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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17
FOREIGN GOSSIP.

A person in Paris can now speak to
Cologne, bat only by way Of Berlin,
which makes the distance about 1000
miles.
An engraving by Valentine Green of
Sir Joshua Reynolds Duchess Of Rut-
iand' was sold in London recently for
So, $50. 1t was picked up by the vendor
year ago in country shop for four
dollars.
A passenger steamer running on the
Elbe has the warning not to speak
to the man at the wheel displayed
in four languages. The English YER
sion reads thus: "To the helm marine
gentleman try conversation not"
Assemblages of all kinds are being
prohibited in Turkey, the authorities
regarding them as dangerous. A ball
which was to have been given by high
Christian official was interdicted after
some of the guests had arrived.
The little earl of Airlie, whose ia
Their was killed in South Africa, will
be the youngest peer that wild take
part in the coronation. He is nine
years of age and is a playmate of Prince
Edward of Wales, who some day should
be King Edward VIII. .btt ~ 49,
Kaiser Wilhelm has given orders that
gift of money, the Chinese war med
al, letter of honorable mention and
a book called German marines in the
Siege of Peking in 1907 shall be pre-
sented to the family of every marine
that was killed at Picking.
Carp are wild animals, according to
a late London police court decision.
Seven hund"As of the fishes have been
exposed for ale in tank, where they
naturally q ed: it was held that the
owner was guilty under the "cruelty
to wild animals act" g. .
An astonishing sentence of ten years
penal servitude was inflicted on 49,
year-old boy in England lately. He was
convicted of pushing smaller boy into
"a reservoir where he. was drowned
after robbing him Of watch that he
wanted. The judge regretted that he
was not year older SO that he might
have been sentenced to death for MUIR
der. In England, however, the case
has provoked discussion as to wheth-
err there is no better way of treating
child criminals.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17
THE BUSINESS FACULTY.
To Some Boys 1t Comes with Birth,
Others Acquire 1t by Training
and Education.

Among q certain chain of mountains
there is deep, dark abyss known as
the Cave of the Winds. For many
years the mountaineers would lead
travellers to the mouth, bid them lis
ten to the loud rumbling and horrible
screeches within, and let them go away
wondering and unsatisted.
A boy trapper observed the curios-
ity of the strangers, and constructed
ladder by which they could safely de-
scend into the pit.
The boy charged for the use of his
ladder. The number of visitors in
creased. The cave became one of the
popular show places of the mountains,
and the boy had thriving business.
It is the man or woman who first sees
where the ladder is needed by the pub
lie, and brings it, who makes the dis
tinguishing success in the worlds mar
ket places.
A publisher in New York was asked
the secret of his triumphal career in
trade. 1T occurred to me-" he an
swered, that the American people
were working too hard, and that, nat
urally, amusing literature was what
they needed as relief from the in
cessant strain. published only cheer
full books-innocent, healthy and full
of fun. Their sale has been enormous"
A poor widow in New England
town, some years ago, perceived the
growing anxiety among Americans to
trace their ancestry, and foresaw that
the establishment of such societies as
the Sons and Daughters of the Revolu-
ton would increase it. She offered her
services as a genealogist, to trace fam
lily lines in court records, reports, ct
cetera. There are now large number
of persons thus employed, but she was
the first to see the need of the ladder,
and her success was proportionate t.
the demand for it. ..
This shrewd apprehension and quick
action in trade is the same faculty
which, in higher degree, makes great
discoveries and inventors. Dogged
industry will keep man safe in his
path; but this acute perception helps
him to climb above it. It usually comes
to him at birth. But the sight of the
mind can be quickened by training,
as well as the body.-Frank H. Sweet,
in Wellspring.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17
HAWAIIAN DISC-HURLING.
Revival ct the Ancient Sport II
Looked Upon with Favor by
the People.

