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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-04-17
MASKS FOR AGE.


They Serve bat to Increase the Marks
OF Time.
The host and hostess at an English
country house offered strange con-
trast in appearance as they entertained
their guests from opposite ends of the
table. In reality the husband was
eight years older than his wife, but he
looked 20 years younger. How this
came about may readily be explained.
The lady could not endure the
thought that she was growing old. For
years she had dyed her hair and eye
brows, enamelled her forehead and
neck and painted her checks.
Every artifice which she employed to
conceal the signs Of advanced years
only served to make her look older.
As she sat Mt table with her guests she
seemed to he wearing a mask which did
not fit her. Everyone could see the
paint and rouge and understood why il
was that she never smiled.
'.Hcr ladyship has good sense Of
humor." remarked one of the guests in
the slnoking-room in an aside to COM
panion, "but she never laughs Mt my
stories, much as she would like to do
SO. She cannot smile. poor lady, after
her toilet is made for the evening. Her
face is steeled against all jokes. Idout
know what would happen if she were to
laugh heartily. Her rigid face, with
its dyes and paint, would break up and
go to pieces"
"Yes," was the reply, ''she is aging
fast, and cannot last long. But how
young and sprightly our host appears"
His hair was gray and growing thin.
but no one noticed it as an indication Of
age. He had fresh. natural complex
ion, and fine glow of health in his
checks. Making no attempt whatever
to disguise his age. and laughing n,er-
rily at every jest, he seemed one Of the
youngest men in the party. So youth
full was he in appearance and flow OF
spirits that nobody thought of him rs
he really was-a man ''well stricken in
years"
a well-known London lady Of fashion
startled her friends one night by AZ
pearing in q drawing-room with hair al
most white. Many acquaintancesr recog-
nized her with difficulty. They had
teen accustomed to seeing her with jet
black hair.
''Oh yes" she exclaimed. when raj
lied upon her change in appearance.
7 am weary Of having my hair dyed
every week! l1m going to run the risk
Of being called an old woman"
But in reality she had not taken any
risk OF having her increasing age COM
mented upon. She looked younger with
her white hair than she had in her
glossy black dye. Her face and com
plexion were frightened by contrast.
and she was hsndsomer and more youth
full than before.
In order to grow old gracefully one
must mot be unduly anxious to cheat
Father Time ont of his dues. 4 con-
tented spirit y the best-ftting mask soa
age.-Youth's Companion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-04-17
In Doubt.

did you ever stop to think, dear, "
said Mr.. Crimsonbeak, gazing at his
plate of lobster salad, that the things
we love most in this life are the very
things that never agree with MS ?"
sWill you be SO kind, sir" said Mrs.
Crimsonbeak, Strengthening up, TO tell
me whether you are speaking Of the
salad or of me, sir?"-Yonkers States
man.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-04-17

Hogs do better when fed In small
lots, for some fatten better than others,
and 20 get more than their due proper
ton Of food Tho same hint will ap-
ply to the housing and feeding Of
calves- The stronger will drive
the weaker ones away from the
feed troughs, and worry and bully
those which can not 20 well defend
themselves. Those mot thrifty, or for
any reason need extra caro- or feed,
stand even = poorer chance than tt
otherwise would.-Southern c.
tor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-04-17
Give tIAs Hg vaEsssy.


Exclusive corn diet Is universally be-
lieved to be mot only uneconomic, but
unhealthful to the greatest extent, and
frequently produces the death Of the
hog before maturity. The hog Is like
the human being, IN respect to liking >
change of diet That which = sppe-
tizing Is relished by the hog . well -
by the human, and Il couduces mot
only to the health, but In the case OF
the hog, to profit - we'll An occa-
sional feed Of root crops gives =
change In diet, and ministers to tho
health Of the porl<er to . very
great extent In this limo turnips.
potatoes, squash. cabbage. mangels
and any and al other vegetables may
and should invariably Be employed 70
produce pork. It i certainly true that
If proper attention were sgiven to the
matter Of providing good pasture and
m abundant supply Of root crops in
their season, better pork-very much
better could be produced, and 1t far
less cost than by the prevailing meth
ods. Certainly the health Of the AMI
NAL should be looked sitter. and II NO
do not regard the welfare Of the beast,
just . surely win he violate the good
health principles Of the human Let
the principles Of humanity Be adopted
towards the hog and It win result In
the supply Of healthful food for mAn--
Indiana Farmer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-04-17
HERE AND THERE.

