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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
MADE HIM PROPOSE
And 1t Was Not n Very Dimcult Tn
derfnkin=.

The diffident young man wanted to pro.
pose to his girl, but for the life of him he
did not know how to go about it. He read
books on the subject, and sought informal
ton from men who had experience; and
while the theories were admirable. in every
instance he found that the practice thereof
was different thing. He was walking with
her one evening, thinking over these things,
when her shoe became united. She stuck
out her pretty little foot with smile, and
looked down at it. He fell on his knees to
tie the lace. Then he walked on with her.
The shoe became united again. The third
time it happened he was ready as before.
'See if you can't tie knot that won't
come undone," she said, as he worked away
at it.
He looked up at her tenderly.
If can't, know man who cam" he
said.
DO you want him to tie its' she asked,
coquettishly.
Yes" he replied
She ierked her foat away. He smiled to
himself
Its the parson," he said. And he rose
TO his feet and finished the proposal.-Tit-
Bits.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

and their pattern had been obtained for
the benefit of the woman's depart
ment.
To make bib like this you purchase
a linen handkerchief with scalloped
edge big enough to go around the child's
neck. You then cut it in two dag
onally. and from the plain portions of
each half you cut out the collar. EN-
broider the edges OF the collar until
you have a pretty design and fasten
upon the triangular piece as shown on
the cbild's neck. $50
Many prefer to work the pattern
upon the collar before it is cut out Of
the cloth, and those who are handy with
the needle like to embroider a deep de-
sign upon the handkerchief in place of
the scanty little one. Two bibs are
made from each handkerchief.
This bib, being thin, is worn over n
heavy coarse cotton one.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
COURAGEOUS BOY.
How His Goodness Saved Him from
Becoming Tigers Meat,

How His Goodness Saved Him from
Becoming Tigers Meat.
It is related that a party of English
officers were dining in jungle, some
distance from Madras, in India, wheI a
huge tiger, "maneater" much dread.
ed by the natives, rushed in among
them, seized young midshipman, and
flung him across her back, as helpless
as mouse in the fangs of cat.
In the first moment of terror the
other officers had snatched up their
weapons and retreated few PAGES;
while the great beast stood flashing her
sides with her tail, as if doubtful
whether to seek more prey or to retire
with that already taken.
They knew that it is usual with the
tiger, on selling victim. to deprive it
Of life at once by pat on the head
which generally brushes the skull; but
this is not an invariable practice
Hence. as the little MILDLY" lay mo-
tionless on the creatures back, his
friends, uncertain whether he had re-
ceised the fatal pat or not, were afraid
10 fire lest they kill him as well as his
assailant.
While they were thus hesitating they
observed his hand stealing gently over
the side of the animal. Surprising this
movement to be merely the convulsiye
action of one in the throes of death,
they raised their pieces to fire, when to
their utter amazement the monster
dropped stone dead.
An instant later the mystery was ex-
planned. The young man sprang from
the carcass, waving in triumph a
bloody dirk drawn from the tigers
heart, for which he had been feeling
with the utmost GOODNESS when the
motion of his hand had been mistaken
for dying spasm.
We feel certain that this bold and
self-posseseed youngster must have
made his mark later; but here the
story ends.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
STORY OF A MOUSE.
How 1t Managed to Gain Access to n
Food Closet.

