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often supposed by the westerners, a
class of demi-mondaine, as that class
is known in London, Paris and New
York; but they are considered as en-
| tirely too free in their manners to
be admitted into good society.
II is probable that the Geisha will
disappear before the enfranchisement
of women in Japan. Formerly the
Japanese young woman was not per-
mitted to take part in social entertain
ment, and this function fell to the pro-
fessional entertainer. Men found the
Geisha far more amusing than the
women of their acquaintance in
society. and this led to the creation OF
this peculiar class. Now that educa-
ton is accomplishing for women in
Japan what it. has accomplished to,
woman in France, England and Amer
lea, it is evident that the day of the
Geisha is passing. It needs only ar
opportunity for development to show
that the musume, the japanese girl
can be as entertaining and as inter
esting as the most charming Geishs
or Kyoto-which las attained the bat
eminence of producing the most beau.
tiful and entertaining Geisha in the
japanese empire.
Universal Smoking.
In Polynesia, China, Japan and Sian
smoking is incessant; in Burmah the
Burmese mother takes the cheroot
from her mouth and puts it to the lips
Of her nursing babe, while the chill.
purses it's lips and puffs away will
every indication of pleasure. The
Burmese girl smokes "whackin
white cheroot." Kaffirs habitually
smoke cigars with the lighted ends in
their mouths and their tongues adroit-
ly tucked out of harms way. Even
Stanley's pigmies of Central Africa are
inveterate smokers. The sun never
sets on the smoking world, for before
the white man of the occident puts
down his pipe at night the yellow man
of the orient has his matutinal cheroot.
Detroit Free Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
Electric Light on the Eyes.

A Russian specialist has decided that,
contrary to the general opinion, cleo
trio light plays less havoc with the eyes
than other forms of artificial light. He
bases his deductions on the fact that
disease and damage to the eye are pro-
portioned to the frequency of the
closure of the lids. He found that the
lids close in minute 6.s times with
candle light, 2.s times with gas light,
90 times with sun light and Is times
with electric light.-Aedical Record.
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His "Bumps.''

"That man is phrenologist, Pat"
"a wbat?" asked Pat, puzzled.
ga phrenologist."
can sure, what's that, sorr?"
'Why, man that can tell by feeling
the bumps on your head what kind of a
man you are"
Bumps on my head, is it?" ex-
claimed Pat. "Begorra, then, think it
would give him more of an idea what
kind of woman my wife is. London
Answers
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29

ARE MORE Jokes AT LARGE IN AMERICA EVERY DAY
THAN IN ANY OTHER COUNTRY.
American people endowed with such
comes with wonderful life 1t like the of oil to
great machine
this that America has to the world OF
all the other nations OF the world
bned While might be argued by that the wealth OF humo
literature which has been the days OF Benjamin Frank
n the first American huorst has kept alive love OF humor
believe that the opposite proposition true The American
people, with their relish for wholesome wit have osered and
couraged the humorous in our literature.
The comedian convuses his audience by his antics
sharp savings wholly dependent his upon the natural
by those who and hear And
with humos dependence the native wit
of his readers
This the will read humorous article and
it, while other will read only to be filled with
feelings of the and heartfelt sympathy for
his family.
the humorists take his reader by the hand
speak, and lead him through the funny side of life and then the
place be able which pointed out him. The
reading public always willing and per-
form its part of the work
has been patient times Time and time again has
been led to the fat who slips banana peeng the sad
red who tries the who lays
back her whenever her sonnaw the noontme
the woodshed during house cleaning and spring
The American public has always maintained its keen
the presence of elderly
Jokes it has been both submissive and reveren
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
PERFUME A MEDICINE.


Modern science is retxfning to the.
old belief that perfumeSflas medicinar
and health-giying properties. Per
haps, physicians say. the orientals
were not wrong in claiming that q
proper use of scents prolonged life and
enhanced beauty. Violet Is said to be
especially valuable in it, properties. y
It is suitable for nervous people, and
the violet cure for cancer is coming to
be thought effective, states Woman's
Home Companion.
All the citrene scents, bergamot.
neroi and orange-fower water are re-
freshing, and act IS mild stimulants-
Lavender-water is also refreshing and
very valuable to people Of high-strung
Compartments; it is very soothing and
quoting in its effects. Jasmine tones
and braces the system, and in COM
bination with neroli it is very highly
to be commended for persons Of nerv-s
Gus temperament.
It is to be observed that all these
flower scents must be pure and de-
rived directly from the blossoms them-S
selves. Chemical limitations are irri-g
tant and apt to be poisonous.
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Keeninr Tab.

