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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-06-23
WHEN BUYING HORSES.
earopean Authority says That LaAs-
ness L Best Discovered ~ New
ia4 IN . Circle. -

| As it has been the rule in this coun-
| try, at horse shows and elsewhere, to
try a horse for lameness by walking
and trotting the animal in . straight
line, to and fro, usually on hard pave
ment, and with q lead halter or bride
only, the recently expressed views of
Prof. Zurn, director Of the veterinary
clinical school of Leipzig, are pertinent
and instructive. He strongly recon-
| mends that the horse should not be
walked along . straight line, but
chiefly in circle; then the higher and
lower parts of the limbs outside and
inside the circle are equally weighted.
For example, if, during this ring exer.
else, the halting of the lower leg in
creases on account Of the greater
weight, the ailment resides in the low.
er part (hoof, coronet or pastern); ON
the contrary, if the halting of the out
side leg increases, the seat of the all
ment is in the higher region shoulder,
haunch); agreater amount of strength
is required to remove this limb, and
one can understand that the exten-
sion and supporting of the foot is more
difficult. After having examined the
horse in motion, you must explore the
limb with the hand, in order to assure
yourself, If you do not perceive any
sign of heat, whether or not there are
traces of wounds or confusion, invisi-
BILE swelling, whether or not pressure
of the fingers causes abnormal pain.
Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels
in the vicinity of the extremities under
the hook. ring bones. ETC., may also
cause halting. Under the influence of
persistent halting it may happen that
certain muscles, particularly those be-
hind the hook, will decrease in volume,
because atrophied. This atrophy of the
muscles is caused not merely-as many
believe-by complete paralysis Of the
shoulder and hook. but particularly,
and in most cases, it is due to anklylosis
Of these joints. In this exploration Of
the halting limb with the hand an ex-
cellent sign is given by the pulsation Of
the artery situated on the interior Of
the canon in the hind limb. If the
pulse is feeble and little 'perceptible,
the cause of lameness is in the top part
of the limb; If strong and slightly per
.eptible, the seat of the ailment il in
the lower part. and generally in the
hoof. Horses with halting foot place
it down reluctantly; the pain they
manifest is sometimes greater while
resting on the toe, and sometimes
while on the heel. according as the suf. |
fering part is front or back of the hoof. |
Horses limping from the hook bend the |
pastern joint completely.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-06-23
FUN FOR THE LoGGERs.


There is always in the crowd one
poor chap who has been the butt of the
crew all winter and who continues to
be the butt here in the uproarious gang.
have seen dozen men lying on their
backs on the floor, their stockinged
feet converging to q common center.
They had in the tolls one poor char
whom they were kicking into the air
and catching ON their feet when hs
fell. Their huge stockings padded
their feet and the operation wasn't
painful, of course, but after man hx.
been boosted in that way for ten min
utes he is apt to be little vexed, says
. writer in the Lewiston (Me.) Journal
At other times ''the man that can
be picked on" is chased all about the
village by his guffawing comrades, each
Of whom is armed with piece of slab.
'Tis like . pack of baying hounds ON
the trail of hare. The man runs for
dear life, for he knows that once
caught he will be spanked until his hair
bristles.
Frequently '.the butt" is one of those
unfortunates known az "a Jumper
. man whom yell will send three feet
into the air. And, with the sport once
on, they will never let up on the poor
chap.
In order that the thing may not ap-
pear too one-sided- will record that
one fellow who had been harried and
cuffed and spanked and howled at ar
rived at Greenville, and after connect
ing with a pocket peddler and his wares
became an entirely transmogrified in
dividual.
His vinous courage and his alcoholic
strength were something appalling
He came back to the boarding hous
and with fists and the leg of chair h.
licked all corners, drove out the gans
and kept them in the snow two hours
in their stocking feet, hammering
against the windows and begging for
admission.
And the champion at last let them
come back, saying: whats the good
Of my bein' darned fool after all this,
when IS cents will make me a John l.
Sullivan?"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-06-23
sHuDDERED AT HIS TAN SHOES
- still Making DefePe-the- :
War DOots.

