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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
MISPLACED CONFIDENCE.



hood.
A benevolent looking old lady had her at.
tention called to a small street urchin who
was crying as if his heart would break.
Come, come, my little fellow, don't cry.
Has some one hurt you or are you afraid Of
None, but III get licked when I git
home"
;. What ,h: Ssd have s yeu been doing that you'll
II lost q dime, an pap'n whip me when
"Oh, We will fix that for you. Wipe
your face, and l will give you another dime,
SO there will be no trouble on that account"
hike the sky after shower. He was not the
same boy. In fact, in his tones and look and
talk there was change that was almost mar
Vicious.
Now" said the good woman, run along
and be good boy. But before you 60 You
must tell me what your father gave you the
"Yesum. He gave it to me to git him
some beer, but left the bucket around the
THAT'S too bad. I'm sorry your father
drinks. | hope when you grow up you will
never drink drop"
s'None, / won't"
Maybe if you look right carefully you
car: can find the dime n. you lost. Where was i:
%. 81 didn't drop it, I lost it; jist lost il"
''But where did you lose ito"
Right aroun' ther' in the alley"
but how did it happen that you lost
81 WAS pitchin' pennies with the fellers
an, they got it all. "ICincinnati Commercial
Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
SOUTH CAROLINA HEARD FROM.
M.e2z&~R,E.<pL

Goeth, 8. c.. writes: For
several years I had suf.
fered much from Cold
Feet, Sick Headache,
Slocpless Nights, and
found no relief until ]
commenced taking that
greatest of all medicines,
DR.. II. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine. Il =
J better than the otheI1s
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
= GIFT Foe MOTHER


How to Make . Fire screen TAoe VIII
Pr0ve Very AeeeDtable.
There are 50 many useful and aceept.
able presents that boy can make for
his parents, sisters or brothers. that
is really quite unnecessary for him to
lay out much money 10 gifts.
A very serviceable article for such
purposes is the ere screen shown in the
illustration, intended for an open fire
place. where it is often desirable &c
ward of the direct heat.
For ordinary uses this screen should
be made 42 inches high and 70 inches
wide: from the lower style Of the frame
to the floor the distance is IS inches.
To begin with, obtain four pieces Of
wood. each AZ inches long. four inches
wide, and three-quarters OF an inch in
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
EASY METHOD OF HANGING A CAR
CASS

low the windlass (dD is a four by foul
inch piece with arms bolted on the end
to turn the windlass and draw up the
carcass, which should be turned length
wise of the holster until it passes be.
tween c. The gamble should be long
enough to catch on each side when
turned crosswise, thus relieving the
windlass SO that a second carcass may
be hoisted. The peg (e) is to place IN .
hole of upright (a) to hold the windlass.
Brace the frame in proportion to the
load that Is to be placed on it. The
longer 1t is made the more hogs can be
hung at the same time.-C. F. Brattain,
in Farm and Home.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
The Coansh Came Back.

A veteran Portland fisherman says
that when he was boy his mother sent
him to get his fathers glasses mended
The boy INDUCED In little fishing on
the way, and lost the glasses overheard
while landing sculpin. He went home
got intimately acquainted with his
mothers slipper and went hungry to
bed. Six chilly months passed before
he dared go fishing again. but when
at last he threw his line, big Goldfish
rose to the surface near by, and there
on the fish's nose rested the gold bows
that cost the spanking. The cod was
safely landed and the glasses recovered
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
PLANS FOR SCREEN.

