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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08

ing in the center. These boards are
found drawn on tables and floors in
many homes, and often on the
ground.
Two persons play the game, each
one using three pebbles, shells, or bits
of wood, one set being black and the
other white. Black begins the game
by placing one of his men in the
center of the diagram, or where q
line touches the edge of the square.
Then white places one of his men in
the center-if unoccupied-or on an
occupied end of line. Then the first
player plays again, and SO on, until
one player gets his three men on the
same line, in any direction. That is
"tapatan," or, as we call it, "tit-tat-
to- and he wins.-N. Y. Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08

munications concerning the impor-
lance of good roads, but there was
nothing practical being done. So,
without thinking of rural free deliv-
cry, anticipated it and my depart
ment is scientifically solving the prob
lem. asked the congress for an ap-
preparation to pay four men to have
charge Of four divisions Of the coun-
try. to study the necessities and pos
abilities of good roads. The congress
gave me what asked. selected men
who were civil engineers. biologists
and practical road makers. The re-
ouirements were severe, but I found
the men and put them to work."
Mr.. Logan Waller Page, expert In
charge of the road material laboratory
Of the department Of agriculture. says:
eve no longer have four divisions, hav-
ing given up the New England divi-
sion, because the good roads OF that
section have substantially all been de-
veloped. We have the middle, western
and southern divisions. and they are
al at work scientifically preparing the
way for the making Of all sorts OF
roads, for al sorts Of soils and Gle
mates. At present the work OF the
middle division, to which I am a.
signed, is suspended during my resi-
dence in Washington in charge OF this
chemical branch Of the work. James
w. Abbott has charge Of the western
division and Prof. j. A. Holmes has
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
shoppins in Havana.

We have been asked to give fits" to
Havana storekeepers who decline to
receive American money at the same
rates paid by the casas de cambio.
This seems to us rather illogical. Tho
storekeeper is not in the money chang.
ing business, and his goods are priced
in Spanish gold and silver. in accord
ance with the well-established custom
of the country, and the Spanish law
which has been repealed. II the shop
per is dissatisfied with the store.
keepers rate Of exchange why does he
not change his money at profess
sional money changers before no
starts shopping? He could not com.
plain il the conductor Of trolley car
declined to change ten-dollar bill ex-
actly as he wanted It done. His bust.
ness is to provide himself with SUITE
able money before he attempts 70
spend.-Havana Sun.
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:$4zaik&(lj}Sji$$|S! A
ART OF CONVERSATION.
Ability to Direct Talk i'm the Right
Direction IL More Important
Than Flow of Words.

If YOU would win laurels as bright
conversationa1ist, first impress your
mind with the fact that it is not flow
of words that you need, but ability
to direct conversation.
You must practice the part OF stat
ing thought, keeping the talk gen
eral, or making the guest of honor the
apparent leader.
You must draw out the timid, avoid
dangerous channels and make every
man and woman about you appear at
his or her best, while your own eff
forts are confined to an occasional
word to fill gap.
When you are trying to make COM
pany a conversational success always
avoid rafting liveliness on your own
part.
Don't imagine that to be a clever
woman you must be wit.
If you are naturally witty, well and
good; it will crop out occasionally.
But if your wit is forced, it will de-
generate into mere affectation, and at
fectation is fatal.
Your main object is to make your
self interesting without being obtru-
sive--to keep yourself in the back
ground while you direct the general
conversation.
1t is wonderfully interesting ac-
complishment.
You learn to note the slightest
change in facial expression. The quiv-
er of an eyelid or the movement of
lip tells you story. You see pleas
ure, anger, interest or dislike, where
another detects no thought.
Your own mind acts more quickly
as you appreciate the unspoken
thoughts of others. You have the
pleasure of feeling that your acquire
ment is not wholly selfish, for it gives
you the power to understand the re-
served and to put the shy at their
ease.
Above all, don't talk too much. No
matter how interesting your stories
may be, they are not as rule so in
teresting to another person as the
stories he wants to tell. The skillful
talker, like the really sl>illful diplo-
mat, uses few words and makes them
count.-N. Y.World.
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TRICK WORTH TRYING.

