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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16
ABOUT ROYALTY.

TIM emperor Of Germany = = pru.
dcient drummer and can give lessons
to the best army dzummers In tho art
OF beating the tattoo.
SOMEBODY In Germany started the
rumor that Prince and Princess Bis
marck were In the hands OF their doc
tors again The old ex-iron chancellor
declares that he and his wife are In ex.
cellent health.
THE empress OF Germany Is very pop.
ular with her husbands subjects She
Is not only a womanly woman in every
way, but she is In addition q model
''hausfrau," which the German admires
moro than he does beauty.
NINE. DE BILL, wife Of the Danish
ambassador to the court OF st. James,
Is an American by birth. Her father
was Chancellor Zabriski, of New Jer-
sey, and she is about to visit her many
kinsfolk in the United States
Crown PRINCE FERDINAND OF Rou-
mania's little daughter. born recently,
makes Queen Victories nineteenth
Great-grandchild, as the crown princess
is tho daughter OF Prince Albert, duke
Of Edinburgh. the reigning duke Of
SaxeCoburg and Gotha-
TIE princess Of Wales Is fond Of
angling. Shc has a gold-mounted rod
that cost two hundred dollars, but
many an American boy has had moro
fun and caught more fish with crooked
stick, o bent pin and on everyday
worm taken from under q log in the
barnyard.
J ARcuDuKE FRANCIS FERDINAND, heir
presumptive to the crown Of Austria
Hungary, has placed the articles and
curios which he gathered on his re-
cent world tour on exhibition in vi
emma Hundreds Of people have Wis
tied the exhibition, paying an admis-
sion fee.
PRINCE ANDREAs PoNIArowsKI, who
was married three times In Paris to
Miss Sperry, Of San Frnncisco-flrst by
the mayor and then alternately In
Roman Catholic and Protestant Epis-
copal churches-has an elder brother,
Prince Carlos, who also found an Amer
lean wife some years ago In the person
Of Miss Goddard.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16

AN Irishman, comparing his watch with
the clock Of st. Paul's, burst into fit Of
laughter. Being as.,ed what tickled him,
he answered: .sAn' how can help itf Here
Is my little watch that vas made by Paddy
has beat your big London clock there q full
hour an aquarter since Yesterday mornin'."
Tit Bits.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tnds to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
Ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16
Fertile /. .
Seed s .

las well as fertile ground--
are required in successful farming or
flower raising. For 50 years our seeds
have proved pure and vital. No fear of
our running our half-cen,uD' 5 reputa-
ton this year. Send for or free cat
aloeue Of new and standard varieties.
Ant SEED CO., sis 81 +. I EGG1ts s SS
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16

YcuAL TO EITHER FoRruyE.-"Do ycN
wsnt a model, sir, for Porediccar, or-Nos
Well, thcn-let's clean ont yer studio for tup-
pence Pail Mall Budget
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16

Mrs. SrTrP-"Why, you are home quite
early. for q change" Mr.. Situp-'sYes, my
throat's swollen Sc / can't swallow any
thing."-Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16

One or BosToN's AMUsENENTs.-"Afters
long spell OF wearing rubbers, leaving them
on IS as enjoyable rs q joke whispered to you
in prayer time at church. ''-Transcript
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16

THE JupaE-''I hope shall not see you
here again" Prisoner (who is arrested
weekly Mot see mel Why, yer amt
yoin' to resign yer position, are yerf'-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16

fRAsCIBLE OLD GExr-ssWaiter. this plate
is quite coldr' Waiter-.sYes, sir; but the
chop is 'ot, sir, which think you'll find it'll
warm up the plate nicely, sir."-TitBits.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16
RH!a!! e ess;.dssF