If you have . field that did mot
produce > good crop Of corn last fall,
grow fertilixing crop on it this sum-
mer. like clover or cowpea& II will b
profitable venture in the l1ug rum.
Almost Ill stable manure il deflr
cient in potash. It II best supplied -
tho form Of German potash saltx. p1te1
are mot caustic, and viii ahsorh1g
monia rather than diasipate il. M
piled to manure heaps.
i'm setting out trees, trim the rue1s'
when struggling. Select time vixen
tho ground II Just moist; mot wet
Press dirt firmly about the roots, and
ret shout two inches deeper than they
were in nursery.
BE wise. Turn the straw, hay and
fodder into manure by way Of the sta
BE, whereby you may increase your
crops while getting profit from the
stock. Grow nothing absolutely value-
lesG.
1t hardly pays to drive the dairy
Cows with dog power. Animals sra
mot wholly incapable Of recognizing
kind treatment; they may not have .
soul, but they have IN inatinct, which
guides them.
If you have neglected TO make m
rangements for hot-bed, better haul
out rood load Of manure where il Is
to Be built, and sprinlkle over the
ground that the hOt-bed i to occupy.
Don't neglect this; it i we'll worth Al
Il costs
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-04-17
Keep tAe rlgs 0rowine.

To get the best resultswith pigs, I'll
must be kept growing from the staf&
Their food should be varied and -
ways Of the best Never iced damaged
food, such - moldy grain Or nnutty
ears Of corn. The old idea that any
thing was good enough for hogs has
long since been exploded Farmers
who still believe It are those who arc
continually complaining that farming
does mot pay. How could It when
such methods are followedf-Dixie
Farmer
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-04-17
LICE ON LIVE STOCK.
watch The Anlnaals, and II Affected Apl
the RaMeay.

W0eG0 the AD1uD01DR ana II AM9Gt60 ADH4y
the Remedy.
In fall, winter and spring, cattle, II
not properly cared for and fed well, are
apt to get lice. However, this parasite
is not nearly as common ~ In former
years, and it is hoped that all breeders
take better care Of their cattle than to
allow them to become infested with
them. But it il always well enough to
be ON guard against this trouble. and
IN ounce Of prevention Is worth many
pounds Of cure. Cattle lice breed rap
idly. A single infested animal. II neg
lected, will before spring become liter
ally alive, and by close contact In the
stable and yard y almost certain to
spread the parasites to the whole herd.
These parasites are, therefore, more apt
to give trouble during the winter.
Lice irritate the skin; when animals
are found rubbing they should be ex-
amined at once. II lice arc found. sep
crate the infested animals- Search
about the neck and shoulders. at the
base Of the horns, around the eyes and
nostrils and along the back. Seperate
the hair and expose the skim II lice
are present they can generally be de-
tected. A hne-toothed comb could be
used In searching. Infested animals
are generally restless When badly In
tested they lose nesh and the coat i
staring. Bare places from rubbing ap-
pear ON the neck and shoulders II
would be well to examine animals when
thew are are mt into winter quarters
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-04-17
MALADIEs or GEMS.
Some Curious Facts C0ncerning
Precious Stones.

