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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-05
A Frait salad.

Pare four Juicy, sweet oranges, peel of
every bit of the white inner skin from
the fruit it incloses, pull the lobes apart,
and cut each into four pieces. Scald a
cupful of English walnut kernels, strip
away the bitter skin and let the kernels
get dry and cold. Mix with the bits of.
orange, set on the ice for an hour. heap
in glass salad dish lined with crisp let
tuce, and cover with good mayonnaise
dressing. Some consider a tablespoon
full of celery cut into small pieces an
improvement to this dish.-N. Y. Tri-
bune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-05
AN ELECTRIC MACHINE.
Interesting Experiment Which VIII
Afford Pleasure to
Home Circle.

Take straight lamp glass and put
a band of tinfoil round its center
fastened with little mucilage. Gum
a narrow strip Of the same along the
side from the edge up to within hall
an inch of the center band. Now get
a chimney brush and around the brfs-
ties wrap silk handkerchief, and then
briskly rub the interior of the glass
tube, being careful that your hand does
not touch any of the tinfoil. If you dc
this in the dark every time you draw
| your brush out Of the cylinder you will
behold magnificent spark leap across
the space between the two bands OF
tinfoil, showing that you have selectri-
| fed the chimney by friction, says the
| New York Herald. Now surround the
central piece of tinfoil with piece OF
iron or brass wire, to whose hanging
end you hang thin strips of rice paper
Rub the interior Of the chimney brisk
ly, this time, however, introducing
your brush into that part OF the Chin
ney on the outside of which the long
tin tinfoil is glued The metal band
will become charged with electricity
which will be transmitted to the slips
of rice paper through the wire. and you
will see the slips Of paper stand out
horizontally: you will thus have
demonstrated:
Ffrst-That bad conductors of cleo
tricity. such as glass, become electri-
fed by friction.
Second-That good conductors, such
as tirfoil and wire, transmit the cleo
tricity from charged body 1.-THE glass;
to unchanged bodies 1.-THE paper).
Third-That bodies charged with the
same kind Of electricity repel each
other 1.-THE paper). Choose fine dry
day, and If in addition you thoroughly
dry the glass and handkerchief, it will
guarantee success every time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-05
Not Photographer.

.If you don't mind" suddenly ex-
claimed the timid young man, who had
finally screwed up sufficient courage to
turn out the gas.
''You needn't have done that, Mr..
Slowe," said the sweet girl, calmly.
"A dark room is not necessary for the
development OF this negative. Phil
adelphia Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-05
Rice NerinEue.

Steam until very soft four table
spoonfuls of rice. then add one-half
pint of milk. a little salt, two-thirds
cupful of sugar, yolks of three eggs,
the grated rind Of one lemon and two
tablespoonfuls of lemon juice Pour
into custard cups two-thirds full. Bake
in a pan of boiling water Is minutes
Make meringue for the top OF the
whites and q little fine sugar. Brown
slightly and serve cold.-N. Y. OBJ
server.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-05
THE SIMPLE LIFE.
Contains More of Genuine Happinesx
and Restfulness Than the
Life of Luxury.

We have heard recently of a family
OF large means and the highest culture
who wcaried of the growing extrava-
gance of domestic life in great city,
and the artifiiciality of its social stand
ards, and betook themselves to a little
rural city which is noted for its intel
lectual life. Here among the noun
tains and lakes the husband and father
realizes the cherished ambition of pub
fishing periodical, which is recog-
nized at home and abroad for its abili-
ty, and here the wife and daughters
give free and Joyous expression to
their tastes, whether in writing, gar
dening, woodcraft or the cultivation of
the social graces. The family are hap
pier for the change, one and all, and
the world is the richer, says Good
Housekeeping. A woman In New
York, who in her revolt against luxu-
ries, represents q growing number of
thoughtful persons among the rich and
well-to-do, was heard not long since
to express an earnest longing for the
arrival Of the next financial panic and
period of business depression, that q
summary halt might be called to ex-
travagance and high living. She is
weary and heart-sick.
Examples like these are without the
vitiating acid Of sour grapes; they
give us glimpses of sanity and sound
ness where there is much that Is arti-
fetal and disgusting. To some it is
given, we may add, to know or to feel
the worthiessness of riches without the
possession OF them.
The love of luxury has stolen upon
us all unawares. The luxuries of one
generation are the necessities of the
next. Isn't it time to brush the gath
ering Dust from the portraits of our
grandfathers and grandmothers, gaze
into their sturdy faces; and take our
bearings? If we are not "soft" las the
athletes say-beyond hardening, we
can Go something to impart fiber and
backbone to the rising generation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-05
Rensay tor ..the Blue..-

