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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11
FOREIGN GOSSIP.

In some New Zealand towns there
are more women voters than men.
Accidents due to the increasing use
of wire fences have done much to
cause a decline in the popularity OF
fox hunting in England.
It is well known that the palm-like
nipa tree of tropical Asia has a sap
exceedingly rich in sugar, but SO
salty that it's utilization has not been
found profitable.
Millet and Maize constitute the
staple dietary of the South African
native. When he has plowed his
land, sown his seed and scofaed he
rests until the harvest.
A new law in England requires that
all dogs brought from abroad shall
be kept in quarantine for six months
at such place as may be provided by
the British authorities, but at the
expense of the owner.
While Lord Salisbury was in office
as prime minister 100000 square
miles of territory and a population
of 4O.OOO,O 900 were added to the Brit
ish empire. In other words, English
domain has been increased about one
quarter.
A slab has been fixed to the front
of the house where Cecil Rhodes was
born at Bishops Stortford, bearing
the inscriptions: 'The Right Honor
able Cecil John Rhodes, the founder
of Rhadesia, was born in the room
within, July 5, 1852
Two German Investigators conclude
positively that there is nothing in
the popular belief that hay fever is
produced by irritating pollen from
plants. The disease is evidently pro-
duced by bacteria of some sort, but
how it gets into the system is I'M
known.
The Belgian government has just
issued a statistical report showing
that the population of Belgium is
the densest in Europe, there being
COS persons to every square mile, as
against 40 in Holland and $40 in
England. There are still over IL per
cent. of Belgian soldiers who can
neither read nor write.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11
Should BE Dead.

Tommy had had pneumonia, so had
been for some time in hospital, where
they treated him so well that he was
much ;.verse to the prospect of being
discharged "cured." One day the doc
tor in charge was taking his tempera-
ture, ard while Tommy had the Their
mometer in his mouth the doctor
moved on and happened to turn his
back. Tommy saw his chance. He
pulled the thermometer out of his
mouth and popped it into cup of
hot tea, replacing it at the first sign
of the 1nedico turning. When that
worthy examined the thermometer
he looked first at Tommy. then back
to the thermdmeter, and gasped:
"Well, my man, you're not dead, but
you ought to be!'-Weekly Northern
~Whig.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11

state of preservation is a foregone
conclusion, and this elegant receptacle
is admirably suited to the purpose fol-
which it was designed. It is made OF
light wood enameled white and having
the brides initials in silver letters OF
the outside. A lining Of tufted white
satin is revealed on opening the box.
and locks OF silver and white leather
straps fasten it. Aphotograph of the
wedding gown is often taken by the
modiste before sending it home and
making collection Of the photo
graphs of wedding gowns or any other
distinctive costumes is one Of the pres
ent fads, the idea being to preserve thu
pictures as mementoes for future gen
erations and also a. illustrations o.
present-day fashions
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11


came nearly opposite to what is now
the foot of Twenty-ifth street. Here
q big bowlder reaching out Of water IL
or IA deep deep stood forth like great
buttress. The barges touched at this
rock and upon it all of the troops were
landed. Thus it became known: as
Braddock rock"
Sailing between the piers of long
bridge myriad memories of the civil
war were recalled. Across this bridge
tramped hundreds of thousands of
men who have faded from the earth,
and become members of that "cloud of
witnesses" referred to by the author
of the epistle to the Hebrews. Over
on the Virginia hills were seen the re-
mains of the earthworks wherein
other thousands were located to de-
fend the capital city. Inside of 20 min
utes we were sailing past the arsenal
grounds. Standing forth above the
trees is the tall mast from which the
fagfoats. Right on that spot stood the
pallows on which Mrs. Surratt and the
other conspirators were hanged for
completely in the crimes Of Lincoln's
assassination and the attempts on the
lives of members Of his cabinet.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11
FRENCH RAILWAY CUSTOMS.
A Seat May Be Held in Reserve by
Merely Leaving an Article Of
Apparel in 1t.

