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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

viaitcr-~What lovely furniture"
Tommy-~Yes; guess tie man We
bought Il from il sorry now he sold 1t;
he's always calling to look at it,
Brooklyn Life.
DauRhter-"Mamma, il must write
to Mr.. Bray about his extorticnate bill,
should say: Dear Mr.. BrayT Mann
ma-"Certainly; under the circum'
stances."-Detroit Journal.
''ls your father at homer" asked q
caller. .What il your name, please? p
inquired the little girl. -Just tell him il
II his old friend, BILL" ~Then I reckon
he amt at home. heard him tell mann
ma II any bill came he wasn't IT home. !"
Little Falls Transcript.
Little virginia-"My mamma says
you live IN q haunted house." Little
Winnie-"The idea! We don't either.
Nobody ever heard Of ghost inside Of
our house" Little virginia-"Yes. but
It's always haunted by = crowd of coli
Observation-Disclosures Psnts graph.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
HIS LITTLE BUNDLE.
II Wasn't Much In Slse Bat the value
Of 1t AstoaisAed the Hotel
Clerk.

a quiet-looking, smooth-shaven man, with
straw hat pushed back from his forehead,
registered from an adjoining parish at the
Grunewald one evening and laid q package
on the counter. The package was about
tie size of an unabridged dictionary and
was wrapped up in an old newspaper that
bare the stains of travel. It was tied with
piece Of white cotton string. Il wish you
would take care of this little bundle for me
overnight" said the stranger. All right.
sir, replied the clerk, and, reaching for the
receipt book, proceeded to fill out blank.
Whats the yalue:" he asked, mechanical
~. "Sixty-five thousand dollars" an
swered the smooth-shayen man in an of.
handed tone. What" gasped the clerk,
his pen averted in midair and his eyes as
round as cart wheels. ''Sixty-five thousand"
repeated the guest; "and, by the way, /
guess III just seal up that wrapping. Il
seems about to fall of.
He opened the paper and disclosed 4 rect
angular block of $40 bills, packed as tight az
sardines. Theye were nearly all well worn,
bat nevertheless the grimy mass looked
strongly tempting. Its tremendous poten-
tiallty drove 4 spur into the imagination Of
the dullest chap in the corridor, and every.
body began to tell what he would do If he
were rich. Meanwhile the smooth-shaven
man readjusted the cover, secured it with
wax, pocketed his receipt and walked Of
He was 4 country banker bringing deposit
e his local correspondent.-N. o. Times
Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
4 startlinx Answer.

A Latin professor was explaining the der.
ivation Of our word "ostracise" to his class
in local academy the other day. He told
the story Of the early Roman republics and
the scheming of the politicians of the
times. He related how, when any man in
the republic became obnoxious to his neigh
bors, they used to write his name on an
oyster she'll lLatin-ostreum, SHELLY, and ON
the receipt of a specified number by the
consuls that man was banished, killed or
otherwise removed in some one of those
pleasant ways the old Romans had. When
he had finished his explanation he said:
Nov, the boy here in the front seat,
what did we derive from the old Latin use
Of the shell, which was called ostreumv
The answer he expected was far from
what he got, for the little student with
tpcctacles in the front seat arose and de
livered himself thus:
From the Roman habit of using shells
to get the best of people we derive the
present Ccney Island shell game, which il
Z fascinating and costly sport. "-Brooklyn
IirneR
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
How to Reach Two Famous Resorts
An Outing Hint from Outing"

HOW 10 Reach TWO FAMOUS 1Ge8OkIU
An Outing Hint from Outing"
Fast, safe, superbly equipped and most
carefully governed, one need not wonder
It the great popularity of the New York
Central. No other line affords such facili-
ties for through travel between the East and
the West as this wonderful four-track sys-
tenn. In the possession of the Grand Central
Station, located in the heart of New York
CITY, and within trifliDg distances Of Ill
filst-class hotels, this railway offers greater
advantages than competing lines. Spring,
summer, autumn and winter, it has attrac-
tions irresistible. The great Northern Viii
derness, the playground Of the State, now
beckons its thousands. As autumn falls,
Americas scenic masterpiece, far-famed
Niagara, will claim its annual host Of pill
grims with its majestic power, the fierce
turmoil of the Whirlpool and all the pic
turesque surroundings, the awesome Cave Of
the Winds and several other minor attrac-
tions Of the vicinity. And when winter
comes, then the entire scene transformed to
what seems fairyland Of marvellous fros,
dressings, of icy forts and snowy palaces;
Of cleaning crystal prison barriers vainiy
striving to bind the roaring, foaming plunge
of water-will present a spectacle Of weird,
mysterious beauty which il not duplicated
in the wOrld.@Outing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
Curious Custon.