A noted physician has offered q
cheap and simple cure for that form Of
mental depression known as "the
blues" 1t is to smile. The more you
smile the better. 1t relaxes the nerves,
promotes digestion. switches the mind
to agreeable thoughts, and has hap
pier effect upon those about you. The
remedy is cheap one, and while, in
some instances, it may be hard to take,
there is NO fear of an overdose.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-05
Lord c~r.o.'s school DAYS.

Like SO many men who achieve great
ness in after life, Lord Curzon's school
reputation was not OF the most promis-
Ing. He was clever enough" one Of his
old masters said recently, but he was
tncorrigibly lazy and was far more i'm
mersed In mischief and practical joking
than in his books. And yet, although he
never did q stroke Of work he could by
any exercise Of ingenuity avoid, he could
always somehow managet to hold his own
with the other boys Of his form"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-05
Confederate,

"You seem inclined to think well of
this titled stranger who desires to marry
your daughter"
well" answered Mr. Cumrox, Il must
say this much for him. He consulted me
on the subject Of the marriage, which is
more than my daughter is likely to do"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-05
walnut Fillinr.

One cupful cream. one eupful fine
sugar, one cupful walnut meats chopped
fine. Stir all together and cook until It
thickens. Add white Of one egg well
beaten. Spread between and on top Of
the cakes when cold. More sugar may
be aecessary.-Boston Globe,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-05
FASHIONABLE FlNERY.
Dressx Trtmmfuss and Tribes That
Are Seen ON Up-tO-Date
Costumes.

Piping is used by Partisan modistes
to produce some very artistic effects
such as spiders webs, butterflies and
lovers knots, the design in different
and suitable sizes appearing on sleeves
bodice and skirt.
Among the trimmings for dressy
tailor-mades are oriental embroideries
fur, braid and crochet insertions and
medallions, the latter round, square
and oval. worked in colored flax thread
or silks and wool, says the Brooklyn
Eagle.
Another new trimming for woollen
materials much used for the adorn-
ment of skirts consists of several rows
Of narrow black or colored velvet rib
bon arranged horizontally and ira
versed at intervals with motifs of col
ored embroideries. the edges Of which
come above the velvet
Boleros Of various shapes, both
plated and with long stole ends and
collar OF embroidery, are again to the
fore and will be worn throughout the
winter.
Tailored neckwear is enjoying un-
questioned vogue, all of the designs
being distinguished for their simplici-
ty. In silk the lusterless varieties are
the favorites.
For afternoon gowns there is faille
de chine, mixture of crepe de chine
and faille in shades Of green and
brown. end this is sometimes trimmed
with MORE velourR.
Pompadour and silver brocades and
satin antiques with raised flowers in
panne and picking liberty striped soft
silks and crepe mixture are fashions
BILE for evening dresses.
A new skirt likely to prove Of most
attractive character is arranged quite
short with close box plaits at center
front and back. The sides are mould
ed to the hips, while the base flares
out In the now approved fashion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-05
English Honey Cakes.


