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The Grand February Guessing
Contests

The coupons for these contests will
be printed in our next issue. Their
will be almost the same with the excep-
tion of few minor changes such as ex.
perience has prompted.
The prizes will be as large if not
larger. and every REVIEW reader is
urged to take part in this carnival of
fun. In several instances there were
ties and in one case the winner got
there by just four hours and half. 1t
will thus be seen that tits to everyone's
advantage to guess early. Space will
not permit us to describe the scene as
it took place last night, but the univar-
sal verdict is that the contests have
been helpful to the merchants and to
the people, and that by uniting the
merchants it has aided toward that
solidarity of feeling which is soneces-
sary to business success.
Many did not succeed in the contests
just closed, but by the aid of exper-
fence there is no reason why they
should not win in the February con-
test, the announcement of which will
be made on Friday.
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fered the amendment, said that this
would reduce the enlisted force to 5o,-
600 if the president exercised the dis
cretion it conferred upon him.
Mr.. Hay (dem., Va.), of the minority
committee, protested to the house that
itwasimpossible to perfect bill on the
floor Of the house. He would offer an
a1sS1dment, he said, to have the bill
provide for only 60 men in an infantry
company or cavalry troop, but give
the president discretion to increase the
number to 145 and 100 respectively,
this discretion, however, only to be ex-
ercised in time of war.
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Army Of 100000.
TREATY COMES FIRST.
Opposition in Senate to Vote on An!
Philippine Resolution.

Washington, Jan. 80. = At two p. M.
the senate went into executive session.
Objection developed in the senate to a
vote of any PHILIPPINE resolutions prior
to vote on the treaty.
Senator Allison called up the Indian
appropriation bill. This motion was
not agreeable to the opponents of
American sovereignty over the Philip
pines, as it would prevent action on the
dcclaratory resolutions prior to the
vote on the treaty. Aiessrs. Jones
(Ark) and Bacon urged an early vote
on the resolutions, which were attacked
by Messrs. Chandler and Carter as at
tempting to mortgage future con-
gresses and as needlessly and mischiev-
ously tying our hands as to the Philip
pines.
Washington, Jan. 30.-A house joint
resolution authorizing the secretary of
war to admit to West Point military
academy as student Andres Poute
Ruego, of Venezuela, was adopted.
A bill was passed authorizing the Mis-
souri, and Kansas Telephone company
to construct and maintain lines and Of
fees in the Ponca Otoe and Missouri
reservation in Oklahoma.
Senator Mnson's Resolution Passed
Senator Mason Qll.) called up his res
lto,ution offered Saturday afternoon and
presented a resolution in an anne nded
/ form as follows:
= ''whereas. Alarre number of the sa or:
and soldiers of the United States are no"
/ in the Philippine islands. or on their way
/ there; and.
"whereas. Tnere are differing newspa
per reports as to the condition OF the heaiii
i of the soldiers and sailors: anas
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n warm Altercatron.

At this point warm alteration oc-
cured between Mr.. johnson (rep,
Ind.) and Mr.. Payne (rep., N. W, who
was in the chair, the former claiming
that the chair refused to recognize him.
Mr. Payne explained that Mr.. johnson
had already consumed much time and
lie had felt constrained to recognize
other members.
Mr. De Almond (dem., No. objected
to the amendment on the ground that
the discretionary power was to be ex-
ercised in the wrong direction. The
bill, he contended, should provide for
only $4,000 men and the president
should take the responsibility of in
creasing it to 100000. 1t should not
provide for 100000 and give the presi-
dent discretion to reduce it.
Mr.. Marsh's amendment relating to
the cavalry troops was adopted, 1o5
to 50.
The amendment of which Mr.. Hay
had given notice was put to vote and
lost. The committee amendments were
adopted as the reading of the bill pro-
gressed, so that the bill will provide for
an army of 100000 men with discretion
in the president to reduce it to $4,000.
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Correct Number

VIEW III Cole 1917 Total Number Of Votes Cast
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the SLY. The prizes were well scattered
and in more than one instance went to
those who will very greatly appreciate
them. Most of our merchants have
shown their faith in it by expressing
their willingness to Join in
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-07
The observation-disclosures Grand Prizes Awarded.

