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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07
ENDLESS CHAIN OF ToRPEDoEs.

ciously arranged would protect the
largest seaport. Four blocks of stene
are set in the harbor bottom, upon
which are mounted four wheels. An
endless chain is stretched around
these wheels, forming large square.
Along this chain, at regular intervals,
about 16 cables are attached, which at
their other end are joined to large
fish torpedoes. These float below the
surface at Just the height required for
striking an eneDy's vessel, but are so
arranged as to be harmless and leave
the harbor open when the chain is not
in motion. But when protection is de-
sired machinery on shore moves the
ehain continuously and the apparatus
is ready for its deadly work. If ship
escape one torpedo in the field of a
chain, the progressive movement
brings another Immediately into its
place.
The Boer war has stimulated the
brains of inventors of war machinery
to unwonted exertion. Machine guns
behind almost any kind Of fortifica-
ton have been found effectual for
moving down the largest attacking
forces both Of cavalry and infantry.
and q great need has developed of
some means of protecting gunners
within range of the fire of an enemy
whom they wish to dislodge.
The armored trains used by the
British have given very satisfactory
results but, running along narrow
track, are at best only useful for de-
Tense. Experts have long been Civ
ing their attention towards perfect
ing an automobile which would serve
the same purpose on land that a war
ship does upon the sea, and which
could be easily transported over rough
roads or up steep grades. The first to
succeed, however, seems to be Fred
erick r. Simms, of London, England,
and he is said to have already secured
patents in this country. His engine
has two revolving turrets, protected
with strong steel plates, as are those
on shipboard. A man sits inside each
turret and operates Calling gun.
Below are the men who keep him sup
piled with ammunition. The car is
shaped much like a cigar. No bullet
could penetrate its thick sides, which
for better protection are rounded SO
as to defect all striking missiles. A
solid shot from cannon, if not turned
aside, might penetrate the armor.
The only real danger to the gunners.
however, is from the shock of shell
bursting above or below which might
disable or overturn the car.
Science seems not to be very con-
sistent. While some of its devotees
are giving all their efforts towards de-
stroying as many as possible of their
fellow-beings, others are laboring as
assiduously to prolong the lives Of in
diyiduals. A recent death in Russia
opportunity for post-mor-
tenn, sequel to an operation per-
formed five years ago which was OF
especial interest. 1t was done by DR.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07
Blood Humors
Hoods
SarsapariIIa

II always take
Hoods Sarsaparilla in
the Spring and it ID
the best blood purifier
/ know Of" MISS
PEARLEGRIFFIN, Bald
win, Mich.
/" Eruptions that
came on my face have
all disappeared since ]
began taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla. 1t cured
my father Of catarrh. +
ALPHA HAMILrox,
Bloomington, Ind
81 had scrofula sorea
all over my back and
face. I began taking
Hoods SarsapArill1
and in q few weeks ]
could not see any sign
OF the sores. y OTHo B.
MOORE, Mount Hops.
Wiz
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07
How's Thisy

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
BY Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. Cheney L Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in oil business transac-
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West 4 Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To
ledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan 4 Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price &c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

these have not come into extensive use,
although, in one form or another, there
are isolated examples of their use in
dairies in different parts of the world.
The illustration here presented is q
suggestion along this line, and rep
resents the idea of John C. Duigan.
Of Melbourne. Victoria. 1t comprise.
teat cups, with finger loops for the
thumb and finger arranged longitude.
nally on opposite sides, which prevent
the mixers hands from coming in
contact with the teats, and thus trans.
ferring dirt or disease germs from one
animal to another. The milk is con-
iucted to the milk pail through rub
Der tubes, and, as the pail is inclosed.
there is no possible contamination
there; 50 that, provided the milk is
from a good, healthy cow. the dairy
man is assured of milk as pure and
free from contamination as it is pos.
sible to get.-Cincinnati Commercial:
Trihune
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07
HYGIENIc MIXER.
An AsstFalian Invention by Which
MIX II Kept Pure and Free
1ron Contamination.

Doctors, scientists and agricultural
experts are all very much concerned,
at the present time, about the con-
tamination of milk and the serious
consequences that are apt to result
from it. In the up-to-date dairy every
effort is made to keep the milk from
being contaminated by stable dirt or
foreign matter which may adhere to
the cows teats or TANKS, or which may
be floating around in the air in the
stable. Among the precautions sug-
gested are mechanical mixers, but
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

percha jaw were placed in such man,
ner as to obtain the best results by con.
tact with the natural ones. The YER
teal motion was given by ball and
socket joint riveted at the rear of ths
artificial jaw and the rotary movement
by small bar sliding in tube at.
tached to this. In November the work
was complete, and after little prac
tice Mr.. Livermore was able to speak
freely and to masticate the hardest oil
foods. 1t had taken four models and
a large part of two months spent in a
dental chair, unrelieved by any anes.
thetic, to accomplish this result. With
in . week after the new jaw was finally
in place the clergyman preached a ser.
mon Of thanksgiving in st. Johns
Episcopal church in Boston. He is now
master of a preparatory school fol-
boys in Nashotah, Wis.
EDWARD LILLIAN
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07
WORLD OF SCIENCE.
New System Of HaTblT ..ctior
Invented In France.
Automobile Gun Carriages for Use
In South Africa-S0me Notable
TriuMphs In the Field or
Surgery.
Especial New York letter.

