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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
TIE BRITISH ARMY AND NAVY

In the reign Of Queen Elizabeth the
ordinary expenses Of the navy were
only 10000 year.
A line soldier in England costs SITS
d year. and even then. says = writer In
Blackwood. he is often . mere boy or
an invalid and.weakly man
Last year penalties In 81 eases,
amounting to 100000. were incurred
by constructors for the British navy,
owing to delays: they were enforced
in two cases only to the extent of $780,
The British government is the own
er Of over $4,000 caE.els. Several thou
sa nd are used in India 10 carry stores
and equipment when companies are
changing quarters by line Of march.
Britain's new naval programme pro-
vides for the building Of four addition
al battleships. four cruisers and IL tor
pedo boat tlestroyers. bringing the to-
tai expenditure for new ships up to
s II. 100000.
The conditions under which British
sailors and soldiers live are far more
sanitary now than in the past. In 1856.
more than II deaths occurred in every
1000 men afoat, while ten years later
the number fell to 6.S. in 1855 to 81, and
in 1895 to ~. In the army the figures
are not quite SO satisfactory.
In the future English army medical
stats are-to have military status and
combatsnt titles. The word surgeon"
will no longer be used. The army med
ical corps will consist ~ lieutenants,
captains. majors, lieute.ant colonies
and colonies like regime. tai officers,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

shows an arrangement that will be
found to fit this'ne A hole il made
in the turf with an iron bar, and the
upright that is shown il driven down
into the ground. This upright has q
cylinder "a square box will do as well)
about its lower end, to which the
hitching-rope is tied. This prevents
the rope getting wound about the
post. To the upright are nailed two
light strips of wood, over which some
cheap cloth is stretched, its position
being shown by the dotted lines. Make
this just high enough for calf to
go under, and it can be moved about
with great ease. using a crowbar to
make a new hole in the turf in each
new location.-N. Y. Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
PRACTICAL SUGGESTION.
Hew to BALD , Plank Reas That VIII
Wear Well and Always HAS, .
Good Surface.

There seems to be an increasing de-
mand by the general public for road
way improvement. and it is hoped that
practical plans will be adopted with
satisfactory results. The macadam
and crushed stone has been tried to
some extent. 1t has proved quite =
success, but It is an open question
whether it will be generally adopted
IN sparsely settled rural districts on
account Of the great expense. and in
many localities the lack of stone of
desirable quality. Therefore propose
plan for an improved roadway, and
call it 'new-style plank road"
+ White oak plank. eight inches wide
AID two and one-baH inches thick,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

what is the hrst thing to do il
order to equip myself for service in
our navy?" inquired the Spanish
youth.
.WeH." replied q member Of the cab.
met, "for starter should advise you
to take swimming lessons. Washing
ton Star. -4EE
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
COMBINATION CASE.
UsefuI Little Article which Wives
and Mothers Can Make for the
Beys ut the Front.

A great deal of anxious thought Is
given just now by the women of our
country to the necessarily small COM
bination cases for their soldiers, con-
tanning as many necessaries and COM
forts as can be held in such small
space. To take the best ideas from
each pattern and to combine them into
a useful whole is perhaps the best plan
to follow, as each particular one seems
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
Gland q the sky.n

In Western North Carolina. between The
on the west, in the beautiful valley of the
French Broad, two thousand feet above the
&c, lies Asheville, beautiful, picturesque and
world-famed 40 one of the most pleasant re-
sorts in America. It is ! land Of bright skies
and incompatible climate, whose praises have
been sung by poets, and whose beauties Of
stream, valley and mountain height have fur
ni.hed subject and inspiration for the paint
er's brush This Is truly the Land Of the
Sky" and there is, perhaps. no more beauti.
full region on the continent to attract pleas.
ure tourists or health seekers. Convenient
schedules and very low rates to Asheville
via Southern RAilwav
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

sist OF a comb. razor, case and strop
whisk broom, hair brush, fat tumbler
with apothecary's measures. which
may be used for medicine or drinking
water, scissors, fountain pen. two fla,
aluminium boxes, one containing
writing paper, stamped envelopes
ard postals, and the other soap.
courtplaster and any medicines
desired. and package OF mus
tard leaves. Above these, white
and black thread, a needlebook, with
needles. safety-pins and pins, and a
button bag. This rolls up in a wallet.
as shown above, on the outside oil.
which is large fiat pocketbook for
money and letters, which locks with
= combination lock.-N. Y. Tribune
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