Il
II was going down quiet side street
in the old quarter the other day." said
citizen who, according to the New
Orleans Times-Democrat, likes to ex-
plore the Out-of-the-way hooks and
corners, when had my attention at
tracted by quaint little establish
| ment that seemed to be half cobbler's
shop and half living-room. 1t was in
sort of wing, or L, attached to q cot
tase, and its only occupant was
white-haired old chap, bending over a
last in front of q work bench. The
seclusion OF the place and the absence
of any sign excited my curiosity, and
made the half-soling of pair of inn
aginary shoes . pretext for going in
and asking some questions. The old
man received me courteously, but told
me at once that he did no general work.
He gave his whole time, he said, to q
few customers whose footgear he had
made for over 40 years, and he was
even thinking of dropping one or two
of them. In the conversation that fol-
lowed drew out . curious story. The
old fellow is one of the few survivals
from the days of all-hand shoemak-
ing, and his little shop has been = sort
of snug harbor in which he has rested
while the tide of modern methods swept
on and made his craft almost q lost
art. He has been there ever since 1852.
and enough of his original patrons
have stuck to him to keep him busy al
the time. Occasionally one would die,
but then. as he ingeniously explained
he was constantly getting slower in
his work, and the shrinkage of output
and the falling on of custom main
tanned very pretty equilibrium. When
looked in he was at work on . pair
of fine calfskin boots. and was making
them exactly as they were made before
the war. All the old gentlemen who
patronized him still wore boots, and q
wall cabinet was filled with their an
tique lasts. I observed about dozen,
with death notices clipped from news
papers, pasted on the heels. They be-
longed to patrons who have passed
away. The old man told me he was
nearly 20. He spoke with pain of the
decadence Of his profession, and when
he looked at my tan shoes he shud-
dered."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-06-23
DOPING TIE HAT.


"Walking up Fifteenth street recent
ly," said Washingtonian who has trav
eled extensively, according to the Sta,
Il observed Secretary Hay remove hi
hat to- two gentlemen, who returne
the salutation in the same manner
They were members of the diplomat
corps.
"As we all know, the American styl
Of salutation when two or more gen
tlemen meet il m inclination Of tn
head or . wave of the hand. The ha
is doffed to the gentler sex only. O.
the continent it would be an insult To-
= gentleman to pass an acquaintance
without removing the hat. II they ar,
friends the salutation il even more for
NAL and includes . shake Of the hane
and the exchange of . few compli
mentary remarks.
"The French are accounted the mos.
punctilious and ceremonial Of people
l think the Belgians are even more SO
Their customs are French, however
They have q language of their own
but the names of the streets in Brussels
are in both French and Beige ON thu
same sign board.
"Ispent a week in the Belgian capital
where a member of the American legs
tion piloted me about. / made the &C
quaintance of many Belgium gentle
men, and the salutation between ms
diplomatic friend and those he met was
something like this:
!"'Ah, count, I am delighted to greet
you
"a cordial smile, q ceremonious lift.
ing of the hat, a hearty shake of the
hand and an inclination of the body
in polite bowl.
My dear Col. -, the pleasure il
wholly mine. ! am rejoiced to zee you.
/ trust you are very WELL (Same for.
mula.)
my friend. Mr.. -, of Washing.
tom (Same formula ON my part and
that of the county
"After an interchange of mutually
complimentary remarks the ceremonies
attending the introduction were re.
peated as we respectively said 'au
revoir,' and replaced our silk hats for
the last time upon our heads. 1t wa,
q novelty at first, but when 1 repeated
1t IS times an hour I experienced .
crick in the small Of my back.
my friend explained to me that con.
gentlemen of high social posi-
tion were not pressed by political and
financial affairs n are Americans in
similar walks of life, and the hurry and
haste we display il unknown to them. .
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-06-23
OBEYED THE COURT.
Bat II Took Hin Tive Weeks
10 De Il.