It is to be feared that many English
and American travellers in France ex-
pect to find the same laws and regu-
lations obtaining on French railways
as thew are accustomed to at home;
and when they find that they are very
different they are too apt to resent
it-an attitude which occasionally re-
suits in collision with the officials.
The following hints are on points of
railway customs and etiquette in con-
nection with which trouble often en-
sues, may not, perhaps, be superfuous,
says London Travel.
Claims to a Seat.-The right to a
seat, which has been engaged by p1ac-
ing upon it coat or other article, has
actually been legalized.by recent test
case in the French law courts, while
this right in England depends, OF
course, solely upon custom. and can
not be enforced. Not only this, but in
France each passenger is legally en-
titled to the use of that portion of the
rack and floor Immediately above and
below his seat.
Control of Windews.-English trav-
elers often complain of the tendency
of French travellers to keep the win
dows closed unnecessarily. 1t is the
best policy to put up. with this annoy
sance, as an appeal to the guard will
not, as rule. be successful. Hissym-
pathies are likely to be with his COM
patriots, who regard the love of Eng
J:.l ooo-1o fnr oman windows a
foolish fad. and one, too, which is
dangerous to health. as
Smoking Carriages.-The rule for
smoking on French railways is the re-
verse of that which obtains in Eng
land. Though carriages for fumeurs
are provided, smoking is permitted in
any carriage with the consent of the
occupant, and in practice almost every
compartment except those labeled
danes seules is smoking one. =
Tips to Porters.-English travellers
are apt to, inveigh against the greed
and rapacity of French porters, espe-
cially in Paris stations. This is prob
ably due to ignorance of the fact that
at Paris termini the facteur who
fetches cab from outside the sta
tion-and this is usually necessary
is entitled to gratuity, and in Paris
one franc is customary. This being
the case, the traveller who presents
him a few coppers (Which would be
civilly accepted at London station)
must not be surprised if he is con-
fronted with black looks.
Customs Examina tion.-At Calais,
Boulogne or Dieppe the traveller
should be on his guard against accept
ing the services of man in semi-uni-
form (not porter, who will offer to
see the travellers luggage through the
customs. His services will cost you a
fee If 2S Cd
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11
PRESERVE WEDDING GOWN.
Kent h, Many w6nen ~ . Meme.ts
OF the Most important Of
All Events.

A woman's wedding gown is seldom
worn except on anniversary occasions
after the day upon which the nuptials
are celebrated. Most woman regard
this garment as especially sacred and
tako extraordinary means to preserve
It in all its pristine purity. The we'd
ding gown box il recent fad for the
well-to-do bride to adopt, and It bids
fair to have quite vogue. That every
bride possessed Of any. sentiment
wishes to keep her wedding gown IN .
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11

pltation, headache, and nervousness
passes away; swelling of the limbs
and dropsy signs vanish. They cor
rect urine with brick dust sediment,
nigh colored, excessive, pain in pass
Ing, drlbbling, and frequency. These
pills dissolve and remove calculi and
gravel. They are free to readers of
this paper for few days. Cut out
coupon, fill address plainly, and mail
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N, Y.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11
FIFTY THOUSAND PEOPLE

personally interviewed at their home.
say Doan's Kidney Pills cured 1 tbem
Thousands took advantage Of this
following tree offer directly it was
made. Friends heard of their c,,rs va.
thus came the great fame Of Doan,.'
They realized what they promised !.
BY their direct action on kidney
structure, backache, back, hin. and
loin pain is removed. The cond;-
.tions causing sleeplessness, heart pal
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11
Good Openers.

George certainly has very strong hands,,
; @aacb h!d Rm ansersw tEe top from can
of preserves which mad stubborn1J with
stood his young wife's efforts.
Hasn't he, thought" cried his young
bride, admiringly. Now l know what he
meant when he spoke in his sleep last night
about having such beautiful pair OF open
s"-Gentlemans Magazine.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11

Something Better.-"1 understand he
claims the third edition of his novel was
exhausted before publication" oh, no.
That's what he used to claim, but it's old.
He says now that the fifth edition was ex.
hausted before it was tten."-Chicago
Post
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11
Hard Penance.