Look" exclaimed lady to her compan.
ion at the opera. There is Mrs. O!cine in
that box. Her hair is jet black and I'm posi-.
tive it was streaked with gray the last time
/ saw her.
Very true, DEAR" replied the other, .'but
You know her only brother died three
months ago."
Indeed! But what has that got to do
with the color of her hairs"
why, don't yon understand She's in
mourning. Chicago Evening News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
1.exp-..,ve rotuet POWDER

To women to whom every added item
of expense il = worry, this is written.
A dime can secure m amount of pow
der that q druggist would charge so
cents for, ind II il . satisfaction to
know it is pure ard harmless. and the
skin il not injured by the use Of it.
Take half = pound Of ordinary starch
and crush 1t very fine with rolling
pin; mix in two ounces OF fresh pow
dered orris root; sift well in Hour
sitter: then through muslin. This is
especially good for the bath powder.
even II more expensive one ID used for
the face
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

They've taken to embalmiIg pc,
dogs in the east" he said.
"Oh, isn't that just too lovely!" she
exclaimed. That's what I'll have
done to Fido."
"Just the thing." he returned, sud.
denly growing enthusiastic himself
."Give him to me and I'll have it done
to-day."-Chicago Post.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
Daiaty SALAD Tor Ls.eAes..

A Marguerite salad il the appropri-
ate title Of = preparation Of eggs and
lettuce leaves, which is m ornamental
dish certainly and one that is also ap-
petizing. The inner leaves Of the heads
Of lettuce are arranged In the shape OF
very small nests. Several eggs are
boiled hard and firm and the yolks re-
moved. The whites are cut in thin cir
cles and arranged In the lettuce cups.
the center being then Allied with the
yolk Of the egg mixed with golden
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
No Drunkard Can Marry,

In Waldeck, little German princi.
pality, decree has been proclaimed
that license to marry will not be
granted to any individual who has
been in the habit Of getting drunk
II anyone who has been a drunkaro
applies for such q license he must
produce sufficient proof of reforma-
ton to warrant his receiving it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
Knew what He wanted.

"Mamma," said six-year-old Robbie
you should let Ann put up my schoo
lunch instead Of doing it yourself.
"Why, Bobby" she. replied, Its n,
trouble and I'd just a soon do it my
self" Yes. know. answered tn,
youthful diplomat, sbut you zee AM
has bigger appetite than You hav.
and she always puts more in
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
Touchfng Kiaaness.

The bronzed soldier looked at the pack
age addressed to him with moistened eyes.
blessed angels" he said; they do not for
get u.s." Then he carefully took off the
wrappings and fourd: A nail brush, an or
namental hair receiver. a pair Of tides, .
small bottle of mixed pickles, tract, a hand
painted blotting pad and pants stretcher.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
veaee san~rlarly Reetsrea,

In 1893 Nary Gillard. OF Indepen-
dence, Kan, lost her voice. Last Sat
urdAy she was picking strawberries.
A bug crawled ACROSS her hand. She
screamed. Ever since her voice has
bern y good ~ new.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
A ClOudeA Life.