Put three-quarters of q pound Of
butter in a saucepan and melt. Stir in
gradually two and one-half pounds Of
sifted -four, and keep stirring till
lightly Drowned. Turn out On a board
and make hole in the center. Dis
solve one teaspoonful each Of salt and
soda in a little water and pour into the
flour. Mix well. Stir in sufficient wa
ter to make q soft, flexible paste
Knead thoroughly, divide into small
portions, round them and make dent
in the center of each. Put on but
tered baking tin and bake a golden
brown. Put half pound Of honey and
a pint Of water in a saucepan over the
fire and stir until reduced to strip.
When the cakes are cooked, pour the
strip over them, and put again in the
oven until the strip is soaked In well.
Then arrange on hot dish and serve
at once.-Washington Star.
wash stocks for white Waists.
The heavy wash waists which are to
be worn well into the winter have
caused . demand for wash stocks OF
thick material to go with them, instead
of the silk or ribbon neck dressings.
These are almost always white: colored
stocks seem to have lost favor. It Il 4
good thing, too, for colored neckwear
is often unbecoming. and every woman
does not p0ssess the knack Of select
ing 1t wisely. Basket-weave cheviot
and other mercerized materials are the
favorites. The basket weave IL heavier
than in the spring materials Rural
New Yorker.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-05

Fowler setting his order, curiouy watched by
Backbr who could forbear coming and asking the cy
what he about Il making little for such you,
Fowler land putting food and ali of
yenences He then departed and hid himself The Bakbrd beey
his the taken IF this be faith
honesty Man. Il hope your will have but few
inhabitants"
TO
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-05
DIR. GEO. R. FOLSOM,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON

Office on Columbia street, near Rut-
Hand, next door to G. c. Forsytha's
store Residence at former Schneider
place. Day and night call promptly
attended.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-05

Berlin's Birth Rate.
The birth rate In Berlin declined from
46 per LOCO in 1876 to n in 1902.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-05
DIR. IF. PIGOTT,
covinston, La.

covington, La.
Residence in the Exterstein raised
cottage, two blocks west Of public
school building.
Offers mis- professional services to
the public.
Once at the City Drug Store. Oh
columbia street.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-05
THE QUEEN AND The DOG.
Famous Performing Aninal Thas
Took the Faney Of EnsIanA,s
First Lady.

Queen Alexandra is tievotedly fond OF
dogs, and has had all sorts, sizes ana
breeds. She possesses great skill III
training them, and the pets which she
has about her are al capable Of wonder
full tricks. says st. James Gazette. Hut
there was one dog upon which her ma
jesty confesses that in vain she used 10
cast longing eyes. twas ! famous per-
forming dog named ''Minos, = and 1t wa
the rage Of q society entertainer. Invita-
ton cards ct great london houses used
to bear the strange announcement, TO
meet the dog Mines" The following
story Of this remarkable creature ID often
told by her majesty: Upon one oc-,
casion, when hidden to carry hand
herchief to the most beautiful Lad; IN
the room. the rascally courtier sprang
up to Queen Victoria, and laid 1t At her
feet Her majesty laughed merrily,
fiicked the dog In the face With her own
handkerchief. and babe him do his duty
honestly. Thereupon the dog picked up
his handkerchief, and, In great humility,
approached our present queen, lay down,
and placed the handkerchief before her.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-05
0allantry On . Nus.

r.
The omnibus IL nothing II not gal-s
liant. During the recent high winds :
young lady seated On an omnibus had
her hat suddenly swept on BY the
breeze. The horses were stopped and
in An instant an active young man had
swung himself down in pursuit, whils
the owner Of the hat sat confused and
blushing. The driver. hoysvesS. roso
to the occasion. Never mind, miss.
there's good cad of 'atr under IL
he observed consolingly. and thu muir
muir OF assent with which, the rest of
the passengers CRESTED che words IL
most compensated the owner Of the
unlucky headgear for the battered con-
dition in which 1t was finally vescued
from under cab.--London Chronicle.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29

