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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08

and eggs or the young are the imme-
date object of birds solicitude. In
winter we do not expect to witness
such instances of courage on the part
of the smaller of our birds. In fact,
sparrows fee when sparrow-hawk
appears. But recently saw golden
crown kinglet question the right OF
an Acadian owl to take his ease in
an evergreen. Never was there
more inoffensive bird than this little
owl at the time. It was cuddled up
in heap and half asleep. But the
kinglet found the bird, and imme-
diately set up a shout, and darted
into the tree, swapping its beak, and,
I think, twitched the owls feathers.
At any rate there was no more sleep
for the bird in the tree. But it was
not moved to vacate at the mere
buster of little kinglet. It sat still,
slowly opening its Leak now and
then, and moved it's head to and fro.
This was kept up until the sharp
chirping of the kinglet attracted
other birds, and more serious at
tack was made. The owl then took
flight, and while the rejoicing was
general, not one of the sparrows,
'nuthatches and chickadees made
more clatter, for brief moment,
than the kinglet. There was Sc
quel to the incident. The little bird
that started the affair did too much.
It was overcome by excess of exer-
ton, and was so limp and listless
when saw it last it seemed to me it
was thinking whether it had not
made goose of itself. 1t is possible
that some of the little birds, like
some small children, never take time
to consider if the gain derived is
worth the effort it calls for.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
CUT GLASS IN FAVOR.
Trio of the Latest and Most Popular
Shapes and Cutting Designs Dee
.cribed and Illustrated.

Although cut glass has been in fac
vor for years, yet it's popularity
from season to season seems to in
crease rather than diminish. At first
only a certain number of articles
were used by fashionable folk OF cut
glass, but every year the field grows
larger and greater variety of pieces
are prominent.
Compete dishes Of cut glass are
among the table pieces more recent
~ adopted by the smart set, and
trio of the latest shapes and cutting
designs are pictured in the accom-
panying illustration. The upper left
hand one shows the Ellsmere pat
tern, an unusual design that is much
liked. Next to it in the center, the
lower, squatty compete is of the Sui
tana pattern, one of the most favored
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
The Teacher Was Surprised.

A young teacher in one Of the kinder
garten schools Of Philadelphia re-
ceiyed an answer to one of her ques-
tions mot long ago, which proved rath-
er an embarrassing surprise and has
made her believe her methods of illus
tration are not what she hoped they
were. She had been drilling the little
ones, developing their powers of OBJ
servation. For some minutes she imi-
tated various domestic animals. She
barked in her mimicry of one animal
and the class cried ''dog" in loud APP
probation. Then she pranced about
animatedly i'll imitation of that other
friend of man, the horse. (which ami
NAL am I now?" she asked. "a dom
key" cried several of her class togeth-
er, much to her CONSERVATION and the
amusement of the visitors.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
scorched Spots ON Linen.

Housekeepers are very much an
noyed by scorched spots on table
linen or articles of clothing, some
times. A paste can be made which
will remove them entirely. To make
this paste, use half an ounce of white
CASTLE soap, finely shaved, two
ounces of earth, secured at the drug
gist's, the juice of two peeled onions
and one cupful of vinegar; stir well
and let it boil thoroughly. Cool be-
fore spreading over the scorched
spot, and let it remain until dry;
then wash out, and the places will
have disappeared.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08

the head and end of the back, while
the body and legs are a beautiful cool
pearly gray. The ears are not so
large as in our red squirrel, but the
tail is quite as splendidly bushy. On
the tail the two colors, pearly gray
and carnelian red, are blended, max
ing it most ornamental. It is very
tame naturally, and grows quite do
mesticated, but is not quite SO vol
atile as our red squirrel, which the
Norsemen always regarded as the
messenger and Mercury among the
animals.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
German Emperor's Policy.