Mrs. Bliffers-Your old friend ha
such q sad face. Why IS it?
Mr.. Bliffers-Years 4go he propose
to . very beautiful girl, and
Mrs. BIiffers-And she refused him
Mr.. Bliffers-No. She married hin
IN. Y. Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
shake Into Yoar sAees

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet.
feet and instantly takes the sting out q
corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Allen 3 Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. It is a certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, ach-
ing feet Tn 4 today. Sold by all druGgists
and shoe stores, Sc Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted. L. Roy, N. Y.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
Making Out q Case,

ri am wondering" said Blanco, as be
turned over his piece Of armv mule steak.
what, your excellencys" asked the
minion.
eff Cervera isn't guilty of treason in nc.
cepting all those square meals up there in
America. "-Philadelphia North American.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

Electric tran.ways and launches
have been installed in the Paris sewers
Twice = month. on Wednesdays. visit
ors are admitted to the number of
about 1900, although the applications
are nearly always far more numerous
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
Al Il II In Puerto Rico.

, This IL what happens in Puerto Rico every
horning: II am not feeling very well this
horning, general" says Gen Miles to Gen
Earretson. II think I'll take something. .
Take something with me-" says Gen. Gar
retson to Gen. Miles Guess I viii" re
spends Gen. Miles. It'll just 20 out and
take a town."-St. Louis Chronicle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
Perth TIE Thouxhty

"John," said a Topeka wife to her hus
band, Il will quit drinking tea and save ths
war tax if you will do the same with beer =
Woman" responded John, with cold Sc
verify, do you think it is the part OF pat
Of peril:"-kansas City Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

Not Wholly Hateful.-'Did you recon.
mend to Marie that country place where YOU
were last SUMMER" mo; was tempted TO
but didn't. Detroit Free Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

No man should have stomach ache .ftrr
ne reaches an age of discretion. But as :
rule, the Older man is, the less sense b
has in eating.-Atchison Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

Fits stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use Of DR.. Kline d
Great Nerve Restorer. Free e trial bottle 4
treatise. DR.. Kline. $50 Arch It.. Phila., Pa.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
ORCHARD AND GARDEN.

Never pasture an orchard until II
comes into bearing.
New wood always bears the best
fruit. Remember this in pruning.
Uafruitful orchards are SO A. q rule
because the soil il worn out.
Now is q good time to cut out the
old wood among the raspberries.
Gvaporating is usually q profitable
way of disposing OF unmsrketable
fruit.
Worthless and decaying trees in the
orchard are only harboring places for
vermin.
Plum trees will not do well in sod.
Good cultivation from the start is nee
essary.
Watering with tobacco water il one
of the best remedies for worms in
flower pots.
The ounce requires but little prun-
ing-only little thinning out of the
crowding branches.
When a peach tree has ceased to
bear. the cutting of of the old wood
will give it new life and vigor.
One pint of linseed oil, four pounds
of rosin and one pound Of beeswax
makes q good grating wax. .-
With raspberries, as soon - the
bearing season is over. cut the old
wood and the new shoots to four or
1--WE in each hill, always bearing in
mind that to make next seasons crop
healthy growth of vigorous shoots
must be secured at this time.-St.
Louis Republic.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
Don,t You SIee~


Does your Head Ache? Somnif Caffein
cures instantly. All druggists. Is cents. DR..
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
wheat 40 cents : p~.Ael.

wheat 10 Cents . B0shel.
How to grow wheat with big profit Ut 40
cents and samples of Salzer's Red Cross $50
Bushels per acre) Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats,
Clovers, etc, with Farm Seed Catalogue for
1 cents postage. JOHN "A. SALZER SEED
CO., La Crosse. Wis. (
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

Hans. if you are very good and get 4
high mark in school, viii give you ham
sandwich" but, mamma, do you imagine
l can be bribed? "-Fliegende Blaetter.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

There il happiness where there were tears,
Joy and smiles where there was pain because
Mama gave baby d. Mo0ett's TEETHrNA
(Teething POscdersl. TEErHINA Aids Diges-
ton, Regulates the Bowels, makes teething
easy, and should always be given.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

The Lord prevents some men from sue.
Seeding because it would be too mean
Washington Na.) Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

