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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-03-03
PHILIPPINE DOGS.
when There Was Any FiriHg GOlnx
sn They made Themselves
scarce.

Those who saw the soldiers mascot.
under fire in the Santiago campaign
were pretty well convint ed that n ami.
NAL does not know when it is ,nder
fire. and Is much more afraid .: the
guns discharged by its friends than OF
those dischare ed by the enemy. The
animals in .he coast villages which
"sse ryEhsided by the American feet
did rot take to flight with the inhab-
itants, but remained quite unconcerned
unless missile fell in their immediate
neighborhood.
However. a story altogether different
is told of some of the dogs in the Phil
ippine villages. The trustworthy cor
respondent of the Record says that the
Philippine dogs are invariably long and
white. with ears pointed like those of a
fox. They are always hungry. and have
no objection to inhabiting the Ameri-
can camps.
On the day of the fight between the
American and Filipino armies at Bag
bag the signal corps men were engaged
in stringing telegraph wires along the
railroad track. in order that the COM
manding general might be informed of
the progress of the battle. Not gun
had yet been fired. Suddenly a white
native dog went fitting swiftly through
the grass at the side OF the railroad.
The signal men called to it; it paid no
attention, but kept on southwark. ge:-
ting out of range as fast as its legs
could carry il.
Presently shot was heard. and in
few minutes the fusillade became gem
eral. More dogs now came rushing
past. their noses to the ground. Bull
lets raised the dust in front of them
and cut the bamboos above them. They
could not run faster, and they dared not
stop. They were getting out of the
fight as fast as they could. and were
all going in the right way.
One of them was wiser than the rest.
With astonishing intelligence he sought
the deepest part Of the ditch. covered
from the fire on one side by the high
embankment and protected on the 9TH
er by grass-covered mound. He lay SO
still that the soldiers thought he was
dead. as they passed by in crouch
ing attitude on account of the flying
bullets.
The. correspondent who tells the story
looked closely at the dog and saw that
his eyes were wide open. The CORE
spondent spoke to him. as il threaten
ing to drive him on, but the look which
came into the dogs eyes asked SO plain
ly to be let alone that the man could
do no less than to respect the appeal.
The dog was left behind. He saw the |
charge of the Kansas volunteers. but |
he did not bulge as they went by him.
He heard the shrepnei explode and the
bullets cut the air. but he seemed to |
know that he was safe in the ditch. and |
he had no notion Of moving to get bet
ter view.
At night. after the shooting was
over. he came to the camp timidly. Some
one threw him piece of meat He grew
braver and followed the. Americans to
Calumpit; but during the fight there he
and only showed himself
again after the shooting was over. He
is clever dog. but. like some Of the
natives, he mo quiere mucho boom
boom"-he does not care for shooting.
chicago Record.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-03-03
THE FINISHING TOUCH.
Chieago Duae Who Completed His
Toilet On IN 81" Train Net Equal
to IN Emergency.

Some wise person has said somewhere
that If q woman desires to see vanity
face to face let her look in her mirror
That is all very well, but now and then
you run across a man who can ring in
new changes on the feminine folly.
On one of the Aifey IL" trains one
afternoon recently young womd- got
on at Thirty-ninth street. She was
quiet, ladylike girl, dressed in a we'll
fitting gray tailor-made suit, and set
tied herself back for a good read on the
way to the city, wheA he got on at the
next station and seated himself oppo-
site. He was gotten up regardless"
One of those new stunning suits in
brown and tan checks that are all the
60. white felt hat, with pale blue band.
and . silk umbrella.
As soon a. the train was well under
way again he drew out a penknife and
worked industriously at his finger nails
for several minutes. This finished, he
produced pearl toothpick and labored
at his white, even teeth for awhile. Aft
er this operation was over he gazed
thoughtfully out Of the window at the
Glimmer Of the lake far in the distance,
and with . sigh of contentment fum-
bled in his vest pocket until he found
. small mirror. Having studied the
effect of his new red and purple tie in
this, he started in ON his mnstache, a
pale. feathery suggestion for what
might be in days to come.
This latter was combed and twirled
and petted until it stood out at the
proper angle with a weil-defined curl
at either end. The felt hat was pushed
farther back to see II the part of the
hair was O X, and at last, with anoth-
er sigh of relief. he replaced the mirror
and leaned back complacently.
But the girl in gray had been watch
ing him over the top Of her book.
each new branch of the busi-
ness with increasing interest, and, final
", when she saw the mirror go back
in its leather case, she laid aside her
book, and, opening her chatelaine bag,
drew out chamois skin well powdered
md pro6ered st with smile to her
companion, while the people
around enjoyed the little comedy.
Wouldn't you like to put on the fin
shing touch?" she asked, sweetly, and
be stimy arose and went into the
Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-03-03
NEVER ATE FOREIGN NEAT.
Urt He Fe.na Out IT Doesn't Fay 10
De Tee SuFe Until One Knows
ALI the Facts.