The kaiser allows no chance to pass
that will serve to make himself and
his family popular with all classes
in Germany. The crown prince is
dedicated to the army, and SO is Eitel
Fritz. Adalbart was given to the
navy, and now he has given two other
sons, not to the law, nor the church,
nor to medicine, but to agriculture.
1t has been announced that Princes
August William and Oscar will learn,
in addition to the many other things
they are taught, practical agriculture.
Their father has given them small
farm at Ploen, and with half-dozen
of their school-fellows they will dig
and plant in the most scientific man
ner, selling their products at market
prices to the empress. Not only will
they dig and plant and weed, but they
will have to milk two cows and look
after the chickens.-Detroit Free
Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08

trimmed with cherry, and it contains
an ornamental staircase turned out Of
cherry, with handsome newell posts,
balusters and rails, and it is lighted eff
fectively by delicate-tinted glass. The
parlor is treated in ivory white and has
an open fireplace, trimmed with tile
facings and hearth, and mantel treat
ed in ivory white same as the trim.
The library is trimmed with cherry,
and this room and parlor are separated
from the halls by archways supported
upon columns rising up and finishing
in Ionic capitals at archways.
The fireplace in the library is
trimmed with tiles and finished with
carved mantel. The dining-room is
trimmed with oak. 1t is furnished with
a paneled wainscoting, ceiling beams
and buffet of handsome design built in
the nook shown on plan. The center
window is French window and runs
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
MUSIC AND ANIMALS.
Many Wild Beasts Are Susceptible
to the Influence of Soft ana
Low Competitions.

The pleasing legend of Orpheus and
the wild beasts has lately been put
to the proof in Europe in a series
~ tests to determine whether music
hath charms to soothe the savage
breast. Not long since concert
was given at the poultry show al
posen. The fowls listened intently,
and the only one which did not seem
r,,eased was an old turkey cock, which
Fave every evidence of noisy disap-
,,roval. reminding the observers of
r.-+ain musical critics. Herr Baler,
.be violinist, then made a series OF
axneriments in the German geological
gardens with interesting results.
4 numa was found to be peculiarly
.,scentible. AS soon as the playing
began he stretched himself and lis
tened intently, giving every evidence
- sensuous pleasure. This contin-
:. long as the music was soft and
law but when the movement and
..nno changed and the playing be-
me loud and rapid he sprang to his
49, go dashed his tail, and gave every
Ia. ..,;aence of high nervous excitement,
We he were a Frenchman listening
= : the .Marseillaise." Leopards
- a,yed complete indifference-as
~. 60 as fashionable people at the
nar. The lions were nervous and
oprehensive, but when the player
app asd an they lay down and went
pas s,sen. The lion cubs seemed to
a = disposition to dance when
SUI" nnsic was animated, but the
1ns members of the family were
ola 9ssntlv better pleased with allegro
ev'o ives Hyenas were badly fright
measT This is not surprising, as the
enea. = not aesthetic. The mon
,sss showed much curiosity: but
KY s9r one Of them displayed evidence
only rs at pleasure. If opportunity had
OF 80 ered he would have given up
peen BUSINESS to attend the con-
otnsl reonlarly, and, perhaps, would
cer.s heen glad to try his own hand
ny, the bow. Prairie wolves at hrst
e. s;sested great curiosity but, hav-
sst;sfed themselves as to where
ing .nds came from, they arranged
the so u,res in q semicircle and lis
tnelnse .+tentively. When the music
tened tened they paved the player and
stopp sa to solicit the favor OF an en-
core 4ests are to be continued with
Ins to determining if musical per.
. view :. trait in all animals it
s,,py get the kind .,. OF music "n'en
III. ~ shem-N. =. Times
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08

down to the floor opening onto the bal
cony at side.
The kitchen and pantries are
trimmed and wainscoted with yellow
pine are fitted up in the best possible
manner with all the modern and nee.
essary fixtures. The rear hall and toi-
let are conveniently arranged and fit
ted up.
The second floor contains five cham.
bers, some of which are treated in cher
nv, while the remainder are treated in
white. The bathroom is wainscoted
and furnished with porcelain fixtures
and exposed nickel-plated plumbing.
The attic floor can be fitted up with
chambers, storeroom, etc.
The basement floor is cemented and
fitted up with furnace-room, coal
rooms, laundry, fruit room and other
necessary rooms.
GEO. A. w. KNIT.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
A MEXICAN SQUIRREL.
One of the Most Delightful Specim ems
of an Interesting Family of
Bushy-Tail Animals.

Many people look on squirrels A.
eminently northern creatures, only
native to the temperate forests, and
bound to hoard up nuts for the snowy
winter. But the fact is that squirrels
are far more numerous and that
there are great many more species
in the hot forests of the world than
in the cold ones. The Indian jungles
swarm with them, and so do those of
the far east. On the fringe of the
great forests of Central America
there are many beautiful squirrels,
but that shown is perhaps the pref
test of all, according to Country
Life. The fur is q carnelian red on
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
PLUCKY LITTLE BIRD.
Golden Crown king1et Makes q
Fierce Attack on an Inoffensive
Acadian Owl.

