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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-24
The Reward
Of Duty ~
no YOUR duty though the heav
- ems fall" said the commandan1
BY EDWARD B. CLARK.

no YOUR duty though the heav-
ems fall,'' said the commandant
of cadets to the battalion of STRIPPING
soldiers. The commandant had
curious way of mixing his aphorisms,
but he meant well.
Obedience and devotion to duty are
the keynotes of the scale of life's har-
mony at West Point. Duty begins in
the morning when the student mon
com" reports his fellow cadet for hav-
ing forgotten to turn his wash bowl
upside down, and it ends at "taps,"
when the inspecting officer reports
some luckless one for being fraction
OF second late in getting between
blankets. It's duty, hard duty, gen.
orally distasteful duty, but in the end
1T generally pays in acquired discip-
is sometimes possible to stretch the
idea of duty beyond the normal limit.
Billy Lang was first-class man.
Billy was private. He probably
would have been cadet officer if he
hadn't been caught the previous win
ter taking a trip to Cold Spring over
the frozen surface of the Hudson.
That was the time Billy felt the re-
suit of an officers devotion to duty.
Billy took his punishment without a
murmur, for he was "crank" on the
subject of duty. The commandments
lessons on the subject, especially as
applied to what it was ones duty to
tn nfh who ol To l-a
disciplinary slips, had made a deep
impression on Billy Lang's mind.
1t was in Billy's "yearling" camp
that he met Frances Curtis. She was
mighty pretty girl, who lived in New
York city and who had spent month
at the Point with her mother. Billy
had called on her in New York when
he went on his furlough as a second
class man, and now that he was in
first-class camp, here was Miss Curtis
back again with her mother at the old
hotel on the brow of the bluff over
looking the siege battery.
Billy Lang was the Oldest man in
his class and consequently was called
"Dad." He was just under the age
limit when he entered and would be
witnir a month of 26 when he grad
uated. Now Billy was in love with
Frances Curtis. There wasn't any
question about that at all, and he had
an idea that was not in the least dim
THAI Frances Curtis lad fallen victim
to his handsome face, soldierly bear
ing and brass bell buttons.
He was sitting with her now under
the trees Fear the camp guard tents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-24
TO PROTECT SILK CLOTHING.
IT In Easily Done and Will Well Re.
pay One for the Slight Trouble
Involved.

The possessor of a cherished bridal
or evening dress of white silk or satin
should certainly wear the gown oc-
casionally, because these expensive
fabrics are almost sure to take as
much harm stored away as they would
if asionally, worn. Taffeta and
most other silks with glace finish
have way of splitting or cutting
whenever they are folded. even when
comparatively new. so it is much bet
ter to hang garments of this material
in a closet or wardrobe than to fold
them away in a box or drawer where
the creases will be more speedily
sheet that is perfectly clean should be
hung over the silk garments carefully
to keep off the dust and contact with
other clothing.
If you want silk petticoat to last
as long as possible. sew couple Of
loops at the head of the ruff1e on the
inside and hang it upside down when
not in use. Hanging in this way. in the
opposite direction to that in which it
is worn, will freshenit, make it stand
out and take a new lease of life. If
silk dress skirts are made with ruff
fes they may also be geously
hung in this way.
When laying away any article. of
white silk or satin, remember that
white tissue paper is not good wrap
ping material because the chloride of
lime used in bleaching the paper will
soon cause the white silk to turn yell
low tinge that will be found practically
indelible. The deep blue tissue paper
that is SO common is an excellent wrap
ping and will preserve the purity of the
white silk almost indefinitely. An
other simple precaution against dis
coloration is to shave up pure bees
wax and place it among the folds of
silk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-24
ECCENTRIC RAILWAYS.
How Engineers Overcome Difficult
ties in Construction Which APP
pear Insurm0un table.

AS the iron track is bound to force
it's way into most corners Of the world,
it is not surprising that some lines of
railway exist which are striking evil
dence of a singularly bold conception
carried out in the face of obstacles
which seemed almost insurmountable
Sometimes, says the London Globe,
a desert; then the great law of the
compensation of nature seems to make
itself felt, for to balance the saving
of time and money, due to the fact that
long tunnels will not have to be cut
through hills or mountains, the engi-
neers are confronted by the total alb
sence of three essential elements of
construction, namely, wood. iron and
water, which have to be transported
along the newly laid line as it stretches
its low length across the desert.
Russia's Transcaspian railway, now
know as the Central Asian railway,
was built under these conditions; thou
sands of logs of timber were needed
and the region traversed cannot boast
of single tree for more than 700
miles. This timber was required for
building the long bridge, two miles
in length, over the river Amu-Darya
This bridge was always the weak point
in that highly important railway, and
it has been replaced recently by a
stone bridge. Between Merv and Char
jul the line had to be carried over
shifting sands 81 feet deep. When the
work is being carried on in such re-
gions the trains become little town
on wheels. They are composed of two
stored wagons, which contain sleep
ing accommodations, butchers stalls.
canteens, grocery stores and FORCES.
AS the Transsiberian railway grew in
length it was resolved by the author
tiles that the workmen should have
their own "church car" A wagon was
fitted up accordingly as church, with
a little peal of bells in the alcove above
the entrance.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-24
Women Diam md Cutters.