and grasp his right ear with his left
hand. When all the players are in
this position a newspaper or some
other object which is about six inches
in height is placed on the ground,
and each player is to hop toward it
and do his utmost to catch it with
his teeth and raise it to his own
height. Those who succeed in doing
this are hailed as winners, and those
who do not succeed have to pay
forfeit.
That it is not easy to do this trick
any one who tries it for the first
time will very quickly discovery.
Y Herald
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08

their capabilities for good roads IN
certain climates and conditions. Elk.
pert road makers soon learn the value
of preliminary chemical examina.
tions.'
John L. Macadam insisted that
"small angular fragments of stone are
the cardinal requirements" and that
no large stones should be used in road
making. He also earnestly advocated
the principle that all artificial road
building depended for its success upon
the making and maintaining OF solid
dry foundation, and the covering OF
this foundation with durable water
proof coating or roof of broken stone.
The thickness of this crust must vary
with the soil, the kind of stone used.
and the amount of traffic which it must
sustain. The principles of Macadam
are universally adopted, and upon
those principles the road making will
be continued by the department.
It is admitted, however, that in nu-
merous localities the building Of
gravel roads will be encouraged, and
that thousands Of miles of gravel road
will be in use, long before the macad-
amizing process shall be available.
Particularly in the prairie states,
where stone is not readily obtainable
and where the river and creek beds fur
nish boundless supplies OF gravel, the
roads will be made OF that material.
Thus, without awaiting the coming OF
the governments road builders, tho
people can relieve their alluvial soil
roads of their muckiness. The depart
ment advises the people who build
gravel roads to make use of liberal
amounts of sand wherever it il OBJ
tainable. Whereas dirt roads become
soft and muddy during rainy seasons,
sandy soils pack and harden. Because
of this natural condition, which all
farmers understand, sand should be
literally used with the gravel. The de-
partment urges drainage for all dirt
and gravel roads; the most thorough
drainage'possiblew with the best Of mod
ern methods and appliances.
Some of the conclusions already
reached concerning the stone mate
rails are that siliceous materials, COM
posed of flint or quartz, are too brittle
and deficient in toughness. Granite is
not desirable because it is composed of
three materials of different natures.
quartz, feldspar and mica. Gneiss is
inferior to granite. Mica slate stones
are altogether useless. Sandstones
are also useless. The tougher lime
stones are very good, but the softer
ones are too weak for heavy loads.
They wear, wash and blow away. Trap
rock is highly regarded as possessing
the qualities most desired for macad-
amizing purposes. Being hard and
tough. when broken to small sizes, trap
rock cement into smooth hard crust
impervious to water, and the smaller
broken particles are 50 heavy that they
are not easily blown away.
While advocating the Macadem sys-
tenn of road building, the department
does not undervalue the Telford sys-
tenn. Telford's claim that q paved
foundation is necessary for all roads il
too sweeping. But in very many in-
stances that system is really essential
to good road making. But in major
ity Of cases the contention of Macadam
that a paved foundation is unnecessary
must prevail with the road makers.
SMITH D. FRY.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
FIRST LADY OF IOWA.
Mrs. A. b. Cummins, Wife of the New
Hayvkeye Governor, IL
Popular FayOrite.

Mrs. A. B. Cummins, wife of the new
governor of Iowa, is leader in So
cial and club circles in Des Moines.
She is woman of ability and charm
ing personality and the late Senator
Gear used to characterize her as his
most formidable opponent in the sem
atorial contest between himself and
Mr.. Cummins. Her maiden name was
Ida L. Gallery, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Gallery, of Eaton Rapids,
Mich. She was educated in the schools
of Eaton Rapids and was married to
Mr.. Cummins at that place in 1874.
At that time Mr.. Cumm1ns was a law
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
WoRD-ME EN-.