The suggestion has been made that
the old sport of rolling the ulu
maika, once so prevalent among the
Hawaiians, be revived, says the Homo
lulu Star. The ulu maika were pol
ished discs of stone some six inches
in diameter, and perhaps IA inches
in thickness, slightly convex on the
sides. The sport was very similar to
that of the ancient Hellenic custom
of throwing the disc and some philol-
ogists have added this custom, with
the shape of the Hawaiian helmets,
wreath giving and other national
traits to the evidences from which
they endeavor to trace the Hawaiian
and allied races to primary Greek
and Persian origin. sd
The ulu maika were always brought
out at any gathering where feats OF
skill and strength were to be exhib-
tied among the Hawaiians. Local
champions from far and near would
gather to show their skill and many
were the wagers on the outcome. The
polished stones were hurled with all
the force and skill of the thrower,
who assumed in his cast pose that
must have been almost identical with
that of the well-known statue OF the
"Discobolus thrower."
The polished stones would rush
along the smooth track, passing all
competitors or lingering behind the
foremost. Standing with tense mus
cles, the thrower remained immova-
BILE, while the excited multitude, lined
up along the specially prepared
track, would endeavor to keep apace
with the swiftly rushing disc, shout
ing aloud as it passed other stones,
now lying still at their journeys end,
or perhaps through some unskillful
twist at the moment of delivery turn
ing aside from the path at the mo-
ment of triumph, and spreading mo-
mentary CONSERVATION for their shins
among the crowd who laughed at the
discounted athlete.
The strength used in throwing the
discs may be imagined by the length
of the track which was prepared.
Gov Dole stated that he had seen
tracks prepared for the game of 1900
yards length. Il believe said he,
that the length of the throw was
not the only test. If l remember
rightly sticks were set up at the end
of the track between which the disc
had to pass to achieve the victory"
Other witnesses of this sport corrbo-
rate the length of the casts, adding
that one disc would sometimes be so
skillfully hurled as to throw out of
the path competitor that lay in the
center of the track and still come be-
tween the sticks; At luaus and ma
tive festivals the sport seems to have
been practiced in modified form by
the younger men and maidens.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17

funds through appropriations carrying those projects
that conditions favorable happl
ness and prosperity a nation. s#
Have right then, expect leaders to be men OF
poby and to be honest in their dealings with us? DECEPTION
FRAUD, SUBTERFUGES ARE A BETRAYAL OF THE PUB
Lie TRUST. CHEATING, CHICANERY, DEFEAT THE POP
cAR WILL Baeness and all questionable unseen
devices subversve of public order Every action that not
sanctioned by the principle of honor tends make politics mere
machine which has work untold evil in political nstu
tons and to public affairs direction by
" secure for US the blessings life liberty and the pursuit happ
ness 80 49,
The political organization necessity Every recognizes
that banding together legitimate factor the prosecution OF aims
ana purposes I'm there strength But then
o'eaizauon are NOT exempt rom the sp1,t anu quae
which must ndvdualy-he spirit of honor honesty
fair play How worthy of commentator and universal practice Il
had rather be right than be president"
Honorable also truthful They will not adopt
what Teyand has been credited with saying: Speech in
vented to conceal thought" WORDS SHOULD BE EXPIRES
SIVE OF INWARD IDEAS. INTERCOURSE WITH ONE AN
OTHER is FOUNDED ON THE ASSURANCE THAT A
MANS WORD SAYS WHAT HE MEANS. mans word should
be good his the bond known be worthless hnan
cia transactions lose and enterprises fail If mans word
cannot be relied upon suspicion be Of lying and de-
ceit hid that word the of whom such nosed abroad loses
caste and loses companions and friends.
How should the politician whose word because nsncere and
unutfu cannot MUSTER hope either to be successful in his
management of affairs of municipality be instrumental
lettering the of his fellow There should be
suspect him Of hypocrisy double dealing Let him
speak the truth LET HIM NOT GIVE GROUNDLEss AssUR
ANCES. LET HIM NOT DELUDE HIS CONSTITUENTS OR
LEAVE THEM UNDER FALSE IMPRESSIONS. WHEN HE
SPEAKS LET 1T BE AFTER MATURE DELIBERATIoN.
WHEN HE PROMISES, LET 1T BE ONLY AFTER HE HAS
SEEN REALIZATION. ..~..z. s-.eEr~ FL
Then stability will be given intercourse with public
reliance will be placed their ueances the
purity political methods the prosperity of nt-
and glory of political parties Otherwise politics will be
than of chance they will continue to be
ism productive of disastrous confusion. s.. S
When collected the funds should be jealousy guarded and
noay expended Extravaganza should be avoided and above all
made divert those into channels The
politician IS ONLY THE TRUSTEE, THE MONEY is THE
PEOPLES And should be rendered them Of the
This nothing than strict demands from individuals with
another and has less strong application reference the
body polite ..4.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17
KNEW IT WOULD BE THERE.
She Prayed in Faith, But Felt Certain
She Was Doing . Foolish
Thing.

