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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-07-20
NEW LAMP SHADES.

Simplicity Almost to the Point Of Severity
Now the ashton.
The over-elaborate lamp shade has
had its day. Fashion now DEGREES q
shade simple to severity, whose con-
tracted dimensions are In quaint con-
trast to the widespread founces and
furbelows of its predecessors. The
new shades arc Of paper or silk plainly
drawn over smooth surface. and
are hand painted. They are finished at
the top and bottom with a prim quill
ing of narrow satin ribbon. and look
precise and Qualerfied to a degree.
after all the laces. chiffons and flower
wreaths which have clustered about
lamps for the last few seasons.
Many are made to button up at one
side. SO that they may be taken of and
either rolled up or laid out smoothly
when it is desired to pack them. Some
Of these shades are etched out in black
and white, and have old prints Of French
gentlemen and ladies as their only dec
grafton. The most gorgeous are out
lined in silver. as well as hand painted,
but a demure unobtrusiveness charac-
terizes them all.
1t is customary now for house fur
nishers to order lamp shade made Of
the same material as the wall drapery.
curtains. upholstery. or other appoint
ments of the room in which the lamp
is to be used. but the material is drawn
down in rigid flutes to fit the shade and
finished at the bottom with only a mar
row gimp.-N. Y. Sun.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-07-20
AMERICAN INDIGO.


Once . Medium Of Purchase for Other
Commodities.
Indigo for expectation was brought
into Charlestown in wagons, and the
owners received the proceeds in the
form of Spanish silver coin, which COM
posed almost the entire currency before
the bank of the state was esta blished
in 1912. 1t was clumsy and incon.
venient medium of exchange for large
amounts We read that the merchants
of North Carolina and other distant
points used to carry the money in
boxes fitting under the seats of the
sulkies in which they travelled, so as
to be taken out at night and put back
in the morning.
The indigo itself was often used di-
rectly as medium of purchase TO:
other commodities. Gen. Washington
ut one time sent three four-horse
wagon loads of indigo to Virginia,
buying in exchange from fifteen to
twenty negroes An interesting illus
tration of this use of indigo is connect
ed with Gen. Francis Marion. The in
cident occurred in 1888. just after the
battle of Hobkirk hill. A nephew of
Gen. Marion was to be sent to school
in Philadelphia, and was accordingly
fitted out with q wagon load of indigo.
which was to pay for his tuition and
other school expenses. As the British
then held possession. Gen. Marion
wrote to Lord Balfour, in command in
Charlestown, asking . permit for the
boy to pass through the British lineA
Gen. Marion's letter was sent BY Bal
four to Rawdon. and was afterward
countersigned by CornwalliA The
youth with his wagon load Of indigo
was allowed to proceed by the Char
lotte route toward Philadelphis, but,
unfortunately, he died before reaching
his destinatiOn.-Sc Science Monthly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-07-20
Naeurs's Lighting Rod.

NJ. Oovaroff. the Russian electrician,
Of Moscow, and Prof. Hischrt, govern
ment forest inspector Of the same city,
have made some investigation concern
ing the liability to lightning stroke OF
certain species OF trees. In the sum-
mers Of 1898 and 1894 the two scientists
mentioned spent 100 days in the great
forests between Moscow and Remereff.
and during that time found 597 trees
that had recently been struck by light
ming. OF the total number Of marked
trees 800 were found to be white pop
lar tpopulus alba, this notwithstand-
ing the fact that that species is not in
any way near as common as half
dozen or dozen other varieties. On
Oovaroff's. suggestion the government
recommends that the peasants use it IS
= lightning conductor
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-07-20
AN ELECTROSCOFE.
Experiment which Affords Instruction -
Well - Amusement.

