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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
REGARDING FISH EGGS
Ono OF tho Most Ineerestlng Studies
Scientist Can Undertake.

One OF the Most Ineerestlpg Studies .
Sclentist- Can Undertake.
All OF the true fish, with very few ex.
ceptions. are oviparous or egg-produc-
ing creatures The eggs they lay are
usually spherical in form, though in
some cases they arc oval, semi-clliptical
and even rod-shaped. The eggs depos-
tied by the salmon. brook trout, shad
and some few other species arc separate
and smooth on the surface, like shot
or liver pill, while those of other spe-
cies are joined together by means Of
minute threads or filamcnts- These
various methods of dcpositing eggs al
low some to cling to weeds or other OBJ
jects, some to float singly, and others to
sink to the bottom and find their way
into cracks and crcviccs in the rocks.
mud, etc.
Some very large species Of fish lay
very small eggs, while smaller repre-
sentatives of the same class may deposit
''lifc germ" out Of all proportions to
its own size. To illustrate. l will say
that the shark, the famed or the imam
Gus tiger Of the sea, lays an egg Of
only about onc-half the bulk of q COM
mon hen egg, while those Of the marine
catfish are about the size of robins
eggs. There is also wide difference
in the number Of eggs deposited by tho
different species during the breeding
season. For illustration. the brook
trout only deposits from 100 to 1,sOc;
the salmon from 5000 to $4,000; tho
black bass from 5000 to &C. 900; the lako
front, $4,000 to 17.OOC; shad, $4,000 to
125. 900; white fish, 10000 to $4,000;
mackerel, SOO, 600 to 500, 600; the halibu.
averages 2.OOo,O0 sturgeon, 1000, GOO;
Goldfish, 1900. 900 to IL, 100000.
Some fishes build nests in which to
deposit their eggs and rear their young.
This is true Of the black-nosed dace,
the lamprcy, several varieties of tho
sunfish, the four-spined stickleback. tho
antennarias, the perai, the black goby
and several other species and varieties.
In some cases the male fish IS provided
with a natural pouch which the female
uses as nest in which to deposit her
eggs. To this latter class is referred
the so-callcd ''sea horse" (hippocampus),
the pipe-fish, the glomata, and others OF
similar habits and construction.-St.
Louis Republic.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
THE WORLD OF ART.

WILLIAM L. ELKISs, of Philadelphia.
offers q prize Of 5000 for tho best pic.
turc painted by ON American artist
The largest bronze statue in the
world is that Of Peter the Great, at st.
Petersburg. which weighs about l.loo
tons
THE authorities Of Stocl<ton-on-Tecs,
England, will erect q statue to John
Walker, chemist Of that town, who
died in 1857, ON the ground that he in
vented lucifcr matcheA
ACCORDING to q recent communication
mado by the mayor OF Baycux to tho
Paris Academic des Inscriptions, the
famous Bayeux tapestry, the unique
representation Of the Norman conquest
of England, shows signs Of rapid de-
cay, In spite Of the protection Of tho
glass case.
JOSEPH JEFFERSON, during . recent
visit to Washington, presented TO tho
Corcoran art gallery landscape
painted by himself. It is In oil and
represents an interior wood scene,
with the pleasing effect Of sky and
clouds seen through the branches Of .
group Of massive oak trees
SUCCESSFUL illustrators evidently
make largo incomes. Mr.. Abby is able
TO occupy Q noble old country house In
Great Britain and to scour Europe for
data needed In tho course of his work,
while Howard Pyle lives In the Della
ware home Of Ambassador Eayard. .
historic mansion Of largo rooms and
ample grounds
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
A Bank
Failure.
AN INVESTIGATION
DErlANDED.