ners 70 run around between the courses. This
d suppesed to keep the diners digestion in
good eosaition. but the nervous hnstlinl
American needs something else, and there i
nothing better than Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. II man or woman II suffering
with constipation, indigestion or any stom
ach trouble, it's their fault if they don't get
we'll. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters will cure
them. See that private Revenue Stamp
covers the neck of the bottle
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.


japanese umbrellas have long beer
used to cover an ugly ceiling. Lanterns
have also been used, but they are not 50
pretty n the soft. bright grapes and
chintzes which make looking upward
. pleasure.
An ingenious young woman bought
. roll Of mating, pliable and jointless,
with . design Of diamonds Of blue here
and there. This, with q lot Of picture
molding from . sash factory. a paper
Of brada, : stepladder and considerable
patience helped to beautify an ugly
room.
Glassware. should be washed in hot
soapsuds, rinsed in cold water. A clean
glass towel does the rest. Use brush
for cut glass 70 season new glass
ware put dishes, tumblers and other
glass articles into kettle. cover them
entirely with cold water and put the
kettle where it will soon boil. When II
has boiled . few minutes set it aside,
covered close. When the water is cold
take the glass out.
Wine stains can be removed from
linen by holding in boiling milk. For
fruit stains rub yellow soap on both
sides Of stain and tie piece Of pearl
ash In Il and boil in water. When ex-
posed to the sun and air the stain will
gradually disappear.
To clean lamp burners boil them in
water for half IN hour and they will be
perfectly clean.
Wipe lamp wicks on; don't cut them.
Rub burners with sand soap to get
black OF and boil them once in awhile
to keep them from smelling. To trim
lamp wicks light the lamp, then turn it
OF, turn wick up and scrape with .
knife while warm.
The floor and ceiling of room should
be ~ pretty rs the walls, and in like
scheme Of color. Some summer art
students who have mountain college
have made fits walls Of rough plaster,
:olored . dull brown, which shades on
the ceiling with . grayish green. Along
the walls, at the height Of the picture
.ail. are narrow boxes, made Of birch
,ows, full Of wood earth. In these are
3erman ivy roots, the tendrils trained
n . spider web Of green wires, which
spreads across the ceiling.-Cincin.
aad EnquirE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
Fial.

The beautiful girl had parted forever
from the only man she ever really loved
and she was even sadder than waA usual
with her upon such occasions.
They tried to comfort her.
"There are always good fish left in
the seal" they urged.
"Yes, but when you catch them they
turn out to be lobstegs." she exclaimed
bitterly-thereby showing that after
all a persons hair may curl naturally
without rendering person entirely de
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
No Cameras In the Navy Yart

No CaneFas In the Navy Yard.
Strict orders have been issued at thu
Brooklyn navy yard that no camera
ficnds shall be admitted. So many Of
them swarmed there that they became
. nuisance. They ran over everything,
invaded the innermost recesses, bur.
roved into holds and oinceB' cabins
swapping this and that. The command.
ant got tires and put his foot down.
Chicago Chronicle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
The one Exception.

He-To hear you tell it, one would think
never told single truth before we were
married.
She-Well, you did prevaricate to consid.
ersbleextent, but iii give you credit for hav.
ing told me the truth once
Indeed! And when was that, pray."
When you proposed. Don't you remem.
Der you said you were unworthy Of me!"-
Chicago Evening Newx
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
Againat slanE,

This slang is very annoying" said the
solemn gentleman you remember that
timeamy house was entered by burglarl
and the people thought was yelling rub.
Der and refused to pay any attention.
indianapolis Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

II il surprising how many worthless men
get into good positions, but they rarely ever
hold them.-Washington (Ia.) Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