one little man was dressed IN white,
AS ne left me on a mission bright.
ne smiled on sick and lonely lad,
ne carried the sunshine that made him
glad,
rus voice was musical like the birds
ne belonged to the band of Helpful Words.
One little man forgot to be kind
AS ne hurriedly left 'lip-gate' behind,
ne carried an arrow of woe and PAIN
wish might call him back again,
4 wish from his purpose he'd been deferred,
for ne was cruel Thoughtless Word.
Ore little man in hurry, s'pose.
forgot to put on his Sunday clothes.
Ills dress was shabby-his shoes too tight,
he tried to smile, but he looked sight
t1ls name I'm sure you must have heard,
for ne was reckless Slang dressed Word
All through the day these little men
leave US never to come again.
Iney hit about in the outside air
1al tney make home in heart-house
near,
Angry workman making sad,
1hougntful kind-word making glad.
Keep your word men pure and true
For they may live long after you.
Ihem and their work on the other shore
Wen greet as We left them long before.
ASK the great Sentinel, He'll hear your call,
10 watch over heart-gate, word-men and
all.
Lucia B. Cook, in S. s. Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
No ..Fi..ical, Torture.

A correspondent sends a number OF
the strange messages received by
teachers in elementary schools. Here,
for example, is one from mother who
objects to physical culture:
'sMiss Brown-You must stop teach
NV Lizzie fissical torture-she needs
reading and figors more as that. If ]
want her to do jumpin' I kin make he1
jump
And here are two miscellaneou,
notes:
.sMiss B-Please let Willie home at
2 o'clock. I take him out for little
pleasure to see his grandfather'a
grave
..Dear Teacher-Please excuse Frits
for staying home-he had the meesells
to oblige his father."-Tit-Bits
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
A FILIPINO PAsrIME.
Played Very Much Like Our
s'Tit-Tat-To."

Filipinos play tit-tat-to as we'll as
we do, in a slightly different manner
which many will consider an inn
provement-and under the name of
''tapatan." It is played not only by
children but by men, and it is COM
monty used as a gambling game for
small amounts of money.
1t is played on square board, die
vided into eight equal portions by
lines drawn across it, and intersect-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
COMEDY OF ERRORS.
and Sought Refuge In the Castle
of the Enemy.

"Women are thoughtless creatures
at times and they frequently get into
rather embarrassing predicaments by
making thoughtless remarks said
a citizen who lives in ST. Charles ave-
nue. to a New Orleans Times-Demo-
crat man. "Just now there is good
joke going the rounds on well-known
lady who lives uptown, and it is all
due to the fact that she was just
little thoughtless a few days ago.
She might have made lifetime
enemy out of member uf her sex
if it had not been for the peculiar
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attention
by
be
and
outlined by feathey lines bright red
Of
llookju . .
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
GOOD HOUSEKEEPERs.
the Only Girls Who Can Make
q Happy Home.

To fit herself for married life, every
girl should learn to fulfill the duties of
good housekeeper. No matter how
old she may be, if she is not capable
of managing a house in every depart
ment of it, she is not old enough to
marry. When she promises to take
the position of wife and home-maker,
the man who holds her promise has
every right to suppose that she is COM
petent to fulfill it. II she proves to be
incompetent or unwilling, he has good
reason to consider that he has made
an unwise contract.
No matter how pain the home may
be. if it is in accordance with the hus-
bands means, and he finds it neatly
kept, and the meals (no matter how
simp.e) served from shining dishes and
clean table linen, that husband will
leave his home, morning after morn
ing, with loving words and thoughts,
and look ahead with eagerness to the
time when he can return.
Let young woman play the piano
and acquire every accomplishment
within her power-the more the better
for every one will be that much more
power to be used in making happy
home. At the same time il she cannot
go to the kitchen if necessary and
cheerfully prepare an appetizing meal,
and serve it neatly after it is prepared,
she had better defer her marriage I'M
til she learns.
If girls would thoroughly fit them
selves for the position of intelligent
honsekeepers before they marry, there
would be fewer disconnected, unhappy
wives, and more happy homes.-N. Y.
Weok1v
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08

Cats, large and small, make the
most careful toilet of any class Of
animals, excepting some of the opos.
sums. Lions and tigers wash them
selves in exactly the same manner as
the cat, wetting the dark, india rub
ber-like ball of the forefoot and the
inner toe, and passing it over the
face and behind the ears. The foot
is thus at the same time face
sponge and brush, and the rough
tongue combs the rest of the body.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
Man.. Richest Possession

A mans money has no real, vital
relation to him; it can be won or lost
in day, alienated or bequeathed at
will. A mans character is a far
truer possession even on earth, and
is the only possession which accom-
panies him into eternity. Therefore,
the man who impoyerishes his char
acter to add to his fortune is not
only evil, but fatally foolish into the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
Nice way to Cook Bacon.