Especial New ork letter.
n METHOD Of protecting har-
~ bors recently introduced in
France is so complete and ef-
fective that it must appeal to those
who have the preservation of the coast
cities of the United States in charge.
1t is particularly suitable for use in
New York harbor, which has several
narrow entrances. 1t would be inn
possible for hostile ship 10 pass after
this system has been put in operation.
1t may be repeated Indefinitely, but
three or four sets of torpedoea judi
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

The International Great Northern rail.
leo and surrounding territory that is an ex-
cellent production of the map engraver's
art, both artistically and geographically. The
map is made on an unusually large scale, and
il a. near perfect as to details as it is pos
sible to make it. Mr.. d. j. Price, general
passenger and ticket agent of the system,
at Palestine, Texas, is sending copies Of
this map to anyone who asks for it and en-
closes seven cents in stamps to pay postage.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07
Line In Wood Ashes,

When wood ashes are applied lime il
unnecessary. as every 100 pounds OF
wood ashes contain about 40 pounds
Of lime. Ashes vary greatly, as they are
produced from different sources. easily
absorb moisture, and their composition
cannot be determined without careful
examination. The most valuable in
gredient in ashes is potash, the proper
ton being about six pounds to every 100
Of wood ashes. Ashes also contain abou.
two per cent. of phosphoric acid ard
about three per cent. Of magnesia. Coal
ashes are Of but little value. Wood
ashes give excellent results on all kinds
OF crops, especially grass.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

Writes Mrs Archie Young, 1917 Oaks Ave-,
West Superior, Wis, that am once more
free from that terrible Neuralgia pain had
been suffering with over five years. am So
thankful, and pleased to say your IS DROPS"
is the best medicine ever got in my life.
received it last November, used it right away;
the first dose helped me. Many q day I
thought would die before my husband re
turned from his labor. Since am free from
pain many Of my friends are surpTissd d,p and
Sample bottles will be sent to anyone on re.
eeipt of 25c. Large bottles, containing 800
doses: $l.00. For information write, Swan
son Rheumatic Cure Co., l64 E. Lake St.,
Chicago I'll
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

Any man who wishes perfect health
must be entirely free from catarrh. Ca
tarrh iswell-nigh UNIVERSAL, almost ON
nipresent. Peruna is the only absolute
safeguard known. A cold is the begin
ming Of catarrh. To prevent colds, to
cure colds, is to cheat catarrh out of its
victims. Peruna not only cures catarrh,
but prevents it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07
Not So yur,

At dinner in rockingham lately, royal
academician stated to the company the Gu
rious fact that sugar and sumac are the
only two words in English where su is pro-
nounced shu. There was much interest
ling was heard from the other end Of the
table: "But, are you quite sure ?'-Chi-
eago Chronicle. = 80
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07
0,4S4 letter. . Day.

The John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse.
Wis, received &, 434 orders Feb. %, which il
! monster day, but they expect to doubls
this number BY the middle Of March. The
6rm is having great trade in its specialties,
potatoes, speltz, Bromus Inermis, Rape, Big
Four Oats, Three Eared Corn and earliest
vegetables There il wonderful demand for
onions, cabbage, peas and bean seed this
year. Early Bird Radish and Lightning Cab
bage, the earliest of this kind in the wide,
wide world, are having tremendous sale.
The firm above mentioned is large adver-
tiser and use weekly newspapers-that tells
the story.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07
Hopeless Bachelor.

"What did Mr., Cummings say to You
last night, Clara, when he was trying to but
ton your glove:"
'Why, he said any man who made gloves
that wouldn't button easier than mine ought
to give up the business"
''Well, dear, take my advice and don't
waste any more time in that DIRECTION
Stray Stories.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07
ire Crowninr sIixht.

An Atchison man has been henpecked dur
lng the greater part of his life by wife and
I've daughters. Against his will he has been
obliged to take little homeopathic pills when
be would have preferred quinine, to attend
snd eeen1 lis os eIs
PEELED him to be vaccinated by woman doc
kor.-Atchison Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07
Our Increase or lasau,ey.