There b - mne4 territory Ne know .
be right and % much We know to be wrong
that there il small excuse for camping on
doubtful sround.-L. A. w. Bulletin
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

One sise smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet Il makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot,
sweating, aching feet ingrowing nails, cornl
and bunions. At all drugRists and shos
stores. Sc Trial package FREE BY mail.
Address Allan 8. 0lmstsd, Lo Roy, N. Y.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

Heard the Retrothal KisG-First Board
er-"Did ron hear the reportof the engage.
ment Of our landlady's daushter? Second
Doarder--.I should say ] did. was sittinQ
pretty loud report. let me tell ou."-Eieh.
mond 0ianstch. :
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

"Old Brown wont live long; he has ons
leg in the crate" you mean one leg in thl
grave" mo; he's going to be eremalsd. -
Pick Me-Up.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

Jones-"When she married him she stast-
ed in to make his home paradise on earth.
Johnson-"Did she!" Jones-"Yes; she's
always harpingl"-Kansas City lndepend.
ent. EN
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

"Ah, you do mot know how hard it II to
lose ones wife" Hard! My dear sir, it's
simply impossible. "-Pick-Me-Up.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

Terry made her debut at the age Of
eight as the boy in the Winters Tale. .
She was spoken Of n . youngster Of
great promise ut the time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

PatFics-"Poll says shes lost her heart. =
Patie1ce-"She's the mcst careless girl
know. That makes the FIFTH time shes lost
Il this eason."-Yonkers Statesman.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

Clones got broke Of walking In his sleep.s
''How" His wife made him carry the
baby Bulletin.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

A Michigan man has been telling How to
Enjoy Country Life" It's easy. Let the
other fellows owe the amount Of the mort
gages-Augusta (Ga.) Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

Worth Looking -Willieboy -sPa,
what's mixed metaphor Pa-"1t's new
one on me. I'll ask my bartender when / 90
down town."-Philadelphia North Amefi-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

Gayboy-"How long will your wife n
main At the seaside! Rounder-"Until ]
begin sending her typevl..ten letters."-
Town TQpica.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

!. Travelling Missionary-And hoy many
children have you, Mr.. Burdock?
!. Farmer Burdock (doubtfully) = Well,
now, dunno. There's Dick and John and
Xate-wife. how many children are theirs
around here?
His Wife-Nine; Eve boys and four girls.
] Travelling Mimionary-A fine family and
. . fine farm, Mr. Burdock. You keep stock,
presume?
Farmer Burdock-Oh. yes: I've got III
head Of Jersey cattle, $50 sheep and 81 hogs.
N. Y. World.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

Bargain sales have parted many .
wife and her husbands noney.-Chi.
cago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

Some folks seem never to have had sen.
ssble Observation-Disclosures (la.) Dene
cfnk
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

Don't forget if you use Putnam Fadeless
DYES you don't have to send for package
for wool and one for cotton. Each package
eolors all 6bers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

Hany-"Fred proved 70 bin wife that he
didn't marry her for her money. jack
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

She-'T wouldn't marry You If you were
the last man on earth" He-"You wouldn' I
ret . chance. I'd surely have my pick then =
philadelphia Bulletin.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

the beginning of a competency and a
fortune for the reason he will not be
satisfied until he has paid it of. and Ill
the household ere put on stringent
economies until then. Deny yourself
all superfiuities and all luxuries until
you can say, Everything in this horse
is mine, thank God!-every timber,
every brick. every foot of plumbing,
every doorsill." DO not have your chill
dren born in boarding house, and do
not yourself be buried from one. Have
a place where your children can shout
and sing and romp without being over
hauled for the racket. Have kitchen
where you can do something toward
the reformation of evil cookery and the
lcssening of this nation of dyspeptics.
AS Napoleon lost one of his great bat
ties by an attack of indigestion, SO
many men have such daily wrestle
with the food swallowed that they have
no strength left for the battle of life;
and though your wife, may know how
to play ON all musical instruments and
rival prima donna, she is not well
educated unless she can boil IN Irish
potato and brcil q mutton chop, since
the diet sometimes decides the fate Of
families and nations.
Have 4 sitting rooE1 with at least one
easy chair. even though You have to
take turns at sitting in it. and books
ont Of the public library or Of your own
purchase for the making Of your fam
lily intelligent, and checker boards and
guessing matches, with an occasional
blind mans bue-which is Of all games
my favorite. Rouse up your home with
all styles Of innocent mirth, and gather
up in your children's nature n reservoir
OF exuberance that will pour down re-
freshing streams when life gets
porchcd. and the dark days come. and
the lights 60 out. and the laughter +
ometh&e1 Into sob.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12