A.-rr train drew up It . country. station
an the South Eastern railway. pieas1nt
loOkin9 gentleman stepped out on tn0 P!.S
form. and inhaling the fresh air enfhusias-
tic.lly observed e the guard .. a.d. a1ls
replied the guard.-Wondsr.
ne.fneee Cansoe - CsreA
bv local applications, . they cannot reocn
thediseased portion OF theear Ine!e D0ny
one way to cure Deafness, ana tnat = ~ ~ y
n inflamcd condition Of the mucous In ne
81 the Eustachian Tube. When TINS VIZ
cets inflamed Won have . rumbling SOUND or
Imperfect hearing, and when u 2 enul ~
closed Deafness Is tho result, and unlees ~
Inflammation can be taken out and tnls tune
neetored 10 il normal condition, hearing VIII
Be destroyed forever; nine cases ous OF -
are caused by catarrh, which II nothing DuI
IN indamei condition Of tho mucous sur
faces ~w-..
we yin give One Hundred Doli. .r-a Tor t daS
cannot be cured by Halls Cafazrh CuTe'
> r. ]. ClESE1 4 Co, Toledo. O
Sold by Druggists, 73c.
Halls Family Pills. . cents.
Co11ro. rnusrEx-.say, we are In bad
luck Only twenty-five new students com
ing in at the next term" Head OF the Col
lege Faculty-s'Never mind! III send t00
football team and two glee clubs out on the
road ahead OF the other colleges this year.
Chicago Record
Great Rock Island Route Playing Casds.
II you send Is cents In stamps or coin %
| JoHN SEBASTIAN, Genl Pass Agent, G., y
I. & r. R'y, Chicago, you will receive post
paid the slickest pack Of playing CARDS
YOU ever handled. Beautiful steel engraved
Whist Rules accompany them free.
PERrLY-There Is one thing have to say
in favor Of the wind when Il whistles
Dullhead - tsWhat's thati'' Pertly tit
never whistles popular airs"-Harpers
Bazaar.
LIKE on Upon Troubled Waters Is Halcps
Honey Of H0rehound and Tar upon cold.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure In one minute.
TEAcuEH-"Can any Of you tell me why
flannel Is comfortable in winterW Bright
Boy lin new underwear)-.sIt makes yeh
hitch about and wriggle around, and the ex-
ercise keeps yeh warm. Good News-
I RELIEVE Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my boys life last summer.-Mr1-
ALLIE DOUGLASS LEROY. Mich, Oct. 20, ~
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16

the money you lose every Saturday night
playing poker!" MIR. Scrapleigh tcalmly)-
isYes; and Just look ut the money you lose
every Monday morning buying bargains. ,"
Puck
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16

BEATING ABBOTT THE BUsH.-A-"Whaf
7ou call me q swindlerf B-"No; but
am prepared to give ten marks to anyone
who proves to me the contrary. "-Deutsche
WeSpen
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16
That Old Reaper.

He who is careful to speak a word in sea-
SON should be just as careful to speak q
seasoned word.-Young Mems Era.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16

ssTELL u.s." cried the group Of maidena
show to remain always young and attrac.
tive.n 'sThat is easy" replied the sage,
without even raising his eyes from his book
s.Gct a fortune and stay single. "-Indiansp
oils Journal
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16

WnLIE-sI am ambitious to 60 before tho
footlights" She-Thcn you had better
run along before papa comes downstairs"
Syracuse Post.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16

Il FEEL really sorry for my husband dur
ing the holidays" remarked tho very COM
placent woman. '.Indecd:' 'sYes. He is
so correct in his habits that when New Year
comes he can't swear off."-Washington
Star.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16
AFTER MANY YEARS.

Tho Modest Bachelor and the Maiden Of
Long Standing.
He was too modest to be o success
full lover, and he had let forty years Of
his life go without ever coming to m
emotional point
He was in love with q fair being of
suitable age, but he would not toll her
so, and though she knew it she could
not very we'll give him tip on the
situation.
She was willing, because she had ar
rived at that time of lie when . wom-
an is not nearly SO hard to please rs
she might have been at some other
time. but he was stupid and went
away without a word. "
He was gone long, long time, and
when he came back he found her still
ready.
.Ihave come back after many years,
he said to her as he took her hand In
greeting.
She had learned something in the
years since she had seen him last
well, for goodness sake. Henry"
she exclaimed tervidly; why don't
You take them? I'm thirty-five now;
how many more years do you want?'
Then a great light shone upon him,
and he did not wait for any more.
DO not let your vanity and self
love make you suppose that people be-
come your friends 1T first sight. or even
upon q short acquaintance. Real
friendship ID . slow grower. and never
thrives unless engrafted upon > stocl
OF known and reciprocal merit. Re
member to make great difference b
tween companions and friends Merit
and good breeding will make Their WAY
everywhere. -chestey1eld
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16