A certain Maj. Brownjones, who made
Il his boast that he never allowed
American or colonial meat to be served
at his table. recently visited an old
comrade in Liverpool One night at
dinner q most delicious saddle Of Zap
parently) Welsh mutton appeared, to
which the major did ample justice.
"Ah!" he observed, II wish that my
butcher in London would send me stuff
like that; and yet he deals only in the
best British meat"
"Well," said his friend, "as a matter
Of fact, you have been eating New Zea-
land mutton; but it's only fair to say
that get it from a friend who is q
large wholesale importer"
by Jove, you don't say so!" ex-
claimed the guest; II wish he'd tell me
where can get the like in town."
'Wen go and zee him tomorrow
said the host. The visit was duly paid
to the meat-monger, who smiled Nhen
he heard the Londoner,s eulogy and ex-
PLANTATION.
Tell me-" he returned, after listen
ing to the epicurc's remarks, ..in what
part Of London you reside. and dare
say can give you the address Of q retail
butcher who viii supply you with ex-
actly the same sort of mutton as that
which you like 30 much" The major
handed him his card.
"Ah!" observed the importer, s4there's
the very man within two streets of YOUR
house. We supply him with all his
meat Here's his address," he added.
q slip Of paper to the seeker
after succulent joints
The major read, the major started,
the major frowned-the major, truth to
say. cried vengeance; and no wonder.
for the address was that of his own
butcher, who dealt only in home prod
Sketch.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-03-03
THE BULLS TRIUMPH.
One That Turned the Tables on
His Assallants In the
Bull Ring.

Generally speaking. there can be but
one end to Spanish bullfight, the
| death of the bull. 1t is with q GER
tain satisfaction. therefore, that one
reads "a story told in Andalusia.''
There was once q gentleman of noble
blood. SO the tale goes, who bred IA
nous race of bulls among the noun
tains. Not SO very far away was a
bull ring. One day the managers Of
the ring received an offer from the
owner of the herd. He informed them
that he had two bulls in magnificent
condition which he was willing to send
down for the forthcoming spectacle,
and he appended a proposal.
IF these bulls are killed." he wrote,
Il will bear the entire expense of the
corrida-about $1,000. You then shall
have four others from my herd, and
will pay the matadores and their re
spective troupes. If these bulls are
not killed. you must be responsible
for the whole cost, Is usual"
The proprietors of the ring accepted
the offer with enthusiasm. They said
horns did not grow on the bull which
their matadores could not kill. And
Sunday was set aside for the trial.
On the appointed day a crowd in
vaded the Plaza de Toros. An hour
before the time named on the posters
every seat was filed. The two bulls
had been driven in on the previous
evening. They had been seen and ap-
proved by the usual Official; they were
perfect from their curving horns to
their delicate hoofs. As the hour ap-
preached the excitement grew tense.
The trumpets sounded and the mat
adores appeared, clean-shaved, rigid
mouthed fellows, accompanied BY their
and circled round the
arena. The people were half-blind |
with the fever of expectation. At
length the president gave the signal,
and the first Of the two bulls thun-
dered out into the ring Of sand and |
Groups of capeadors with their COL
ored cloaks were waiting for him. He
promptly charged the nearest, who
made a pass with his cloth and swung
aside. 1t is usual for bull to follow
The moving flap Of the cloth and to dis
regard the man, but this bull would
have nothing to do with the cloaks
llourished in his face; he made stead
ly for his man and gored him.
This was an awkward departure,
md in a very few minutes the bull
cleared the ring. He took no notice
If anything but the men and the
horses. No skill, no artifices could
Keep him on.
Now It happens that the whole prae-
ice OF bull-ighting is built up on the
heory that bull can be played"
With cloth. This particular bull
ould not be. the foolishness Of that
Inc Of conduct having been diligently
nstilled into him BY III proud owner.
lie had been taught to make for the
nan. Natadores would be fewer II al +.
ulls were trained in that way.-Pear-
on's.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-03-03
Vet So serio.. m He Feared.