"Now, Harold, when your father
comes home, you may expect to get
punished for this"
mo. for this, mamma. He's four
days behind on me now.".-Brooklyn
Life.
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He Had oonfiden nee.

The maiden was more than ordinari-
ly wise and cautious.
"But are you sure you can support a
wife," she asked when he proposed.
ooh, WELL" he answered in an off
hand way, Il don't imagine your father
would be mean and stingy enough tc
stand by and see his daughter suffer-
Chicago Post.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29

At the end of 81 years only 5000 of
the $4,000 American soldiers in the
Mexican war are alive.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
q }t5Gi} .Ches4y.

Chest Z. a,,s oaker, and Jimmie, IT.
Dago. IL a hot argument few al
since 1T was nip and tuck for q M
line, but finally Jimmie exclaima
with infinite scorn and that lofty hi
which he assumes on occasions, sMe3
acre for steala da chick! Ne here
killa da two-a peop." That setf7
chesty Sing Sing Star Of Hops.
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Quite Literary.

How did you enjoy Mrs. Thingum.
bob's literary EVENING""
ooh, it was so interesting and in.
structive," said Ethel. There was q
golf champion, rich widower, three
maria eab BILE men. and man who sang
coon songs there"
anybody else?"
eyes, there was an author there,
believe, but nearly everybody snubbed
him; he kept talking on literary sub
iects, you know."-Baltimore Herald
Excellent Care.
Mistress-Mary, I hope you took gooi
care of my pets while we have been al
Margate?
Indeed, I did, mum; only once for
got to feed the cat.'
Il hope she didn't suffer-"
20, no. mum; she ate the canary and
the parrot!'-Stray Stories.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
a sudden Death.

Tourist had friend named Robk
who died somewhere in this neighbor-I
hood of bronchitis. ~
Cactus Cal-Bronkytus That's neN8
one on me, pardner.
'Dont you understand? Throaf1
trouble
"H'm, yes: kinder ketch yer meaKs
n now. His throat trouble was d1ss
to a hreucbo ,rre enough. Catholia|
Staudar,j anu +i3rtes. sa3
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
THE AMERICAN AND
HIS SENSE OF HUMOR
By HARRY DANIEL.
Author of Harry Daniels Minor Observations. y

It is fact worthy of special notice that
the American people have keener sense OF
humor than the members of any other ma
tionality. When one considers that the aver
age American works harder and worries
more than the inhabitant Of any other coun.
try, it is remarkable that here humor is most
popular and prevalent
In land where nervous prostration is
as fashionable as ping-pon and where dys-
pepsia has become household word, 1t
would seem that there would be little time
or disposition for hun1or. BUT THERE
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-11-29
Wyhot W. ur~n

What We Have.
The people of the United States have
in their possession one-fourth of all
the gold there is in the world, and
about one-fourth of all the good things
il the world also.-N. Y. Sun.
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-24
&sSESf 'i6SS S5S Is iag "a
.%aw5SS9S9NEWEST
MNN FASHIONS
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A novelty in dress trimming is un
dulated black velvet ribbon.
A very pretty handle for a white
parasol is of delicately toned pink
quartz.
The China silk and crepe waists have
silk embroideries and lace flowers let
into the silk.
Irish lace boleros lend touch OF
elegance TO simply made blouses Of
louisine or peau de cygne.
Heavy white Madras with a narrow
Persian stripe is smart among the
seasons shirt waist materials.
Silk waists in the light shades are
also variously trimmed with striped
black and white and gray and white
silk.
Lace made Of washable white braid
appears in most attractive patterns.
This will be much worn on linen, duck
and cheviOt suits.
Silk poplin is recommended for the
long cloak. 1t will wear much better
Dark blue poplin looks especially well
in a cloak.
Ecru Valenciennes lace is used
again this year on gowns of white or
candle; though preference is given to
the pure white laces as trimming for
the new gowns of this dainty material.
Innings of bright silk, most effective
among them an uncompromislng scar
let, are used TO give color contrast to
many of the new parasols OF linen
batlste. Tucked edges are pretty when
employed in the sheerest of those ma.
terials.
Pretty sets of wide turnover collars
and cuffs are Of white bands OF flow.
cred lawn, or something OF that ma
ture, set in just inside the hem. This
hem is about half an inch wide, and
the band the same width, set in on
both edges with hem stitching. .-.
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-24
Artistic Fashions.

