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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-08-23
Thus they spent night

after night.
Then letter came to Tom from
home, and it contained news of much
import to him. His father, by some
lucky disposal of property, had tided
over the depression and was again in
a financial position to assist his son,
and even dictated what that son
should at once do. All day he mood.
lily pondered over the contents which,
strange to say, had brought no Joy
to him, but in the evening he threw
his whole mind into the office work
with such fervor that Miss Jean had
to stand idly by in wonder. At last
the task was completed and he turned
about and looked his helper squarely
in the face. With . woman's per-
ception she read trouble in his gaze
and her cheeks blanched to winter
hue. The deep traces of the unaccus-
| toned worry and toll were painfully
apparent.
miss Jean," he began, looking
away into space, II have news from
home to-day, and perhaps it is bad
news for somebody, too. You can
get Johnson from the store to take
my place as he knows the affairs
more clearly than any of the rest,
and then as spring comes on and your
father gains in strength, you can va
cate this hovel and enjoy a we'll
earned vacation"
Burrows could not repress feeling
Of humiliation almost akin to shame,
as he repeated this last sentence, and
also discerned tear slowly gather
ing in those saucy blue eyes out of
which the fire had well-nigh burnt
itself.
"Perhaps we can get along without
you, Tom-or Mr.. Burrows I should
say" she repeated absently. Then,
with sudden return of her old spir-
it, she stamped her pretty foot. IF
l were only man-just for one year;
but I can't master those horrid
books and my head aches and I'm
sick, too"
A sob had broken in upon her
speech and she laid her golden head
upon her arm.
Tom felt as if he would appreciate
a sound kicking. Instinctively he
placed his hand upon her hair and in
a fatherly way he stroked it sooth.
ingly.
A few minutes of silence passed
and then she was herself again, and
as she regained her composure her
angry eyes shot dangerous glances.
"You may go away if you like, and we
can live without you. We did so be-
fore you came and we will do SO
again as long as I can see to write"
A smile crept into Toms face at
the defiance and he almost whis-
pered, do you want me to stay,
Jean?"
"No, you horrid beast Of man, a
thousand times no. The words were
strongly put, but the face belied the
meaning, and Tom caught her in his
strong arms and there after mo-
mentary struggle, she allowed herself
to stay, while he asked her to re-
peat that again if she dared.
''Then you'll stay, Tom?" she asked
in well-feigned surprise.
Eyes," he answered, and she kissed
him then and there and that settled
the bargain.
And so Tom Burrows had found
himsen.-Canadian Magazine. |
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-08-23
Gooseberry Sponge.

Cook one quart of gooseberries in a
very small quantity of water until ten
der; press through sieve and add
one-half cupful of sugar. Soak one
half a boxful of gelatine in sufficient
cold water to cover 20 minutes. Boil
one cupful of sugar in one cupful of
water while the gelatine is dissolving,
When the gelatine is ready pour into
the boiling sirup. Remove from the
fire and add the fruit juice. Place in
a dish of ice-water and beat until cold,
then add the beaten whites of four
eggs, whip until it commences to
thicken. Turn into a mold and leave
on ice until wanted for use. Serve
with cream.-Ladies' World, New
York
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-08-23
he WAS ALL RIGHT.
Little Zeke Was There, Although
There Was None of Him Above
Water.

About 20 years ago, when the
bridge across the Schuylkill at South
street was closed some weeks for re-
pairs, owners of rowboats reaped a
harvest ferrying passengers from one
side to the other. The nearest
bridge north was then the one at
Chestnut street; south, the Gray's
ferry span. The boat owners
charged as much as they pleased,
often asking and getting half
dollar from passengers unwilling to
make the long detour to Twenty
third street, the nearest highway
east of the Schuylkill then cut
through from South street to Chest
nut, states the Philadelphia Times.
A Jerseyman, with wife and child,
was bent on visiting a friend with
farm back of the Blockley aims
house, and was asked at South street
$3.50 for ferriage. He refused to pay
it, and declared he'd wade across
that the Schuylkill was mot SO
deep.'
'"Take Zeke's hand" he said to
his wife, land I'll take yours, and
We'll get across in no time"
They removed their shoes and
started. When the water Tapped his
neck, he turned, and found it reach
ing to his wife's chin, while little
Zeke was not in sight.
'Where is the boy, Sarah?" he
asked his wife.
Hes all right, Jeth," she replied.
Give got hold of his hand.''
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-08-23
THE EYE PESTS ORIGIN.
Granular Disease of the Eyelids Was
Taken Into Europe by Ma
pOleOn's Soldiers.