is necessary, as L showed you al
the beginning-unless this exceptional
case, let neither wife nor husband con-
sent to such perrnanentresidence.
The probability is that the wife will
have 70 divide her husbands time with
public smoking or reading-room or with
some coquettish spider In search of un-
wary flies, and if you do not entirely
lose your husband it will be because he
is divinely protected from the disasters
that whelmed thousands of husbands
with a. good intentions rs yours.
Neither should the husband without
imperative reason consent to such q
life unless he is surs his wife can with
stand the temptation Of social dissipa-
tion which sweeps across such places
with the force of the Atlantic ocean
when driven by September equinox.
Many wives give up their homes for
these pubic residences SO that they
may give their entire time to operas,
theaters. balls. rece otions and leyees,
and they are in q perpetual whirl, like
. whiptop spinning round and round
and round very prettily, until it loses
Ito equipo:se and shoots OF into tan
gent. But the difference is, in one case
it b top and in the .ther soul
Besides this there Is IN assiduous nc-
emulation OF little things around the
private home, which in the aggregate
make . great attraction. while the den
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-15
TIE PROSECUTION RESTS.
must have forgotten about it.
Continued from First Page.

must have forgotten about it.
Mrs. Wilson, mother of the preceding
witness, testified that when she
brought her daughter to the hospital
she spoke of the bad name the institu-
ton had, and asked DIR. Stathers to
look after her morals.
w. D. f. Jarvis, clerk at the Central
Hotel, Grafton testified that
W. E. STATHERS REGISTERED
there May 6, 1898, and he identified the
superintendent as the man.
The prosecution offered the evidence
of Sallie Wade and Maggie Whelan,
attendants, but the Board refused to
hear it because it was not pertaining
to any specific charge except general
misconduct"
The defense opened with the line OF
evidence forecasted in the Register.
A. w. Smith, of Greenbrier, outside
watch, and Geo. B. Riddle, of Wheel
ing, first assistant engineer, testified
that they would not believe under oath
Mrs. Sommerville, Miss Wilson or
Miss Bussey, the principal witnesses
for the prosecution.
On ross-examination both witnesses
admitted attending a meeting of hos
pital employees Friday night at which
DR.. Stathers and Attorney Brannon
were present and the purpose of which
appeared to be the consideration OF
evidence for the defense. Both had
been told by Dr. Stathers that he want
ed them as witnesses.
Mr.. Riddle testified that Mrs. Som
merville and Miss Wilson were con-
sidered "chums" and were together a
great deal. He admitted that DR..
Stathers had attempted to remove the
engineer to promote him (Riddle) but
action.
1t is broadly limited at the hospital
that by way of retaliation charges will
be brought
AGAINST r. AID. HALL
postmaster of Weston, who has been
most active in gathering evidence and
prosecuting the charges against DR..
Stathers. In the event that the pro-
gramme is carried out, one allegation
will be that he used an official enve-
lope for private business, and another
that he made improper use of his Of
fetal position in connection with the
hospital investigation.
H. V. ARKLE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-15

Ferry last evening by the death Of 4
relative.
]. A. Fish was up from Powhatan
yesterday.
Miss BERTHE Milligan, of Chicago
Junction, is visiting her grandparents
in the Fifth ward
w. E. Riggs, of Powhatan, was a
visitor to the city Monday.
Harry Chrockmartin, of Wheeling,
has succeeded J. c. White in charge OF
the Postal Telegraph Office.
Mrs. R. C. Nelson and daughter,
Miss Nellie, of Martins Ferry, spent
Sunday with James Nelson.
Perry Cummins has returned from a
visit to Pittsburg.
Mrs. Chas. Crolly is. visiting at
Pittsburg.
Miss Kate Sherry has resumed her
duties at the postoffice and Miss Emma
Walker is taking her vacation.
There will be a masquerade ball at
Bellaire Park Wednesday evening.
An effort is being made to secure the
presence of William Jennings Bryan
at the ST. Clairsville Fair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-15
O., was here yesterday calling on