Experiment which Affords Instruction -
Well - Amusement.
Bend piece Of iron wire in the form
of z. having two right angles, as
shown in the drawing. Rest the upper
horizontal branch on the rim Of a glass,
and place over it plate OF tin or any
other metal. The vertical branch should
not touch the glass, and across the lower
horizontal branch should be placed q
strip of tinfoil folded in the middle. II
now you rub glass rod, or stick OF
ceilingwax, with piece of wooden stuff,
and then hold either close to the edge
of the plate. you will perceive the two
ends Of the tinfoil recoil violently from
one another. as they do in the appara-
tus known to scientists as the gold-leaf
electroscope. With the electroscope
you have just constructed you will be
able to determine not only whether or
not bodies are charged with electricity,
but also with what kind of electricity
positive or negative> they are charged.
For instance. hold piece Of paper
that has been well dried. and previous
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-07-20

duces in effect the very sheen Of the
water in sunlight.
The design upon the face OF the
cushion is q sea dragon drawn in ex-
quisite curves and sweeps. and wrought
in silver and gold japanese cord
couched down with white and yellow
silk thread. The embroidery sparkles
and glints from the green background.
A 5-inch double ruffle Of the satin. over
set with a 4-inch fall of fshnet
spangled in silver and gold, completes
the tout ensemble. This design will
recommend itself In cheaper stuffs,
green crepon or denim, At Is cents
yard. The dragon or a fish net and
little fishes afloat in water hues, may
be readily drawn upon the material
and worked in in japanese gold and
silver cord and couched into place.
The laurel wreath design is made Of
dark, rich green satin, knotted together
ut the base by means of = brown velvet
bow-knot. The design is cut out and
appliqued upon background Of
changeable velvet. which serves as tho
face of the pillow.
The pile OF the velvet is the dainty
gray tint of freshly burned ashes,
while beneath it CLEANS cherry red
color, suggestive of fire flame.
: The entire design is edged with tiny
gold cord, couched into place with yell
low silk thread; heavy gold cord
edges the cushion, with distingue
twists in the cord at the corners. 1t is
backed with somber brown satin.
This design would be very lovely
made up in linen duck, with the wreath
embroidered in green, or it might still
be appliqued in satin, as the satin is sc
like the gloss of the actual laurel leaf.
In applique work the design should al.
ways be backed by stout muslin. cut
out carefully. and thoroughly basted
upon the background about the edges.
then hemmed down firmly with self.
colored sewing silk, and lastly overset
with the cord, couched Mt regular in
tervals, smoothly and evenly for hand
some effect
A blue denim pillow with this design
wrought in white embroidery cotton
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-07-20

and finished with = heavy white cord,
makes a durable and attractive pillow
covering.
The sicsta pillow, to be used in the
hammock and indoors, for the invigor
ating forty winks" that restores the
pink to the cheek and comfort to the
nerves. should have cover made OF
material that will readily launder.
The cover should be left open at one
side and furnished with tiny button.
holes and little fat lace buttons, that
will fasten beneath . blind hem. under
fluffy voluminous ruffies that will
wholly conceal the opening.
Gay bandanna. with yellow, pink and
delicate blue predominating In the
bright plaid, will make serviceable and
inexpensive covers White dimity and
lowered chintz will prove even fresher
after visit to the washtubs than at
first.
The fourth. suitable for a wedding
gift, is Of heavy white satin. the linked
hearts worked in silver. Lace and
satin frills encircle this charming pill
low for a bride. and at one corner is
caught with a knot of white ribbons
and cluster of orange blossoms.-N. Y.
World,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-07-20
BRAIN AND HEART.
II Properly Us~d Both These Parts Largely
Escape Senllo Failure.

II Properly Ueed Roth These Parts LAf40Sy
Escape 6ealle Failure.
In his work on the senile heart, DR..
Balfour tells us that there are two
parts Of the human organism which. il
wisely used, largely escape senile fail
ure." These two are the brain and the
heart. Persons who think have often
wondered why brain workers, great
statesmen and others should continue
to work with almost unimpaired mem
tai activity and energy up to period
when most Of the organs and functions
of the body are in a condition of adj
vanced senile decay. There is a physio-
logical reason for this, and DR.. Balfour
tells US what it is. The normal brain. :"
he afirms, remains vigorous to the
last and that because its nutrition
is specially provided for" About
middle life or little later the gem
eral arteries of the body begin to lose
their elasticity and to slowly but surely
dilate. They become, therefore. much
less efficient carriers OF the nutrient
blood to the capillary areas But this
is not the case with the internal caro-
lids. which supply the capillary areas
of the brain. On the contrary, those
large vessels continue to retain their
pristine elasticity. SO that the blood
pressure remains normally higher than
within the capillary area Of any organ
in the body. The cerebral blood paths
being thus kept open the brain tissue is
kept better nourished than she other
tissues of the body" Who is there
among those who have reached or
passed middle age that will not be re-
joiced to find such admirable physio-
logical warrant for the belief that the
brain may continue to work, and even
to improve, almost to the very last hour
of life?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-07-20
WOMAN AND HOME.
THREE SIMPLE DESIGNS.