A general banking business 10 done By
tie human system, because the blood de-
posits in its vaults whatever wealth we may
gain from day to day. This wealth is laid
up against a rainy day " as a reserve fund
we're in condition of healthy prosperity
If we have laid away sufficient capital to
draw upon in the hour Of our greatest need.
There is danger in getting thin. because it's
q sign of letting down In health. To gain
in blood is nearly always to gain in u!sole-
some flesh. The odds are IN favor Of the
germs of consumption, grip, or pneumonia,
If our liver be inactive and our blood inn
pure, or If our flesh be reduced belosg q
healthy Standard What is required is an
increase i'll our germ hitting strength. DR..
Picrce's Golden Medical Discovery enriches
the blood and makes it wholesome. stops
the waste of tissue and at the same time
builds mp the strength. A medicine which
will rid the blood OF its poisons, cleanse and
invigorate the great organs OF the body,
vitalize the system thrill the whole being
with new energy and make permanent work
Of it, is surely remedy Of great value. But
Hfen wc make a positive statement that o8
per cent. of all cases of consumption can, If
taken in the early stages OF the disease. he
CURED with the " Discovery, it seems like
bold assertion. All DIR. Pierce asks is that
you make thorough investigation and
satisfy yourself of the truth of his assertion.
By sending to the Worlds Dispcnsary Med
ical Association, Buffalo, n. V. you can get
free book with the names. addresses and
photographs Of a large number of those
cured ofthroat bronchial and lung diseases,
as well as of skin and scrofulous affections
by the "Golden Medical Discovery" They
also publish "a book of 10 pages, being a
medical treatise OH consumption, bronchitis,
asthma, catarrli, which will be mailed ON
receipt Of address and six cents in stamps.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
PERSONAL MENTION.

WASHINGTON was six feet two inches
in height.
w. w. FULLER, Of Durham, N. c., Is
to receive n salary of $50, 900 year as
chief attorney of the American Tobacco
company. Of New York. He Is son Of
Judge T. C. Fuller of the United States
court Of private land claims.
The Geological society Of London
has conferred tho Bigsby medal upon
Prof. Charles w. Walcott, director Of
the United States geological survey, in
recognition Of important services rem
dered by him to geology and paleon-
tology.
GEORGE GOULD admits that his sister
Anna and Count Castellane arc en-
gagged. It appears that this is Annals
fourth engagement She was com
PEELED to do considerable shopping be-
fore finding o title to match the color
Of her money.
CHARLES A. COLLIER, president and
director-general Of tho Cotton cxposi-
ton to be opened at Atlanta, Ga, next
fall. Is a successful business man Of ~.
He is the son OF ono Of the Atlanta pio-
neers, and had experience In the con-
duct Of the Piedmont exposition in 1881.
On. HELEN WEBSTER, of Wellesley
college, IS the only woman who ever
earned the title Of doctor Of philosophy.
She went to Germany and literally won
/. by hard. unremitting labor. She Il
. calm-mannered woman, with IRON
gray hair, and q face full Of strength
ind determination.
DIR. JAMIN STRONG, Of Cleveland, O.,
who has just died. was one Of the most
noted insanity experts In the country.
He had been for number Of years su-
perintendent of the Newburg co., in
sane asylum. Ic was one OF the gov
ernment's expert witnesses ct the trial
Of Guiteau.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
MOMENTS WITH JUSTICE.

RAYMOND A. KNIGHT is o farmer. Of
Columbia county, O. He and his wife
had little tiff, and she refused to cook
his meals. On this ground he Is suing
for q divorce.
A CHICAGO lawyer generously gave
his betrothed q Observation-Disclosures
diamond ring. A quarrel led to sep
aration, and now he has brought suit
to recover the ring.
THE supreme court OF Indiana hns
decided that it is unlawful for woman
In that state to hold saloon license,
and no dobt contracted by woman In
that business Is valid.
JUDGE ROGER A. PRYOR, of New
York, remarks sarcastically that the
marriage service should be amended so
Us to read: Husband aud wife until
death or divorce do us part"
THE Ingham county (Mich.) circuit
court concerned itself two days, Mon
day and Tuesday, in o litigation involv-
ing q calf, valued ut eighteen dollars.
Wednesday and Thursday the court
settled sheep case. where the differ
encc between the parties was fifty
cents
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
HUMOROUS.