u, was mere yeSterudy calling Ou
friends.
Mrs Richard Conner, her baby and
Miss Jessie Conner had very narrow
escape from being killed last Sunday.
They were in a buggy returning from a
point on Fork Ridge. In coming down
the hill near the school house the
horse stumbled, throwing Mrs. Conner
and baby out Both were injured con-
siderably, but nothing serious. The
horse in regaining his footing threw
Miss Jessie out also. She alighted on
her head with the result that her face
was badly cut, besides being consider
ably bruised The three were taken
to the home of Melvil Powell, where
medical aid was summoned. Later
they were brought to their homes in
this city Both ladies were considera-
bly, shaken up but will be able to be
about in few days.
Miss Sadie King has returned to her
home at Wheeling, after visit to re-
latiyes here.
Capt. Henry Seamon will return this
week from Rolla, Mo, where he went
to attend. the funeral of his son
Franks wife, who died at Ell Paso,
Texas.
DR.. S. M. Steele and several others
will attend the New Martinsville fair
to-day.
A. J. Seamon has returned from
Wheeling, where he took his son, Earl,
to have surgical operation performed
at the Haskins hospital.
The B. & o. surveying corps left yes
49, Irr Do 10
they Will complete their work in that
territory
The Fostoria Glass Factory resumed
operations in all departments yesterday
morning.
Prof. D. T. Williams and wife return
tomorrow from Mt. Lake Park.
W. ]. Booher, of Cameron, was in
the city yesterday.
Miss Florence Davidson returns to
her home at Martins Ferry to-day, af-
ter visit with relatives here.
Mrs David Kleimer, of Wheeling, is
the guest of friends here.
L. Mehen and wife have returned to
their home at Wheeling after a visit
with relatives here.
A petition has been gotten up by the
property owners living in the orch
ard" praying that the smoke stack OF
the foundry be made higher. 1t is not
known yet what effect the paper will
have
Quite large number of the teachers
arrived here last evening to be ready
for the County examination, which will
be held to-day and tomorrow.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce
ChaddOck died late Sunday night II
was only about one week old.
Mrs. B. f. Meyers left last night for
her home at Demapolis, Ala, after a
visit to her daughter, Mrs. d. B. Ev-
ans.
The penitentiary pardon boaad viii
be in session to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-15

V IRGTNIA FEMALE INSTITUTE,
Staunton, Va. School for young ladies.
Situated in the mountains of Virginia. Gil
mate and scenery unsurpassed Prepare
tory and elective courses. Special advan-
tages in Music, Art, Elocution and Lam
guages Buildings modern and complete.
Write for catalogue. MISS MARIA PEN
DLETON DUVAL. Principal. Successor TO
Mrs. Gen. ]. Z. B. Stuart. jylstu, fri. ID, OK
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-15
MANY NEW FEATURES.

AT the outing and family picnic to be
given next Thursday at Mozart Park by
the Ancient Order of Hibernians there Will
be many new features in the way OF
amusements.
Arrangements have been made with the
street car management to have plenty of
cars for the accommodation of all who
attend from the northern part of the city
and the suburban towns. The A o. H
have always been fortunate in selecting a
good day for their outings, and the mem
bers say that every one can arrange to go
to this one in safety as they have had
communication with the weather man
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-15
MOUNDSViLLE.

Col J. T. Lane, travelling passenger
agent of the B. & O., with Office at Bel
laire, was here yesterday.
A special session of the County Court
will be held on the 22nd for the pur-
pose of transacting considerable i'm
portant business.
A marriage license has been issued
by the County Clerk to Adolph Miller
and Anna Miller, both of Benwood.
A. j. McNash, Jr., Of Wheeling, is
visiting Earl Seamon, of Lafayette
avenue.
VIM. Strong and wife have returned
from trip to Mt. Lake Park
Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. LANG have re-
turned from visit to Bridgeport, O.,
friends.
S. H. Parkinson was visitor to
Benwood yesterday
Charles Dougherty, of Bridgeport,