Charlie-And you're engaged to
her? 49,
Willie-Yes.
'Why, she's old enough to be your
mother
81 know it; but you see we were
playing ping-pong, and accidentally
hit her in the eye with the ball.
''Well, that was bad
"You see, she felt SO awfully cut
up about it that I had to do some.
thing to console her. "-Yonkerl
Statesman.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11
It Cures while You Walk.

Aliens Foot-Ease is certain cure for hot,
sweating, callous, and swollen, aching feet.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don't ac-
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11
Whv He ReiniNR6

Daughter-Papa seemed in an unusually
good humor this morning when he started
down town.
Mother-My goodness! That reminds
me. forgot to ask him for money.-Toledo
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11

fht? G p *'f F ashe 70
''Did you turn out the gas when he left -
Daughter-"No, sir. He turned it out
when he first e."-Philadelphia In
uuirer,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11

care you not sensitive about being bald 2"
asked the mar with shock of hair. Not
at ALL" replied the man with the smooth
pate. Il was born that way."-Phladel-
phia Record r. ==sg ge5=N
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11
Poor Little Thing.

Poor Little Thing.
Whyte-What makes that baby SC
small?s
Browne-Don' you know? They
feed it on condensed milk.-Somer'
vile Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11

do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump'
ton has an equal for coughs and colds
John F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb.
Is. 1900
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11
Cutting out this.

A Clever Plea.-"I fear" she said, "that
you 90 not understand me, and I couldn't
possibly marry man who doesn't. Every
woman longs to be understood" 81 as
you will say Yes there will be no misua.
Demanding on my art."-Chicago Poet.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11

Once upon time theorist believed +h.%
be had plan for making large profits in =
short time on small investment. He tool
few friends and their money into biz con.
6dsnce and explained his theory to them.
Their JOINT ,rtunes went into pool that
was to pay NO per cent. profit in three
months. '"1es
One day there came report that .+.r4,.a
the stockholders. Their theory Of nrof;t u
had gone to smash, carrying Their money
with it, and hurting them ali into hsnT.
yuptcy.
Moral-Iheories are likely to explode.
with terrible conseQuences.-N.Y Y. Herald'
Betting is FOOLS argument; but, unfor-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11

Impefdnenf Query. - y
He-Yes III admit that De Jones 10 Q
ceited. wa
She-Well, wouldn't you be conceited Il
you were handsome chicago Daily Newa
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11

q man occasionally takes a day off to
celebrate the anniversary of his birth, but
when woman celebrates hers she usually
takes q year off-Chicago Daily News
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11

Be ignorance thy choice where knowledge
leads to woe.-Beattie. - .a@.,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11

stops the Cough
and works off the cold. Laxative Bromo
Quinine Tablets. Price Is cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11

Betting is . FOOLS argument; but. unfor.
tunstely, there are others.-Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-10-11
The Man and ri. rl.
- @@A5 49,

wren coupon space Is not sufficient to accommo.te .dd.
= write it plain separate sip.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-26
GREAT WESTERN LINZ
Railway Age Says Extension
From Oelwein to Sioux City
Will Be Built.
Alleged Official Statement Gives
Promise OF Many Improve
ments This Year.
Grades to Be Reduced and 10000
Tons of New Steel
Laid.
20 u,,n,es-Republicans.