In the earlier part of the season there
were all sorts Of rumors that frOcks
were going to be far less graceful than
they had been. However, they prove
false, for all the tendencies OF the fash.
ionable world are toward really artiS-
tic dressing.
We see a great tendency toward the
Chinese and japanese styles, particu-
larly in cut. Classical draperies are
also dealt with in evening tea gowns
and wraps. Then, again, we are re-
naming faithful to the empire period;
we are wearing King Charles hats and
Russian blOuses of every kind and de-
scription. Never was fashion more
varied or more charming.
There is only one thing which has
a tendency toward following strictly
a set fashion Of the moment, and that
is the corset. Women are still elon-
eating their waists in front and short
enng their backs out Of all proportion,
To go to extremes of this sort is very
foolish, but out of evil comes this much
ROOu-htNtI were ftOIStNS iuOIC ny
genic; they somewhat resemble a very
wide belt with enormous cores on the
hips. 1t is wise TO encourage lissome
movement and to give freedom to the
hips, so long confined by whalebone.
The corset should not be a stiff armor
in which we incase ourselves, but a
protection against the hundred and one
strings which are considered necessary
in the conventional feminine garb of
to-day. A perfect corset is as small
as possible.
But despite this there are many ultra
fashionable women who strive to make
themselves look ridiculous in straight
fronted corset when their figures are
entirely unsuited to 1t. Every woman
who desires an individual style of fig
ure should carefully consider the points
Of the passing fashions and blend them
into the style that suits her best
Washington Star
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-24

woman with literal mind the advan-
tages of stockings that can be pulled
through ring Of any kind may, at
first blush, appear a trihe obscure, but
she will appreciate the lacey hose as
much as will her more Imaginative sis
ter, once she is convinced that being
pulled through wedding rings IS not
the only or even the chief use for which
these thin stockings are designed.
Ever since low shoes came to be the
regulation footgear for all-year-round,
stockings have been growing more and
more frivolous every season, until now
we can buy, provided we have the
means to do so foolish ;hing, stock
ings with medallions Of point Of chan
tilly lace adorning the instep, and in
some cases running up almost to the
knee; also stockings embroidered with
silver and gold thread in fantastic
designs of flowers and serpents. Again
colored silks are employed and cupids,
pink and chubby are found clamberng
up trelllses of gold or silver which
serve as backgrounds for green vines
and brilliant blossoms.
The butterfly is "A favorte OF the ar
tistic stocking beautlfier, and appears
in all manner of guises, in laces, in
embroidery, and in water color. The
old bow-knot always has its admirers,
so it is much used, but can not be
given place among the novelties.
Twisted ribbons, wrought in sparkling
sequins of vivid hue, encircle the leg
of some stockings from instep to knee,
terminating in a bow-knot in front,
just below the knee.
A novelty in black stockings for
summer wear is colored embroidery on
fine thread or silk, in small patterns,
such as tiny bouquets Of rose buds,
sprays of forget-me-nots and posies
or other wild flowers tied with float
ing ribbons. Sometimes the flowers
are merly worked in outline so as to
give as light an effect as possible
New York Commercial Advertiser.
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
!: HOUSEHOLD 3 > > )
!: 3 > = > MATTERS :
THE DINING TAsLE.
How to Make the Household Board Look
Its Best.