TEAcHER-"Can any Of you tell me WHY
flannel Is comfortable in winterW Bright
Boy lin new underwear)-"It makes Vel
hitch about and wriggle around, and the ex
ercise keeps yeh warm.n-Good NewA
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16
A New Device

She-When are You going to give me
the money to buy that new dress?
He-Next week.
That's what you said last week.
Eyes, and that's what say now. and
am going to say next week. amt
the kind Of man who says one thing
one week and smother thing next
week."-Texas Siftings.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16

BELIEVE Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my boys life last summer.--Mn
ALLIE DOUGLASS, Leroy, Mich, Oct 20, ~
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16
WAX FROM PLANTS.


Only One Tece In America That Produces
tho Substance.
There are at least four kinds Of
vegetable wax" known to those en-.
gagged in commerce or trade. The best
known of these is what is called Japan
wax" which is obtained from a queer
plant growing upon that island and in
Corea. 1t is of q yellowish white and
may be said to bear q general re.
semblance to beeswax. 1t was frs,
taken to Britain as trade article in
1859, and has since become quite an i'm
portant item in commerce. Two kind:
of vegetable wax are brought from
South America, the best known being
the palm wax of the Andes. As its
name implies, it is q product of the
palm, being secreted upon the leaves
from punctures made by minute in
sects. 1t is of whitish color, odorless
and tasteless, and is often used by the
natives of Columbia and Ecuador in
the manufacture of candles. The other
South American vegetable wax alluded
to is secreted by both the leaves and
bark of the tree which produce.
it. Brazil wax is obtained from
another species of South Amer
lean tree. At a certain season of the
year it forms in glossy, varnish-like
covering over both the lower and up
per surface of the leaves As the
leaves. wither these layers of wax pee
of and the people of the country where
the trees grow in great abundance col
lect these wax shells and press them
into layers Like the product of the
wax palm of the Andes, this material
is much used in the manufacture Of
candles.
The United States has but one specie:
of tree or vegetable which produce:
wax in sufficient quantities to make il
an item of trade-the barberry tree OF
the eastern states The substance it
self is known as candleberry wax, o,
barberry tallow. The wax is a tallow
ish incrustation of the berry of the
common barberry tree. To obtain the
wax the berries are tied up in coarse
sacks and put in boiling water. where
upon the ''tallow" raises to the surface
and is SKINNED of into tubs, pans, etc
1t varies in color from grayish yellow
to deep green. and is often used in the
manufacture of the high grade way
candles.-St. Louis Republic.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16
The Wrong state.

A gentleman of the shabby-genteel
type ambled genially mp to the horse
reporters desk and with . confident
smile stood there bowling.
"Well, what is it?' inquired the re
porter.
81 have here, sir" ne replied, taking
q small package from his pocket, "a
device for saving life, to which desire
to call your attention. presume you
have no objection to saving your life
or that of any Of your fellow cres-
tures?"
None whatever"
"And / may expect you to give my
device the consideration its merits de-
server"
Certainly. What is it?''
"There it is, sir," said the visitor,
taking . corkscrew from the wrapper
and laying it on the desk.
The reporter threw up his hands
Come off," he exclaimed, that
won't go here This amt Kentucky
and the visitor with a look of disap-
pointment picked up his device and
headed for the south.-Detroit Free
Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16

LIKE on Upon Troubled Waters Is Hale's
Honey Of Horehound and Tar upon . cold.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16

PERrLY-sThere Is one thing I have to say
in favor Of the wind when il whistles !"
Dullhead - "What's thata' Pertly -A1t
never whistles popular airs.n-Harpers
Razor
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-03-16
Very nigh Up

Miss wayupp-Shall / invite the
Newcomer girls?
Mrs wayupp-Really. don't know.
Are they in society?
Miss Wayupp-Oh, they must be-
they never gossip about any one who
doesn't belong to the Four Hundred. -
3. 7. Weekly,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
INSPECTING ONTARIO GAS FIELDS.