The prevalence of ophthalmia in the
public schools has aroused great in.
terest as to the characteristics of a
pest which has caused the board OF
health to classify it as a contagious
disease, says the New York CONNER
cial Advertiser.
DR.. c. Cole Bradley, of this city, was
seen and asked as to the actual con-
ditions with regard to this disease.
"The disease is medically known as
| trachoma," he said. 'It is commonly
called granular disease of the eyelids,
for which immigrants are excluded
from this county. Ex-President
Kruger recently underwent an opera
ton for the cure of this disease. It
used to be called Egyptian ophthalmia,
and was spread all over Europe by the
ror of all tourists in Egypt. We class
all forms of eyelid disease under the
name of contagious ophthalmia, but
there are other forms of conjunctiv-
tiles as we'll.
''The main form of the disease is
known as trachoma and cannot be de-
tected on casual inspection. It is of
most insidious nature. A child may
have the disease for months without
any external appearance. It lasts un-
til the eyelids have become so filled
out with particles that the cornea' is
affected and the vision impaired.
Then it becomes chronic, and is ex-
tremely difficult to cure. An opera
ton is necessary as rule, in the
early stages, and therein lies the
necessity of early discovery.
''1n 1886 law was formulated by
the Academy of Medicine for the de-
lection of the disease in institutions
and its prevention. Avery great per-
centage of cases was discovered. I
am the physician at the Catholic pro-
tectory in Westchester, which con-
tains 2,400 children, from the East Side
in the greater part, and a large per-
centage of whom come from the pub
lie schools. Although monthly state
ments were sent in to the board of
health, no cognizance of them was
taken. and they were merely recorded,
started to examine two typical pub
lie schools, and put before the board
of health the large humber of cases.
The proportion in the Catholic protec-
tory and the public schools varies
from IA to 10 per cent. It. seemed to
me that owing to the constant influx
of new candidates to the protectory
and similar institutions, the only way
to wipe out the disease in this city is
to strike it in the public schools. We
are going through all the schools and
expect to find this high proportion
fully maintained.
"The fact is that this is most dam
gerous and insidious disease. Chill
dren suffering from measles and scar
let fever are sent home, but those with |
ophthalmia are allowed to remain and |
contaminate the others. I would |
rather have my child suffer from
measles than from trachoma. The |
fact that the disease gives no outward
indicationa for months is the worst
Dart of the case"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-08-23
HOUSEHOLD TALKS.
Some SuggestiOns for the Culinary
Department Which May BE
Found Useful.

Chicken paprika may be used as
luncheon or supper dish or as din
ner course, and lends itself readily
to the chafing dish.
Boil two chickens until they are
tender, and the bones can be re-
moved readily. Make sauce OF a
half cupful of strained tomato juice,
one cupful of cream, two tablespoon
fuls of butter and two tablespoon
fuls of flour. Heat the tomato juice
and add the butter. When the latter
is melted stir in the -four and cook
for five minutes, stirring constantly
until smooth. If there are any
Jumps, strain the sauce. While hot,
add the cream. and when hot again
season with paprika to taste; turn in
the chicken, and when heated
through serve. In place of the to-
matoes all cream may be used. and
just before removing from the fire
the yolks of two eggs may be beaten
in, says the New York Tribune.
A crown, or Philadelphia roast, on
a hot day adds to the attractiveness
of the table, if the butcher has done
his part of the work well. This
roast, which consists Of rib chops
trimmed and skewered together,
with the meat side down, will need
only a short time to cook-just
enough to brown properly. The CEN
ter may be filled with riced potato
or green peas.
In household where fruits appear
at every meal and in many guises,
favorite way of preparing prunes,
dates, figs and raisins is soaking
them in cold water until all the lost
moisture has been restored. They are
then drained, rolled in granulated
sugar and placed in single layer on
a board to dry. They are used in
place of bonbons. The stones are
removed from the dates and prunes
after the soaking, but before they
are sugared. The prunes need
longer soaking than the other
fruits. The centers may be filed
with nuts or with fondant.
This is the season when the lover
of green peas not infrequently finds
his hopes turned to ashes because
the deliciously fresh green peas that
he has anticipated with delight have
been spoiled with soda. Too few
cooks, not to mention the house,
wives, know that a natural green
color may be preserved in green
by simply leaving off the
covers of the kettles in which they
are boiling. Soda should never be
used with green vegetables. The
green color that it gives is unnatural,
and SO, repulsive, and the flavor of |
the vegetable is always destroyed by
it's use. If a vegetable is so tough |
that soda is needed to soften it, it |
would be better not to use the vege-
table.
During the months of fresh fruits
The table linen should never be sent
to the laundress until it has been
inspected for stains. The
method of removal before they are
set with soap and washing fluids,
S simple. Stretch the cloth con-
tanning the stain over a bowl,
md, holding a tea kettle as high
IS possible, slowly pour boiling
water through the spot. It will
quickly disappear. The sooner the
stain is removed the more easy will
De the process. If a fruit stain is of
ong standing and does not yield to
The hot water treatment it can be
aiken out by soaking it in a solution
If chloride of lime.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-08-23
He Reasoned Wrong.