-Beggar-''Haveyo you any old clothes
to give away?" Householder -" mo;
but have q new suit I'd like to sell. :"
Life.
you look awful blue. I suppose
it's because of Miss Maybtlle's having
rejected you?" Cholly-"Ycs; / can't
help feeling sorry for the poor girl
Tit-Bits.
-Watts-''Did you ever know Of any.
one dying for love?" Potts-'Once. ]
knew fellow who starved to death
after being refused by an heiress.
Indianapolis Journal.
Perhaps. Mrs. Hicks-"Why do
they confer on some clergymen the IT,
tie of doctor Of divinity?" Hicks
Because they are considered capable
of doctoring it, suppose. Puck.
II hear the lightning rod agcnts
have formed a union" 'Yes. and it's
sure to cause trouble" why SOP"
because they are always talking
about strike. "-Philadelphia Times.
-Bronson-''IIave the. detectives
found out anything about that burg
larry yet?' johnson they've
come to the conclusion that the motive
for the crime was money."-Boston
Transcript
Old Lady-''Why are you two men
using such frightful languagc?" Rag
son Tattcrs-"Well. lady. inc an me
pard has to exchange heated words fur
ter keep warm, not havin' no over
coats. "-Philadclphia Record.
Not in Her Set.-Mrs. Westcnd-
II am afraid to go downstairs in the
dark" Mr.. Westend-''Why?" Mrs.
Westend-'Suppose I should meet q
burglar" Mr.. Westend = "Nonsensei
don't I've SO exclusive. Puck.
What have you two thermomc-
tiers in your room for?" ''Thc doctor
said l must have more exercise"
"What has that to do with it?'' II am
on my feet continually seeing If the
thermometers agree. "-lnter-Ocean.
Chronic Grumblcr-''Look here!
There's no meat in this sandwich"
Affable Waiter-"Then why do you
call it a sandwich? am surprised that
q gentleman Of your erudition should
commit such solecism in rhetoric."-
Boston Transcript.
Temperance Orator ''Oh.. my
friends, whisky is the curse of England!
You must all try to put it down. There
must be no half measures: If you don't
want whiskey to get the best Of You.
you must get the lest Of whisky!"-
Pail Mall Budget.
-Kate-''I want to tell Aunt Susan
about my engagement. but don't know
whether can trust her or not. Idon't
want it to get out just yet" Edith
Trust her? OF course you can't. You
know she makes no secret Of her age.
and a woman who will tell her age will
tell anything. Transcript.
II do detest these girls who think
they know how to be sarcastic" said
George. (which one is il this timer"
asked Willie. ''Grace Brown Jones.
I sent her . picture of myself in my
football rig. and what do you think
she said of it?s' Give it mp. What's
the answer" ''She said il looked like
sausage garnished with . chrysan.
theMum Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04

landlubber should try It the chances
are he would take an involuntary bath
in natures great swimming pool. A
party of Chicago folks who recently
made trip across on the Servia had as
a part of their baggage hand camera.
and, after making exposures on the va
ricus parts of the ship, they thought the
series Of pictures would be incomplete
without snapshot from aloft. The
captains permission was first secured,
and then a sailor was pressed into serv-
Ice. The mechanism of the camera was
shown him, and he was told how to
make the exposure. With the camera
slung over his shoulder. he climbed the
mainmast to the highest point, and
then; waiting for period of compare
tive calm, he pressed the button with
the lens pointed toward the bow of the
boat. Another exposure was made
toward the stern of the ship and the
camera was returned to its owners.
The result was awaited with some mis-
giving, but the pictures more than JUS
titled the expectations Here are the
two pictures. Probably there are no
counterparts in existence which show
50 well the contour of an ocean liner
under full head in midocean as viewed
from the crosstrecs of a mainmast.
A fast-going passenger ship of modern
build is narrow and long. It is designed
to cleave the water like knife and to
offer as little resistance Us possible to
the water. One loses the comparative
dimensions Of a ship viewing it from on
deck, as the width seems greater in
comparison by reason of the length be
ing broken BY cabins, tunnels, ventilar
tors, lifeboats, and the various fittings
which clutter the hurricane deck.
Viewed from aloft the dimensions are
better seen than from any other point.
The shape is seen to be somewhat after
that of a well-shapcd cigar with the top
sliced off. The spray which is flung
high in the air by the razor-like PROV
of the boat looks like frosting on cake
and the water boils in troubled fashion
where it pours into the wake of the re-
ceding ship. The slight motion of the
deck as the boat rolls in gentle swell
is accentuated at the crosstrcc, until an
unskillful person would be in danger of
falling into the water q long way be-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04

low. When storm sweeps unbrokcn
across the ocean and the ship is tossed
like cookie shell, then is the duty
Of the sailor one of danger and excite
ment. The motion of the boat, SO severe
at times as to make movement on deck
danger, becomes So great on the mast
tops as to make the rigging and the
timber of the masts strain and snap
and cut the air like whip. Often the
watch must tie himself to the mast, SO
if slip should cause him to lose his
precarious hold the ropes would save
him from q fall and grave with
the fishes. On moonlight nights the
sight from masthead Is beautiful.
When the day is calm the view Is much
better, too, than from the deck Where
passengers sec only the top rigging of
boat in the distance the sailor from
his lofty position can see the entire
boat. There is no Joy SO keen to the
sailor as an hour on the crosstrees when
the day or night is fine. The reader
may see part of the panorama of limit
less waste which unrolls before his eyes,
which is relieved only by a distant sail
perhaps and by the life which lies at
his feet Besides, says the Chicago
Tribune, It is safer to look ut these
pictures than to view the reality.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
POPULAR SCIENCE.
SEEN FROM THE MAST.