The incest way to cook bacon is to
slice thin, remove the rind and lay the
pieces close together on a fine wire
broiler. Lay this over dripping pan
and bake for few minutes in hot
oven until crisp and brown, turning
it once. Drain ON brown paper and
serve on hot platter. The dripping
will be clear, rich fat, excellent for
frying purposes, and the bacon crisp
and easily digested.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
Leave No Room for Anger.

Anger cannot stay long in wise
man's heart, because there is no
room for it. The space is filled by
other and better things. The only
spot where anger can camp and stay
indefinitely is in an ignorant or fool
ish soul.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
A NEW TRICK GAME.
IL Looks Easy Enough. But Anyone
Who Tries 1t Will Find 1t a
Hard Nut to Crack,

There is good deal of fun, but
more for the onlookers than for
those who try to do it; in the follow
ing trick:
Several persons can take part in
the game, and each must assume the
position shown in the accompanying
picture. namely, he must stand on
his right foot, hold his left foot be-
hind his back with his right hand,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
shoes Zoo Larxe 1t Reel.

When shoes are too large at the heel
and are rendered unpleasant by slip.
ping, q piece of velvet should be cut
out and fitted in the heel. Glue this
velvet to the inside bottom Of the heel
and the slipping will be stopped, as the
velvet clings to the stocking and Pre-.
vents it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08

Joined the parent. "You didn't hurt
him at all. Now, look here. I'm ono
of the largest taxpayers in this
school district, and my boy is entitled
to as good a whipping as you give
any other boy. Understand that! II
you slight him again you'll hear
from me in way you won't like.
Good afternoon, sir"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
w..tea the Best to he Had.

Some stern parents still believe
that sparing the rod spoils the child.
II was one of this class that strobe
into the schoolhouse of an Indiana
town and confronted the teacher
after the scholars had been dis
missed for the day. Il understand
YOU whipped my boy this morning
he cried, angrily. Eyes, sir, ] did"
the terrified pedagogue answered,
but / did not whip him severely"
..GhaA's what I'm kicking about" re-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08

titles Plentiful In Russia.
There is one titled parsonage to
every 100 commoners in Russia.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
A Objection.

"Don't you appreciate the oppor-
tunity Of voting2"
81 sho'ly does" answered Mr.. Eratu,
Pinkley. "De only trouble IL dat de Job
amt stiddy enough."-Washingtop
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
Emcacious.

"Can't something be. done, Maria, !" VIII.
pered the host, ITO make the time pass mon
quickly?" p....
Ihen; .u 1o,d enough 10 to Be heard through
ant the room. Sin about half an hour from
now Miss Howler will favor the companlS
with a sone.-C Chicago Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08

nice Assortment Of Flies.
There are 4s different kinds Of house
y known and classified.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
CuR DUTY 70 CUBA.

m. neace OF Cuba - necessary "a
A.. neace Of the United States; the
sas,th Of Cuba il necessary to the
h heai Of the United States; the inds-
evidence Of Cuba is necessary to the
Safety Safety Of the United States. The same
oa ons;derations which led to the war
18th Spain now require that com
,, .. arrangement be made under
nh;ch Cuba can ive.-Secretary Roots
most earnestly ask your attention
- the wisdom, indeed, to the vital
need Of providing for 9 substantial
sanction IN the tariff duties on Cuban
imports into the United States. Cuba
has in her Constitution affirmed what
we desired, that she should stand. In
International matters, IN closer and
more friendly relations with US than
with any other power; and we are
hound BY every consideration Of honor
and expediency to pass commercia::
measures in the interest OF her mate.
rial well-being. - President Roose
velt's Message.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
10 Cau.e for Anxiety,

she-My trousseau i already beginning
He les (startled) But we've only been mar
: 's She-Now. don't you worry about it ~
al dearest. can make it as good Is new
for $500 or $6O0.-Harper's Bazaar.
No one seems to have too much sense u
entertain that uncomfortable feeling thai
a friend is mad" when the friend Is toss
busy. or bothered, to smile and chatter lks
a monkey.-Atcnison Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-03-08
SAD Hut True.