How 1t Managed to Gain Access to n
Food Closet.
Both men and the lower animals are
distinctive in their actions. Here is a
mouse story which. was told by a wom-
an whose word may be depended upon.
She said that she kept some food in
an old-fashioned washstand in her
room. The mice got at the food. She
wondered how. She could find no hole
through which a mouse could possibly
get into the compartment in which the
food was kept. But the mystery was
explained. The narrator sat one day
alone in the room painting. a
little mouse came from somewhere.
I. approached the stand. The
compartment which contained the
food was closed by folding doors-to
one of which was attached cleat to
cover the crack between the two. Not
being a all afraid OF the mouse-which
evidences her to be woman of excep-
tionally firm mind-the lady kept on
painting, with an eye on the intruder to
see what he would do.
1t evidently knew where the food
was-through the sense of smell, no
doubt. though some other mouse might
have informed it. It sat upon its
launches and looked up. The bottom
of the doors was considerably above
il. for the stand was raised some three
inches from the floor by feet. It seemed
to deliberate. Then it made leap and
struck the doors at the bottom at the
place OF their touching on the clea:,
q. the very point where blow would be
most likely to jar them open. This ac-
ton was repeated three times. The
last time one little paw went back OF
the cleat, which had been Jared out
and the other succeeded in
SO as 10 support the mouse's
body. The result? The door was
pulled and pushed open as nationally
as a human hand could have done it.
The lady could not allow her food to
be spoiled. of course. The mouse was
scared away, but the lady must have
the necessity of preventing
It's enjoying what it had come at by
procedure as certainly rational as was
ever human Chicago News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
Corn SOM.

Use one can of corn, one quart and
two gills Of milk, three tablespoonfuls
Of butter, two OF. flour, one generous
teaspoonful of salt, one-fourt6 OF q tea
spoonful Of pepper, one tablespoonful
OF minced onion and the yolks Of two
eggs. Put the corn into wooden bowl
and mash it as fine as possible. Now put
in the double boiler with one quart OF
milk and cook for Is minutes. Put the
butter and onion in small frying pan
and cook slowly for ten minutes. Add
the -four and cook until frothy, being
careful not to brown. Stir this into the
corn and milk. Now add the salt and
pepper and cook for. ten minutes
longer. AT the end Of this time rub the
soup Through strainer and return
to the fire. Beat the yolks OF the eggs
we'll and add to them the half pint of
cold milk. Stir this mixture into the
soup and, cook for, one minute, stirring
all the while.-Nomanss Work.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
STATE OF ONO, CIrr OF TOLEDO, ..

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he IS the
senior partner of the firm of f. D. Cheney
4 Co., doing business in the city of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm win pay the sum OF One Hundred Dol
lars for each and every case Of catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY. E
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day of December, A. u.
1856. A. w. GLEASON.
lSeal] Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials.
free. T. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. @. s
Sold by druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
How to soften Water.

Women who have only very hard
water in which to wash their faces and
hands will find that the water is much
improved for toilet use If it is boiled and
stood in the sun for three or four days.
The water is softened by the action of
the air and sun. A large piteherful or 4
larger quantity may be made ready at
one time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
sAsAes ARE IN VOGUE
They Indicate . Return to q Fashion
of Our Grandmother.

They Indicate . Return to q Fashion
of Our Grandmother.
Sashes are in vogue, and are to be
worn of varying widths and textures,
knotted. looped or left plain and fall
ing to the hem of the skirt.
A pretty model is of rich, heavy black
MORE, edged across the ends with a
full quilted ruffiing of black lace. About
a foot from the bottom is border of
cream -colored applique lace put on
bias. Another sash is also of MORE
edged all around with scant ruchiny
of black chiffon. Both, of these are IS
inches wide, and have only bunch O.:
loops where the plated belt fastens ut
the waist.
j A handsome sash for evening wear is
Of Roman striped silk, bordercd ard
edged with plaitings of black Brussels
net. Another of heliotrope satin ana
black thread lace is knotted and loopt d
at intervals of q foot as it falls on tie
skirt, the wide, soft folds of the satin
giving an artistic eject.
mo ttelns bodt i vax5ing forms,
has given rise to these, Sashes, and they
threaten to supefissde belts, even for
esysasaass-heuse t-wear. The
sss,ist line is very much in evidence this
season, sYdgmosAVepsfaict that it
yin not te aon4 &4 he old-fash-
ion of skirts sewed visibly to the cor
sage VI p AorRe IN stY|e,Rgaip. Already
,as l1s3s ssc {s ss. ssT +:
line of joining is concealed, and it is just
l step between that da0rhe honest, old
lash A..ls0aE3 with 3hs.skirt gath
e,ed simply on e it and strengthened
fifth a cord. that our, grandmothers
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
ChocointeBiscu