Some Curious Facts C0nccrnine
Precious Stones.
Among infirnities to which precious
stones are liable is one common to all
colored stones, that Of adding or losing
color when long exposed to the light,
says a contemporary. The emerald,
the sapphire and the ruby suffer the
least, their colors being as nearly per-
mancnt as colors can be, yet expert
ments made q few years ago in both
Paris and Berlin to determine the de
terioration of colored gems through ex-
posure showed that even these suffered,
n ruby which had lain for two years in
show window being perceptibly light
er in tint than its original mate, which
was kept in darkness.
In the case of the garnet and topaz
the change is more rapid than in that Of
the ruby and sapphire, but there is a
curious difference in the result IN topaz
and garnet; for, while the latter grows
lighter, the former appears to become
cloudy and dull in hue, losing much ol
the brightness characteristic of newly.
cut gem.
For ages the opal has had the unen.
viable reputation of being the most
unlucky of gems, and it is believed that
the jewels themselves are originally re.
sponsible for many Of the superstitious
stories connected with them, since to the
polishers and settlers say it is one Of the
most troublesome gems on their list
Microtonists say that the prismatis
colors and fire of the opal are due "a
myriads of minute cracks in the body oi
the stone, the edges of which reflect the
light and give the hues-so much adj
mired. Opals that have successfully
passed the ordeals of grinding. polish
ing and setting do not often crack after.
ward, but it is best not to expose them
to even the moderate heat involved by
tho wearer sitting in front of an open
fire, for the opal is composed principally
OF silicic acid, while from five to thir'
teen per cent. of water is . combina-
ton which renders them very treacher.
ous objects.
A volume would not contain the
stories told by expert jewellers Of ths
misfortune Of pearls. Consisting almost
entirely Of carbonate Of lime, they an
easily damaged, and when once injured
cannot be restored. Thrown into fire
at an ordinary red heat, they are con
verted into a pinch Of lime dust: &C
cidentally touched with any corrodinl
acid, they are affected precisely as I
bit OF marble or limestone would b
under similar circumstances. They an
easily cracked and broken, sometimes
they loose their luster through hand
ling. while the acids contained in th.
perspiration Of the skin have beel
known to affect them.-Boston Journa
Of Commerce.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-04-17

creek, and may his
tribe increase for
everhas b e E n
laid up for repairs
two or three weeks
and d q vi n
around trem e n :
dius clost to the
valleys and the
shadows. w h a t
has been the mat
<ce ~a-sth 1.;r~0 A
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-04-17
-DisappearipR gums are D compara.

disappearing guns are a compara-
lively recent invention. Their great
advantage is the fact that they may be
loaded with comparative security. and.
being exposed only during the mosaent
Of firing. are less likely to be disabled
bN the enemy. One Of the earliest i'm
ventoFs in this lire was Gen. De Russy,
Who mada models . early = 1870.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-04-17

pistol for his fees a. pr:<ecutiLg ut.
torney in the case.
Which the same that puts me in mind
Of how Squire Noogin got his pet name.
In famous case few years ago Blev
Scroggins got his bristles up and lowed
the squire was like necessity, for the rca-
son that necessity knows no law. And
Observation-Disclosures after that his pet
name in the settlement has been old
Necessity"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-04-17
RUFUS SANDERS.
Etoriee and Sketches from Down
on Rocky Creek
Mai. jim Ellington and His Jersey
Male C0w-s.Old Necessity" NOO.
gins Puts q Dead Defend.
ant On Trial.

Old Maj. Jim Ellington-which he
lives over on yonder side of Murder
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-04-17
The Dead On Trial.

Squire Noogin, justice of the peace
in and for Rocky Creek Beat-old 'Ne-
gessity," as the boys are wont to call
him-had the gonebyest most strangest
case up for trial in his court one day
last week that will ever 60 down on the
pages Of nncient history.
You never would of thought it know,
hut II Squire Noogin didn't try dead
nigger on the charge of totin a con-
cealed pistol and find him guilty, then
mother il widder and / aint married.
And from all the general facts which
have leaked out in the case, this is the
way il come to pass.
Bright and early one mornin last week
Z well-known colored citizen. Of third
person, single number and African gen.
der. by the Eame of Reed Gillian
showed up dead down ut Little Wolf
Greek bridge. Old Necessity" he soon
got the news and nothin would do but
he must sail right in and call = jury
and have trial on the mortal remains.
When they all got down to the bridge
and everything was ready for the trial.
Squire Noogin he searched the dead
and found pistol and seven dollars in
the late unlamented Reed Gillam's
pockets. The jury soon returned YER
dict to the general extent that the said
Reed Gillian had come to his death in
some way unknown to the world. And
right on the heels Of that old ''Neces-
sity" writ out papers Of compliment
and had the dead man brung up for trial
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-04-17

whole passle has been the matter with
him, white people, and as John Andrew
Mi;ligan is SO wont to say, that puts me
in mind Of a story.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-04-17
GOVERNMENT TREASURE