kellys Store Crowded to Suffocaton While the
Count Goes On--The Derison Brass Band Adds
to the General Enjoyment.
LIST OF THE FORTUNATE GUESSERS
New Contest Begins Next Frday-Another List of Fine
Prizes to be offered The Early Guessers Win. Nearly
Fifteen Thousand Guesses Cast. A Great Success.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

South Africa; and the Transvaal
agreed to pass new franchise law and
to refer other subjects to international
arbitration.
Instead of meeting the Beers half
way, Secretary Chamberlain and his
personal representative in Africa, Sir
Alfred Miner, prevented a peaceful set
tlement by enlarging their demands
every time President Kruger made a
concession: and when finally the main
point at issue was reduced to a misun-
derstanding between five-year and a
seven-year frapchise law Secretary
Chamberlain, without any provocation
whatsoever, raised the question of
"suzerainty." But before resorting to
this clearly unjust and dishonest dodge,
he had caused the British war Office to
dispatch thousands of troops to the
Transvaal frontier.
At no stage of the diplomatic transac-
ticns between the two countries did the
Transvaal question the supremacy of
Great Britain; its representatives at the
various conferences insisting merely
upon domestic independence, which
had been recognized by Great Britain
several times.
For some reason or other, probably
to make themselves believe in the JUS
tice of the present crisis, English news
papers and politicians have Of late
spoken of the Transvaal as British
colony, but such statements are found
ed neither upon history nor fairness.
The South African republic has never
been q British colony. Since its
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02
NOTES OF THE FASHIONS
Points About Laces-Pncularity 04
Cloth for Fall OutdOOf
Wear.

1t would not seem that there wese
women enough in the world to wear or
think of wearing all the beautiful and
expensive machine-made laces now to
be seen. Those exhibited are many of
them not yet in the country in bulk.
They are samples from which the or
ders are given, and the laces sent on
from France. Germany presses France
closely in her lacemaking. She has
with less fine finish, perhaps, but
with the advantage for the great multi
tude of the unrich that they are less
expensive and so more popular. With
all the wonderful variety of patterns
to be found, there is still a great cry
among the modistes anxious for orig
inal effects for something different.
There are many stylish .all-over"
laces with round dots half an inch in
diameter and with small conventional
figures that are to be made up in orig
inal ways this winter. the cream lace
over white silk for waists. Many laces
have patterns in chiffon set into net in
black and in white. There are the APP
pliqued and embroidered net and one
not in the trade could scarcely begin to
name them all. There are variations
in SO many ways of so many laces that
il is difficult to tell t'other from which,
and names used i'm the trade make only
a necessary distinction and are beyond
the grasp of the multitude
Cloth is getting its innings in more
ways than one. 1t not only ornaments
silk gowns now, but all the variations
seem to have been used in the silks. 1t
is used on hats more than ever before.
White cloth forms the sole trimming
on some long-kaired silky felt hats with
the exception of the feather, and it |
forms part of the decoration on others. |
A handsome black cloth gown is SIM |
ply but effectively trimmed with bands |
of black satin stitched with white. A
black taffeta gcwn that an artist up
town is having made for fall outdoor |
wear. and which will later make a hand |
some house gown, is to be trimmed with |
black cloth stitched with white.
Some of the prettiest hats for COM |
mon wear not of the style of rough |
rider or similar felt hats. which have |
become somewhat wearisome even |
when they are not distinctly unbecom-
ing, are the soft hats, small and turban- |
like, made of folds of corded or stitched |
soft felt. These come in different col |
ors. and with a velvet foundation cost |
s.. so. and all felt, $2.25.
The thinnest of gauze is made into |
long-neck scarfs and edged with heavy
silk fringe.-N. Y. Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02
DAIRY SUGGESTIONS