Bravery and bigness do not Al
ways go together, says DR.. Charles c.
Abbott, in St. Nicholas. Those who
are familiar with our doorway birds
know how effectually the house-wren
persecutes the prowling ca, and
drives it away from the neighborhood
of the birds nest. Kingbir6s drive
off the crow, and even greatly annoy
the fshhawk, and the hummingbirds
are absolutely fearless at times, and
successfully defend their nests if
their antagonist is but a single bird
of another species.
These instances refer to birds in
spring and summer, when the nest
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08

0NE of the most curious reptiles in the
world is the so-called sentinel lizard
~ of Guiana, this name being given to 1t
because it Kisses loudly whenever 1t dis
covers rattlesnake or crocodile. The
authorities Of the Museum of Natural HIS
tory in Paris were extremely delighted
when they received word some time ago
that M Merwaert, leading official In
French Guiana, was sending them a fine
specimen, and were correspondingly disap-
pointed on opening the box to find the lizard
dead.
This lizard was more than four feet in
length. If it had reached the museum alive
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08

1t is thought likely that it would have sur
vived for several years. as it could easily
have been supplied with appropriate food.
such as eggs, chopped meat and young
birds.
The natives Of Guiana say that the flesh
of the sentinel lizard is very savory. and the
few Europeans who have tasted it agree
with them. Their eggs, which are oval In
shape and quite large. are also regarded as
a great delicacy.
The scientific name Of this lizard is
'Tupinambis nigropunctatus," and 'Teju-
guacua'' or simply 'Teju" 10 the native
name for it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
rh. Descendants Opportunity.

"You say the defendant pulled the
plaintiffs hair. Now, how could the
defendant. who is an unusually short
man, reach the plaintiffs hair, the
plaintiff being fully six feet tall?"
..Why, you see, your honor. the plain
tiff was butting him at the time
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
value Of Oriental Rags.

A square foot of the best Persian
rug is worth about $40, and it takes
single weaver % days to complete it.
This allows the weaver about A cents
q day for her wool and her labor, but
three-fourths of this amount goes to
pay for the wool. Only II cents day
II left for the weaver.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
Rich But Charitable.

Mrs. Newbride with an air of tri-
umph)-Really, was greatly surprised
to get wedding present from the
Van der Gi.ds. They are SO exciu.
sive, you know.
Mrs. Jellus-Yes; but they are very
charitable, I believe.-Tit-Bits.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
Metal Eggs for Cooling Drink

Metal Eggs for Cooling Drinks.
Use of cracked ice for cooling drinks
has long been frowned upon by the
medical profession, because it opens
up many avenues to disease by reason
of the microbes it invariably contains.
Recently an inventive genius patented
and is just placing on the market .
metal egg that can be used for refrig-
Grating purposes. It is of nickel
plated copper. It is hollow and about
three-quarters filed with water, which
is frozen solid before the egg is ready
for use. For cooling glass OF milk,
for instance, it is indispensable. Where
the addition of ice would dilute and
spoil it the refrigerating egg may be
utilized and the milk cooled at once.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
The Situation,

Mrs. Tompkins-Do you think your
sons life is blighted by that cruel girl?
Mrs. Simpson-Oh, no; Archibald is
too much infatuated with himself to be
seriously injured by an external love
sfair.-Detroit Free Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
It will Even Up Later.

II WISH" said the little girl, Il had
two birthdays year"
"Don't worry, Jennie" returned her
Aunt Ellen. '.When you get to be 30
or over it will seem to you as if they
came fully as fast as that."-Chicago
Post
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
HOW to clean Coat Collars.

The greasy appearance of coat
collar may be removed by rubbing
well with q cloth dipped in ammonia
water. Velvet collars may be treated
in the same way, but must I've held in
front Of a hot iron directly after to
raise the pile.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
All, WHERE Indeede

"Capt. Spoonleigh, they say kissing il
dangerous-because of microbes"
"Ya-as, so heah!"
"But we hear so much of microbes
where ere yours 5''-Ally S!oper.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
A Terrible Threat.

Hired Girl-Now, you 60 away right
this minute.
Tramp-Please mum
Hired Girl-Go away, tell you. Clear
out, now, or 1'll-I'u give you piece of
mince pie that the young missus made
herself.-N. Y. Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
Hevv to Remove 1ren Rust.

