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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
FIG. FAMILY LIBRARY.

the ceiling downward to the pigeon
holes above the secretary, would id
init, on the 1e-inch shelf extending out
from it. quite collertion Of plants, all
OF which would besutify the most
used nook in the house. Most of the
work is completed with Georgia pine,
oiled and vanished, which. with its
beautiful natural granting, light In
color, gives the surroundings . refresh
ing appearance.
The work was all done within our
selves, and while it Is not rs fancy as
some might suppose, It is by no means
. disgrace to the balance Of the house,
and hope that many readers can find
some corner in their homo for just such
. convenience. The existence Of Just
such annexes as q library or reading
room in farmers homes will pay in
many ways The boys will enjoy the
pleasure Of some place to 60 into to
write, read or prepare lessons away
from the noise Of general family con-
versation, in the evenings. Girls, too,
enjoy such provision - will give them
opportunities to occupy . quiet corner
away from the uproar Of boisterous
little ones. II It were possible for me
to impress upon others how much this
little library or study has been enjoyed
by the family, am confident that
hundreds OF farmers' homes, before
the long evenings Of the winter came
on. would find one anchored some place
about the house.
The cost is but small; the pleasure
manifold. The area necessary Is not
large. yet the results in years to come
In the family will pay the best dividend
on the capital invested that we can
possibly conceive. just think for .
moment. A library, not expensive,
but filed with the best books Of educa-
ton. history and fiction, proper files
of papers and magazines, drawers and
cases for fling private papers and
pigeon holes for all kinds Of letters,
all labeled and in their proper places,
so that time, which is money, IL daily
saved by avoiding the necessity Of rum
maging through pile Of miscellaneous
for something that can just as
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
BUILDING AND SCIENCE
a FAMILY LisRARy.

kaaoned and Constructed In Kans ia,
Thrss Wssko-1Ae Week We An Do.s
- - 1ngeaioas Earmer and aAs FamDv
-Ths Cost Was Small, the Pisssurea
Are AaaifoaaL
The accompanying illustra lions, CON
tributed to the Ohio Farmer by Mr..
George E. Scott, show = family library
planned and constructed during eight
cen days of incessant rain the latter
part OF May and first part of June. The
idea came as matter of necessity. as
such an adjunct seemed to be essential
to prevent the keeping OF a large
amount of books. papers. magazines,
etc, stacked about the living room in
hay-mow style, greatly to the annoy
ance of the women folks.
My wife suggested that our ideas Of a
small family library be put into execu-
ton. The idea was this: A small porch
that was exposed to the west. with a
door opening into our living room. was
the point Of attack, "a it was already
focrcd. ceilcd and rooted The area is
Just feet square, and to save
room studding 1ssx1a inches wide
was used to weatherboard on. and
the inside Of the boards covered
with Fey's MANILA lining. then
papered. The space between the l2-
inch Studding was fitted with shelves.
drawers, cases, etc, as indicated in
illustrations. Two sides only were
open and had TO be closed, and were
properly fitted with good lights, SO that
when completed the room would be
we'll lighted on dark. cloudy days, and
shaded with blinds when the sun shone
too bright. Arrangements for a par
ttal conservatory can be easily made
by using the top Of the left-hand book
case. over which is . long transom
light
The two windows at the writing Ia
bic can be filled with choice flowers by
the use Of shelves and brackets: also
the large plate glass that extends from
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
DID It All.

A story Of Scotch honesty comes from
Dundee. A small boy had taken the
prize for an exceptionally well-tirawn
map. After the examination the
teacher, q little doubtful, asked the
Lad:
who helped you with this map,
james,
Nobody, sir"
''Come, now. tell me the truth.
Didn't your brother help your
mo. sir; he did it au."-Milwaukee
Wisconsin,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
ARTISTIC eR,okwoax.