Valuable Hints for Ladies' who Delight In
Dainty Linen.
A fine quality of linen will be found .
good body material for both large and
small doil;es. Seven inches square Is .
good size, and to make it cut piece of
linen eight inches square.
The flowers may be worked in outline
stitch or solid with two shades of blue
silk. The leaves are to be green and
the stems darker shade of green or .
light greenish brown.
When working small flowers do not
use a coarse grade of silk or linen foss
as it forms a ropy appearance on fine
linen and stands out too prominently
instead of lying fat as all fine embroid
cry work should.
The design for pretty linen dolly
having spray Of maidenhair fern en-
broidered in one corner is shown in the
illustration. As it is simple to work
out. any clever girl should be able to
make one or a number of them in .
short time.
The fern leaves may be worked solid
with shade of delicate green. while
the vines and stems should be indicated
with darker shade Of green to lend .
contrast.
After the design has been worked the
fringe can be made in the following
manner:
A short distance from each edge draw
q few threads and work line of hem
stitching. Ravel out the threads from
the stitching to the edge of the ma
terial. at each corner catching few Of
the rawlings to form more threads. To
make them lie nicely around each cor
ner place the dolly fiat on a marble
seat or on a board and with a stiff brush
smooth the threads out, then with
small sharp pair of scissors trim of the
ends of the threads.
Take care when working the fern
leaves and stems not to draw the
threads too tight. as it will cause the
linen around them to quicker; this will
occur slightly in any case, however. but
can be remedied by washing the dolly
after the work is finished.
One of the most attractive features Of
. large piece, such as lambrequin,
scarf or table cover, is it's border, and
particularly if pretty design and nice
" worked.
A neat and very simple running bor-
der to work is shown in the illustra-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-07-20

" charged with electricity by vigorous
rubbing with a brush. close to the
plate. as in the cut, and while the ends
of the tinfoil fly and remain apart. un.
der the influence of the paper. touch
the plate with the finger. The ends
fall back; but If you remove your fin.
ger. and afterward the paper they fly
apart once more.
The apparatus is then charged with
an opposite electricity to that Of the
body.
To ascertain what kind is this cleo
tricity, bring the glass rod latter rub
bling with fannel) close to the plate
moving it slowly. You will perceive
the distance between the ends of tinfoil
increasing; this is an indication that
the electricity in the electroscope is OF
the same kind as that Of the glass, which
is positive. The paper was therefore
charged with the opposite. or negative
electricity. Conversely, if che distance
between the ends diminished, it would
follow that the agent used was charged
with positive electricity.-Once Week.
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AProfitsble Combination.

The drummer stepped into a store In
q western town where the proprietor
had a stock OF gums and musical instru-
mcnts.
isn't this rather queer coznbina-
tion?" he asked.
There's money in 1t for me-" replied
the proprietor.
Il don't see how"
THAT'S because you amt up to our
ways"
well, put me up"
Its this way" explained the propri-
etor. Il sell man a cornet. or banjo,
or fiddle, or something like that, and
by the time he has practical a week his
neighbor comes in and buys shotgun
or revolver. or something like that, and
get profit goln' and comm. see?'-
Musical Record.
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ENGLISH PAPER SUPPLY.