thickness. planed on all sides; also two
pieces IA inches long and of the same
width and thickness as the long strips.
These are for the feet, while the other
pieces are to form the frame. In two OF
the long strips cut laps as shown in Fig.
1, A. At the ends Of the other two,
which are cut to q length of 40 inches.
make lap cuts as shown at B. Secure
these joints with glue and screws. sc
that firm urion will be the result, anC
al the bottom of each leg cut lennon
as shown at C. In the center OF the
foot pieces cut mortise, as shown at d
The lemons can be cut with chise.
and saw, while the mortise should b.
made with a large bit and afterwardi
trimmed square with sharp chisel.
Cut the parts accurately, SO that
they will fit snugly and make good
joint with glue. Then long steel-wir,
nail can be driven through the edge o.
the foot-piece into the lennon, and into
the other edge Of the bottom piece
This nail-or long slim screw, il yot
prefer-will give much additional
strength to the union.
Have a blacksmith make four scroll
brace-irons, curved at the ends ant
bent after the shape shown In E, which
is side view of single brace. Where
the dotted lines are drawn, quarter
inch holes should be bored to receive
the screws that will fasten II to the
woodwork. These braces should b.
made of tire iron one inch and a hall
in width and one-eighth Of an inch In
thickness.
II the wood selected is oak, ash. pine
white wood, or birch, and it is thought
desirable to stain 1t before vanishing
suitable stain can readily be OBJ
tanned at paint or hardware store
and applied thinly with brush; wher
dry, a coat or two of furniture varnist
or hard oil finish can be laid over II.
The facing and backing may be Of
almost any pretty and durable mate
rial; but it must be Of good body and
not too thin. Figured denim. cretonne
or tapestry cloth are excellent for THU
part of the screen, and they may Be
found in any large dry goods store
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

~Ne@~>~-~'
more so by the Treatment which it is to
receive.
A dress which is positively attractive
in its showiness was made Of this mate
rial, with a very full skirt. At the waist
line the skirt was laid in tiny tucks
that formed a vest. Above the vest the
material fiared. standing out in full
putting all around the figure.
The tucks looked not unlike high
girdle, and would have been taken for
such at first glance. A lace yoke with
deep purple velvet revers and collar was
worn with the gown. This yoke can be
changed, and q white or lavender one
substituted. A dress like this is suit
able only for the house. but on dark and
gloomy days it is quite the most cheer
full thing to be seen.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
THE WHITE ELEPHANT.
Indians Pay Earnest Devotions to {
Circus Pachyderm.

Indians Pay Earnest Devotions to .
Circus Pachyderm.
A circus and menagerie is now MAX
ing tour through the Rocky noun
tain country, and, according to the Ne
braska State Journal, the white ele-
plant it carries has made q deep re-
ligious impression on the Indian visit
ors to the show.
AT Montana town a party of Ban
mock Indians entered the menagerie
tent and began to inspect the numerous
dens of wild animals with the unemo-
tional interest Of the taciturn red man.
Presently, however. the old chief was
seen to start, and then, with a cry, he
ran toward the platform containing
Keddah, the white elephant. The other
Indians followed, and, encircling the
chief, gazed at the curious animal with
expressions varying from abject fear
to the most pronounced form of awe
stricken wonder. Slowly the old chief
drew from under his blanket small
square of deerskin and held it aloft.
In the center, worked In white beads,
and showing consummate skill In .he
design, was the figure of an elephant.
The chief pointed to the design and
then at Keddah, while he hastily ut
tered few cultural CALCULATIONS to
his companions. Suddenly. much to the
surprise of the crowd that had by this
time surrounded the party, the entire
group of Indians threw themselves
upon the ground in position of adora-
ton before the white elephant. Pres
entity the chief arose, followed by his
companions. and then, replacing the
deerskin under his blanket, led the way
into the big tent.
An effort was made to discover the
meaning of the strange proceeding. but
the Indians refused to talk. An old
hunter. however, volunteered the In
formation that the Bannocks have .
tradition that ages ago their fathers
came from the land of the white ele-
plant. and that they had come to the
circus for the express purpose Of pay
ing their devotions to the strange beast.
II this was the true explanation another
link has been furnished in that chain
Of proof which seems to connect the
American aborigines with the people
Of the far east
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
Gr..al.s Graf. for stock