Hlnts for Psssans Who THAT q c.,
stF0ct1n9 . 1lsepaaoe.
There seems to be general idea that
the brickwork about . fireplace must
end : short distance above the open.
Ing; but In that case the best effect q
the brickwork Is lost. In the Gaze men.
TONED. It is carried up to q height of
over six feet, forming = mantel and .
handsome panel above, in which may
be placed with excellent effect . mar.
BILE clock. The opening in the fireplace il
three feet wide and three feet high. and
has q number Of courses of bricks above
the opening that is shown in the cut.
The panel is three inches deep, and tho
upper course of brick in the mantel
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

Mrs. Twickenham-I an sorry my
table doesn't look any better, bot al
my silver is st the Safe Deposit com
pany.
Mrs. Dimpleton-I think 10 looks
lovely. What company do you 60 to?
Mrs. Twickenham really dort
know. My husband attended to it.
Willie Twickenham-Why, it's pspab
uncle Life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

Mrs. Slimdiet-Jane, Mr.. Starboarder
was explaining the new tariff law to
me last evening, and find some Of the
changes are very Important.
Cook-Are they, mum?
Mrs Slimdiet-Vitally. Hereafter
you must put less sugar in the pnd-
ding; but You can make up for IL by
putting more salt in the soup. Salt Is
free now.-N. Y. Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
Something About Hosiery.

A cotton stocking Il preferred by
many women to Isle thread. as the
twist Of the thread in the lisle ones
Initiates the soles Of the feet. Dark
blue and black stockings are liked for
street wear. except whore tan shoes
arc worn, and then. of course. the
stockings match the shoes. The navy
blue stocking is usually chosen by
those who find that the dye from q
black stocking affects their skin. This
Il by no means common, but the very
minute It = discovered one should
oease wearing the black and select an
other color, or else wear white, for ono
never knows to what extent q skin dis
order may 60. With gray OF scarlet
shses or clippers the stockings ass
chosen 70 match, and these may b got
Ten IN silk at . much lower price than
= aivan for black ones.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

Friend Broadrim-So, Friend David,
thee wishes to marry my daughter
Hannah. Friend David, thy circum-
stances are not such rs to make thee
good match for Daughter Hannah.
Friend David-But, Friend Broad
rim. my circumstances will be greatly
improved by marrying thy daughter
Hannah, as thee very well known
Truth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

Tred-Yes, I like him veil enough,
Minnie; but how did You evef happen
70 marry man bead shorter thai
you are?
NinnieI had to choose, Fred, b.
tween little man with . big salary
and . big man with little salary
South Austrelis Chronicle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

Syms-So you arc going 20 move "a
81. Louis, colonel You must have z
care for your health. They say the
water Is very bad ont there.
Col. Bluegrass-That's al right;
there's no danger. l always take self
1er with my whisly.-Brooklyn Lite.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
Very Eccentric.

The visitor-Who's that fellow On
the platform? He's nothing remarkable
70 look at.
The Freak Exhibitor with pridee
He isn't, eh? Why, sir, that's the man
who, when he went into IN art gallery.
never told everybody around him that
he didn't understand art but just the
same he knew what he chicago
Record
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
mo a-prAv N YYppApv

4, bedchambef: B, book cases: C. secretary;
D. hlinR shelves for paper; e. writing table;
T, nling case and drawers; 8, sitting room: G.
door,
well be in its proper place as other
wise. This is . rapid age, and the
business man needs system. With
proper arrangements he can have it:
without them, chaos and ill-humor are
sure to follow with IN hours hunt for
n SimDle Article
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
k1Rna af Sform.

Innocent Kid-Papa has bought an
other writing machine. May I 20
Il?
Mrs. Kid-You must be mistaken,
sweetheart. Papa didn't tell mamma
anything about II.
Innocent Kid-No, am not mis-
taken. heard him tell Mr.. Twitters
only last night that his new typewriter
was q peach.-N. Y. Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
Cold Comfort,

Creslitor-When are you going to pay
your debts?
Debtor-That's none Of your con-
founded business.
but need my money"
That's none Of my COMPOUNDED bus&.
ness.'.Alex Sweet, in Texas SiftingA
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

tons entirely to detach the links and
press them into the desired shape. a
speed of twelve feet second between
the moulding rolls IS allowable, al
though better work IL done at lower
rate.-N. Y. Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
Care for the couv,leeeent