Much discussion has been aroused I.,.,.h.
tne alarming increase Of insan;tv nnr R; ~
Haas q living is the cause assigned. In r.
i usn ZOE money, both men and women nrc.
~ ~ iLnelr bodies until the breakdown comes.
Al hne Dest way to preserve health Is by faith.
.M use ct HostetteE's Stomach Bitters. By
nervaxs - stomach ills, this remedy prevents
hM;II ;ncansI Tor constipation, dyspepsia and
Was 1t SuicIdes
BrakeE1an-Tne tra;rbov drained d.,d -
the baggage car few minutes aao.
Conductor-Poor fellow! Heart trouble.
i don't think 50. He had. one az HI,
IN cigars in his mouth at the time."-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

The Jndge.-"Why Go you refuse to pay
the plaintiff for the four days she worke1?"
The Suburbanite-"She left without giving
notice, your homer" The Cook-"Will yez
listen t. tn loikes av him! Afther me tell
ne valise. thot Oh wor coin 'i"-PucE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

Ysu Can Get Allea's Fsss-Ease FREk
Write TO-DAY to Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy
n. Y, for FREE sample Of Aliens Foot
cures chilblains, sweating, damp, swollen
aching feet. 1t makes New or tight shoes
easy. A certain cure for Corns and Bun
ions. All druggists and shoe stores sell It. &c.
Charged to Account.-Father- You're ii.
together too extravagant, sir. Now, what
did you pay for that suit you've on you?''
Son-"Oh, say, pop, you must think I'm Z
chump. -Detroit Free Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

"How shall prove the sincerity Of my
devotion?" asked the young man who had
been SO long coming to the point that doubt
had begun to accumulate against him. Call
the parson in as a witness, suggested the
young lady, who meant busihess.-Detroit
Free Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

New Boarder.-"Look here, why can't I
have full cup of tea!" Waiter Girl
SHAT was full cup when / took it outer
the kitchen, but yer see this here teas so
weak it jest lays down in the bottom Of
the cup. Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

Strong colonies sometimes become
depleted in number with not enough
left to main tain sufficient warmth to
hatch the eggs. This is because nc
young bees have bser Matched.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

The proposition Of the T. NJ. Roberts Sup
ply House, Minneapolis, MINI, found else
where in this issue, should be accepted Al
once, by everyone. 81 big packets of garden
seeds for few cents, and fine knife free
When you write them mention this paper
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

Piso's Cure is a wonderful Cough medi-
cine.-Mrs. w. Pickert, Van Siclen and
Blake AYES, Brooklyn, N. Y, Oct. %, pl.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

It's the fast young man who runs through
fortune quickly, but it doesn't take an
athlete TO jump a board bill.-Philadelphia
Record.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

No one should complain Of the high price
If horses while he can get the hveliest sort
Of nightmare for no more than the cost
pie and dozen prkles.-Elliott's Magazine.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

Eyes, sir" said the dealer, briskly, after
quoting the price of butter to customer.
butter is butter now, sir" Il am very
glad Of that" replied the customer; Il was
afraid it was two-thirds oleomargarine. -
pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07
No wonder they Fled

An authority upon chemistry was lectur-
inK before q well-known woman's club and
Illustrating his remarks with experiments.
All went well until he paused moment
and then said: I'm very sorry, but must
ask any of the ladies who use face powder
containing bismuth to leave the room during
this experiment, as the gases / am about
10 ret free have peculiar affinity for bis
muth and turn it purple"
Whereupon the entire audience save three
courageous sisters rose and fed from the
room.3St. Paul Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

Must tell you once more to stop that
noise." asked the mother. I'D just as
leave you wouldn't, mother" replied the
supernaturally bright boy. = Philadelphia
North American
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

She latter the proposal)-" know
papa il not rich" He (philosophicaliy)-
"Oh, well, I'd rather take his chances than
mime. Harlem Life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

Fortify Feeble Lungs Against Winter
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

Corns are about the only things that will
cure young man of the small boot habit
Elliott's MAGAZINE
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

Becker always drinks import.
ed wine. doesn't he?
Hallan-Yes. poor fellow. He's try.
ing to drown his domestic troublea-
Brooklyn Life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

"Oom Paul is a man Of few words" re.
marked the politician. "Well," answered
the fiippant friend. you take look at
ZONE of the words in Dutch dictionary
and you wont blame him."-Boston Trav-
eier,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07
.ooO. GOO IN "a YearsI

Read the story Of the Million Dollar Pota-
to, also of Rape, Bromus, Speltz, Scared
Corn, etc, all great money makers for the
farmer, in John A. Salzer Seed Co.'s, La
Crosse, Wis, catalog. Send loo. postage for
same and 10 rare samples of farm seeds.
largest Vegetable Seed Growers in the
United States. lkl
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

A frog would leap from throne of gold
into = puddle.-Publius Syrus.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

The proper size for = lazy individual i
exercise.-Chicago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

Deaf and dumb married folks should Ger.
tainly be unspeakably happy. - Chicago
Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

All families should provide them
elveswith copy of DR.. Hartman's free
book entitled "Winter Catarrh." This
book consists of seven lectures on ca
tarrh and Ia grippe delivered at The
Hartman Sanitarium. It contains the
latest information on the treatment Of
catarrhal diseases. Address DR.. Hart
man, Columbus, Ohio.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07
pnfnt. ~ fhe Me- Nqan.