A vigorous animal. either horse, steer,
sheep or hog. will grind corn cheaper
than farmers can have it done for them
In many localities. There has been .
vast amount Of misplaced labor in husk-
ing. Smelling. grinding and mixing corr
with corn stalks. where it first was, a
food for beet cattle. Soaking hard corn
frequently rcpays its cost. Young AMI
mails usually masticate their food bet
ter than older ones. would 90 to little
cost in grinding corn or oats tor calves,
.cclts or lambs Wheat. unless possibly
fed unthreshed to hogs 10 usually nm
wisely Ted whole.-Prof. G. 4. Morrow,
n uhrm ard Homa.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
GRAPE HOUSE DRESSES.
A Most Exquisite Fabric Now Comes
for These Fairy Gowns.

A Most Exquisite Fabric Now Comes
for These Fairy Gowns.
A fairy fabric is the name which
might be given the new Grape which has
come in vogue for house dresses. This
Grape material is, in way, an X-ray
goods, for it requires a fine lining IN
derneath. But in other respects it is
different from airy other goods. 1t is
light, delicate, fluffy and silky, and it
has the unmistakable crinky look of
Grape. On the other hand, it is made
very novel by being striped and stamped
in silk figures, and it comes in the most
delicate colors known.
This fairy Grape in its best quality is
quite expensive, coming as high as five
dollars yard; but fortunately for the
average purse, it can be obtained con-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

and dotted with brown paint to initiate
the color of an orange.
There are 12 plugs" of cardboard
for the different months, each one hav-
ing calendar pasted or drawn upon
it 1t Is very easy to draw a calendar,
and with the aid Of ruler and q pen
and ink, you can easily make them for
youself on the cardboard pieces. As
the months pass the pieces are pushed
underneath, 50 that the present month
Is always on top.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
SOMETHING NEW IN SILVER

made OF a fox's brush. The tail OF the
fox is mounted upon silver handle and
used like feather duster. OF course it
is hung in a conspicuous place as an
ornament when not in use.-
The latest silver powder boxes are
enormous. being fully eight inches
across. They are of cut glass. with sill
yer or silver gilt tops. They are kept
only partly filled with powder, and the
little pink or blue powder pun shows
very prettily through the cut glass.
A useful thing is the opera viuai-
grette. 1t is also Of cut glass. It has .
division In the middle. which makes it
possible to carry aromatic salts In one
end and favorite perfumed salt In the
other. The top can be Of silver. with q
monogram cut In the glass,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
HOLSTER FOR HOGS.

A Very Easy Method Of Hanging ADy
Sort of Carcass.
In the cut below. the holster repre-
sents homemade apparatus that has
been in use many years and it has been
a grand success. The frames a, q a,
are of two by four scantling eight feet
in length; b b are two by six inches and
two feet long with round notch in the
center of the upper surface for wind
lass (d) to turn in; c are two by four
eight feet long or as long as desired.
and are bolted to q q. Ten inches be.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
Drawtng % : Heaa.

'lly dear" remarked Mr.. Grumpy, q
he opened . letter at the breakfast table
the other morning. and his wife's mil
liners bin dropped out, my dear. this
is the third bonnet you have had In
less than six months. You must have
millinery on the BRAIN"
swell, suppose l have" replied Nrs.
Grumpy; isn't that the proper place
for it Chicago Record.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

siderably cheaper. and the effect is al
most as good.
A very pretty way to make house
dress of this material is with plain full
skirt, and bodice trimmed in surplice
fashion, each fold of the surplice being
bordered with tiny ruffles of chiffon.
The belt is of velvet to match the fig
ures in the Grape, which in one case
were of bright cherry color. Two long
cherry-colored velvet ends with tiny
chiffon ruffles hung nearly to the floor
These Grape dresses are much more
durable than you would suppose. and
for the house are very long lived, since
they neither crush nor spot easily.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