5 Judge Fitzgerald, Of Los Angeles,
considered one of the foremost jurists
on the coast, is at the same time one
of the most particular of men in all
things concerning the decorum of the
courtroom. A score or more of years
agone hei was appointed by the presf-
dent to the bench of the district that
includes Pima and Cochise counties He
found, on coming to Tucson, that for
mality was almost unknown in the
courtroom. If the days were warm
the attorneys and attendants dispensed
with coats. This, to him, appeared par
ticularly disrespectful. He announced
that smoking in the courtroom would
net be tolerated, and that coats must
be worn, under-pain of the courts dis
pleasure. The grand jury was called.
Among the jurors summoned was
brawny miner who appeared in his
usual costume. dark -blue-shirt and
overslls, says the Arizona Graphic.
"What do you mean 2" thundefed the
magistrate, ''by appearing in this
courtroom in your shirt sleeves?
Where II your coat At home,
judge" mildly returned the juror.
Then 60 and get Il. No, not word,
sir!" glaring down upon the man, as
he attempted to speak. go home and
get your coat, sir, or I'll commit You
for contempt" The miner went si-
lently out. He didn't return that day,
nor the next, and the Judge, after is
suing bench warrant for him, swore
in another juror. About two weeks
thereafter the original miner, dressed
a. the court demanded. again stepped
within Judge Fitzgerald's range of vi
sion. To the irate magistrate he ten-
dered the explanation that his home
and coat were both in HarshdW noun
tains, near the Mexican border, over 100
miles awuy. and that he had but obeyed
the @ders Of his honor in going homs
After his coat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-06-23


Meat that has been smoked or dried
can be kept in perfect condition
through the summer by packing IL
in dry salt and keeping it in . cool
clubhouse. A dry cellar might do, but
have never tried it. In packing do
not allow the pieces to touch each
other nor to touch the side, bottom
or any other part Of the barrel or
box in which It II placed. Fill all
spaces with salt. The meat takes NO
more salt but remains just as it was
put away. No bugs, flies or anything
Of that kind can get ut it. It does
not mold nor take moisture. neither
does It dry any more. I have prac-
ticed this method for 20 years and
6nd IL entirely satisfactory. The salt
II not lost n it can be given to stock.
-Prairie Farmer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-06-23

which may be any length desired, but
usually IL to 16 feet.
Make box B) that will be two feet
less in length and width than the plat
form; set it SO that there will be q
space of . foot all around the box or
bin; this makes the trough for the cat
tie to eat from. Allow space of about
one inch at the bottom Of the bin for
the shelled corn to work out as the cat
tie eat it. They filled these feeders full
Of shelled corn and let the cattle run
to them at will. They had to use eau.
tion until they got the cattle used to
eating all they could get. They had =
lot of hogs to run with the cattle, to
eat what corn the cattle wasted. Since
the strip" has been settled the stock is
not kept in large herds. The cut shows
an end view Of this feeder.-Ohio
Farmer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-06-23
KANSAS sELF-FEEDER.
q II Filled with Shellea C~Pn and
Cattle Are Allowed to Ran
e Il at VIII.

When we came to Kansas, 16 year,
ago, many farmers owned 100 to s0(
head Of cattle. They pastured them in
the strip" in summer and brought
them back in winter to feed. They made
self-feeders as follows: Set posts firm
ly in the ground, about two feet apart
one way and six to eight feet the other.
Nail on strips for sills, lay tight floor
on the sills, fasten q stout board .
foot wide (A) around the platform.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-06-23
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

Richard Croker. the Tammany boss
has vast collection of the caricature,
made of him during his political careel
and occasionally spends a more or iesl
enjoyable hour looking over the late
additions.
The notion that women have only re.
Gently taken up literature on . large
scale is upset by the fact that Leipsie
publisher issued, as long ago as Ills, q
large octave volume containing list
of female authors.
Col. Thomas Wentworth Higginscn
has given the Boston public library Z
collection of 2O7 valuable letters relat-
ing to John Brown, written between
1855 and 1850 by Brown. Col. Higginson.
Frank B. Sanborn, Wendell Phillips.
Theodore Parker and others.
Bishop Potter, of New York. is. de-
spite his size. as splendid horseman as
his late brother. the general. All the
Potters have been fond of riding and il
is the bishops favolite exercise when
in the country, though when in town
he does not indulge in it so often.
Joseph Chidester was one of 26s
voters who cast their ballots in 1s9e
in Lynden precinct, Berry township
Clay county. Mo. He was also the only
man there who voted for Mckinley, the
other POI being for Bryan. He is fono
of calling himself ''the sold republican
vote of Lynden township"
Answers to a circular issued by the
Western Massachusetts, Library clut
from 3.ss9 library patrons showed tina.
the choice of fiction ranged from 1O(
to 81 per cent. in different libraries
With those under 16 the choice of fic.
tion was 90 per cent. of the books
drawn. and with adults 80 per cent.
Mayhem W. Bronson, chief of the
N. r., fire department, 10
probably the only millionaire occupy.
ing such position. He has always ha6
. fondness for the work of fireman
and through the kindness of officials in
New York city went through all sorts
of hard training for the Office he has
just assumed.
Moved to pity by the hard luck story
Of tramp who called at his Washing
ton residence a few evenings ago, Con.
gresham Crump, Of Michigan, gave the
fellow 2 pair Of good shoes. Then he
missed two fine umbrellaz, at once fol.
lowed the man and compelled him te
carry them back and put them where |
he fOund them-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-06-23
Habitat II WhaIea