Nickelby-All last week Ernest was shak-
ing for the drinks.
Squeers-All this week he has been drink
ing for the shakes.-N. Y Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24


{
will be quite II mode HELEN GREYPAGE
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

10 almost everything in life little more
or . little less salt and pepper would i'm
prove the davor.-L. A. w Bulletin.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

A man who is always ready to suspect
others is generally not any too safe himself.
Washington lIa.) Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

Hard to Digest.-''Did you hear Cusser has
dyspepsia? 2" mo: how did be get it,
"Slugem made him eat his own words. IN.
Y. World.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

You never know some neonle until ron
have had money transaction with them
Atchison Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

to have its especial virtues and rad
icaldefects- The accompanying sketch
taken from a French ''multum in
parvo," seems to have at least one
necessary article that is generally
omitted, and that is couple of small
towels. The rest of the articles con-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
REALLY CHARMING AFTERNOON GOWN.

Although Elective Especially
Very Expensive
b
D. the
rid
the most and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
Made Them All Work.

Made Them All Work.
Mr.. Luxoe-Then you don't believe In for
eign servants?
Mr. Tariff-With wife and three grown
daughterss Not /. believe in encouraging
home industry.-Rrooklyn Life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

A boy never appreciates a meal when in
vited out until he il paying his own board CT
. meal ticket.-Atchiscn Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
LETTERING CALVES.
A Simple Device Which ARords
Grateful Shelter Against
Heat and Rain.

Calves suffer severely in summer by
being hitched out in the hot sun. Some
shelter ought to be provided, both to
guard against heat and rain. The cut
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

To Cure = Cold II One Nay
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money il it fails to cure. sc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

Peasnt-"Five dollars fine for entering
this estate" Tourist-"But why il no
warning sign put up them" I'VE had one,
no one came in."-Fliegende Blaetter.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
How 10 MARKET Pears.

The pear is one Of the finest fruits
that we have. and when picked 1T the
proper time ana well ripened II il q
delicious morseL Were it not for the
blight to which many varieties are sub
ject it would be planted more large
" than il is. The pear should never
be allowed to ripen ON the tree, but
should be picked several days before
ripening and sent Immediately to
market. II retained few days, they
soon begin to soften and are liable to
bruise in carrying to market. marring
their appearance and injuring their
sale. In order to obtain the top price
for pears send them In new clean crates
Of one bushel in each crate. wrap each
pear in thin. clean white paper. and
pack closely together.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

Halls Catarrh Cure
u Constitutional Cure. Price 75c..
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

Men are like rivers; the deeper they are
the less noise they make.-Chicago Daily
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
WHY he REpROVED.
There Was Just = Faint SusDicleu
Of Self-IntereAt In His
Complaint.

It isn't every man in Uncle Sans pay VIII,
fees his responsibility as does an old Irish
man who is treasury messenger. just thu
other day he was beratins an absent clcrl
for leaving some pins on the edge Of hi
desk where they might be brushed Of b,
anyb body passing.
They'll be swept on the fure." said he
"and wasted. to the extravaganza of thu
government, which is already so hard up it,
borrowin' money, it is, to pay ixpinses, ant
it's a shame. it is. for the min in the gov
eminent imploy to be wastin' pins which
cost money.
There was a general laugh at the earnest
ness Of the old mans complaint, and some
body said he deserved an increase of salar,
for his devotion to the interests Of the coun
try. And then, as the clerks trooped out
the old man said to the last of them:
"Yis, it's all right for yees gazoo byes t
be laughin' at me. I'll see nothin' wasted
here. They kin laugh. but it 3 not thin that
has to 60 down on their hands and knees tc
pick up thin pins. Detroit Free Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

First Veteran-"I tell you these modern
improvements in long-range guns and chilled.
steel proiectiles have made war good deal
riskier than it was in our day" Second Vet.
eran-"Yes; ! see that somebody has in
vented gun now which. at a thousand
yards, will 60 clear through small pocket
Bible carried over a man. heart. Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