He also had to pay the interest, as 1t
fell due, on the bogus loans, otherwise
his crime would have been discovered
long ago With the amount of the
Blow estate, s6S.S and that of the
Dick matter, $4,000. the total em-
bezzlement would reach S40S, 900. Five
per cent. or this would amount 10 $780,
00o annually. Add to this family ex-
penditures of about $4,000 a year, and
you have a. total annual outlay OF
about $685. 900. Ii is hardly believed
that, running over period of seven
years. his income from his law prac-
tiee was averaging more than S20.0OO
year That would make the net de-
felt every year about $4,000, or, in the
last seven years, about $215.000. He
bought his country home from Mrs.
Georgia Myers Coppell, In 1898, giving
$4,000 for the place, and expending a
like amount in improvements. The
furnishings of the house, which are ele-
giant and are in splendid taste, are said
to have cost him 1900. This would
account for almost 100000 of the de-
falcation, to say nothing of his losses
ON the stock market, which, ii is al
legged, were considerable.
Denies Roberts Statements.
James L. Blair denomces Mr.. Rob-
ers statements, as outlined above, as a
tissue of falsehood woven about few
grains of fact. He denounces Roberts
as an migrate, whom he, for years. sup
ported out of pure charity, and asks
that the public suspend judgment, pend
ing judicial determination as to their
truth or falsity.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
stood High I'm Society.
AN EDUCATIONAL UNION.
plan to Unite All Methodist Edu-
cationaI Institutions Under
Northwestern's King.

Chicago. Oct PA plan whereby
all. or nearly all, of the Methodist ed
ucational institutions in the country
NAV be united under one general super
yising body of directors, with North
western university as the head and
front. has been disclosed by President
Edmund as the head of Northwestern.
AS evidence that the smaller institu-
tions are ready for such a union Presl-
dent James declares that already two
colleges have asked to be taken under
the protection and management OF
Northwestern university, while the uni
yersity has already annexed two pre-
naratory schools-the Elgin academy
and the Grand Prairie seminary OF
Onarga
at is clearly manifest fact" said
President James, that if denomina-
tional institutions are to do their best
work they must work in unity. There
must be harmony between the different
institutions-a harmony which Will
permit of one general management. :
President James then went into the
details of the plan, concluding with
the statement that all of the affiliated
institutions would be known as the
Northwestern. His estimate is that
there will be 80 such.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
ALL DUE TO PHOTOGRAPHY.
Worked Injury TO the Trade in
Commercial Fertilizers.


The idea that the spread of photos-
raphy could do severe injury to the
trade in commercial fertilizers, and espe-
ciaily to the conversion OF raw phos-
phate into plant food. seems at first
sight absurd.
Yet SO il is, and in this way. says Stray
Stories. Phosphates and bones. TO be
made available as soil improvers. must
be treated With sulphuric acid. Now,
sulphurie acid will dissolve most metals
as easily as water does sugar. Platinum
is almost the oaly metal upon which il
has no effect.
So, in spite of their great cost, man.
ufacturers have generally employed re,
torts made OF platinum alloy for the
concentration OF sulphuric acid These
retorts used to be- made in Paris and
cost $500 to $4,000 apiece
To-day such a thing as platinum re-
tort would cost literally a fortune, for
platinum, owing 10 the intro duction OF
the platinotype proce SIS in photography
has gone up from about five dollars an
ounce to the present price of s20.au
ounce. 1t is indeed nearly as costly as
gold
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
More Pensioners.

All of the pension returns have
been received at the auditors office
and in a short while the distribu-
lion of the 100000 annual appro-
priation will begin.
The total number of pensioners
this year that succeeded in getting
on the list was 1888, against $3.50
for last year. The increase in the
number has reduced the amount
that will be distributed to those in
the ''pro rata or unpreferred class
frem $29.65 to 1854.
Among the white pensioners there
are in the class receiving 500 per
annum So beneficiaries, as against
50 for last year; in the second class
2l3, as against 206; in the third
class 2,s76 widows, as against 2,703.
| and 1926 men, against 3,400.
Among the negro pensioners only
1 is in the first class, against 4 for
last year; 10 in the second class, as
against I last year, and $50 in the
pro rata class, as against 307 last
year. The negroes to whom PEN
sions were given were, of course,
servants of the Confederate soldiers
and sailors.
Blank applications are being sent
out by the AUDITORS Office to the va
rious counties, and in short time
the warrants will be issued.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
PASSING OF FAMOUS HOTEL.
Nearly 200 Years. I'm Re-
ceiver's Hands.