Forty-two prominent Detroit business men are
Inspecting the Ontario natural gas fields as guests
OF the Detroit Gas Company, controlling the p'ou-
net o. that territory which covers an area OF NJ
teen SQUARE miles There are fifteen wells In opera
ton al present with aggregate capacity OF ~
0cOoo cubic feet OF gas Pc day, only small part OF
which is utilized. The territory affords an oppo'
'unlty for the operation OF 900 more "eHs. ne
product % the first well shot there is sun o"V'V"
ply or force from the day IL started. the who're
number OF wells now in operation is included %athih
the narrow area OF 600 acres, forty acres DeI"k a.
lowed each vel: although IL Is said that one-thru
OF the space would suffice Detroit, klnssvlIle
bennington and Walkervills suppHei from s'es.
wells Detroit alone consuming, in winter, aoous
$4,000 cubic feet daily. These fields represent az
Investment Of about $4,000 and are oWhe1 Dy tne
Ontario Natural Gas and Oh Company OF Ohta''o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
RISING COTTON MARKETS.

, rr-pTuER ADVANCE on BOTH SIDES OF The
WATER on BAD CROP ADvIcEs
Cation was higher both in Europe and America
Yesterday on the strength OF the distinctly bad
nature Of THE Financial Chronicles crop news
1t stated that rain has fallen in almost all sec
tons during the week. but in general the preeipita-
ton has no, been excessive Worms and shedding
are said TO have done much injury to the crop n
Texas. and in portions OF Alabama, Mississippi
Tennessee and Arkansas damage IS reported to have
resulted from similar causes wei! as from an
excess or deficiency Of moisture. Picking is now
going on well at many points Its dispatcn from
Galveston, Tex, says:
by ho Worms sharpshooters and shedding all over
the State Reliable reports from al parts OF SOUTH
great injury and that during the last ten Gays IL
has extended far east as Fort bend county
now estimate the decrease IN yield from last year
at fully so per cent In Southwest, southern ana
age in Northern and Central Texas. and farmers are
unable obtain suitable poison 10 mi them. Ihere
IS no paris green IN the S'a'e' ''oue" ~ ~
for II Is very great
Quotations on the New-York Cotton Exchange
were 10 10 points higher at the opening after
brief reaction 1t closed at net gain OF 10
points, January selling at SIT. Afterward on the
curb the market was higher on the estimate OK
Monday. receipts at New-Orieans-20 10 $50,
against 800 last year. The movement Is running
far behind last year There are estimates that II
will show a decrease OF 10000 more during this
month and October. The questions OF snort or
large crop and the worlds consumption Of cotton
still divide the warning groups on the Cotton Ex-
change In another column Atwood Vioiett q co.
publish their analysis of The Chronicles annual
crop review Port receipts yesterday were oSo
bales against 1884 last year The Bureau report
Tuesday makes a nervous market. Port receipts
for Monday last year were l7ois bales The move
ment this week will have 10 compare with enor~
laas year
dolorous from the South. Advices received yester-
day Include the following:
New-orleans. Sept. All our Texas letters read
extremely distressing Bryan IN one OF me nea 'I,
est producing districts says crop so pad, wouIi
ra Their not speak OF It, for fear OF bang considered
extremist. -, ..--
Terrell Tex says that that county will produce
only half OF last year. - . ,-r,
Galveston Tex. Sept. 7.-vice-president OF The
Galveston News" Just returned from a trip through
the State estimates that should there be an I'M
provement conditions from those now existing.
the crop might be 100000 bales but without I'M
provement from conditions they now are tns
crop will be 10000. against 100000 last year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
SHOE PRICES SHARPLY ADVANCED.
THE INCREASE ATTRIBUTED TO THE GREATER
COST OF LEATHER.