II possible, raise your own COWS, but
If you have to buy, test every animal
before you purchase, by milking her
yourself.
1t takes years Of perseverance and
experience to build up good dairy,
but only few weeks of mismanase-
ment to tear it down.
A thunderstorm is looked upon as IN
adept in the art Of souring milk, but /
dread careless milk pan washer much
more.
u some dairymen would let political
fences alone and repair their farm
fences prosperity would come to them
galore.
1t should be considered as an accom-
piishment equal to proficiency in mu-
sic ana painting, that farmers daueh-
ter be able to make first-class butter.
First-class cheese can only be pro-
duced by the cooperation of dairymen
with their local cheese maker. Some
dairymen are years in finding this out,
much to their financial loss.
Economy in the dairy means liberal
ity of purpose. To economize on the
grade of salt you use in your butter, or
the character of feed you give your
COWS. is the rankest prodigality.
OF late years we hear less and less
about the worn-out lands of the east
ern states. Why: Because they are
being re iuyenated into some of the ynos<
profitable dairy farms in America.
The butter maker wko tries to pro-
duce good butter and cAeese from moor
milk has harder task before him than
the north pole. Dairymen,
take note of this, as you aerate your
milk, and wash and scald the dairy
utensils.-American Cultivator.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02
THE WAR IN AFRICA.
It Was Forced Upon the Beers by
Secretary Chamberlain.
Unbiased History Of the Events
Which Led to the Ultimatam
of President kruGer-EnG.
lands fEnoble Part.
[Spe ,ial Correspondence

lopS idA So1ASSPOiiuShSS.J
Now that a state of actual war exists
between the South African republic
and Great Britain it behooves the peo-
pie OF other nations to review dispas-
sionately the causes which led up to
the conflict
Whatever ones personal prejudices
may be, it is always well to look upon
beth sides of great historical ques-
ticn; and IN this instance the impartial
observer-be he American or English
man-is compelled to admit that the
Beers were forced into beginning hos
tilities by the hypocritical and unfair
policy of Joseph Chamberlain, British
hands the Salisbury government placed
the settle ment of the Transvaal diff
Guilty.
The original complaint, of which the
present war is the result, was the al
legged discrimination of the Boer gov
ernment against the 'outlanders," or
foreign residents, of the republic who
were heavily taxed and yet had no voice
in the administration of either local or
general affairs. This complaint came to
the British colonial Office in the form of
petition signed by British subjects re-
siding in the South African republic;
and was made by Secretary Chamber
lain the pretext for undermining the
stability and independence of the Boer
government, in direct violation of the
convention of 1884, which guaranteed
to the Transvaal absolute independence
in the management Of international af-
fairs.
A demand made upon President
Kruger to redress the grievances of the
dissatisfied foreigners resulted in con-
ference between himself and Sir Alfred
Miner, British high commissioner to
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moment consent to have EngiiBkinen,
Germans, Frenchmen and Italians re-
siding within the United States exercise
the right of franchise without assum-
ing the responsibilities as we'll as the
advantages of American citizenship
Had President Kruger accepted the
Chamberlain proposals the Transvaal
would have ceased to be an independent
state and Great Britain would no longer
have been the ''suzerain," but the "sov.
ereign" power. The fact of the matter
is that since hostilities have begun Eng
lish authorities have spoken of nothing
but sovereignty, the more Objectionable
term "suzerainty" having been rele-
gated to the archives of the foreign and
colonial offices at London.
Whatever one may think of the Beers,
their customs and their ways, their his
tory has been one long struggle for in
dependent existence; and dtheirinitiative
in issuing an ultimatum to their power
full enemy surprised nobody, least of all
the war faction in England. President
Kruger, whose little republic was being
surrounded by chain of armed sol
diery, could not afford to wait until the
enemy was strong enough to crush his
army of burghers in one great pitched
battle. He realized as well as his OPP
ponents that his only chance of secur-
ing an honorable peace depended upon
quick action and the complete route of
the British forces now in Natal and
other border colonies. A single over
whelming defeat would mean the de-
struction of Boer rule in South Africa
and the conversion of the free Trans
vaal into British colony.
Surprise has been expressed in some
quarters that the Orange Free State,
an absolutely independent Dutch-Af-
rican republic. should have decided to
cast its lot with the struggling Beers OF
the Transvaal. Such a step, however,
was but natural. The two republics
have not only been bound together by
an offensive and defensive alliance for
years, but the absorption of the South |
African republic would inevitably lead
to the extinction of the Orange Free |
State. The burghers Of the latter COM
after the fourth "trek," de-
feated the British at Bloemfontein, in
1s4s, and founded republic. The Brit.
ish troops then in Africa were unable to |
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02
CONVINCING ARGUMENT.
DoDse Points which the Opponents u
Road Improvement Would Do
Well to Consider.