Iron rust can generally be removed
# lemon juice and salt is applied. and
the garment laid in the sun for sew
eral hours. Repeat the operation It
the first trial il not successful.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
scoLD1NG IS AN ART.
De Not Make Any One Rebuke Long
Drawn Out and Give Each .
Hopeful Ending.

The woman in authority should
study consideration of other peoples
feelings. The common scold or tho
continual Pathfinder is perhaps the
most disagreeable person in the
world, not only unhappy herself, but
making others SO.
Scolding, viewed in one light. II
really an accomplishment-that il
when used for the proper correction
of servants and children. If you feel
called upon to deliver rebuke to .
servant make it clear to the offender
that your displeasure is justified;
never lose your temper, but be calm
and dignifed. for remember that
your bearing has much to do with the
respect that you are held in by those
under your authority. Never let .
scolding degenerate into nagging.
for if you do you lose al claim for rec
spect from the delinquent and the
person at fault becomes your critic,
and very scornful critic at that.
Let all seedlings be gagged by the
error, but do not make any one rebuke
long drawn out. Give each hopeful
ending.
When properly administered mer-
tied scolding quickly bears the fruit
of better behavior on the part Of the
offending one.
Many wives have spoiled the good
nature Of their husbands by Selling
upon some fault, trivial perhaps, and
constantly dwelling upon it.
Where home is made unhappy by
a great fault of the hus band, If he 10
worthy of loving and saving. he il
more effectively appealed to by ten
derness than by denunciation or
scorn. There are many men to-day in
the wrong path possessed Of worthy
attributes, who might be saved by
gentle reproof from the error Of
their ways, but are only spurred on
their downward course by the unre-
lenting ferceness of scolding wife.
Those who have been saved from evil
ways bear witness to the efficacy of
the gentle sympathy and loving adj
vice of true helpmate.-N. Y. World.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
rouchins Hi. Up.

Hell think your father and mothexs
are such charming people!
She-Yes; it makes me sad when :
think that at almost any time may be
leaving them.-Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
Doe..,t Look reasonable.

'She says no man has ever put his
arm round her."
"Oh, don't believe it. Why, she's
been sleighriding dozens Of times.
Chicago Post.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
H.v to Drive Away Rats.

Rats and mice can be driven away
by putting potash into their holes or
where they are likely to go. Tho air
will make it soft and sticky, and they
dislike it very much.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08
Thought They Might Need It.
Man of the HOuse-It strikes me thai

I've seen your face before.
Stranger-Yes, you have. l sold you
cook book year ago.
what are you selling now?"
"a sure cure for dyspepsia. Only 50
cents."-Harlem Life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08

WIS building is planned to cost
= so,ooo. The plan has many ex-
ia. cellent features. The founda-
ns M - quilt OF rubble stone. The SUI
t r.: is sheathed on the ex-
'iof' and then covered with clap
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-02-08

story 10 feet; second story, feet; at
tic, feet.
The interior arrangement is excel
lent and convenient, and is finished of
in handsome manner. The hall is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-26
PALESTINE POINTERS.
Notice Of Appeal Has Been Given in the
Terry Case.

NotlCe OF Appeal Has Been Given in the
Tarrv Caso
po,o..,.
a'esune, leAaS' December 2i-In tae
matter of the application for new trial in
the State VS. win rorrr cor,i,t,l "a
,,,,i. '''' l'"' '''p OF DIS
sau'' ~ nuroer 'udEe Gooch overru!ad
the motion and refused to grant a now
trial The attorney Tor ,rorr,- ,,.r a.,
notice ~ ,oraa, -. .h - wv" u'9u
i''''' VI appear To the criminal court OF
appeals at Tyler. This closes the criminal
docket for this term
rdt.a-
-. '.N.'or ~ H. ln"ih"S OF The Comanrhe
'hiet, aud ono Of the best known newspaper
men in Texas is here win hls f,,it,. 4,
go, 49,. - -, ,'.,"' w
spr"p 'n' ""''ua'S Win beV.ohd MIS- L.
Sellers Mr.. Thomas said ne was well
pleased with Palestine and East Tevos CON.
poI va" ',g,''',s anu l's' leA"' ss'
fI9,iS, "lu 'I,'AS tuiS city mas great
"rrGs,TJstu, 49, ~, ..-.-,,- .,-.....,
Nova yl,,oS nay WI We Ge4oI'ny 'nSsrtea
-, t'iiv,t wv "hN VIII N' ON" or 10 .
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-26
cHRIsrMAs HOLIDAYS.