y Chocolate biscuits IRE q novelty for
-siuncheon and are delicious when care
fully prepared. Break six eggs. sep
aratinx the whites and yolks. Add to
the yolks half pound of powdered
sugar and bat the mixture thorough
". Beat up the whites of the eggs to
9 sim froth and add three-quarters OF
q cnpfuI of -four that has been thor
oughly sifted. Stir the flour in, taking
care that the "cells" Of the beaten
eggs are not broken. After this add
four tablespoonfuls Of freshly-grated
chocolate. Pour. the. batter in little
paper cases and bake IN h. moderate
oven, until, they are highland. thorough,
~ done.-Boston Budget. .sa-. ~,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

One cup milk, two eggs, yolks and
whites beaten separately, one-half tea
spoonful salt and one teaspoonful 5ak
ingpowder, sifted with one cup -four.
NIX very smooth. Half an hour before
the roast is done dip a little of the fat
into long baking tin, pour the pud-
ding in, and bake. Serve with the
aoast.iand 1favS. This is not SO rich
a dish as that baked under the meat,
and leaves the room for peeled potatoes
to roast
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

was failing. for its wings began to hut-
ter helplessly and the bird could no
longer sustain itself. 1t had Just
reached the water, when from the
group of its companions. who followed
it. two were seen to dart down, with the
rapidity SO characteristic of their kind,
and seize the fallen bird by the wings.
They thus sustained it until safe rest
ing place was found. These birds are
remarkable for their unusual spirit of
attachment for each other, and. fire.
quently display the true spirit of
friendship towards one another.-Min-
ME SIade, in n. Y. Ledger.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
Ostrich An an odd Ira,

The oldest predicament in which an
ostrich ever found himself lately befell
one of the huge birds belonging to o
South African farmer. This ostrich
stole and boited while steaming hot a
big dumping. The birds regret was
and visible. In his struggle
to get rid Of the fiery thing within him
Mr.. Ostrich twisted his supple neck
around one Of his legs and succeeded Id
tying 1t in = knot. It required three
men half an hours time TO Sxtricate
The bird from its self-made tap.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
THE STOCK FOR AUruMN.


pieces; join the endsywith asbig hoole
s and eye e at The place where you aaFe di-
Now bring the ribbon ar6dhd your
neck and tie as fonr-in-hand>- under
yopr chin, knotting it firmly there. I'm
hoPk the fastening at the back take OFF
the stock and sew the knot firmly
where you haxe tied it, so that it will
not have to be tied again. If you now
find that the ends of the ribbon are. too,
long cut them.off and save these4ends
to be usef for something else. The pop
THAR length is almost to the waist line.
Finish each of the ends with lace knots
-sewed in the center with strong thread.
Nou have now the very latest up-to-date
winter stock.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
BIBs FOR THE BABY
Tive Can De Made Out Of One MediuE
sized Handkerchief.


sized Handkerchief.
1t is claimed that the children Of
what is known MS the 400" wear cheap
or and more serviceable articles of dress
than those who are less able to afford
expensive ones. Be that Us it may, it
is certain that the little children Of
The rich are noted for their tasteful
dress. which is at the same time not in
the least extravagant.
In Central park the other day there
nurse with the three
little children of New York million
aire. They had their lunch baskets
with them. and they wore little bibs
that would attract your attention
right away because they were so pretty.
They were made of linen handkerchief,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
The Time All Needed.

"Well, good-by, old fellow. / shan't
see you again for a year."
"Why, you don't intend to start till
the day after tomorrow, do your
:'No, but expect to put in all day to-
morrow trying to understand the rail-
road time tables Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
Proceeuanx. Wcrc Token.

Junior Counsel latter stating easel
l think our client has good cause OF
action. ~,
Senior Counsel (doubtfully)-I can't
see it; what is It? &
Junior Counsel-He's worth $4,000.
Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
Consr.tnlasion. All Around.