Patients Husband - Doctor, won't
you please give strict orders that she
must not read the newspapers?
Doctor-I don't think it would hurt
her.
Patients Hrsband-Yes, It would.
Goods that she bought just before she
became i'll are marked down thirty per
cent,-Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

a snake moves by the means Of his
ribs and the strong scales on the abdo-
men. to which the several ribs ere at
tached by q series Of short, stout
muscles These scales take hold of the
surface over which the reptile may be
passing. and aid the creature IN gliding
along. In this manner they climb
trees. often with great agility. either
ascending spirally or climbing straight
up the trunk. but in the latter case .
rough barkcd tree is always necessary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
Ton Mach eaeIkneas,

'John," she said. gently, to her hue
band, II cannot say that I approve Of
your joining 30 many secret societies" "
''Why not, my dear?"
81 am afraid they are unhealthy"
"That's Q most absurd idea. What
put It into your head?"
..The fact that the members seem to
be obliged to put in all their spare time
sitting up with other members who arc
sick.--Merchant Traveller.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

She-Strsnge how drowning persons
will clutch at a straw.
He-Yes. especially when there Is .
nice refreshing julep at the other end
cf it.-Truth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

TIE PRoDI0Al's REfUnx.-Ifaaa Parent
"Well, sir, you don't seem to have made .
name for yourself, after air. Prodigal-
"But have, father. I've been Obliged to
travel under half dozen different onea."-
Texas Siftings.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

BEssIE-''The idea Of your sayingt that you
are only twenty-one" Gussie-.YOu for
get mamma told us that IL Is always better to
undeErase than to exaggerate."1Truth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

WOMEN arc now wearing undressed Md
wearing their slippers ON the undressed kid.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

MIS-. R-'Christop her darling, 1 never
can remember wheth Or soda water - writ
ten a. one word or two joined together by .
oyphou."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

"WHAr did the callers say when you told
them was ontf'' Maid-"Just smiled and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

"POOR John! he was . great hunter. J"
eyes: he even died game r'-Atlanta Con
stitution.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
Acsese Geo..

Little Girl-WHet kind Of women are
emancipated woIne1e
/ Little Boy arriss oncs, ! snesA-
GOOD NswA
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

A gentleman who imagined that h
recognized lady friend advanced cor
daily and addressed her. = ber per
dDn.~ said he, .'but ;ss54 this Ms
0reenlenf9s
NO. d, r>Is'ed the lsdy;; s.ny na,ne
= Al. excpse me. l must b. e. I
blina -Alex Sweet. in Trxas 6Iltiu :
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

MEN care least for honor when most II
want Of bread.-Ram's Horn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

THERE Is much tenderness IN this seem
ingly cruel world, but the butcher rarely
finds it-GOssip.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
SEAliNo.WAx LANGUAGE.
Chocolate for Dinner Invitations. Brow
for Rejected ItoycrA.

Chocolate for Dinner Invitations. BP0WH
for Rejected Lovers.
In Europe. and especially in France,
there is among fashionable people q
species Of code in the use of sealing
wax. The white article is used 70,
communications relating to weddings,
black for mourning correspondence,
violet for expressions of sympathy,
chocolate for invitations to dinner. red
for businessle letters, ruby for the billets-
doux Of engaged lovers, green for
lovers not yet afianced and brown for
refusals Of offers Of marriage.
Blue symbolizes constancy, yellow
sealing wax jealousy. and pale green
reproaches-
Schoolgirls seal their letters with
pink wax, and intimate friends use
gray.
The use Of sealing wax Is exceeding
~ ancient. It was not, however, until
the reign Of King Louis XIII. Of
France that IL became the fashion
among the higher classes Of Europe.
The oldest known recipe for making
sealing wax was published in Augs-
burg in 1879. and prescribed almost the
same ingredients as those now en-
ployed.
The use Of blue wax was formerly
restricted to royalty, q superhuous
provision owing to the difficulty of i'm
parting this color to sealing wax, for
the reason that vegetable dyes when
united with wax become greenish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

MASON { RalllIn ORGAN { PIANO CO.,
1ogTON, NEW YORK, CHICAGO KANSAS CITE
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

LAURA-"WhileJ Jack was calling tho Other
evening he made the statement thAt ho
would kiss me or die in the attempt" Belle
-"Yesr latter . paused "Well, did he
kiss your Laura-'You haven't read any
account Of Jacks death In the papers, have
yOur1N. Y. World
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

THE higher little man Is lifted, the
smaller he looks.-Ram'e Horn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

''AND 50 he has succeeded in getting en-
gagged to an heiressF' ayes, he is now her
afinanced. ashington Star.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
8all'e Cntafrh Care
3 taken internally Price &c.