THE INCREASE ATTRIBUTED TO THE GREATER
COST OF LEATHER.
An advance in the price OF shoes has been caused
nv the Increase in the price OF leather during the
last wear or more From conversations held by a
Tribune reporter with several manufacturers, job
bers and retailers It appears that this advance was
caused by the exorbitant demands OF what is COM
monty known the Leather Trust This trust
which Is called the United States Leather Company.
is compared with the Sugar Trust, the Chicago cat
tie combine and other great business monopolies II
controls between ffty and sixty anneries or about
per cent OF all the tanneres in the country. and
has a capital stock OF sl2o.cooooo. Its officers
say that the great OF the advance In the
prices is the decline OF the cattle industry
both at home and abroad. few years ago. they
say. every who could command the necessary
capital into cattle raising on big ranches. and
an extensive scale Soon according 70 their allie
cations. the business became 40 overdone that II
was no longer profitable. and many owners Of
ranches compelled to abandon them entirely at
great loss.
A leading wholesale dealer in fine domestic, i'm
ported and shoe leather said: Every kind Of
leather used in making shoes has been steadily
advancing in price for the last fifteen sixteen
months The price for glazed kid has advanced from
Women's shoes. which were formerly made OF pebble
goat, prunel.a and various other materials are now
nearly entirely made OF black or fancy coored KID,
which requires much larger number OF small
skins. scarcity OF which naturally causes an In
dergone a corresponding advance. Cowhide and sole
leather. which are used In the manufacture OF the
cheaper grades OF boots and shoes, have advanced
over 100 per cent"
Some manufacturers with whom the reporter con-
versed said the advance In the price OF shoes
began about four months ago, when they were COM
PEELED to Increase their prices from 10 TO 30 cents
pair according to the grades OF me SHOES but that
the advance had been mainly confined TO shoes OF
the medium and .ower grades. The advance. up 10
date therefore mainly affected those who wear the
heavier and coarser grades. which require In their
manufacture thicker uppers and soes Thin shoes OF
patent leather and similar material. with ight soles.
have yet been seriously affected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
THE SrMMER'S WORK or ST JoHNS GUILD.

The seasons work OF the summer hospitals OF
s., Johns Guild the Floating and the Seaside
closed Yesterday the records showing that 1885 pro-
duced the largest number of patients ever brought
10 the Guilds care In any one summer since I'D
No less than 5000 women and children were car
ried on the Floating Hospital Whlie I"'4o pa'heu
:, ,ho soltva,er bathroom on board and .Gb were
treated for week or ten days at time at 'he
Seaside Hospital. 49,, ..,.,. 49,.
the hundreds OF babies lives that were saved, the
thousands Of delicate children and tred women
who Were ,nv,gorated instructed and helped toward
better living can never be known. 800 .
The most recent-named trips were: Singer trip =
carving i s3 patients; CLARK O. y. T Spool Cot
ton trip / 2S4 patients; wv. l.. Strong e. Co s
trip" G4s patients: Ernest r. Alderman. second
trip" 53l patients -, D.,
The work is over and all visitors agree that It
was well done but all the bills are not yet paid.
The trustees confidently rely upon the many frlends
OF the sick children 10 meet this demand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
TIE lrH REGIMENT TEAMS PROTEST.

The 18th Regiment team, when colhpe'eu ~ .''
shooting matches q. the National Rife Associa-
ton and New-Jersey Rife Association. held last
week at Sea Grit, y. j.. contends that II W."
the competition for the Hilton Trophy. pro
ties, against giving the trophy TO the team oi 'ie
District Of Columbia. the announced "iihei' "a
been made by Captain Schuyler scheHehh' '"e -"
spector Of rife practice Of the 18th Regiment o.
The protest Is founded on the assertion that three
men Of the District Of Columbia used an 9hnir
optic" eye piece 10 assist them IN sknt q, !. dis
guns In the conditions OF the match IL ~ -,
tncty laid down that orthoptic eye pieces "a'' To-
be allowed The match for the Hilton trophy was
shot last Thursday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08
THE ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE MAKES HIoH SPEED

Baltimore. Sept THE first speed test OF eiec-
trio locomotive No /. which has been used TO draw
trains through the Belt Line tunnel, was made
yesterday. a speed OF s!xty-one miles an hour was
developed This made on the heavy grade Of
the tunnel and the engineers say 70 was equva-
lent TO seventy-fve miles an hour level track.
Since August 1, locomotive No. has been hauling
the entire freight service OF the Baltimore and Ohio
through the tunnel. and 1t has been daily ready
for operation every hour OF the twenty-four. The
speed maintained In hauling heavy freights
has been fifteen miles hour. Two more OF the
locomotives now constructing. and In a few
weeks both OF these will be brought TO Baltimore
for service.
The original plans for the overhead structure In
the tunnel and for the locomotives have been aa.
hered TO- and the engineer. Mr. Parker. stated that
departure from them is contemplated A large
number OF railro Dad officers and electrical engineers
from other cities have been inspecting the new
service in the tunnel. and II Is generally %.
gayded Q practical success