Scott hear you are to marry the
eldest Miss Binks. Let me congratu-
late you on your good taste.
\. Knott-O4 that has, been declared
off.
Scott-Congratulate you on your
good ,eenseE1Puck-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
THE WINTER STOCK.
It! Ha. Long End. Effectively Tri

II Has Long Ends Effectively Trina-
med with Lace.
The winter stock is an improvement
on the summer one in that it is quite
feminine in its makeup.
TO make genuine winter stock buy
three yards of figured ribbon-red sat
in figured with black is the most popu-
lar just now-and cut it in exactly two
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
Not n Diplo,nnt.

You never tell me that look young and
sweet any more" pouted Mrs. Lovelace
NO." her brute of husband replied, 81
seem of late to have lost my powers of inn
agination almost completely."-C Cleveland
Leader. -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
Considerable,

The Sherif-The boys was all in favor az
maxim that reward fer You dead or alive
but / talked 'em out of it.
Pizen Bill-Jake, that was mighty kind
of you.
oh, / dunno as they was any perticklex|
kindness about it. You see. Bill, II You ~
brought in dead ] wouldn't git to cha
the county nothin' fer your board.
wouldn't git no fee fer hangin' yo6
dianapolis journal. "a
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

Doubtful Party Ito gentleman)-"C
in strange land, $1,000 miles from home. :"
Gentleman-"My goodness. Where is your
home." Doubtful Party Australia" Cen
tleman (handing him copper)-.How do
you ever expect to get back theres" Doubt
full Party balancing the pennyl-.'Well, If
l don't do better than this, sir, suppose I'll
have to walk. "-Tit-Bits.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
Studying a Doubtful Probe

TT" the idle wandercr heard the man say
to his companion, will run about 100 to
the ton"
Then the idle wanderer, after the man
ner of his kind, speculated in his mind.
he was talking about a gold mine:cr IL
winter supply of coal Cincinnati En-
quirer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

Mrs. Brooks. q musician) 49, What
would you do If you had a voice like
Mrs: Screecher's? -
Nj, BrooksOA, I'd get along all
Right. But what would do II you had
one like it!--H@rlem Life. - - -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

Aspirations without faith are powerful
only. for destruction. They can kindie a
revolution, but they cannot mold new
order.-Westcott.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
Usually the Way.

to keep burglars away?
Henna-Yes.
You are not troubled any more at night,
then, Supposed"
only BY the dog."-Up-to-Date.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

In giving thanks for your blessings, don't
forget the criticisms you have received
n. Y. independent.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

Before submitting to the inevitable it i,
wise to be sure it - the inevitable--N. Y.
INDEPENDENT
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

A mans only chance to get ahead in this
world is to. be born with one.-Chicagc
News
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

"What pretty Illuminated cards." ex-
claimed one woman. That one with the
motto: Honesty is the best policy is es-
pecially nice" yes" replied the other,
Il brought them from Europe, and got
them through with lot of other things.
without paying cent of duty. Washing
ton Star
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
Regulations Made I'm a Day

Are precious scarce Time tries the worth Of
a man or medicine. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters is q forty five years growth, and like
those hardy ichens that garnish the crevices
Of Alaska's rocks, it fIourishes potentially,
and its reputation has as firm a base as the
rocks themselves. No medicine is more high
" regarded as a remedy for fever and ague.
bilious remittent, constipation, liver and kid
ney disorders, nervousness and rheumatism.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

To Cure q Cold In one N.Y.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine TablefL !!
druggists refund money Il it failstocure. 2
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

Why is it that boy always insists up1
raising pigeons or bantam chickens,
stead of something useful, like t1kkeyu
pIgs-Atchison Globe
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
MAY Have Meant That.

He told me to get off the earth. What
do you suppose he meant?"
He seemed to think that you needed a
bath, evidently. Louisville CourierJour-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
WI ~?

Patron-Why do they call it inprez;os-'
list art, anyway?
Artist-0h. because the fellows who d,
it labor under the impression that II Is art.sY
uppose.-Someryille Journal. {.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

The world seems a narrow place whe1
wish to avoid our enemies. hgs wide
vast u It when we part from those We
N. y Independent
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
Had Some Motive, Of Course.