The country roads of the United
States are probably in worse condi-
tion than in any other thoroughly civ
ilized country. This is not due alto
gether to neglect or lack of material,
but is due somewhat to the undeveloped
condition of the country in general.
The cost of primary transportation, TO
the railroads, in rural districts is often
greater than the remaining transpor-
tati0n of hundreds of miles. In many
cases the expense of primary transpor-
tation precludes the possibility of grow
ing perishable crops. But that is only
one phase of the subject. 1t is agreed
that mans social instincts must be ia
vored and cultivated if he is to keep up
with the advancement of the times.
Bad roads interfere most seriously with
society, education and religion, and for
this reason if for none other, it will
pay the people of q county, in hard
cash, to repair the roads, or build new
ones. Among other improvements that
follow fast upon the improvements OF
roads is the rural free mail de-
AnlSs win tAC AN0S<u ~
cilities for travelling and Transports
tion. and the heightened value of lands.
will certainly repay all trouble and ex-
pense in road-building. The process of
the country school would
be greatly accelerated by good roads.
Bad roads are the great obstacle, for
as roads are now, hauling the children
to the township center is impossible in
many places. The two-good roads and
schools - are reciprocal
The one promotes the other. The cost
Of improved roads is the mountain in
the way of realization. But this noun
tain would become a mole-hiil if ap-
preached fearlessly. II the present gen.
Grafton would make up its mind to bear
part of the cost and enjoy the bene-
fits, the difficulty would disappear. The
must come, sooner or
later. II the farm does not pay part
Of the cost during the fathers lifetime.
it must pay it during the sons lifetime
and ownership or the grandson's- Why
wade through mud, yourself, for ten.
20 or 80 years, and then leave your
farm in the mud? You can leave your
children a far better legacy by pro-
noting this one great Improvement.
and you can enjoy its benefits and adj
vantages yourself. A farmer of our ac-
quaintance recently put up a monu-
ment for himself and wife, with names
and dates of birth all engraved, and
space left for date of death. 1T has
to be DONE" he said, 'and it must be
paid for by the farm. think can do
Il now rs well as my children could do
Il after am gone, and perhaps bet
ter, and at less cost. Besides, have
the satisfaction of knowing it is done,
and well DONE" This il the kernel Of
the argument in favor of good roads
Farmer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02
CATTLE STALL.