{ the opening of
congress in 1868
there appeared in
Washingt on \
young and beauti-
full woman. The
letters of intrOduc-
tion which she
brought tothe lead
ing people opened
TO her the doors Of
The advocate., 1897-11-03
Kansas Gleani1gs.

one IeeQer mas OidfU nedu VI sheoP
at Manhattan.
Downs and Osborne are to be con-
nected by wire fence telephone line.
The football season is here again. No
losses Of lives have yet been reported
Deputy Bank Examiner Waterman
took charge of the Bank Of Walnut last
week.
Governor Leedy, Webb McNall and ex-
Senaor John Martin spoke at Ottawa Sat
urday.
The schools have been closed at Downs
OIL account Of the prevalence OF dlph-
iberia.
The State Journal ntlmates that ]. r.
Burton will be Leland's candidate for
Governor
Mrs. Linn, of Rush county, has named
her triplets William Bryan, John Leedy
aud Jerry Simpson.
Emporla Republican: with the rank
and file of his party, McNall Is the most
popular State officer. D."
Kansas City Star: TOO many Kan
sans imagine they can talk. They Keep
the State In an uproar."
The Topeka Street Railway Company
is putting vestibules on its cars as rap
idly as its shops can turn them out.
In his speech at Phillipsburg ex-COn-
gresham Dick Blue declared for mu-
nicipal ownership of public utilities
J.F. Herman has sold the Olathe Her
aid to George II. Foster, who Will con-
tinue to conduct it as a Democrat pa
per.
Judge Webbs compilation Of the stat
utes of Kansas is about ready for distrt-
button to officers entitled to receive a
copy
The Board of Regents Of the State
Agricultural College has employed Miss
Harriet Howell as superintendent OF
sewing.
At Hutchinson the Salvation Army Is
required by city ordinance to pay stip-
ulated amount every time it parades on
Main street
Cheering reports Of splendid rain
came from Kansas points last week.
There was snow in the extreme western
portion Of the State
J. C. Strang, who has been District
Judge and Supreme Court Commissioner
in Kansas, will likely be one Of the JUS
tices of the Oklahoma Supreme court.
BroderiCk, Curtis and Bailey, the three
candidates for the Republican n0mina-
ton for Congress in the First district,
spoke at a Topeka Republican meeting
last week.
The date Of the sale of the Kansas
Pacific has been changed from NOvem-
Der to December 15 This will not
affect the sale of the Union Pacific in
any way.
DR.. II. A. Dykes, who was Secretary
of the State Board Of Health during the
Lewelling administration, has been re-
appointed as city physician Of Chatta-
nOoga, Tenn.
Topeka Journal: Billy Edwards Ce-
ment sidewalks around the State House
grounds are growing weaker each day.
Great cracks in the masonry appear af-
ter each frost"
The Hutchinson Interior-Herald (Rep)
observes that IL the bosses have de-
cided on Chester l. Long for Governor,
it is an indication that the party Is about
out OF material.
Dave Leahy says that seven Wichita
men, who were not worth 81 in the ag-
gregate one year ago, have just char
tered a new corporation with capital
stock Of 100000.
Capt. w. F. Hendry Of the NickersOn
Argosy, has been appointed as Adjutant
General of the G. A. r. by Department
Commander Botkin to succeed Lewis
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-10-29
.I:.EERvouS BnE:AkD0 WIN
Genes to the Preacher from Over Study and Brain s Comes
to Any Person, foo, who Worries and Frsts.
From the Huron Tribune, Bad Ane, Mich.

A "breaking down of the nervous system"
10 q modern expression,-a modern COM
plant. 1t is induced by prolonged strain
and the overtaxing of the nervous system,
and is product of over hurry and hustle.
direct result Of brain tire. 1t affects people
in any walk of life, too who worry and fret
It means depicting of the nerve forces.
1t is durable by complete rest and change
Of scene, also by the use of nerve restoratives
within the reach of all, the latter offers
The most universal and practical method
r treating the complaint. When it is de.
termined that medicine is to be used, Sc
lect that one which contains the most nerve
nourishing properties. DO not take nerve
leaves you worse than You were before.
Select the medicine that is to the nerves
what meat is to the body-one that as it
builds up the nerves, also increases your
weight. The best thing for the purpose is
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People,
and indisputable proof, and which is known
In every hamlet in the country.
As proof of its merits in such cases, read
the following letter of clergyman:
y DIR. WILLIAMS MED. Co.,
Schenectady, N. Y.
Dear Sirs I'm April, 1896, ] was hope
less case, owing to complete breaking down
OF my nervous system ana TO persistent
stomach trouble. | had been treated by a
great many physicians but received no per-
manent benefit. / had been down four times
with nervous prostration and twice with
gastritis. These attacks would come with
such violence as to throw me into spasms.
The time came when physicians said must
stop preaching or die. I would be so e1.
hausted after the last service on Sunday that
could scarcely get from the pulpit. Many
. time l have had to sit down and rest be.
fore could leave the church in order to
gain little strength. I could cat neither
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-10-29