'But. papa" walled the young wom-
an, you can have no idea how he loves
me. He is willing to die for me this
minute."
"Well, ;" laid the old man, scratching
his chin thoughtfully. Il don't Know
that have any objection to that. 1
' ~ afraid he wanted to marry you."-
Albany Argus.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-03-03
WY the Geverpeee ~.

Mamma Ito little daughter)-Well,
how does nv itti. girl like the new
governess.
Little Daughter-Oh, think she's
real nice. She says am very pretty
little girl. and that papa is just the
incest and handsoD est man she eve,
xaw.-N. Y. Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-03-03
once enough.

Bilkins-So you didn't 60 to the mas
querade ball?
Wilkins-No; made q fool of myself
there last season, and didn't care to
risk it again.
Bilkins-Eh? Didn't drink too much,
did you?
Wilkins-No. But when the masks
were removed discovered that I'd
wasted whole evening and $50 spoon.
inK with my wife.-N. Y. Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-03-03

Great attention is paid in the German
army to the condition of the soldiers'
feet. The German infantry soldier
wears no stockings. He rubs his feet
with lanolin or vaseline, which il rem
dered antiseptic b. the presenes Of .
little admixture Of salicylic, carholic
acid or camphor. and jle4ekj pps
them in piece Of AanneR senn
the friction between boot and foot con-
siderably and TINS prevents The forzna-
ticr of hoils.-C1ieago Chroniela.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-03-03
A NEW ALLOY.
Lighter sim Than Al.
u0lnlun.

DR.. Ludwig Mach has successfully
alloyed aluminium with magnesium
and thereby obtained a compound
which can be worked like brass, and
which is lighter still than aluminium
These two metals are fitted for union
Their densities are: Magnesium. LIS;
aluminium. 2.75; they both melt al
500 degrees centigrade, and their dila.
items amount to 0.023 and O.027 milIi.
meters per meter and per degree
centigrade. The metallurgical prop
critics depend upon the composition Of
the alloy. A ten per cent. magnesium
alloy resembles zinc, a Is per cent. al
10y is like brass. and q 25 per cent. like
a compound bronze. The alloys can
be soldered, it is stated, though that
point does not appear to be fully set
tied, keep well in dry and damp air,
and give COED castings. The we'll
known scientific instrument maker.
Fuess, speaks fsvorably of some mag
nahum samples with from ten 10
twelve per cent. of magnesium sub
mitted to him. The alloy is almost as
white as silver, and sufficiently hard
tn cut aluminium with Q sharp-edged
piece of magnalium. 1t can be turned,
bored, ETC., quite as well as brass, and
clean and neat threads of a quarter CT
a mililmeter pitch can be cut Gith
ease. 1t does not file 50 readily as
brass, but is superior in this respect
to copper, zinc and aluminium. Mag
nahum is suitable for lens mountings,
and would make good divided circles
and arcs for instruments in which
light weight is a consideration. II
bought by volume it il little less ex-
pensive than brass; but the state
ments concerning the strength Of this
new alloy, made by the Magnalium
Of Rerlin. are said not to be
Of any practical value.-Engineering.
Of western anaia.
Unlike other orientals, the natives
Of India pay little heed to the return
OF the year, which, according to their
begins with the vernal
equinox. In western India the arst
day Of the first month, called varsha-
is celebrated to some ex-
tent. In honor of it houses are dec
orated with festoons Of mango leaves
and . pole from ten to thirty feet high
10 erected before the house door. This
pole, drsped with red cloth and
crowned with small polished brass
kettle. is worshiped as an idol to in
'ure lucky year.-Woman's Home
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-03-03
CaIInl.