If man has no dust, his name is usually
mud.
If man has horse sense he should know
when to say neigh.
If the cat scratches you it is always the
sign of the Maltese cross
If man would follow the advice he gives
10 others he would soon be perfect.
If the mercury goes higher than usual
next summer blame it on the Dingley bill.
u women were as fond of appearing in
int az in silk there would be more lady
kriters.
If canes were to go out of fashion, some
young men would have no visible means of
support.-Chicago News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

ventriloquists are generally fond Of
joking. One of these gentry, on board
. river steamboat, made friends with
the engineer, and began to talk to him.
Presently the engine began to creak.
and the engineer oiled 1t. In few
minutes it creaked again. and
the engineer doctored 1t again. Twice
more the engine squesked, and the man
began to smell rat Pretty soon there
was another squeak. when, clipping
up behind the vsntriloquist. the en-
gineer squirted about half pint Of oil
down his back, and then said, gravely:
sTherei l guess that crank wuat
hqneak any morel"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

rattlesnake that has been in q show
case in Idaho Falls for the last 10 months
died October 30, probably from starva-
ton. He was captured among the lava
rocks about the goth or 25th of March,
1896. and placed in the case. He was
given mice, lizards and meat Of various
kinds, but would never touch any Of
them, consequently his fast was 10
months and few days. Another snake
was placed IN the case with him, but
only lived . few months.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
4 CerreetsA Reaai.x.

Mrs. Quiverful (sighing)-Seems to
me poor folks like us always have large
families.
Mr.. Quiverful (who has just laid in q
fresh supply of shoes for johnnie.
Dickie, Willie, George, Jimmy and the
rest You mean, my dear. people with
large families are always poor.-N. Y.
Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

Elephants In the Indian army are fed
twice a day. When meal time arrives
they are drawn up in line before q row
of piles of food. Each animals break.
fast includes ten pounds Of raw rice,
done up in five two-pound packages.
The rice is wrapped in leaves and then
tied with grass. At the command:
Attention." each elephant raises its
trunk and q package is thrown into its
capacious mouth. BY this method Of
feeding not . single grain Of rice +
wasted.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
AN ORANGE CALENDAR.

A Pretty Little Remembrance for the
Friend Of Your Youth.
An orange calendar is something that
makes q very pretty ornament for the
library table all the year round. It is
likewise useful, and the recipient of
such a gift will not cast it aside under
Q twelvemonth.
This orange calendar is made Of two
pieces OF orange satin, one lined with
white satin. The orange satin is shaded
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
NEW HOUSE DRESS.

Hint for Women who study New
Things to Wear Indoors.
A house novelty is dress Of laven-
der, with punches of wisteria and wis.
terra leaves running all over it. This is
naturally conspicuous design, made
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
Beware ~ Oinenents fer CesefEA
That Contain MeE0uRy,

That Contain Mercury,
AZ mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except ON prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they viii do =
often ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. j. Cheney 4 Co, Toledo,
O.. contains no mercury, and u taken inter-
naily, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gen.
nine. Il e taken internally, and made IN
Toledo, Ohio, by F. J.. Cheney 4 Co. Testa-
monials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
prrlonl n,

n ~ enenv i TO ~ - ~ -
should forgive hin.
lie nan has pIenty a md - alvsvs -
4 ne sGIee has no salary attacked 4 :
eblieed 70 SEX the man. a.
Ia some men would conceal what they
know they Woud be more popular.
II Justice Was really blind she wouions q
able TO wink at her favorites. -.
II 4 woman's grief happens to Be Wrinkle
even time cannot heal i.
II men were serrents all the women woeso
want to be professional snake-charmen
n q man trusts to luck for his happinsm
he will be in luck when he gets it. =,
If you convince man against his van
you may have to do Il over again next GAY.
II you monkey with buzz-saw you may
be compelled to write shorthand the resf OF
your days. =
If the foolhsrdy man was only foolish T
wouldn't matter 20 much; but ne " sfways
hardy and lives to . ripe old age.-ChicaSo
Newa.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
NOVELTIES IN SILVER.