Mrs. Bellows-I believe you married ne
for my money.
Bellows-A-hem! Well, ] certainly didn't
go to the altar for my health.-N. 7. Jour
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

The world is full CT human miicstones.
since it is more easy to point than to plod.
N. Y. independent.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

The little that i done Ssezas n
when we look forward md 20. hoy
we have vet to -GoefA6e
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

Miles-'I see your friend Hawkins has
another selling out at cost sign tackled mp
on the front of bis store" Giles Yes. sDo
you know think Hawkins missed his vota-
tom He should have been political cam
paign manager. liiles-"Why sos" Giles
He i continually mailing lies. Chicago
News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
Keep Household Acco.n,.

Keep Household Account.
|. Keeping Aoaasek< "a ahcountaptan al.
fair, If not necessity, still of the great
est wisdom. "a IS an excknnek r. com
parison with the smaAamosnt OF time
pr which the doing 80 employs
1InoEing at the end
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

A Simple Programme.
The Missionary-My friend. what would
you do if you expected the end of the world
in ten days?
The Tramp-Wait for it.-Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

The consumption Of Star plug tobacco /
the largest IN the world. No other tchoccl
- 50 good as Star plug in all respects.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
HE sinister Intention.

Oklahoma Landlord-If thar is shootin'
star or two a}ong toward midnight don't git
scared, Mr.. Eastman. You won't be in no
danger yourself.
Eastern Tourist-C Certainly not! / have
seen such sights before, but was not aware
that there was to be meteoric display at
this time.
'Wall, don't know for certain that thar
is goin' to be any, but I've got it fggered
out that them three members of busted
Uncle Toms CABIN company that have
while they waited for remittances from
home are goin' to try to vamous tonight
en- leave me holdin' che bag, an am we're to
say that they hain't goin' to git away with
out settlin' in full, not if my old revolver
works with its usual neatness an dispatch!
That's the kind of a-by gosh-landlord
AMIN Y. World.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01

Spinster-A woman who wouldn't marry
if she could and couldn't if she would
Chicago News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
BRIEF AHns snssSfD.
n Dpenkar no Didn't Have Much to,

Say.
The pride of visitors to Washington who
70 to the senate chamber or house OF np-
resentatives to see the congressman or sen.
ator from their district and hear him MAXI
a speech is often apparent at the nationA
capitol. .t
One man had been observed, - tss23eSaSs
visitor in the gallery Of the lfbnSe. 1870
took the seat beside him one day, an wall" .,,.n
greetings were exchanged betNeSe1t ~ IL W.
Have you seen him:" asSeo sne "e"
Yes. was the reply, Ai'ye seen him"
'Have you had the luck 70 Oe mere "nen
T took ifs, care not ID mis- anything he might
saw I've haen Ire every day"
II don,t hi.re you. / only wish 1 had
tbe fine rs ray he woke up those mo-
nonn1;as ,nd rip65ters out home was eau
4;o,, ard then re was only nibbling at the
Quest ;rns q tke day, Just getting the flavor
ri the sociJ situation previous to stepping
N ond hing out a chunk or TIVE
..Thaft the way always looked at him.
81 oppose his voice has been ringing out
IN cbrion tones"
II yes," was the doubtful rejoinder.
What did he say!" exclaimed the ques-
fioner, eagerly. "I'll bet it was something
brief and to the point"
$50 far as can judge tried not to let
any of his remarks get away from me, but
I'm afraid that maybe / wasn't watchful
enough. I've only heard him speak live
times Three of them he said aye and the
other two he said no. Washington Star.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-01
uEORd1A : :
70 T,1a feosf Re fsji,,.
.~NNZUEKraz65,.,,....

Ranger, Ga, Wrltee.. gsselpo
years ago l had Heartbnru,
sidney DiSense, CorsstE
RAtee RoWcls, Glimmere
Ing Before my Eyes,
Belched mp Gas, and o1hAr
troubles. IVES completely
fun down aud tn bed most
81 the, Nmss Had q Doctor
attending me, but nothing
Old me any good unt0 / quit
|evefythin9.else and uned hr.