A clergyman, a member OF the facul.
ty of a certain university in the south,
was accustomed to going around Wis,
ting among the country folk, to talk
and pray with them, and encourage
them all he could. There was one very
poor ''sister" on whom he called one
day, and asked how she was getting
along, relates the New York Tribune.
''Poo'ly-very poo'ly, sub! I'm all
dwindled down to nothin'! Hard times,
an harder comm; hard work, an hand
to mouth year in an year out!' she
replied, shaking her head and drawing
her thin lips together. o#
'Maybe you don't have faith enough
with your works. Perhaps-1'm afraid
you are a weak sister," ventured the
spiritual adviser.
you'd be a weak sister, too, it you
had to go mile to the spring; up hill
and down hill, three times day, an
tote pail O. water on your head an a
strappin' young 'un on your hip, an
have Eothin' much to eat. You can eat
fried chick'n ev'ry day, wear broad
cloth an do nothin' all the time. You
hain't got nothin' to make you weak, "
she retorted at length.
"Why, sister, you can remove noun
tains if you have faith enough" said
the preacher, gently ignoring her
thrust at the "cloth." 1885,.
Looking him steadily in the face, she
asked:
do you think if I pray to the Lord
to take away that~steep hill between
here an the spring, that He'll do it?''
"Certainly-if you have faith that
He will" -..s .-.r. ...
"Well, I'll try it tonight" she re.
piled, emphatically.
"A few days later she happened to
meet the preacher, who asked her if
she had prayed for the removal of
that hill.
Eyes, I did," she replied. ''an' the first
thing 1 did next mornin' was to look
out for it. 1t was still there, an steep
as ever, an I know'd it would be there!
The Bible tells bout the 'everlastin'
hills Don't you reck'n the Lord
thought I was a everlastin' fool?" sKe
added, with . sniff of contempt u
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17
TRICK WORTH TRYING.
1t Looks Easy Enough. but 1t Is Safe
to Say That Not One in Twenty
Can Do It.

Tell any one about this trick and
the chances are ten to one that he
will laugh and say how easy it is.
Induce him then to do it, and you
will soon find that it will be you and
not he who will laugh.
All that the victim has to do, says
the New York Herald, is to stand in
the middle of room in the position
shown in the accompanying picture.
The cane over which he is to stooI
should be stout and strong, and ita
handle should be pressed against his
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17

the pea-soup fog is expected. A
placard ut the entrance of the dock
declares in large letters that when
the fog comes workman and traveller
alike are requested to take refuge
in the warehouses until it has lifted.
If you step out of the fog into the
water, the placard says in effect, you
are drowned at your own risk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17
BUILT BY A PIRATE.
Havana's Most Famous Theater Was
Erecied with the Proceeds of
Crime and Treachery.

The Tacon theater, in Havana, one
of the largest and most famous in the
western hemisphere, was built by an
old reprobate, Marti, who was no.
torious pirate in his day and OBJ
tanned immunity for himself by be-
traying his comrades into the hands
of the Spanish authorities, says the
Army and Navy Journal. One dark
and rainy night Marti slipped by the
sentry guarding the palace in Ha-
vana and entered the apartments of
the captain general, who was writ
ing at a table. When the captain
general raised his eyes and saw the
cloaked figure before him, he reached
for the bell. stop, your excellency,' -
cried the stranger. II am here on a
desperate enterprise. I have come to
deliver into your hands every pirate
on the Cuban coast upon one condi-
ton, a pardon for myself you
shall have it, was the answer, but
who are you?" Il am Marti, and /
rely upon the promise you have given
me-" .g- -.r
Preparatory to this interview Marti
had appointed rendezvous for the
different bands, to which he conduct
ed the Spanish force, and every pi-
rate was captured and righteously
garroted. AS for Marti, he was not
only pardoned, but was given q
monopoly of the sale of fish in Ha-
vana, which made him rich and
thus an eminentiy respected citizen,
who ended his days in the odor of
sanctity. 1t will be remembered that
another famous buccaneer, the Welsh
man, Henry Morgan, showed such re-
markable military talent that he was
knighted by Charles II. and made
governor of Jamaica, which he had
previously captured.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17
Educating Porto Ric.ns.