Special to es-Republioans
oe,wein. March 26.-The current is
she of the Railway Age contains what
is said to be an official statement Oh the
Great Westerns proposed improve
ments for the coming year. The most
important statement is that 1t INTENDS
70 h,;,d line from Oelwein to Sioux
City. The Railway Age says:
"Chicago Great Western-A new line
is to be constructed between Rochester
and Zumbrota, Mimi, also from GEL
wain To Sioux City and from Fort
Dodge to Omaha. The latter lines are
to be built by the Mason City q Fort
Dodge Construction Company. 1t is the
intention to make several grade re-
visions with q view to reducing grades
on the main line to ruling grade, ana
also some changes in alignment 10
eliminate curvature. A portion OIL lile
line will be relaid to the amount OF
90. 900 tons of seventy-five pound steel.
The renewals will amount to 100000
white oak ties and 27O sets of white
switch ties. There will be placed under
track about 211,OOO cubic yards gravel
ballast, $4,000 cubic yards stone ballast
1900 cubic yards stone screenings. OF
a total of 2s7,000 cubic yards"
The statement in the last issue OF
the Railway Age is regarded by local
rai1road men as the most emphatic EVIL
dence of the roads intentions which
has yet appeared.
The talk which has been rife at var
ious times that the community of inter-
est would buy up the Great Western,
entire has not at any time been found
ed on more than conjecture. which
has the virtue of probability from the
general trend of things to commend 1t.
1t is known on the inside that President
Stickney OF the Great Western is max
ing no bluff whatever and that the ex-
tensions to Sioux City and Omaha will
have little If any bearing on the sale
of the Great Western. The Stickney
system is so owned that its sale is not
likely at any time. The European stock
holders are too we'll satisfied with their
property and dividends therefrom to
wish to take chances on making anoth-
er equally good investment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-26
DoLLIyER IN DEBATE.
[continued from First Page.l

of them had borne the same manly 'es-
timony to the recollections OF the luAu
ries of their own boyhood.
",The twelfth census shows tnat iorty
millions of our people live upon the
farm, actually make their homes, bring
nm their families and go about their
daily labor amid the surroundings
which have been pictured here by the
refined and cultivated attorneys OF
twenty-seven oleo factories as pltl-
| full landscape of squalor ana dlsease.
But these millions are not alone IN thelr
troubles, for they have sent into every
city in the land the robust v1gor OF
their manhood to climb the heights OF
the great professions, to MASTER tne
problems of craftsmanship. TO conquer
the mysteries of the arts and sciences;
and when the old homestead calls Tor
volunteers in it's protection millions OF
men and women answer the call as they
think once more with eager hearts OF
far-off, unforgotten days when at sun
down, with laughter and with song,
they followed the procession to the
barnyard gate as the cows came home.
"Mr. President, the American farm
is not afraid to meet it's competitors In
an honest market-place; it has no anx-
| iety lest the natural fruit of the earth's
bounty shall be forced out to make
room for the patent rights of the lab
oratory. 1t is not worried for fear the
simple bill OF fare which Abraham and
Sarah set before three angels from
heaven as they held a picnic together
under a friendly tree, at the very dawn
| of history, will ever lose it's place in
| the menu of civilized man. They are
willing to plant their fields, take their
chances on the weather and accept with
resignation the fortunes of the harvest;
but unless l have misinterpreted their
resolution, they do not intend to allow
| d horde of sneak ieves to follow them
thru the streets purloining their trade
mark, hoodwinking their customers
and leaving their merchandise almost
helpless in the market places.
Their appeal is to the sense of JUS
| tice and fair play never absent from
| the character of the American people.
They ask no favor at the hands of con-
gress. Their appeal here is a petition
| of right and representing two millions
of them now quietly about their affairs
between the great rivers that put their
arms around the state of Iowa. / thank
you for the kindness with which you
| have listened to the inadequate state
ment which / have made of their case
/ in equity against the oleomargarine
| fraud"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-26
BOONE Won TIE MATCH
Dubuque's Team Gave Boone's
Crack Bowlers a Scare for
Their Money.
Winners Had Only l29 Pins to
the Good In Seven
Games.
----
LANCE Of Dubuque Made Highest
Score..The Boone Rooters
Criticized.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Ames, March 26.-Kintzley's new
bowling alleys were opened yesterday
by a game between Boone and Du-
buque. Three games were played in
the afternoon and four in the eve
ming, a total of seven games. Boone
won by a score of 129 pins. Attic Boone
lost two of the three games in the at
ternoon her supporters never lost con-
fidence, but early in the evening were
still Offering odds of two to one on their
team with few takers.
The best individual rolling was done
by Lange of Dubuque, who got ESQ pins
in the third game. He was closely FOL
lowed by Moore, of Boone, who got 222
in the Sixth. Dubuque rolled the high
est score, 937 pins in the third game.
With the Ames spectators the dubuque
team were the favorites. They had no
rooters with them while Boone had
following of about IS or 100 rooters who
during the afternoon drowned out the
noise of the rolling balls and falling
pins in cheering their favorites. Dur
ing the fourth and fifth games they lost
confidence but came up strong IN the
sixth and seventh when Boone was
again in good form.
Boone proved to have the better
staying qualities and Won the contest
in the last two games.
The total number of pins for Boone
were 5,S13; Dubuque, 5.7s4, giving
Boone an average of S44 and Dubuque
S26. Boone rolled the more even game,
their scores ranging from SIT to $50
while Dubuque run from 73S to 937.
LANCE of Dubuque made the highest
average. 100 pins The score follows:
The scores of the afternoon games
were as follows:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-26
TO NARROW THE STREETS.
Fort Dodge Residence District to Hav
Wide Farkinos