How to Make the Household Board Look
Its Best.
Try to have ready at all times a
flower or q small growing plant for the
table. A small asparagus fern adds to
the dantiness of the table almost as
much as does n vase Of flowers A ST.
lence cloth is also great addition to
the appearance Of the table; even
poor cloth looks better when spread
over a silence cloth.
See that the glasses and silver are
always bright and sparkling, and that
the napkins are fresh and well irOned.
The salt-cellars should be emptied
and washed at least twice week, and
In the meantime they should have the
salt carefully smoothed each day.
Silver knives can be replated when
they are worn, and kept in good condi-
ton for long time, especially if they
are old, as the earlier knives were
plated on white metal Of much better
quality than those which have been
made during the past few years.
There is a very good mixture that
can be made at home with but little
trouble for cleaning the silver. Take
one pound Of whiting and pour over it
one quart Of boiling water. Stand it
away until it is cold, and then add one
tablespoonful Of turpentine and the
same amount of household ammonia.
Shake we'll and stand away until 1t is
wanted. Before using stir it up from
the bottom and apply it with n soft
cloth or brush. Let it stand, then dip
into boiling water and wipe with a
clean, soft cloth; then rub with
chamois. This will keep your silver
in good order and the labor of keep.
ing it clean will be greatly lessened.
For the small pieces that are in ev-
eryday use, such as the knives and
forks, plenty of good hot suds and a
vigorous rubbing after they are washed
will keep them in good condition with
very little cleaning.
a good supply of doi:ies and carvers
will protect. the tablecloth and will
make it possible to avoid spots. The
carvers may be easily made at home,
and if the linen is bought by the yard
and the cloth hemstitched, and a little
embroidery put on them, they will add
greatly to the appearance of the table,
and the work may be done between
times when some light or fancy work
is desired. philadelphia Record,
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-24
Low.Hssled Mouse slirners.

A friend who was troubled with a
wrench in the tendons of her foot, so
that she could hardly walk, tried one
physician after another. The last one
said: "Are you in the habit when you
come indoors of changing a pair of
low-heeled walking shoes for French
heeled slippers?" She confessed she
was; she had done it for years. That
is what is the matter" said the doctor;
IL have score Of patients who were
suffering from the same thing until
/ hit on this theory. The foot, almost
fiat half the day, is raised the other
half the day TO an unnatural level,
and the result is a staining of the
tendons. / do not say that it would
injure all women; some people have
stronger feet than others. See the en-
durance of ballet dancer, for in
stance. You have neither strong an
kles, nor strong tendons, so give away
your French-heelcd slippers to some
body who win appreciate them, then
find pair of low-heeled slippers and
wear them" My friend took the advice
and within few weeks her feet were
perfectly strong again.-GOod House
keeping.
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-24
. RECIPES.

Poached Eggs ana Herbs-Put two
tablespoonfuls Of butter and two table
spoonfuls Of -four in a stewpan, one
teaspoonful OF chopped parsley and one
tablespoonful of chopped chives; stir
one minute and add gradually one cup
full OF white stock, salt and pepper to
season; stir until boiling; have six
eggs nicely poached on a hot platter;
pour the boiling sauce over them.
Salmon Soup-Drain the oil from one
can Of salmon, remove the skin and
bones, chop the salmon and rub it
through a sieve; scald three cupfuls of
milk and pour 1t over the fish; melt
two tablespoonfuls of butter add four
level tablespoonfuls of -four; stir until
smooth; add it to the fish and milk,
stirring until boiling and thickened; /;
add salt and pepper to season, a little
chopped parsley and a little nutmeg,
If liked; serve very hot.
Potato Noodles--Cold mashed pota.
toes may be converted into an appetite.
ing luncheon dish by mixing two cup.
fuls of mashed potatoes with one egg
and enough -four to knead into a
smooth noodle dough. Roll the dough
half an inch thick and cut into narrow
strips. Boil them ten minutes in salted
water; drain and cool. Brown the
noodles in hot butter, and serve. Grated
cheese or minced parsley may be
sprinkled over them il liked.
French Lemon Tart-Spread three
thin layers of light puff paste in jelly
cake tins. Bake and lay aside to cool
Beat the yolks of three eggs with one
cupful Of sugar, add three level table.
spoonfuls of dour, then the Juice OF
one and one-half lemons. Melt one
teaspoonful Of butter in one and one,
half cupfuls of water, turn II into the
egg mixture and boil until thick
Spread each layer OF pastry with rasp.
berry jam, then with the lemon cream
Build them in cake form, cover the top
with a meringue made OF the whites
OF three eggs beaten with two table,
spoonfuls OF powdered sugar. Sprinkle
little sugar over the top and brown
an moderate oven Serve cold, cut
ting the tart into sections like pie.
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-24
Finding the Defioiencr.