Since the United States took Porto
Rico under it's wing s35 new school,
houses have been opened on the island.
The distinguishing characteristic Of
the Porto Rican population used to be
illiteracy, but all that is to be
changed. And it is doubtful if the
Porto Ricans will benefit bit more
from the change than will Americans.
Troy Times. ..
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17
Manila TIA. 1874 Lawyers.

There are 154 lawyers in the city OF
Manila, as shown by the register in
the supreme court. OF these 50 are
other than Spanish and Filipino, c.ing
mostly AMERICANS. Many Of both
classes hold sa1aried positions under
the government in the legal work OF
the Observation-Disclosures Star. .
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17
when snow Ii Smoke.

When Prof. James Dewar inserted
a small jet of flaming hydrogen into q
vessel of liquid Oxygen, the hydrogen
continued to burn, giving off snow in
stead of smoke. The snow was formed
by the instantaneous freezing of the
water created by the combination OF
the burning hydrogen with the oxygen
enclosing it. When he cooled liquid
air until it became semi-soid he found
he could draw the oxygen out of the
mass with magnet, leaving jelly of
pure nitrogen.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17

forehead. Moreover, his left hand
should be closed and should rest on
his left knee.
After standing thus for two or
three minutes he is to move slowly
around the stick, still retaining the
same attitude. This circular motion
he will not be able to continue very
long, for a strange giddiness will
gradually overcome him, and his
only hope of safety lies in stagger-
ing to some piece of furniture,
which he can grasp.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17
Work IL Indeed a Blessing.

Work IS one OF the best means OF
grace. Without work one never can
grow. Idleness breeds disease. It
is always unwholesome. No matter
how much money one may have,
though it be unnecessary for him to
earn anything yet for the sake Of
the saving of his own life and for his
mere physical well-being, he ought
to do his share in the worlds work
-Wellspring.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17
Apprehensive.

"Charley, DEAR said Mrs. Torkins
I'm going to learn to play COLT
can right. Well both learn"
"No, Charley, I'd rather give it up
myself than have you try it. Anybody
who can get as much trouble out OF
a tack and hammer as you do would
be sure to get suspended from church
if he tried to handle anything as diff
cult az . golf club.'-Washsngtou
Star.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17
Havana Getting Healthy

From being a breeding place of dis
case Havana has been converted into
one of the healthiest cities. Malaria,
which was a scourge for centuries, has
been greatly au1eliorated; leprosy is
under control; yellow fever has been
practically stamped out. It is not to
be assumed that the old order will ever
be revived, but it will be interesting
hereafter to note how the sanitary
regulate esta blisihed by the Amer
leans are MISUNDERSTANDING Jour
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17
Nero. Many sultans.

According to Gov. Taft, sultans are
As numerous in the islands of Moro as
barons in Germany and justices Of the
peace ID the United States. This cel-
.ainly tends to still further reduce our
respect for the title.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17
Different.

II saw slapjacks strolling over to
the drug store yesterday"
eyes. His wife had a toothacbe-''
"Why! there goes Slapjacks now
going like racehorse!"
eyes. His tooth is aching to-day!"-
San Francisco Bulletin.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17
HONESTY In POLITICS
By HIS EMlNENCE JAMES CARDINAL GIBBONS.
In politics as in every other line OF en-

deavor, honesty is the best policy.
IT is THE BEST POLITICS.
1t is identical with honor and means up
rightness of conduct. It is quality that
is indispensable in every sort of transaction.
POLITICAL TRICKSTERS ARE AN
ABOMINATION And it is because OF
political dishonesty that good men complain
SO loudly of political corruption. To the
politician are intrusted sacred interests OF
the people. We follow, we cannot do other
wise than follow the lead of our public men.
They are commissioned to direct public at
fairs of government for our good. We give
them confidence; we rely on their judgment
and S,,Derior exnerience We contribute
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17
when Rest II Sweet