WHEN Johnny was aroused from his
morning nap by his papa's heavy hand, he
| understood what was meant BY bsine
raped In olumber.-BOstOn TranocTiDt
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

JAspIa-"Why arc you ropin9 up your
trunkl You are not going away 0A to-mcr-
row" Jumpuppe-.'SO III havo time 70
find all the things have forgotten % put IN
his trunk il locked and roped- "-HATpers
Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

CENT have called on the recommends
ton Of . friend TO have my portrsit painted
But should like to know * you can take
me in my fur coat" Arsist-s4Oh, certain
". Fact is, you know, used to be IN ami
NAL painter. Batter.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
How 70 Reps,r alirrors


For repairing mirrors accidentally
scratched clean the bare portion Of the
glass by rubbing 1t gently with fine
cotton, taking care to remove any
traces Of dust and grease. II this
cleaning Is not done very carefully, de-
fects will appear around the place re-
paired. With . point Of knife cut
upon the back Of another looking glass
= portion Of the silvering of the re-
Quired form, but little larger. Upon
it place a drop Of mercury-a drop the
size Of pins head will be sufficient for
. surface equal to the size Of nail.
The mercury spreads Immediately.
penetrates the amalgam to where It
was cut of with the knife, and the re-
quired piece may now be lifted and re-
moved to the place to be repaired. This
Is the most Difficult. part Of the opera
ton. Then press lightly the renewed
portions with cotton and the glass
presents the same appearance a. when
new
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

s'LEr mo tell you, Mrs. Thomas. said .
happy parent to . ncighbOr, .'my son Ernest
has got a first prize" 20. quite under
stand your feelings, msrm," said Mrs.
Thomas. ~ felt Just the same when our
young pig carried OF . medal at the agri-
Cnlturn1 ShOyv1
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

~ TELL Won. women Az coming 70 the
'front.'" said the woman's-Fi9hts man.
ssThat's fact" said the b0sd-heeded man
ssthere was one in front Of me Ut the theate1
last night, and never saw the stage once.
IN. Y. PreoS.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

TWO MRXAoERrEs recently arrived IN
Bologna, one Of which Was under The man
agement Of Signor b., and the other under
that Of his wife, travelling respectively on
their own account Hero they decided 70
join their forces, and the fact w.s an
nounced on the bills ~ follows: Owing "a
the arrival Of my wife, my collection Of iy-
ing animals is considerably auGmeoted-
B."1Conversazione
sTuxas was lovely lot Of fellows down
a$ the beach, I" said Jeanette. why d1dn1
you come homo engaged, theuw asked her
friend. 81 did; that's my engagement
ring" "Why, my dear, just let me- con.
gratulate you Which Of the men 10 u
bought this solitaire."-Hazper's Basar.
LAUAA--"WhileJ Jack was calling tho Other
evening he made the statement that be
would kiss me or die in the attempt" Bele
5"Yesr latter . pause, We'll did be
account Of Jacks death in The papers, hsve
y0ur'-N. Y. World
JAsp..-"Why arc you roping up youz
trunkl You are not going away TIL to-mcr-
row" Jumpuppe--.'SO III have time %
fnd all the things have forgotten to put In
il. One never finds those things until aftez
his trunk il locked and roped. Harper
Weekly.
"LEr mo tell you, Mrs. Thomas" said .
has got first prize" 20, I quite under
stand your feelings, marm," said Nrs.
Thomas. ~ felt Just the same when our
young pig carried on medal At the asri.
~ f1IL. You. women Az coming TO The
'front.' said the woman s-ri9hto man.
THAT'S fact" said the basd-heeded man
ssthere was one in front Of me 1t the theate1
last night, and ! never saw The stage once.
IN. Y Press.
GEN.! have called on the recommends
ton OF friend to have my portrait painted.
But l should like to know * you can take
me in my fur coat" Arsist-.Oh, certain
". Fact il, you know, used to be m ami
NAL painter Batter.
FAraza-"He says that he loves you, bul
can he support you in the style that you
haye been accustomed tor Daughter
| Even better, father dear, II you VIII just
couEages him. "-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Hall's catassh Care
Il taken internally Pricc &c.
WuEx Johnny was aroused fron his
morning nap by his papa's heavy hand, he
understood what was meant by hsing
cutl" Customer Harvard Lam
poon.
PAf's Objection TO the Bicycle-"Beeor.
n! whin walk prefer to have my feet ON
the ground. Boston Transcript
/
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