cts all knowing how to reason
said the Pittsburg man as he sighed
in sorrowful way. 81 owned a
house and lot in a town in our state
and was getting a good rent for it,
when a congregation built a church
right on the line. I reasoned it out
that the place was spoiled, and when
was offered three-ffths of it's
former value I made haste to close
the deal. I patted myself on the
back over that bit of good luck"
''And wasn't it good luck?" WIS
asked.
"Not bit of it. I'm a clean thou
sand dollars out of pocket for rea-
soning hind end to. The chap who
bought my place had twin babies,
piano, fiddle and barking dog,
and the congregation hadn't occu-
pied that church over four Sundays
when it raised a purse and bought
him out for twice the value of the
place" Plain Dealer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-08-23
Like and Unlike.

Towne-I don't see why you should
consider him your enemy just be.
cause he tells the truth about you.
A really true friend should do that.
Browne-Yes, but here's the diff
ference. A true friend tells you the
truth about you; an enemy tells it
to everybody else.-Philadelphis
Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-08-23
Heart stab Not Fatal

Stabbed through the heart has hith-
erto been synonymous with fatally
wounded, but modern surgery has
stepped in, and it is now possible to
recover from this injury. DR.. Fontan,
a Toulon surgeon, had young soldier
brought to him suffering from the
knife wound piercing the pericardium,
causing a lesion of the heart. DR..
Vontan opened the cavity and applied
three stitches in the heart. The cash
was on level with the left ventricle.
The patient has now entirely recov-
ered.-N. Y. Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-08-23
1t Worked BaNIy.

First Village Dame-Did bring
you back that basket you lent me
last week?
Second Dame (e1nphatically)-No,
indeed, you did not.
"That's pity, far I Just came
round to borrow it again.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-08-23
MfP0Re-

When the Bedouins observed that
sheik Hassan was building all his
houses upside down they were vastly
amused.
That's queer village you're put
ting up said they.
"Village?" said Hassan. 'This is
no village. This is permanent
mirage for tourists"
Hereupon the laugh was on the
Bedouins, who gracefully acknowl-
edged this and, calling a passing
water-carrier. bought.-Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-08-23
Russian Railway Stations,

Most of the railway stations in Rus
STA are about two miles from the towns
which they respectively serve. This
is a precaution against fire, as many
of the Russian dwellings are matched
with straw.-Boston Budget.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-08-23
And the Piano Was Silent.

He-Ah, but I cawn't play with
both banda
She-Then I'll play with one hand
and you can play with the other
Harvard Lampoon.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-08-23

she-Whac are you thinking about?
He-Nothing.
She-Isn't that rather egotistical7
The King.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-08-23
Curious.

Desperate straits and crooked &C.
.tions are often closely allied. -Chica-
60 Daily News.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-07-01
Didn't Fear the Rain.

Prince Henry's kindly consideration
for others is shown in an anecdote
which Robley D. Evans relates III his
article ion Prince Henry's American
Impressions" When the royal guest
and his suit left the Hohenzollern on
his way to the city hall to receive the
freedom of the city of New York, it
was blowing a northeast gale. with
rain and occasional o In order to
make the trip as easy as possible the
prince was taken in a navy yard tug
down to the Battery. AS the tug drew
up to the landing Prince Henry noticed
the long Tine OF cIrTIaEes. all Closed,
and the dripping multitude facing the
northeast storm. Turning to Rear Ad-
miral Evans. he said: Evans, please
have the carriages opened. II the
American people can stand in the rain
to see me, | "a surely sit in the rain
to see them"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-07-01
Diminutixe Armiea.

In the heart of the Pyrenees there is
a microscopic state, known as the An
DORA republic. which maintains it's in
dependence among the formidable
giants of Europe that surround it on
all sides. Its normal suzerain is a
bishop, and it has an army Of GOO stall
wart mountaineers. ready at any mo-
ment to die for their national dignity
and independence. There is something
quite pathetic in the spectacle of this
handful Of men drilling and strutting
in their mountain Businesses. while on
one side is Spain. which can produce
1000 soldiers against one of the re-
public. and on the other the army Of
France. which outnumbers them by
nearly G,O0O to one
A still more diminutive army is that
which nominally protects the dominion
of the Prince of Monaco. AS the prin-
cipality is little more than a dozen
times the size Of Hyde park. 1t is not
surprising that the soldiers who guard
it only number 1876 or that their duties
are chiefly confined to making a brave
show in their uniform and having a
good time generally.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-07-01
FAVORABLE
Whitelaw Reid CabIed the State Do.
partment.