A shopkeeper named Danger moved across
. street and put up this notice:
j. Danger, from over the way"
Another man, who took the premises, put
up this notice:
This is safe shop; no Danger here
Ansrora
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

Thirty minutes il al the time required to
dye with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES.
Sold by all druggists.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

Liars should make it point to carefully
cultivate their memories.-Ram's Horn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

The highest type of military invention
yet devised is the war balloon.-Ellott's
Magazine.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

The mule that gets in the first kick usual
y wins the battle.-Chicago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07
EDWARD JULIAN.
GIFT TO YALE UNIVERSITY.
Morris Stelnert Presents His valu.
able Collection Of Musical
InstFunents.

Theannouncementh has Just been made
that Morris Steinert. the musical deal
err. of New Haven, Conn, had given his
valuable collection of old musical in
struments to Yale university, and that
the gift had been accepted by the uni.
versity. The collection, which is con-
sidered one of the finest of its kind in
the world, includes many rare speci.
mems purchased by Mr.. Steinert dur
ing his trip through Europe.
Mr.. Steinert has devoted the past 20
years to making the collection, with
the idea Of preserving the nearly lost
relics Of the early development in mu-
steal instruments.
Foremost in importance is series
Of old clavichords, harpsichords, ham
mer clayiers and spinnets, showing the
development of the modern piano
forte. Another set includes a large
number of stringed instruments lead
ing up to the introduction of the vio-
lin. One Of the most interesting and
valuable pieces is a harpsichord by
kirkman, 1855, which once belonged
to Napoleon Bonaparte, and stood in
the drawing-room Of his house in
Paris. After his Punishment to st.
Helena the harpsichord was given to
one of Napoleon's guards, and it was
from the relatives of this man that Mr..
Steinert purchased the instrument.
Many original compositions Of mas,
tiers accompany the collection Of in
struments, as well as several dozen
medieval missals or mass of books,
which Mr.. Steinert has secured. With
the gift came the condition that Yale
must furnish suitable building for
the reception of the collection. 1t was
officially stated when the gift was an
nounced by the university that funds
for the necessary building had been
given, and that it would soon be con-
structed. The name of the person who
gave the money for the building was
withheld by the university officials.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

Hon. Geo. Kerstsn Justice Peace Chicago
l zas afflicted wm catah for nine years. Ny cat.rh
located chiefly n my head tried remedies oahout @vaa
applied to seOeraf doo buf they not able to
learned of tie remedy. Pruna. through tie daily newspapers. A
taking tie remedy for rs pueeks ~as entirely cured consider my
permanent has Been o and bz since Iqas cured
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

The Rest PFescription for Calls
and Fever is bottle Of Groves TAsrxI1sl
CHILL Tonic. tits simply iron and quinineiu
atasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price, 5Oc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07
The Last Thing.

Sunday NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. now,
Arthur, surely you can tell me what u
benediction is. What is the last thing
your mother asks when she goes to bed
at night?
Arthur-She ast's pa if he is sure he
locked all the doors and windows down.
stairs and put the cat out.-Chicago
Times-Herald.
a Gentle sport.
'Kazing is almost abolished in oul
colleges
Yes; since football became popu-
lar hazing has seemed too tame and
ladylike. Record.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-04-07

To Care 4 Cold In One Nay
Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets. All
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. 25c
.>r,k ALL how sfrnnr affection IN nv
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-13

hcers who shall be found morally, intel
ieciiIaly and physically qualified for pro-
motion, and the act Of July ~. 1852. which
extends to all unmarried soldiers under
W years and possessing the requisite quail
ifications the privilege Of competing at
prescribed examinations for commissions.
That the law operated well in attract
ing 10 the ranks a superior class OF tn
tefiigent young men was demonstrated
by the yearly Increasing number VITO OBJ
tained admission into the command branch
Of the army. There were six In 1898 and
ssxty-eight in 100. These men were com
PEELED 20 serve In the ranks only two years
under the law, and calling attentlon TO
this fact Cen Corbtn says.
Experience has shown that two years
r. too brief a period In which enlisted men
can 81 themselves for the important du-
ties on command officers. II Is little less
than travessy TO say that man can quail
ify as an officer by serving as an enlisted
man in one-half the time required for a
cadet 20 complete his course az West
Point Ii IL recommended that the law be
amended 40 read four years instead Of
two. This Will put appointments from
the ranks and military academy on the
same footing"