Rest is the sweet sauce that is dished
up only in connection with hard labor.
Chicago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-05-17

A person in Paris can now speak tn
Cologne, bat only by way Of Berlin
which makes the distance about 1000
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-02
THE RAPID MARCH Of PROGRESS.
PUBLIC OPINION KEEPS Up WITH THE PROCESSION.
Simplex Typesetting Machine, the Latest Modern
Invention and Improvement in Printing
Office Machinery, added to Our
Splendid Equipment,

nels all coincide. as described, and
held there rigidly an instant to permit
the dropping of any type which may
have found its channel.
HOW MOVEMENT is OBTAINED.
This accuracy of movement is OBJ
tanned by employing cam to impart
the step-by-step movement to the re-
volving cylinder. The cam revolves
on shaft, the bearings of which are
rigidly attached to the crosshead of
the machine, which in turn is firmly
attached to main shaft extending
through both cylinders. Motion is
impaired to the cam through gears ex-
| tending back to shaft on the cross
head driven by belt or motor. The
cam works against rolls having bear
ings on pins driven solidly into the
top of the cylinder. These rolls,
forty five in number, form circle
about four inches less in diameter
than the cylinder AS there are just
half as many rolls as there are chan
nels, the cam in each revolution gives
| the cylinder two forward thrusts,
moving it each time a distance equal
| ing the distance between the channels.
The rolls are shaped to conform to
the size of the cam; this insures the
accurate movement of the cylinder.
The rolls overcome friction, thus
preventing wear on the cam, and this,
the part of the machine requiring the
greatest degree of accuracy, will
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-02

as they will distribute no matter
which end up or which side round.
Having justified the line the opera
tor touches thumb lever located
beside the galley. The thumb lever
releases a pawl which engages with a
rachel on rotating wheel under the
keyboard. In one revolution OF the
wheel, the rule which stands behind
the type line is drawn down below 1T,
while line pusher' comes up i'll front
of the line and carries it into the gal
ley, which rests on a support, behind
the rule. The pusher now returns to
its position of rest, and the rule comes
back into position ready to support the
succeeding line while being justified,
the whole movement of these parts
occupying but moment.
LEADED AUTOMATICALLY.
On top of the line pusher, which
carries the line of type into the galley
as above described, is receptacle
for leads. The mechanism is so ar
ranged that a supply of leads can
quickly be inserted, and, being in
full view, the operator can tell when
the supply is becoming exhausted and
replenish it as required without dis
turbing any other part of the machine.
If the matter being set is to be lead
ed, the operator moves small lever,
which latches into position, as lead
is delivered behind each line as the
line pusher carries it into the galley.
If more than one lead is required be-
tween the lines, the thumb lever be-
fore referred to is held out and the
pusher will continue to deliver leads
until the desired number has been
delivered. If, however, the matter
is to be set solid, the latch is return
ed to its original position, and the line
pusher will convey the lines into the
galley without delivering any leads.
This device has been found to be a
great convenience, as the operator is
relieved from inserting the leads be-
tween the lines by hand, and the out
put of the machine is thus increased.
When a galley has been filled it is
removed from the support by moving
back latch, and an empty galley
substituted-the type on the galleys
being all ready for proving, etc, when
removed from the machine, without
further lookup or other handling
Besides the justifier, and within
easy reach, is a partitioned shelf for
containing rules, dashes, heads, etc.
Every need of the operator has been
carefully studied and means provided
by which he can perform his duties
without inconvenience or loss OF
time.
All parts of the machine have been
designed in the most simple and sub
stantial form, particular attention
having been given to making them &C
cessible and interchangeable. Dupli-
Gates of parts subject to wear are sent
with the machines, and can easily be
substituted by the operator when
those on the machines are worn. The
average compositor quickly learns the
requirements of the machine and how
to meet them, and will soon accom-
plish speed i'll operation.