Mrs. Benham-Who invented the
cornet?
Benham-What difference does Il
make now? It's too late to make
him suffer.-Brooklyn Lie.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1902-10-16

No. 81. 800 acres of level land IA
miles north of Platte. s1o.5O per acre.
No. %. 4s0 acres OF fine, level land
Al miles from Platte. $lS per acre.
No. %. le0-acre well improved farm
in Norway township. Price s42 per
acre.
No. "a. $50 acre ranch miles west
OF Alexandria, county seat OF Hanson
county. No buildings; fenced; living
water in abundance; small part bluffy
near creek; balance smooth. Can be
had at q bargain if taken soon.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1902-10-16

Valuable halfsection Of Hurley cheap
No trouble to show intending purcha-
sers what we have for sale.
Desirable Residence Property Center Avenue Hurley
at q Bargain
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1902-10-16
PROGRAM.


OF the Turner County sunday School Con
sYention.
To be held in the church, Parker.
s. d. Oct 2l. and ~, 1902.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON,
2:3O-D Devotional exercises led by Rev
Oastier.
5-"The Ideal Sunday School Teach
ern-Mrs. DuVal.
O0-Discussion.
3:l5-"The Years Work in the Sun
day Schooln-M Mrs. Harneis.
33::330-Discession
3:45-.What Constitutes Live Sun
day School - Miss Jennie Stod-
dard
4:00-Appoiptment Of committee social
reunion and assignment of
places OF entertainment.
TUESDAY EVENING.
7:I5-Song service led by Mr.. jackson.
7:45-Orchestra.
Address of welcome Rev.
Oastler.
Response and Presidents ad
dress-Hon. W. Il. Stoddard.
Solo-Niss Elcc.
Collection,
Male Quartette.
Benediction.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
800 Devotional exercises, led by pas
tor M. E. Church.
9:15-.How are the neglected children
to be gathered in'-Mrs A. A.
Stout.
9:30-Discussion
parents with the Sunday
School. !"
9:55-HThe Importance of Teaching
Temperance in the Sunday
School,
lO1O-D Discussion.
1925 -sNormal work in the Sunday
School'-Rev. e. E. Duley.
1O;40- Glow can we interest the boys ir
the Sunday SCHOOL, Rev. Da
vid Oastier.
ll:OO-Report is of of.committees.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
200 Song service, led by Mr.. ). Mui
lenburg.
2:15-Devotional exercises-Rev, E. E
Duley.
2:30-"How shall we teach reverence
for the Lords day and House.
Rev Whiteford.
2;45 Discussion
3:OO-"The Sunday School as mis-
sionary center" w. S. Branch
3:16-Discussion.
3:3O sThe Importance of character
study in the Sunday Schoo
work. "-F. B. Stevens.
3:45-"The rewards of the Faithfu
Teacher"-Mrs. "A. G. Hyslop
4:OO-Reports from the Sunday School
question box. conducted by
W. S. Branch.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
7:l5-Song service, led by w. S
Branch.
7:45-O Orchestra.
THE development of Sunda
School work in Turner county
Mrs. G. f. Hackett.
Ladies' Trio, My God, NJ
Father, While I Stray
Address-Mr. Grant. Pres.
S. Missionary.
Collection.
Solo Miss Myers.
Bensdiction and adjonrnmsn
The Cooperstown courier., 1902-09-25
Birds In Winter.

To see all our birds in their winter
homes we should have to travel from
the middle states down to the Argen-
tine Republic. We could see great
many, though, by making midwinter
trip to the gulf states. In Florida, for
instance, we should find enormous
flocks of robins whirling through the
trees and alighting, here and there to
feed upon the berries of the china-tree
and holly. Many birds we should find
only along the coast, and many others
we should have to search for in the
silent cypress swamps Of Louisiana
and Mississippi. The herons love the
solitude of these swamps, where in
the numerous springs and streams
they find the fish and frogs on which
they feed.-Woman's Home Compan-
ion