~ 3sAsAeo cSa.e.
sonr c.s 9ea9fy. No moro ars Won -
sSss sosap,e1oa has N oranso ant ~
evinced 81 49,; ~ ~ bilioes. Tat further
ncadachs. vertigo, nausea and fSprss s,ae. ssck
e. cetters Stomach Bitters Win tsre ~
~ ONT OF your blood, regulate your - .s s.'
- your stomach in good working order|ir
r",ia wor1s, cure you. Use it and ceaseto 81
Eidr~w. AZ cures malarial rheumatic ma
Horn. e'sc VINO iove.-Ram's
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

BARBzR-sHow do You want your hair
cut" CuSt0lner-"O6."- Harvard Lam
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

IP we could know all IL would not be 20
hard to forgive au.-Ram's Horn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

On liberty what marriages arc repeated
In thy name!-Truth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

PAf's Objection TO the Bicycle-"Begor
n! whin walk prefer to have my feet on
the ground. Transcript
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
EuRoPE'S ROYALTY.

Miss ETHEL WELDON, who was mar
ried to the marquis of Queensbcrry les.
than a year ago, has knocked him on,
of the connubial combination. She
couldn't go the Queensberry rules.
Miss WHITTIER, that was, Of Boston
is entitled to condolences. She has be
come Princess Observation-Disclosures
Perhaps she may find life endurabl<
after she has learned her visiting card
by heart.
CROWN PRINCE FERDINAND of Ron
mania's little daughter, born last week
makes Queen Victoria's nineteenth
great-grandchild. as the crown princess
is the daughter Of Prince Alfred, duke
Of Edinburg, the reigning duke Of
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-08-22
NORTH DAKOTA.

Ellendale.-The city council last
night passed the curfew ordinance,
which takes effect after its publication
Aug. 15.
Grafton.-Gov. Allin wired from
here to Private secretary Cochrane to
issue 500 reward cash for Watkins
and Smith, the two escaped convicts.
Mapleton.-The starch factory &C
Hankinson, N. D., will be operated
again this fall. The company ID con
tracing with farmers for potatoes ct
20 cents per bushel.
Fargo.-The work Of laying cedar
blocks Was commenced today. The
first block was laid BY Acting Mayor
Schuyler, followed BY members Of the
Business Mems Union.
Bismark-Gov. Allin has appointed
Mrs. Mary Bartholomew q delegate 10
the national prison congress, which
meets 1t Denver, Sept. II 10 Is. and
she has departed therefor.
Fargo.-A petition generally signed
by business men Was presented to the
paving contractors requesting that
local labor b. given pEo3erenCo n
PAVING work 6upk. Kennedy sfakaa
lint where practicable III work viii 81
given 10 Fargo men.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-08-22
Method Not Popular.

There is trouble because of the
methods the assessors have pursued in
securing statistics for the census OF a
number OF Iowa counties. The asses
sors make both the real estate assess
ment and the census. Property W
ers always give low valuations tor tax
ation, and then IL is cut down to about
40 per cent. Of the real valuation OF
assessment and taxation purposes: II
develops that assessors here a IN
many other counties have taken figures
secured in this way from manufacture
and industrial institutions and made
them the basis of reports on the manu-
featuring industries Of the state. This
would result in the publication OF re.
ports which would give the amount OF
capital invested and the value OF pro-
duct from tie states manufacturers
1T about half the real amount. The
census is supposed to state the real
value. Therj is q kick here on the
system, and dher counties will be IN
terested in til This is only n OF the
many faults bund with the state CEN
sus which is hpidly coming into dis
repute. It lslikely the next legisia-
ture will be given q chance to leglslate
to take the mstter out OF the hands OF
the assessor.