Every sort Of genius is not appreciated;
people find it hard to admire good bill col
lector.-Atchison Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

Three hundred years ago any man absent
from church on Sunday was fined shilling.
What a war revenue that would produce TO-
dAy.-Chicago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

The amateur who practices daily on a
eornet in thickly populated neiehborhood
has ample nerve for any undertaking.
Chicago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
Nervous People

Ars great sufferers and they deserve sym.
pa:hy rather than censure. Their blood
ID poor and thin and their nerves are con-
and cure in Hoods 6arsaparilla because Il
puri6cs and enriches the blood and gives Il
power to feed, strengthen and sustain tho
nerves. II You arc nervous and cannot
sleep, take Hoods Sarsaparilla and realize
it, nerve Strengthening power
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Is Americas Greatest Medicine. u; six for =
hood'o pile cure al liver ills. 3 cents
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

HE seems to be as popular as any young
man here, and yet they say he is widower."
Eyes. You see his wife left new bicycle
when she died."-Up to Date.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24
EDUCATIONAL.

nood'e Pile cure Al liver III. : cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-09-24

Even good dog is appreciated.-Atehisor
Globe.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15
FranIx-B bernard.

The marriage of John A. Frank and
Miss Alphonsine Bernard at the Cath
Ole church last Saturday evening at
tracted a large crowd Of friends and
relatives. The bride a handsome
costume and was attended by her sister
Miss Paula, al maid of honor. The
groom, with his best man Adolph Mou-
ton awaited the bridal party at the
chancel. Miss Eugene Cessac and
Fernand Gautbreaux, Miss Louise Leg
uenec and Willie Bernard were the
other attendants. Father Mehault,
tied the knot in his most impressive
manner and gave the young couple
some excellent advice. The wedding
supper was served at the home Of the
groom's parents.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15
Methodist Conference.

The Louisiana Conference of the
Methodist church was in session last
week at Crowley, adjourning Monday.
Bishop Hendricks was the presiding
officer. The following are the appoint
ments for this district:
Opelousas District-H o White, P E.
4Opelousas-T K Faunt LIE Roy.
Plaquemine Brnlee-R G Grace.
Prudhomme-W ] Porter.
Lafayette and Missinn-I Z Reams.
Crowley-Percy R Knickerbocker.
Abbeville--A So Neill.
New Iberia--J NJ Henry.
Franklin-W W Drake.
Jeanerette-R NJ Blocker.
Lake Charles First Church-R J
Harp.
jackson street, Westlake and Sui
phur Mine-T A Luster.
Patterson-W G Evans.
Morgan City and Berwick-s B
Beall.
Grand Chenier-W L Hamil.
Indian Bayou w Davis.
Lake Arthur P Howell and " G
Van Valkenbnrg.
French Missson-M Hebert.
Vinton Circuit to be supplied
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15
The ETecsTon.

The election for delegates to the
Constitutional Convention passed off
very quietly Tuesday. The vote cast
ranges from SO fort. f. Bell to 80 for
Fl. G. StringfeiieB on the Democratic
ticket and from % for w. ID. Gooeh to.
6 for Jean Vigneaux on the Fusion
ticket. r. A. Pomeroy of New Iberia,
was four votes behind Gooch, whom it
is evident received several compliment
airy votes from Democrats. Hon. Minos.
T. Gordy received 1l3 votes and wins
in a walk. Below We give the total
result:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-01-15
Haow's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY d Co., Props, Toledo, Q.
We, the undersigned. have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, andbelieye
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions. and financially able to carry
West & Truax, Wholesale druggists, To-
ledo, o,
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin. Wholesale
druggists. Toledo, 0,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucus
urfaces of the system. Price 75c: Per
bottle. Sold by all druggists. TestImon
ials flee.
Halls family Pills are the best.