Dainty Articles for Birthday ana
Wedding Presents.
OF silver novelties there is really never
an end. The demand for something new
in sterling is so great that the manufac-
turers are always at work getting up
new designs.
One Of the prettiest, and perhaps the
latest, in these is q duster which II
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
u OlAen Times

People overlooked the importance Of per
manently beneficial effects and were salts
fed with transient action; but now that 4
is generally known that Syrup Of Figs will
permanently overcome habitual constipa-
ton, well-informed people will not buy
other laxatives, which act for q time, but
finally injure the system. Buy the genuine,
made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
2&.1@M1.rtxss<

Hattievilie, s. G, says:
mons Liver Medicine
six years in my family. Ny
Wife thinks there Is MOTH
ing like IL for C0nSt1-
pSfed Bowels and Bill.
tOusnooO. Il cured mo
OF Palpitafion Of Heart.
Have used "Zeflin's Regu-
latof," and think DR.. II
A. 8. L. u. the best, and
use NO other.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

A woman argues that buying an expensive
hat with ostrich plumes is like investing in
real estate.-Atchison Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
One Better.

81 wont submit to being turned away"
said the disappointed arrival at the hotel
See here, I'm flush, !" and he displayed a roll
of bills.
Il know" responded the clerk; t'but I've
got a full house. "-Philadelphia North
Aunor.oon
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

One song sung amid . storm il better
than . whole concert when the sun u shin
ing.-N. Y. Independent.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

Ehe-''But surely you believe that the
sins of the father are visited on the chill
dren!" He-"Rather. My governor prom
ised to let me have a fiver this morning:
but he lost it at poker last night, 90 didn't
ret iti"-Punch
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

A grocery clerk may not be as heavy ~
q dry goods clerk, but he always weighs
more-Chica0O News
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

Carriages were used in this country long
before George Washington introduced the
cherry tree hack-Chicago News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

Drop . nickel in the toy bank to-day and
get five cents worth Of exercise trying to
get it out tO-morrow-Chicago News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

Every cloud has silver lining. The boy
who has the mumps doesn't have to attend
school.-Chicago News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

Most people have seen worse things in
private than they pretend to be shocked
ct in public.-Atchison Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

The absence of soft water il some mems
excuse for drinking Chicago NeWA
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

It gets cold great deal earlier in the
season if girl has a real pretty fall jacket.
Wellington Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

A girl stands before mirror while dress
ing So she can see what is going on.-Chi.
caQO News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

Considering that everyone il supposed
to believe in love, there is a good deal Of
talk behind its back-Atchiaon Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

A man with q plug hat looks a. much out
Of place running - . woman does.-WsHh-
ington Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

A man with long beard riding a BIZ
cycle looks funny, anyway.-Washington
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

We wish somebody would invent suspend
ers that never wear out.-W Washington
Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

Every man with trade thinks every
other trade il better.-Washingto Demo
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
Saved Their Lives.

was simply horrid. 1t seemed that nothing
would save the few men present, when one
quick-witted woman exclaimed: Ladies,
please remember there are gentlemen in the
crowd" 1t was all that preserved the poor
things from a horrible fate.-Philadelph
North American.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

Because stuff comes over the telegraph
wires, and costs great deal of money, it ID
not necessarily news.-Atchison Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

The only thing you own after you die p
what you have given away.-Earm Journal
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05
Categorical.

man was more or less intoxicated?" asked
the lawyer. Lemme sex" said the witness,
AZ he scratched his chin. 81 guess / mean
that il he had been more intoxicated he
would have been drunk, and if he had been
less he would have been sober. How'll that
do?"-Indianapolis journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

The under dog in the SIGHT ny Sc fsG1t;
but the upper dog doesn't care . Gnop 4 ~
is.-ChicagO News. a a. n
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

A writing teacher is no account for any
thing disadvantages Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-02-05

A good thing gets little better every day;
9 poor thing, little worse.-Atchisol
Globe.