Now that the holidays are over aud you
have abused your digestive organs until
they are on the point OF rebellion, the
proper thing 10 do Is 10 get back into work
Ing condition rs speedily as possible "A
stitch IN time saves nine" ia an old saw,
but It Is great truth IN homey dress and
applies with greatest force 10 the human
body. little trlhing ailmcnt which was
not considered worthy OF second thought
has in countless instances cost a ufe. a
Stitch In time" would have saved much
suffering and distress to the victim and his
family. Those who have to light the bat
tie OF life. the wage-earuers, must at once
get In shape for another years work. II
they start out with an ailing body, he 1t
ever so triHlng, they can not do their best
aud II no attention Is paid 10 the trouble
80 soon becomes severe, entailng loss OF
time and money or worse. Prudent persons
will get rid " the disorder as speedily as
ters will DO this work II will cleanse and
purify the bowels, regulate the whole sys.
tenn and impart a feeling OF strength and
energy that will make work pleasure. II
Is good for the whole family. Children
who are puny, sickiy or who have eaten too
freely Of sweet stuff will Immediately i'm
proye under It's beneficial effect. For ladies',
particularly those subject 10 headache, In
digestion. constipation or the ailments pc.
Guitar TO their sex ~ Is ~ the greatest
value as Il purihes the system thoroughly,
tones up the vital organs, clears the com,
kif SkssFidiashs. n NiRfilAg, Is Main
street. Crescent Drug stare, sI1 Maui
Atrest. special agents..
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-26
A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS
MRS. VINO JkNsA ACCIDENTALLY
SHOT AND KILLED NEAR SINNER.
Mrs. :. Finklea OF Llsno Was Badly Hurt
by a FslI--Joe 5onepart Was
Killed at Bay City.

Llano, Texas, December ai--while 70.
turning from Christmas entertainment
last nisht Mrs, +. Fiukles, who had her
baby In her arms fell over board TINT
had been placed on the Sidewalk by some
miscrcaut and fell 10 tho street. some dis
lance below. ana received very pniuful N
not serious injuries.
wharton. Texas. December "a loo R,,c
part an employe Of the Cane Belt railroad.
was aocdently shot and killed al Lane city
yesterday. Mr. Boucpart was AT ono time
employed in the oIicc Of the same cnmnonv
az this place. and had Just gone 10 tann
city to work IN the companv's orficp al
that place. Age 70 years.
sinner, Texas December 25-whlle cello.
bratins Christmas last night Vince Jansa
accidentally shot and killed his wife Mt
their home two miles west Of here. a.
calber pistol hall glanced. entered tGN
house and passed through her body killing
her instantly.
San Antonio. Texas, December 2S.-Leo
Knowlton, aged 10 years died this morning
from a gunshot wound received while hunt
ing near the city last Tuesday morning
The gun was IN the hands of a COMPANION
cf the same age.
Marshall, Texns, December "a. MIR. A.
INl, section foreman at Waskom on the
Texas and Pacific, was coming IN from
his work when an engine struck the hand
car and broke four Of his ribs and one NJ
his arms.
Mount Pleasant. Texas December q b.,
Harry Davis, aged s. fell under a freight
train and had one foot and one arm crushed
10 a pulp. He was taken to the railroad
hospital at Tyler
Grecnville, Texas December al. n.
Lyle was struck by westhouud frcieh:
train at Dangerhed tonight and had his
left arm cut on and is reported In u critical
condition.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-26
KNIGHTS TFMPLARs
Observed the Day With the Sir kniehts
at Bryan.

observed the Day With the Sir KNIGHTS
at Bryan.
BRYAN Teros Do,o,,,,,,. ~ ,,,,-,
o. '-",' '''''Hi"sr -'.--At ~ O'CLOCK
llls morning the members Of lyanhoc com.
mandery, knights Templar. with Invited
guests. assembled In tboir os,r,,, 90 -,
-. 49,, ,,t.,..... asylum /" oo'
S'''e 'ne Nu'IS'mas sentiment prepared by
the committee on Christmas greeting and
sent out from Portland Maine ,s ,oIla,,...
H. C,,. NJ. t,,,i,.,,t -, =, =
V"' '''' "u''"'"' "'anu MASTER henry
Bates Sioddard.
May our order under bis swan become
tl,o no,,lcst oh.,,,,,,t,,, ~ 4,a .,i