The Old Ship hotel at Greenwich.
one of London's most historic inns.
has fallen into evil days. partly due 10
several bad seasons, the recent wsr.
the death of Queen Victoria. and
rainy summers. The Old Ship has not
seen prosperity and now an official re-
ceiver has been appointed. 1t is diff
cult 20 believe that the life of the Old
Ship is at close. The time was wheI
two of the most fashionable hos:elries
were the Old Ship of Greenwich and
the Star and Garter of Richmond. Ii
was no uncommon thing to see
coaches and carriages standing in a
long line far away along Greenwich
road, while the smart people of the
day partook of whitehall luncheons or
dinner. Ii was there, too. where the
members of the government held their
periodical whitehall dinners round a
big horseshoe table in a quaint old
fashioned room on the first floor, which
visitors never fail TO look into At
these ministerial dinners there always
was an inversion of parts and sub
version of authority, which recalled
the licensed holiday of Athenian
slaves. The junior member of the gov
ernment, often a callow youth in the
twenties, was placed in the chair. and
the exalted officers of state, for that
one evening. were under his control.
Every one was called upon TO do
something quite out of his line The
serious man was commanded to make
jokes. the sentimental man to sing a
comic song, the facetious man to offer
a few remarks on the incidence of tax
alton.
One characteristic incident is re-
called. The late Lord Derby was
called upon by the waggish chairman
10 propose a toast to the ladies. where
upon Lord Derby rose and pronounced
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
BLACKMAILING OFFICERS.
Irdtcfmeuts Returned Against Mem
bers of the Des Moines ua.)
Police Force.

Des Moines, Ia, Oct. 25.-Ihe grand
Jury has returned 16 indictments
against local officials charged with
having Systematically blackmailed
keepers of gambling houses, drug
stores. saloons and resorts. In addi-
ton. so subpenas have been issued for
the purpose of investigating similar
charges affecting the entire police de-
partment.S Those indicted are: L. j..
Livingston, justice Of the peace, re-
ceiving bribe
John Daley, constable, receiving
bribes. threats to extort and conspira-
cy.
John vickers, constable, receiving
bribe. conspiring to cxtort.
D. E. Roe, special assistant constar
BILE, receiving bribe, threats to ex-
tort
John Eggerman. special assistant
constable, receiving bribes, conspiring
to extort.
| A. M clary. ex-policeman, coaspiring
to exrort-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Fatal Encounter at Tunica,

George Torrance shot and instant
ly killed Sol. Wadlington in a diff
Guilty at Tunica last week. They
had some words previous to the
shooting, and there was some hard
feeling between them. Wadlington
had said he would kill Torrance on
sight, and upon meeting him on the
street fired three shots at him, but
his aim was poor and all three went
wild. Torrance then drew his pistol
and fired six shots into Wadling-
tons body, either of which would
have caused almost instant death.
Mr.. Torrance was discharged at the
preliminary examination.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
VOL. XVII.
AS A LITTLE CHILD.

Oft through the dark my little one
Comes stealing softly TO my bed,
To Chamber in and cuddle down
And on my bosom lay his head;
/ hear him whisper coaxingiy;
please let me sleep with you to-nlsnt'
And as he nestles close to me
His childish fears are put TO flight.
All, II he knew how weak, how fran.
Am / in whom he puts his trust.
How blindly and how oft fail,
How oft my face is in the dust.
He would not rush to me when fear
Comes with her sable wings outspreao
The faith he has when am near
Would cease TO bring him to my bed
Some day perchance they'll bring him
where
long have slept from visions free;
And. weeping, they may leave him ther'
To lie serenely close to me
Oh. may | hear him, trusting, say,
AS he is reaching upward then:
.'Please, father. ] have come to lay
My head upon your breast again.
IS f. Kiser. in Chicago Record-Herald.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-10-29
Funeral of Editor Morss.

Fort. Wayne, Ind, Oct. 26-The re-
mains Of the late Hon. Samuel E.
Morss, editor of the indianapolis Senti-
mel, was brought here Saturday for
burial. The body was taken direct
from the station to Underwood ceme-
terry. Former Mayor Taggert and
Mayor C. A. Bookwalter and many
other well-known men, including sew
eral newspaper men, accompanied the
funeral party. Brief services were
conducted at the grave.