now . Camcra Peeped Down an Ocean
Liners Funncl--TwO Plctures Showing
tho Contour Of IN Immense Steamer
Under FUN Head In Alidoeean - Mast
Head Photography.
Looking down the funnel" Is an ex-
perience which few transatlantic pas
scngers enjoy. Perhaps they would
not enjoy it even If they were given the
privilege OF climbing the slender masts
OF an ocean steamship making twenty
miles an hour. Sailors race up and
down the rope ladders for an after
breakfast constitutional and carry q
bucket OF tar along to add to their ex-
ercise when they have reached the top.
1t is easy enough for them, but if q
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
SERVED IN TWO WARS
The Grip Almost Won Where the
Bullet Failed.
OR 0ympsthies Always Enlisted In -
Innrmitlsa OF the Veteran.
from the Herald. Uoodstoek Va,

(From lhs Herald, Woodstoek, va)
There is an old soldier In Woodstock, Va,
who served In the war with Mexico and IN
the war of the rebellion, Mr.. Levi McInturff
He passed through both these wars with.
out a serious wound. The hardships, how.
ever, told seriously on him, for when the
grip attacked him four years ago 1t nearly
killed him. Who can look on the infirmi
ties Of veteran without q feeling of the
deepest sympathy His townspeople saw
him confined to his house 30 Frustrated
with great nervousness that he could not
hold knife and fork at the table, scarcely
able to walk too, and rs he attempted it, he
often stumbled and fell They saw him
treated by the best talent to be had-but still
he suffered on for four years, and gave up
finally in despair. Ono day, however, he
was struck by the account OF o cure which
had been effected by the use of DR.. Williams
Pink Pills. He Immediately ordered a
box and commenced taking them. He
says he was greatly relieved within three
days time. The blood found its way to his
fingers and his hands which had been pal
sled assumed a natural color, and he was soon
enabled to use his knife and fork at the
table. He has recovered his strength to
such an extent that he is able to chop wood,
shock corn and do his regular work about
his home. He now says he can not only
walk to Woodstock, but can walk across the
mountains. He is able to lift up q tiftytwo
pound weight with one hand and says he
does not know what DIR. Williams Pink
Pills have done for others, but knows tat
they have done . great work for him.
He was In town last Monday, court day,
and was loud in his praises Of the medicine
that had given him so great relief. He pur-
chased another box and took it home with
him. Mr.. McInturff is willing TO make
affidavit to these facts.
The proprietors Of DIR. Williams Pink Pills
state that they are not patent medicine but
prescription used for many years BY an en-
inent practitioner who produced the most
wonderful results with them, curing all
forms Of weakness arising from q watery
condition Of the blood or shattered nerves,
two fruitful causes Of almost every Ill to
which flesh is heir. Tho pills are also q
specific for the troubles peculiar to females,
such as suppressions, all forms of weak
ness, chronic constipation, bearing down
pains, etc, and in the case of men will give
speedy relief and effect q permanent cure in
all cases arising from mental worry, over
work, or excuses OF whatever nature. They
are entirely harmless and can be given TO
weak and sickly children with the greatest
good and without the slightcstdange-. Pink
Pills are sold by all dealers, or will be sent
post paid on receipt of price, 80 cents box,
or six boxes for f2.j0-thcy are never sold
in bulk or by the 10o) by addressing DIR.
Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady,
n "
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
Malaria In Drinking water.