In the Zoologischer Anzeiger DR..
vanhoffen contests the usual state
ment that whales and cetacea general
~ are Inhabitants of the high seas. The
various plankton expeditions have re-
corded with much exactness the mum.
bers of whales seen, and their obser.
vations go to show that whales and dol
phins are in reality shore-hunting ami
mails. This is confirmed by the plank
ton records, which show that surface
forms are most abundant near the
shore. where their numbers are con-
tinually reinforced by the larvae of
the littoral animals. Where whales
are frequently found in the high seas
observation shows that the area is one
to which currents carry the abundant
plankton of the shore waters.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-06-23

Rhode Island is the smallest state in
the union in area. and its entire popula-
tion is about equal to that of the city
of Boston. yet this state has nearing
completion = state capitol which is ex-
ceeded in cost by the capitols of few
states and which good judges declare is
equaled by none in architectural
beauty.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-06-23

Don't you think my oct II funny?'
asked tho comedian.
Its the limit" said the continuous
manager. blandlj.. It's ridiculous!s-
Phils1elEhia North American.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-06-23
U t. Daae.

JonesI hear he got III the negro
vote.
Johnson-Yes: instead Of running
for ofice be cake-wa.Eed-Kansas
City Independent
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-06-23

Let the weather govern the depth
Of cultivation Of corn; in wet seasons
the roots fill the surfsee soil; in dry
hey 20 deev
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-01-26
Tenders for Fence.

Six tenders for building a high board
fence around that portion Of China
town which has been burned were
opened at yesterday mornings session
OF the Board OF Health. as follows:
Henry X. Meemano & Co, for the fence
complete, the lump sum OF Ss,f75; W.
II. Russell. 80 cents per lineal foot;
Henry Burrows, 80 cents per lineal
foot; Albert Track, - cents per lineai
foot; John Wise, 77iz cents per lineal
foot; D. L. Davis & Co., 80 cents per
liue8I foot. No decision was arrived at
by The Board as 20 whether or not any
OF the tenders would be accepted.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-01-26

ultGAAnE-
3. Report of standing committees
(. Report of special committees. d.
>. Report Of secretary.
6. Report Of executive committee.
Z. Report OF treasurer.
5. Unfinished business.
Q. Miscellaneous business.
10. Remarks for good of the club.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-01-26
From petention Cams.

The various inspection districts are
filing up with people released from the
detention camps. One apana in dis
trict No. 50 reports IS newcomers.
Among them is a newborn infant
whom the fond parents have named
Keroseny, in honor OF the warehouse.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-01-26
Notification.

In reply TO the many enquiries as to
time of issue of the Hawaiian Annual
for 1900, the publisher states that It is
hoped to appear shortly after New
Years. i
Departments or Societies not yet
having reported their changes for the
REGISTER and DIRECTORY feature
If the work for the coming year will
'lease do so at once.
ADVERTISERS desiring space will,
please report on same within this
week. Nothing can be received later.
Orders for the delivery or mailing of,
,oDies-local or foreign-will have.
:areful and prompt attention.
The coming Annual will contain
variety Of interesting, valuable and
timely articles. specially illustrated.
Price 75c per copy, OF s5c by mail.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-01-26
TROS. G. TBRUM
Compiler and Publisher.