Mrs.. Furniss hushnad 10 AWAY,
making plans to save mp money.
Arz. Flatte-What becomes Of them :
"Oh, they 60 up in smoke. r.
Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-03-03

like the blum manner Of men Just
raised from the ranks. Truce to coz
venance! Ny host sits. while I stand;
half the guests in the hotel tuck their
napkins down their throats, as il pre-
pared for shave or a shampoo:
strangers unpack theiy inmost souls.
disembosoming themselves gratuitous-
" OF half their family history. Your
faithful AlPenite sports q diamond
stud with a negligec shirt-the stud
for brag. the soft shirt for comfort.
the two for individuAlism. Coarser
feilows-and l like them best of all
wear immense badges or buttons
adorned with photographs OF their
sweethearts. Delicious, Many q time
and oft / have been Tommy Atkins
caressing Judy O'Grady on the top Of
the Mile End bus; Abner Glenn sat
for his tintype with his brawny arms
wound close about pretty Rachel;
both had their hearts on their sleeves.
So be it, say /; but here struts > man
with his heart in his buttonhole. In
quite this boyiEh spirit the errsnt
chevalier sang forth his love, when
knighthood was in flower. - r. L
HART, in Atlantic.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-03-03

A woman is more influenced by what
she suspects than by what she is told.
Chicago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-03-03

Switzerland exports regularly to
other countries II diAerent kinds Of
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-03-03
TRANSvAAL SPIDERS
Threaten the British Soldiers
In the Beer War.

Government officials in England hav,
just learned that British soldiers in tn,
Transvaal are exposed in . measure t,
another danger besides the bullets Of
the Beers. This information has com,
to them from Mr.. Distant, a well-knowr
naturalist, who recently returned te
England after spending several months
in the Transvaal, whittier he went fol
the purpose of collecting strange in
sects. His mission was successful, and
among the insects which he brought
home were specimens Of . murderous
spider.
The scientific name of this spider is
Harpactira gigas, and according to Mr..
Distant is most dangerous insect, both
to man and beast, for the reason that
it can inject poison into any animal ti;at
it touches. A frog bitten by one of these
spiders lies at once. and larger animal.
suffer excruciating pain for awhile, and
are even in danger of death. Even q
dead spider is dangerous. Mr.. Distant
saw kitten eat spider which had
just been killed, and at once the ami
NAL manifested signs Of great agony.
Her whole body became cramped; her
breath came and went in gasps, and al
one time she seemed to be ut the point
of death. For several hours she endured
this horrible pain. and then the effects
of the venom ceased and she gradually
recovered.
1t is supposed that this poison con-
sists of pungent fluid and that it is
exuded from the hairs with which the
spiders body is covered. Similar poi-
sonous hairs are to be found on the bird
spider Of South America, and. accord
ing to travellers, they never fail to pro-
juce . great irritation on the human
skin whenever they come in contact
with ii.
There is another wonderful spider in
the Transvaal, which has apparently
been discovered for the first time by
Mr.. Distant. 1t lives, we are told, in
large communities and builds itself a
nest like birds. The nest is Of irreg-
ular form. and in the interior are sew
eral artistically constructed galleries.
" hich serve rs homes for all the spiders
OF that particular family. One of these |
nests may be seen in the London ZOO
logical garden. 1t is very large and is
deftly covered with dry leaves. The
spider in constructing nest takes the |
utmost pains to make it of such color
hat 1t will escape the eyes of its enc
mics. and in this laudable task the in
yenious little creature almost always
Y. Herald.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-11

The World Claims 1t Has Discovered
Conspiracy.

New York. July II. The World says: A
plot to assassinate President Mckinley has
been frustrated. II was concocted by a
group of Spanish and Cuban conspirators
with headquarters in New York.
One of the plotters weakened and sent
q warning letter TO a member OF the Re
publican National Committee. That letter
was placed in the hands OF Secretary
Charles F. Dick. who referred 1t TO Chair
man Odel, OF the New York State Com
mittee. for investigation. Chairman Odell
engaged 4 detective, who speedily Verl-
fed certain important allegations made in
the warning letter. Thereupon Mr. Odell
reported 10 Secretary Dick, who laid all
the facts before Chairman Mark Hanna.
Messrs. Dick and Hanna laid the whole
matter before the President shortly before
the departure for Can, ton. They instruct
ed Mr.. Oden to continue his investigation,
and cautioned him to work with the ut
most secrecy.
To a World reporter last evening Mr..
Odell admitted that he and certain mem
bers of the National Committee had dis
covered plot to assasslnate the Presi-
dent.
Yes, it is true, but I regret exceed
inSly that the matter has become public. "
He was extremely anxious that no ref
erence whatever should be made TO the
matter. Special detectives ar guarding
the President in Canton.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-11
CROPS IN GEORGIA.
Bulletin for the State Issued by the
weather Bureau.