Facts About the Trade In the United King
dom.
1t is curious now to remember the
panic which prevailed in England
among paper makers as to the duty on
rags, and the difficulty in obtaining
raw material for the manufacture Of
paper. Stationers INDUCED in the most
gloomy forebodings of the future of
their trade. DIR. Lindley was among
the foremost to show the quantity Of
fiber available for the manufacture of
paper in the common furze, and now
nearly all our best paper is largely
composed of espartO grass, while in the
common kinds wood forms an impor-
tant factor. Instead of the English
paper trade being ruined, it has adj
vanced by leaps and bounds.
The entire weight Of paper for the
whole of the kingdom in 1859 (the duty
was repealed on the LIST of October,
1861 amounted to just over 81, a44 tons.
At the present time, four Scotch mills
send out a quarter of this quantity, the
whole of which is used for newspapers
and publications of a high class Last
year two well known publications,
Lloyd's News and the Daily Chronicle,
consumed, the former 1850 tons, and
the latter 4, 200 tons of paper. Previous
to the repeal of the duty these would
have had to pay a tax of $50, 500. and
G5s 500. respectively. Sittingbourne
mill produces 400 tons weekly on seven
wide machines
In the manufacture of paper, as in
most other branches of trade. the ton
dcncy is for the smaller makers to be
absorbed in the larger ones In Scot
land there are fewer mills than there
used to be, and in Ireland, although
within the century there we're fifty-two
mills, at the present time there remain
only eight; this great decline is main
ly due to the absence Of coal.-Athe-
nHum.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-07-20
BASEMENT.

Sizes of rooms-Shown by the fOo-
plans.
Special features neat and attract
i've exterior. with compact. well-ar-
ranged plans No fireplaces or other
expensive features The plumbing of
the bathroom cost $50. and is supplied
with cold water only. This is preferred
by some to no bathroom at all, but
among the recently invented appli-
ances there is a small metal water res
ervoir. with gas or oil heating attach
ments, that can be placed at one end Of
the bathtub. which answers very well
for hot water supply.
The plumbing for a regular hot-water
supply would cost some SIS additional.
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THREE SIMPLE DESIGNS.

ton. and in design II may be classed as
Renaissance.
A corner is shown. also. in the draw
ing. so you may not be puzzled to know
how to form one.
This design is adapted to q scarf, q
mantel lambrequin. q bed spread. or to
the edge of any large piece that is too
large to work design in the middle Of.
On white linen this design looks well
worked with a delicate shade Of salmon
pink silk or rope linen.
When transferring a design. such as
running border that has to be re-
peatcd. care should be taken to have it
appear evenly along the edges Of a piece
OF goods.-Harry Adams. in Chicago
Inter Ocean.
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How rl,e, w.lk .. Window.

The microscope reveals the neat con-
trivancc which enables fly to walk up
q window pane or defy the laws of
gravity by gliding along. back down.
ward. on the ceiling. The magnifier
shows the foot to be made mp Of two
pads covered with fine. short hair, each
pad having . hook above 1t. Behind
each pad is . bag filed with . sticky
liquid which oozes out whenever the
1y puts his foot down. The amount
which is pressed out Of each foot il
very small indeed, but taken all to-
Rether it is amply sufficient to hold the
insect in any position he chooses.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-07-20
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bat
ter than others and enjoy life moro, nth
less expenditure, BY moro promptly
adapting tho worlds best products 10
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in tbs
remedy, Syrup Of FigA
Its excellence il due to it, presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to tho taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of = perfect lax
ative; edectually cleansing tho system,
dispelling colds, headaches and feven
and permanently curing constipation.
i has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it ID perfectly free from
every Questionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs il for sale by al drug.
kists in Soc and 81 bottles, but it il man
ufactured by tho California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name il printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Fig,
and being we'll informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-07-20
For the summer Cottage.

In seeking material for refurnishing
the old or for decorating the new cot
tage there is nothing which fills the
bill SO completely as denim. 1t comes
in shades the tones and tints of which
rival the beauty of the most expensive
art fabric. Manufacturers seemingly
havs realized the great possibilities Of
this durable cloth and have added to
Their stocks several new weaves which
are deliberately designed in geometrical
figures or are japanese in effect.
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The Entlre lsamut

Young Wife (sobbingl-I will not
keep still. Before we were married
you said had . charming how Of Ian
guage.
Young Husband-I know it. dear;
but since then I've discovered that it
not only flows, but roars, dashes, leaps.
bounds and goes over cataracts. dams
and mill-sluices, with m occasional
waterspout.-JudRe
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Ausy for solders.x S,a,s.