the animal to turn around. This stall
should be from six to eight feet long.
In one of the posts staple the end of
chain long enough to easily reach across
the stall. This chain should have q
hook at the other end. A ring is bolted
into the other post to correspond to the
stapled end of the chain. After the
animal has been driven into the stall,
hook the end of the chain into the ring
and it is as secure as though stan
chioned. The advantage Of this mode
is that it is easier to operate. One does
not have to drive the animal in and
then go around to its head. Then it
is inexpensive. Besides this, the hair
is not rubbed off the neck as with
stanchion, which means much to man
who takes pride in his stock or is rails
ing show animals. Ohio Farmer.
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cope successfully with the indignant
frontiersmen; and when, in 1850, the
warlike Kaffirs threatened to annihi
late the discouraged English garrison,
the London government acknowledged
the complete independence of the Or.
ange Free State, at the mercy of whose
troops was the life of every Englishman
in the southern part of the African con.
| tinent.
England has never forgiven the de
feat at Bloemfontein-nor those at
Laing's Neck and on Majuba hill-and
the Boer population of all South Africa
knows that the game played by Cham.
berlain and his cohorts was not in-
tended to help the 'outlanders," but
was rather the final move in a contest
for absolute control over the gold and
diamond fields of the Rand.
Back of Chamberlain then stand or.
ganized capital and organized rapacity,
fortified by military hatred and unpa-
triotic jingoism. Back of Presiden Kru-
ger lofty patriotism raises its banners.
In such struggle the sympathy Of the
world-especially that of a free people
is with the under dog; not because he
is an especially lovable creature, but
because he stands for liberty and self
government.
What the outcome of the conflict will
be, who can tell? Great Britain, it il
true, can dispatch hundreds of thou
sands of troops to South Africa; and
the men who wear the scarlet livery of
the queen are brave fighters, even in an
unholy cause. But they will be con-
fronted by 10000 men who are fighting
for their native land, their families and
their homes and who, although not pro-
ficient in military drill. know how to
shoot and how to harass regular troops.
The contest will therefore not be as
one-sided as is generally supposed; and
is likely to be settled by diplomacy be-
fore being permitted to be carried to
extremes.
Of course. should the British succeed
in defeating the Beers within the next
month the Transvaal republic and Or
ange Free State would cease to exist.
Should the Afrikanders be able to hold
out for six months or longer perpetual
independence would seem assured.
Much depends on the loyalty to the
British crown Of the Dutch element in
Cape Colony. There are thousands of
them able to bear arms, and should they
conclude to make common cause with
their brethren OF the north, England
would have to send huge armies to Af-
rica to hold her own. Only one state
ment can now be ventured with empha-
sis:
Never was bloody war begun with
less cause than the present one. 1t is
not only reflection on Britain's boast
Of fair play. but disgrace to latter
day civilization.
g. w. wEIPPIERT.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02
FOX THE HOUSEWIFE.
some Short Suggestions COncernink
Various Matters Of Domes-
tic Interest.

Threadbare carpets are no longer the
despair of the thrifty housewife who
longs for their Punishment, but breads
the expense of their replacement. She
knows now her clear and satisfactory
duty in the matter. In all large cities
there are factories where old carpets
of all kinds are cut into strips and
woven into beautiful velvety rugs. The
new fabric retains the colors of the orig
inal, but these are SO blended that nc
one predominates, and the revised pat
tern is soft and artistic. No carpet is
too worn or soiled to be put through
the process. and no preparatory clean
ing is necessary. A ragged ingram,
Brussels or other carpet may be taken
up, the floor stained while it is away.
and presently the covering is returned
in the shape of fresh. handsome rugs,
whose beginning cannot be suspected
Ey the most critical observer.
After picking a batch of peaches or
pears. cupful or more of the rich sirup
is likely to be left. 1t is good plan to
cook quarters of apples in this, using as
many as the sirup will hold. These may
then be put away in jars or a small
crock for use at winter luncheons.
When, later on. peaches or other swee:
pickles are used, the sirup from them
may also be saved, reheated, and the
cans refilled with apples. In this way
supply of reli:shes is kept.
a new ard delicious salad was served
recently at an elaborate luncheon. An
aspic had been made of dissolved beef
capsules, the mixture well seasoned.
\ little was then poured into individual
molds, on the bottom of each of which
blanched almonds had been arranged
in the form of star. When this had
set more aspic was gradually added, al
When the molds were sent to the table,
and each turned out on lettuce leaf.
the amber jelly against the green, with
4 spoonful of mayonnaise over it, made
ii very pretty course.
Something the housekeeper. and par
ticularly the suburban housekeeper,
should keep on hand is a supply of stale
nacaroons. For % cents quantity car
he bought which. kept in covered tin,
will furnish the needed ingredient for
many hasty and delicious dessert. A
soft custard or. better, a caramel Gus
tard mixed thickly with them before it
is poured in glass cups, and eaten cold.
makes popular dish. Or an excellent
pudding is made by spreading them
whole with jam, filing the dish with
custard and baking the mixture. They
IRE an esteemed addition to ice cream.
and, powdered fine and sprinkled over
whipped cream, add to its flavor. Plain
rice molds prepared for the children
become company dish busted with
crushed macaroons and served with
whipped cream. These suggestions
are scarcely the beginning of the list
# ways in which the flavoring may be
Y. Post.