In an article on drinking water in
malarial diseases the secretary of the
North Carolina board of health cites
numerous cases where neighborhoods
almost nninhabitable on account Of
malaria became healthy when artesian
water was substituted for that from
streams or surface wells. Most we'll
informed physicians are now convinced
that driaking water is the chief agent
of infection In malarial and many other
diseases,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04

carefully wash with hand broom.
This will swell out the fiber of the lath.
Let dry for one day, again brush and
either make half-inch holes in the lath
as at C, or drive in plenty Of three
quarter-inch wire nails to about half
their length as ut b, or insert small
screws left projecting little less than
the thickness Of the wall as at c. The
object of all Of these plans is to hold
the plastcring firmly in position.
When patching wall it is best to put
in more hair than usual, and be certain
to press the plaster into every crevice,
using none but well-madc mortar. Do
not mix and apply the same day, but
let it season or ripen as masons do.
Better still, where but q bushel or SO is
needed, go to some place where build
ing is going on, or to mason who
xeeps It ready-made, and obtain bet
ter article than you can possibly make
and at trifing expense.-Amcrican
A pr;culturiSf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
A DlseinctDoss,

Mrs McBride-John, dear, why arc
some groccrs called green grocers7
Mr.. McBride-To distinguish them
from cash groccrs, darlin9.-YoGue.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
Br,.r.us u.d i. Hundred Arms.

Nervousness has rs many queer symp-
toms. But whatever these may be, they
one and all depart in consequence Of tho
soothing, inyigorating influence of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, which tones the
system through the medium of thorough d.
gcstion AMI assimilation. Tremulous nerves
soon acquire stcadiness by its use. 1t PRO
notes sleep and appetite, and fortiiies the
system against disease. Malaria, constipa-
ton, rheumatism and kidney troubles are
relieved by it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
ARMY AND NAVY NOTES

rouR HUNDRED tons Of top weight
must cume of Of the new French BAT
tleship Brennus before she can be made
seaw0rthy.
DRxYvUs IL TO Be sent 70 the nes du
Salut, OF tho coast Of French Guiana,
instead Of to New Caledocia, as the
SAanoesof his eecAping win b leeA
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
Nlillsonth-of-a-Socon Photographs.

Prot. c. v. Boys says that to take
photographs of a bullet as it is being
projected through the air at maximum
possible speed it is necessary to have
recourse to q method of illumination
infinitely moro rapid than that given
by an electric spark. For this purpose
q steel mirror, so mounted as to re-
volve at the enormous speed of 1000
times per second, is used. This mirror
is not larger than a silver c5-ccnt piece,
and the beams of light given off from
1t pass across the screen at such an un-
thinkablc rate of speed that it enables
the photographers to take pictures Of
the bullet on exposures of only one
millionth Of q second.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
Iron nccomes TatIcucd.

Iron, through its use for electrical
purposes. seems to have developed a
new quality, magnetic fatigue. In
tests made of transformers lately in
London to ascertain the open circuit
loss, it has been found that the loss in
creased steadily for the first 200 days
until it reached fairly constant value
of 40 per cent. more than at starting.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
Avoiding Susplcion.

Miss Dc Stylc-Horrors! Why have
you adopted q grocer's scale and q yard
stick as our coat-of-arms?
Mrs. De Style-I wish people to know
that our money was made in honest
trade. Otherwise they might suspect
that your father or grandfather had
been on the police force.-N. Y. Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
Something New In Biolory.

Some curious experiments made at
Naples during 1898 with the salts OF
lithium gave some startling results
Eggs of marine creatures were treated
with the salts and then allowed to
hatch. whcreupon it was found that
they had limbs, fms. eyes, etc, in all
sorts of abnormal positions The exact
cause Of this win be the subject u
&1nxe scientific inquiry.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
BROKEN WALL PLASTER.

This Little Article and Picture Tell How
to Repair It.
Always in repairing bits Of wall OF
ceiling remove all the adjoining portion
of plaster that is loose, then industri-
ously brush the exposed lath until not
q particle Of p!astering remains. Nov
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
A DegGar's Prayer.

NJ. Pan, who has o very small nose.
one day gave a coin to a poor fellow
who, in thanking him, said:
God preserve your sight"
"Why my sight?" said NJ. Pan.
because, II you happen to lose II,
sou could not wear any spectacles"-
Anecdotes RccueillieS.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
Moro DlOcult.

Bax-Is your new poem after the
French?
Tagiey Longtress-No; it's after .
publisher Just now.-N. Y. World
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-05-04
Her Cruel Fate.

She never sings the old, old songs
She shriekcd in days Of yorc;
She never thunps the keyboards now,
Until her thumbs arc soro
Aiasi upon the latest Grand,
She never moro win play,
She failed with the installmcnts. and
They've taken II away.
Musical Weekly.