DE only ting" said Uncle Eben, "dat
some men nebber gifts 'scournged ober am
tryiN' ter lib wifout wuh'kin'. "-Exchal &c.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
AN AMUSING TOY.

How ANY BOY or Girl Can Make Jap
anese Shuttle-Cock.
Draw theobutline of a yataghan blade
"a yataghan is q Turkish sword-simi'
lar to that shown in the illustration,
using strong paper. Let the base DO
circular Cut out the drawing, and,
using it for a model, cut as many more
as may be required. Decorate them
with a design painted in water-color.
or drawn with colorcd crayon. Stick
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

Tagleigh-What II the best way "a
get out OF . bad scrspes
wsaleish-ket your beard eTov,-N.
7. W6slk
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
Drinkuu'sPla.

Didn't the doctor tell Driukum Ia
take only thimblsful Of whiskyY'
ayes; bat Drinkum had . thinhle
noAo y ss6ey".petTeas FIRE. Rfesh
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26
Terrible RIow relied Him.

Bagger-Some one told me that your
wife was killed in . cyclone out west.
Wagger-YeA tel! you. old man.
chat was the greatest blow I ever had.
~Tswh Topics
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

Tobacco users as rule are away below
normal weight because tobacco destroys
digestion and causes nerve irritation that
saps brain power and vitality. You can get
quick, guaranteed relief by the use OF No
dom and improved physical condition you
can learn the use of tobacco over again, just
like the first time. No-To BAG sold under
guarantee to cure by Druggists everywhere.
Book free. Ad. Sterling Remedy Co., New
York City or CHICAGO.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

LOWS LOCAL OPrIoN-ssDrink to me only
with thine eyes."-Punch-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-10-26

Cheap Excurntona to the West
Bountiful harvcsts are reported from all
sections Of the west and northwest, and an
exceptionally favorable opportunity for
home seekers and those desiring change
OF location Is offered by the series Of low
rate excursions which have been arranged
by the th-Western Line. Tickets for
these excursions, with favorable time limits,
Will be sold on August %, September 10 and
"a to points In Northern Wisconsin, Michi-
gan, Northwestern Iowa, Western Minneso-
Z, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado,
Wyoming, Utah snda large number Of other
points. For full information apply to agents
OF connecting lines, or address w. B. KSIs-
KERN, General Passenger and Ticket Agent
Chicago & North Western R,y, Chicago, I'LL