meat nor vegetables. / dared not allow my
bare feet to us much as touch the cold carpet
or floor, to say nothing of taking a cold foot
bath. If did l was Immediately seized
with cramps. In this condition 1 COM
mcnccd to take DIR. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People. | took one box and felt no
better-in fact worse. ! said would take
no more, but my wife urged the matter feel.
ing my life depended upon the result, as
every thing else had failed, and was FUSED
up" ! therefore continued to take them.
Since then, and it has been several months,
enjoyed life. Have preached all summer
and held revival meetings for fifteen weeks.
During that time my wife was sick seven
weeks, so that my rest was much broken.
Some nights did not sleep at all. nj have
had no muscular exercise for years until re.
Gently, when | have done some work in my
garden, and my muscles stand the test re.
markably well. l can cat any thing I de.
sire. and can now enjoy cold bath daily.
Every Sabbath preach three times, and now
think am good for another twenty years if
the. Lord wills. | am surprised at myself
and sometimes think it cannot be possible
that have accomplished what have.
(Signed) s'REv. j. N. McCREADY,
Elkton, Mich"
Find attached the affidavit of Mr.. Nc.
Cready, made before notary public.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,
COUNTY OF TUsCoLA. 3D.
j. N. McCready, being duly sworn, SAYS
that the above and foregoing statements
made by him are true. Subscribed and
sworn to before me this 23rl day of July,
1897. j. d. BRooKEs, Notary Public.
All the elements necessary to give new life
and richness to the blood and restore shattered
nerves are contained, in n condensed form,
in DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People,
They are for sale by all druggists, or may be
had by mail from DIR, Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, N. ", for so cent.
box, or six boxes for $3.50.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-10-29
SHE WEARS eARs OF MAN.
English Woman for Twelve Years
SuCceeds In Concealinut Har Coz

English Woman for Twelve Years
Succeeds In ConcenlinH Her Sex.
One of the strangest cases that has
ever been brought to the attention of
the immigration authorities at New
York came to light the other morning.
1t was the story of handsome young
woman of an aristocratic English fam
lily, who for IL years had masqueraded
as a man, and who, in trying to pass
through the barge Office as such, was
detected by watchful attache. When
Commissioner Senner blurted out: care
you man or a woman? % the newcomer
looked at him with utter scorn. "I'm
man." he said, raising his voice, in
growing indignation. You have no
right to insult me in this way" he add
ed, turning to leave the room.
1t was not until it became evident
that DR.. Senncr could no longer be de-
ceived that the supposed young man
confessed that che" was a woman. She
broke down and begged the doctor not to
expose her. "I'll kill myself" she
dramatically declared, before I'll wear
woman's clothes. 1t is my life's desire
w pS u IluIl. 1udU Unc Al1nlRQUy maze
me woman is no fault of NINE"
The young woman, who was we'll sup
piled with money, gave Commissioner
Senner the name of a prominent attor-
ney in New York city, who, she said,
knew her family, and had charge of a
fund set aside for her support. The
lawyer corroborated all the young
woman had said, but neither his name
nor hers Is given out.
DR.. Senner asked the young woman
if there was anything she needed.
Handing over a two-dollar note she
said: II want two plugs of tobacco,
paper of smoking tobacco, and pipe"
which were secured for her. She also
made inquiries concerning the price
OF certain farming implements, which
she said she desired TO purchase. The
young woman left the other morning
on the steamship Friedrich Der Crosse
for Germany, where she said she was
going into the farming business. She
was dressed in black cutaway coat,
tan shoes and wore DERBY hat.