History-"The Spanish-American War
by Henry Watterson.
THE Bronze Buddha," by Cora Linn
Daniels.
"Tekla," by Robert Barr.
The Mutable Many" by Robert Barr.
The Enchanted Typewriter" by ]. K.
Bangs.
Tales of the Home-Folks in Peace and
War;" by Joel Chandler Harris.
Crabs English Synonyms"
David Harum," paper edition S5c
THE Young Master OF Hyson Hall, ("
by Stockton.
Little Novels Of Italy" by Maurice
Hewlett.
Scott's Stamp Catalogue for 1900.
Scotts Stamp Albums.
The Only Hawaiian Scenic Calendar"
for 1900-a nice remembrance to
send home-5O cents.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-01-26
JUST
THE THING
To send to your friend
abroad.
Hawaiian
Scenic Postal
CardS!!.
(S7 different new views)
Price Sc Each at
HAWAIIAN NEWS Co..
LIMITED.
Price Reduced!

Make an offer for that elegant lot
with improvements, situate on Thurs
ton avenue, possessing a magnificent
marine view which cannot be obstruct-
ed. and located adjoining the new res
idence OF II. G. Austin, Esq, and ad-
Joining other substantial and fine i'm
proyements. II you are DESTROYS of
purchasing an elegant residence site
here is the opportunity. NO REAS-
oNABLE OFFER REFUSED.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-01-26
MAKIK| BOOM
Improvement Club to
Be Formed.
A Meeting for Organization to eb
Called for This Afternoon
at Three.

Citizens living in the Makiki district
between Punahou, Alapai and King
streets are asked to join an orglniza-
ton called the Makiki Improvement
Club. the constitution and bylaws Of
which are annexed. The object is to
get such advantages OF a public char
acter as the district needs. A meeting
will be held this afternoon at O'Clock
at Castle & Cookies. to which residents
Of Makiki are invited. Col John II.
Soper is among the number moving in
the matter.
Following is the proposed organic
law of the club:
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-08-10
Every Magistrate Needs One.

This office is in receipt of acopy of
Hon. NJ. NJ. Thompson's Magistrates
Manual and Forms, OF the third and
revised edition. The work enjoys q
widespread popularity in West vir-
glnia, and has had an immense sale.
Magistrates and lawyers find tia use
full and helpful book. Farmers and
business men can also use it to adyan-
tage, in real estate deals and other
transactions, in which papers and ar
ticles of agreements, notices and SO on
have to be drawn. The price Of the
manual is only one dollar, but Its real
value can not be estimated. .
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-08-10
Ms. MeIslnger Sue. ior dIyorcs.

Two suits for divorce were brought
at Rules this week. One Is that
brought by Mrs. Jennie Agnes Melsin-
ger against Bruno A. l.. Meisinger,
the disclosure OF whose clandestine or
secret marriage created a profound
sensation about q year ago. It will be
remembered that they were married
In Pittsburg under assumed names
severalmonths before their marriage
was made public. Mr.. Messenger left
the city a day or two after the an
nouncement and has not been here
since. The suit win hardly be con-
tested and an absolute divorce will
likely be granted upon the ground of
abandonment.
The other is a suit brought by Dora
Bell Garrison against Ellsworth
Garrison.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-08-10
Coach Yost Goes West.

FIJI. Yost, OF Monongahelia county,
was in the city the first of the week
visiting his brother, Ellis Yost. Mr..
Yostleft "Wednesday for Yellow Stone
Parkior a ten days stop, after which
he will go to California. where he
takes charge of the Stanford Uni
yerslty football team as coach. Mr..
Yost coached the Kansas State Uni
yerslty team last year, which won
everygame it played. Mr.. Yost has
quitea national reputation as coach.
Upon his return he will make Clarks-
burg his home.
Mr. Yost has been offered a position
as director OF athletics In Leland STAN
ford University at a salary Of s3,5OOa
year, but he has refused the offer.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-08-10
Interest Paid uaalepsss ar. S&SAVNGS BANK tufg
To Meet on The Fair Grounds.

The demands for privileges at the
fair are 50 great that President Wal.
lis, In the absence of diagram, has
been somewhat puzzled in assigning
booths and positions to the'applicants
However, he thinks he has made .
happy solution OF the problem and has
appointed next Monday as the day TO
meet any and an applicants on the fair
grounds. There all can see for them.
selves and select what they want.
Meet Mr.. Wallis on the fair grounds
next Monday, II you want good
place.