An alloy formed Of 81 parts Of tin and
Of copper win. it is asserted. adhere
to glass with such tenacity that it may
Be employed Is \ solder for connecting
tubes end to end. It is obtained BY
6rst melting the tin aud then adding
the copper, the mixture being stirred
Ill the while with wooden rod. This
mixture il run into . mold and melted
anew when needed for use. Il n
rendered moro or lees hard by the I'D
dition Of 4 to per cent. Of zinc q
lead
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a Pe.etr~e,rs Bullet.

OF greater effect ut longer range
than even the shots from . Lebel o.
Mansur rifle is the new bullet invented
by m officer named HELLER Of the
Swiss army. It is shaped somewhat
after the fashion Of = goose quill, and
with q charge only slightly over ~
grammes $50 grains) of powder will
travel 400 yards and penetrate . block
Of wood to the depth Of nine feet. AT
= longer range the penetrating power
Is still great, Is the shot will enter 4
block Of wood 1t = distance Of 5000
yards or nearly three and half miles.
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Ahout His size,

There said one old crony to
another. to whom he was showing the
lions Of the town, that's the statue OF
Bailie Wilson,"
lis it no guild bit larger than life
size. thought" queried his fried.
100. nv, it's a that. but it's no = bit
bigger than the bailie thocht he was
himsel.--PearsonsW Weekly.
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Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms.
Il L - x.nroxn liz l.rox,.x, AhaA Ala,

1t is not generally known that there
are some seventy or eighty common
species of mushrooms which may be
eaten with safety. DR.. NJ. c. Cooke
states that the chief features exhibited
by poisonous mushrooms are disagree.
able odor, change of color. especially to
dark blue, when cut or bruised; dis
tinctly unpleasant taste when frag-
ment is eaten raw, and fungi contain
ing . milky juice.
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Hard to Avoid.

Like all men, you have q pet name
for your wife, suppose?'
''Oh, yes"
what do you call her?'
Il call her my income tar usually
Truth.
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FIRST FLOOR.

Fixtures and plumbing for a water
closet, for which there is space In the
bathroom, would cost in the neighbor
hood of 500 additional.
A small family may use the living
room as bedroom and let the whole or
part of the upper floor. The side en-
trance facilitates this object.
The income from the upper floor
would be sufficient to pay fair inter-
est on the whole cost.
Shortly we will explain to the read
err of these articles a 'cubic-foot
method" of estimating that will enable
them to figure the approximate cost OF
almost any building for themselves.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-07-20

"You don't seem to admire young
Lankins." said one girl.
II DON'T" replied the other. "He Is
the champion all-round clumsy man.
He handles a tennis-racl<et as II it were
. chatting dish and a chafing-dish as If
it were y tennis-racket-" -Washington
Sfar
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roo lsood BY Far.

We hear and read OF many moA
Whose honor Is like dint;
But know . man 50 honest
That he never took . hint.
lone L Jones, In judge
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Size of structure
Width, 20 feet:depth,
IS feet, not includ-
ing ran da and
porch.
Materials for ex-
terror walls-Foun-
dalton, brick walls;
first story clap
boards; second story
also clapboards; roof
tin.
Height of stories
Base ent s feet;
first story IL feet;
second story 2 feet,
Il irah1aS
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-07-20

THE nursery tricycle. has appeared In
London. 1t contains two seats, one for
the mistress and one for the maid and
her charge, and has two pairs OF pedals.
Usr has been found for the top Gin
der made in iron FORCES. which has
hitherto been wasted, and large prices
are paid for it. It IS needed in tho
manufacture Of basic steel.
Porous glass Is . late novelty In the
Paris market. The holes arc 50 small
that neither dust nor draft follows Its
use, and yet the ventilation i said to
be excellent.