Fort Dodge Residence District to Have
Wide Parkings.
Special to Times Republican.
Fort Dodge, March 26.-An ordin-
ance which was passed by the city
council at its last meeting establish
ing new curbing lines for the streets
and avenues of the city, is of more in
terest and Importance than will APP
pear from a mere superficial reading
of the text. Its most important pro-
vision is the narrowing of streets in
the residence districts from 46 feet to
80 feet in width.
This is done for the reason that the
council holds that the streets are I'M
necessarily wide and that an oppor-
tunity may be given to property own
ers to beautify their residences by
providing wider parking.
Under this new ordinance the streets
will be narrowed sixteen feet, which
will add eight additional feet to the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-26
FIND BoRAx i'm SAUSAGE.
Germans Shown to Be Making an l,

Germans Shown to Be Making an In
consistent War on Meats.
Berlin, March 26.-The department.
of agriculture has gathered thru the
German consuls and special agents
of variety of European meat
products. From analysis it has beer
learned that these meats show a gen
eral use of borax, and that some saul
sages contain boraX in large quantl-
ties.
A correspondent of the Frankfurter
Zeitung af1irms that chemicals are
much more largely used in the preser-
walton of meats in Germany than IN
the United States, because the system
of cold storage used in the latter coun-
try is little in vogue here.
Simplicissimus, an illustrated Jour-
nal noted for the brutality of it's car
toons, and which has often been con-
fscated by the police because OF Its
perseverance toward high personages,
appears today with a drawing repre-
senting Miss Alice Roosevelt at sea IN
an open boat, an immense fat hog In
one end of the boat and Miss Roose-
yelt standing in the other holding a
pig wrapped in the stars and stripes.
This drawing is inscribed we Re :
ceived Your Prince, You Must Admit
Our Hogs"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-26
LOSES HAIR, ESCAPES DEATH.
Singular Accident Befalls New Yor

SINGULAR Accident Befalls New York
Miss
New York, March 26.-Bertha Schil-
ling, IL years of age, of 400 Courtlandt
avenue, had an odd experience yester-
DAY afternoon, when she was knocked
down by car and had her hair cut off
almost as clean as If by a pair of scis-
sors. She was crossing Third avenue
behind south-b bound car when q
north bound car confronted her. She
stepped back to let 1t pass, but the side
of the fender caught her and threw hel
heavily to the ground. In falling hei
long hair fell across the rail. altho he,
head and body were out of danger. The
forward wheel passed over the hair
cutting it off close to the scalp. Part OF
the scalp was pulled off.
The accident was witnessed by g
large number of persons, many OF
whom supposed the girl was killed
After the car passed by dozen mer
rushed to her assistance and raised hel
up. The girl smiled but burst into
tears when she realized that she haG
lest her hair, of which she was very
proud. The severed curls were gath
cred up and handed to her. With them
tucked securely under her arm she rar
home to tell her mother.