II always enjoy talking to a clever
girl until l discover that she Is not
pretty, and to pretty girl until l dis
cover that she is not clever" said the
man to the woman he mad taken out to
dinner He read that, thought the
woman, and he thinks ii sounds well.
Aloud: "And you never find prettiness
and cleverness combined" Alas!
no. HAS it ever occurred to you
that the deficiency lies in your judg.
ment?" He won't enjoy his epigram
so much the next time, she reflected,
as she saw him looking at her queerly
and bit rescntfully.-New York
Press.
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-24
Laying n Mating,

When we get a new mating instead
OF putting it down in strips with tacks
or staples, we sew it and lay it like
a carpet. 1t not only looks a great
deal better and last longer, but is much
easier to take up OF put down. In sew.
ing. use a strong linen carpet thread,
and whip it over with rather a long,
loose stitch, so that when opened it will
lie fiat and not have seam under
meath. 1t can he used on either side--
Good Housekeeping.
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-24
THEY ARE TlP.ToP oREssERs.
Che MilIiners Seem to Have the Palm
Among Their Sex.


sHaye you ever noticed" said a
elever woman, "that very salient diff
Cerences in dress and general appear
hnce you may observe in the women in
different lines of businessW
"What has your eagle eye fallen ON
sowT' said her auditor.
"Well, the actresses, of course, are a
class by themselves. 1t is a part Of
their business to present stunning
appearance, and they set the pace.
But in the ordinary occupations in
which women are employed you VIII
always lind that milliners lead in style
and generally attractive get-up Their
training teaches them neatness, and
the artistic blending Of colors, and no
other woman can achieve their style on
the same salary"
what about the dressmakers"
"Oh, the very same remarks apply
largely to her, Of course, for milliners
md dressmakers hunt in couples. Sales
women in the big stores, especially
N the better lines Of goods, come under
this head, as do those in hair stores,
manicuring establishments, and all
sorts of grooming places. Now when
you get among the teachers, you will
and an entirely different atmosphere.
Truth to tell, teachers, as a class, are
apt to be u little frumpy. Some way
Or another, clothesology doesn't seem
l. xnit ha
ologles.' But don't run away with the
jdea that this necessarily condemns
The teacher, even in masculine eyes.
Look at that spinster teacher who
captured that big big gun in Washing
ton the other day. 1 suppose that he
could have had almost any society
woman that he threw his handkerchief
to, but you see he wasn't looking for
\ fashion plate. Some men are built
that way.
'"rhen there are the women doctors
and lawyers, continued this solon, med
itatively. Il believe they're worse
.han the teachers, as whole. A really
successful doctor doesn't know what
she has on. She doesn't have to. Her
success depends 50 entirely on her
competence that her appearance cuts
40 figure. Her mind is on her patients,
not her clothes. know a woman doc
tor over on the East Side who is max
ing $4,000 a year, and she looks like
"A bag tied in the middle. There are
scarcely enough women lawyers to
Judge Of them
Women artists ought to be the most
srtistically clad of their sex, remarked
the listener.
We'll, that depends. When they ap-
ply their genius to their own dress, art
lists, designers, illustrators, all that
sort, are the most delightfully."- gowned
women in the world. Not in fashion
plate style, you understand; but grace
ful, artistic, poetic, esthetic kinds Of
things, with just enough adaptation Of
the latest style to save them from odd
ity. That kind of woman always
adapts. creates, and the result is a
picture. But half the time the woman
who can do these things pays no man
ner of attention TO her appearance.
II she recollects TO comb her hair she
does well. / tell you, dress is an art,
and TO achieve distinction in it you
lave got to put your mind on it, same
as you would anything else."-Wash-
ington Star,
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-24
The Useful Newspaper.

When putting garments away for
the summer newspapers arc more valu-
able than camphor, moth marbles or
insect powder. These, as a general
thing, moths and carpet bugs revel in;
but newspaper is the unattractive ma
terial that can be presented to these
omniverous insects. They will not
touch it; and your winter furs and
woolens will rest secure from their
depredations If pinned un tightly in
newspapers.
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-24
NIerrill,a Ennt Powder.

An absolute cure for all foot troubles.
Guaranteed to stop all odor and excessive
perspiration. Brings red. burning, smarting,
tired and tender feet TO a perfectly normal
condition. A superior toilet article for Indies.
This powder does away with the use Of dress
shields. Druggists or sent direct in hand
some sprinkle top tin package for 25c. EDWIN
F. MERRILL, Maker, Woodstock, Vt.
The suburban citizen., 1902-05-24
Gohweb-Fine stookinrs.

~Can be pulled through a wedding
ringr is the legend attached 10 a tox
Of c)bweb-fne stockings displayed in
Fifth avenue shop window. 10 the