Washington, June pa cable mes
sage was received at the state de-
partment at Washington, from White
law Reid, head of the special en-
bassy to the coronation, giving a most
favorable account of the condition of
King Edward VII. He says the ply
sicians attending the king anticipate
his rapid recovery.
Mr.. Reid says that among those
familiar with the case it is well un-
derstood that there is no foundation
for alarming reports that the king has
ANGER or any serious throat or stom-
ach trouble.
According to- Mr.. Reid, the strength
of the erv and sound blood of the
king are all in his favor.
A most favorable symptom in his
case is that he had taken solid food.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-07-01
COULD NOT SAVE HIS SON
MINER WATCHES BOY SLOWLY
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Both Caught in a Cavein-Dauqhters
Of the Man Organize a Res
~
cue Party.

kellogg, Idaho, June 29.-Imprison-
ed under a fall of earth and helpless
to render aid to- the sufferer, ]. w.
Brently saw his own son slowly suf-
focate in a prospect hole on Big
creek, about six miles from this place,
Thursday afternoon.
All night the father kept vigil over
the body, while held in a cramped po-
sition by earth and rocks. For Is
hours Brently was a prisoner beside
his boys body. A rescue party
found the almost dead miner at 10
o'clock Friday morning. His terrible
experience has nearly crazed him.
Brently and his 14-year-old son, Bud
Brently, were working on the prospect
when the accident occurred. A cave
of earth and rock, following a blast,
caught Brently, pinning him in a
helpless position. The boy crawled
toward his father to assist him, when
a second cave occurred, completely
covering the youth and burylng Brent
ly up to- his chin, his head only being
left free.
The boy was pinned down in such
a, manner that he could not move
hand or foot, but only a little earth
covered his head. Unable to reach
him, the agonized father saw his son
suffocate. after bidding him an affec-
tionate farewell.
Brently owes his rescue to his
daughters, who organized a searching
party early in the morning, when they
found that the father and son had not
returned during the night.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-07-01

The assessment for the present
year is subject to revision by the
county board of equalization which
may increase or decrease the roll as
returned by the assessor. The rail-
roads are assessed by a state board.
The latter, it is thought, will not dare
to reduce the assessment made a year
ago and from the pressure brought to
bear upon the board it is believed
more than likely that the valuation
will be increased. If this is done
Yellowstone county's assessment for
the present year will be, approximate
ly, $1,000, 900.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-07-01
sPAiN,s NEW KING.
Personal ChaFacteristics Of Young
Alf1aaO XIII.

Personal ChaFacteristics Of Young
Alfanao XIII.
A mothers love and devotion have
given to Spain q king worthy of the
throne, says the New York World. The
new sovereign is q boy-a king at six
teen hut he comes to his inheritance
with a character matured far beyond
his years. Called in his boyhood to
greatness and responsibility, he accepts
his heavy duties modestly and serious
", though not morbidly.
Born with inherited weakness Of
mind and body. exceeding frail. a wise
and gentle las trained and
guided him until he has become sturdy
physically and has gained a most at
tractive character. His mother made
him fit to be a king. The new sover-
eign, to whom all loyal Spain looks
with reverence and affection, is a fine,
handsome boy. His mind is healthy
and spirited. He is tender hearted and
impulsive. He Is charitable, energetic,
friendly and has a will of his own. He
is a born soldier and is a good n even
now. He is deeply patriotic and re-
ligious. He speaks English, French
and German as well as his own Ian
guage. He Is greatly devoted to his
sisters, Princesses Mercedes and Maria
Theresa. He Is fond of athletics and
swimming.
King Alfonso has such a string of i'm
posing names that one is reminded of
old Eccles' comment when he hears
the long tale of his little grandson's
%aristocratic Christian names
HE doesn't look big enough to hold
them ALL"
If the king were to be introduced
anywhere with all of his names, his
sponsor would have to say:
"Allow ME to present Alfonso KILL.
Leon Ferdinand Maria James Isidore
Pascal Antonio, king of Spain. of Cas-
tile, of Leon, Of Aragon. Of the two
Sicilies. Of Jerusalem, of Navarro. of
Grenada. Of Toledo, Of Valentia, of
Galicia. Of Majorca. Of Minorca, of
Seville, of Cerdena, Of Cordova, Of
Corcega. of Murcia, of Jaen. of Agar.
"a. of Algebra. of Gibraltar. of the
Canaries. of the East and West Indies.
of India and the Oceanic continent,
.Archduke Of Austria. Duke Of Burgun.
dy. of Brabant and of Milan. Count of
Hapsburg, of Flanders. of Tyrol and
of Barcelona and Lord of Biscay and
Molina"
The king has two Irish cobs, which
have superseded the pony carriage and
on which he is often seen in Madrid.
His playfellows have been the children
from the families of the Due de Soto
mayor and other grandees. and his
principal diversion took the form of
platoon exercises. the handling of arma
and of drills. AS his strength increas-
ed there were long walks with officers,
and indoors he played billiards much
and with considerable skill.