Atlanta, July 1O.-The Georgia weekly
crop bulletin of the United States Weather
Bureau says:
With a week of fair, hot, sultry wealth
er, the crop prospects have frightened to
considerable extent, and a further i'm
provement will doubtless result, if season.
able showers are forthcoming during the
next week or so. The conditions of the
past week were exceptionally favorable
FOR killing grass and weeds, and much was
accomplished in this line.
Notwithstanding the heavy rains of
June, the need of a few showers now is
being felt, particularly in the more south
ern counties. Upland corn is progressing
well, but many bottom fields are reported
TO be beyond recovery. Cotton shows
slight improvement and has received much
needed working. II is however, fruiting
slowly and the forms are small.
wheat threshing has gone on with a
rush, and the general condition of the crop
Is better than anticipated Melons are
below normal, but peas. potatoes and cane
are thriving. Early rice is heading out
Late peaches were not injured to any
great extent by June rains"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-11
THE NOTE TO THE POWERS.
Continued from Flrst PAGE.

cooperation of France and the United
States has been most constant and cordial.
The circular is as follows:
Department of State, Washington,
D. c., July 3, 19oO-In this critical
posture of affairs in China, it is
deemed appropriate TO define the at
titude of the United Statese as far as
present circumstances permit this to be
done. We adhere to the policy, initiated
by US in 1851, Of peace with the Chinese
nation, Of furtherance OF lawful commerc
and of protection of lives and property of
out citizens by all means guaranteed un-
der extra-territorial treaty rights and by
the laws of the ma tions. If wrong be done
TO our citizens, we propose to hold the
responsible author to the uttermost &C
counta bility.
We regard the condition az Pekin as
one of virtual anarchy, whereby power
and responsibility is practically devolved
upon the local provincial authority. So
long as they are not in overt collision
and rebellion and use their power TO pro-
tect foreign rights and property, we re-
gard them as representing the Chinese
people with whom we seek 10 remain
in peace and friendship. The purpose of
the President is, as it has been hereto
fore, to act concurrently with the other
Powers, first. in opening up communica-
ton with Pekin, and rescuing the Ameri-
can officials, missionaries and other
Americans who are in danger; secondly,
in affording all possible protection every
where in China 10 American life and
property; thirdly, in guarding and pro-
tecting all legitimate American interests,
and fourthly, in aiding to prevent a
spread of the disorders to the other
provinces of the empire and a recurrence
of such disasters.
1T is. of course. too early to forecast
the means of attaining this last result,
but the policy of the government of the
United States is to seek a solution which
may bring about permanent safety and
peace TO China, preserve Chinese terri
torial and administrative entity, protect
all rights guaranteed to friendly Powers
by treaty and International law, and
safeguard for the world the principle of
equal and impartial trade with all parts
of the Chinese empire
You will communicate the purport of
this instruction to the minister for for
eign affairs. Hay"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-11
mAnsHALs AND DEsPERADoEs.
Engaged I'm Hot Fight With Re-
puIting Fatalities.

Chicago, July 10.-A special TO the Re-
cord from Glencoe, o. r., says:
Probably the worst fight with outlaws
that has occurred in this country snce
the xii ing of the famous Dalton gang at
Coneyville Kan. some years ago, is re-
ported to have taken place forty miles
east of this city last night.
Sunday night a hsrd Of cattle was stol-
en-. and United S ates marshals who were
after the dcspe radoes for other crimes,
overlook them at the above-named place,
and a pitched battle followed AT the be-
ginning of the fight one of the United
States marshas was Instantly killed. In
a few minutes two Of the desperadoes had
fallen, mortaly wounded.
The remaining two desperadoes retreat
ed while lighting for a short distance,
when another Of the outlaws fell, wound
ed I'm the right side.
By this time all the ammunition on botn
sides had been exhausted, and the re-
naming bandit started to run. The two
remaining marshals started after him
swapping their pistols, supPosing there
was no loads IN them, but one that had
heretofore failed to explode was dis
charged, and the bandit fell moNaily
wounded.