An important part of the craft of
diamond-cutting is now done almost
exclusively by women. The first proc
ess of diamond splitting-that is, sep
arating large stone full of flaws into
several hawless stones, is done by men.
Women then handle the diamonds,
which they round with little pearl
shaped tools tipped with diamonds, re-
moving all angles. AS some of the dia-
monds are so small that several hun
dred of them weigh less than carat,
the work is very hard on the eyes. The
last process by which the stones are
facetted is done by steam.-Jewelers'
Review.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-24
THE MISCH1EVOUS EMU.
Tricks Of One of the Big Birds That
Were Done to Annoy It's
Keeper.

In an article in Century on "Ani-
mails in British Parks" and especial
ly on Warnham court, Mrs. Annie H.
Knight tells this anecdote of the
English pheasant:
''Down through the meadows we
come to the playground of the poet,
Shelley, where. the old mill still
stands, its grinding-stones propped
against its sides, quietly registering
the flight of time. Swans glide to and
fro upon the pond or rest upon it's
edge; black-and-white rabbits scurry
across the wooded paths; fan-tailed
pigeons disport upon the lawn; in tao
tall grass tiny fawns feign sleep,
while furtiyely watching with half
closed eye; and everywhere the mis-
chievous emu stalks about in con-
scious pride of his Importance in this
strange land.
''The special aversion of the
gamekeeper's this bird takes appar-
ent delight in annoying him in every
way. Frying about until he finds a
choice nest of pheasant's eggs, he
dispatches the dainty morsels in
stantly, thereby destroying the hopes
of both keeper and hen. Every effort
to break him of this pernicious habit
has been unsuccessful. Once the
keeper resolved upon plan which
he thought would without doubt
prove effectual. Having hard-boiled
a number of eggs, he carried them
in steaming-hot water to the field
and placed them before the ever
ready emu. Much to his surprise,
the dish seemed to appeal strongly
to the voracious appetite of the bird,
for in twinkling they were gone,
seeming look of wonder accompa-
nying his grateful appreciation of
this unusual attentiOn''
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-24
Cfrcumxtancex Altered.

Mrs. Greathead-What kept you SO
late at that meeting?
Mr.. Greathead-I had to draw up a
long set of resolutions for publica-
ton, complimenting Mr.. Bullhead on
his great efficiency as member of
the board, and expressing our heart
felt regret at losing his invaluable
aid and counsel.
''Of all things! Why, you and the
rest have been fighting tor three
months to get him out of the board"
Eyes; but tonight he resigned vol
unfairly. STRAY Stories.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-24

DEVOTION TO HIS DUTY
Billy was on guard, though off post
for the time being.
"You see, Miss Curtis" he said, ''the
second class being on furlough and the
'plebes' not being military enough yet
to do duty, we frst-class men have to
walk post to help the 'yearlings' out.
When the 'plebes' are turned into the
battalion we will do guard duty only
as officers"
sit must be hard work, this walking
ND and down all night long, Mr.. Lang"
said Frances, "but then it's duty, and
l always did admire soldiers devo-
ton to his duty"
"Yes, duty is everything; I was al
ways great stickler for it, answered
Billy. Zone should always do his
duty up to the handle, no matter what
direction it takes nor whom the doing
of it hits"
81 think you are right, Mr.. Lang.
There's certain nobility about it that
appeals to one"
Billy Lang was hugely pleased to
find that on the subject Of duty
Frances Curtis ideas conceded with
his own. He changed the subject,
however, abruptly. II see that Mr..
jackson is here" he said, looking at
Frances in half-curious way.
eyes," answered the girl, touch of
color coming into her cheeks, "he
came up on the Powell yesterday and
is to stay here until tomorrow"
Frederick Jackson was civilian adj
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-24
EFFECTS OF MENTAL TENSION
1t Is a Hard Matter to Realize the
Difficulty of Maintaining a Per-
fectly Natural Pose.

We never know how active our i'm
aginations can be till we let them out,
or till they get the better of us, for
some reason. A major in the army,
stationed at Gassett's Mills, recently
admitted that when he went into ac-
ton for the first time he was SO
scared that he did not know which
way was north, but he had an over
whelming desire. to reach it, wherever
it was. Yet, after six or eight bat
ties, and after being wounded cou-
pie of times, he regarded battles very
much as people hereabout regard the
evening fight at the Manhattan end
of the bridge, says the Brooklyn
Eagle.
Cases of wanting to run when bull
lets fly are by no means difficult to
find. But young soldier in Brooklyn
confesses to a more queer experience.
His regiment was in camp, and had
been ordered out for dress parade, as
usual. When lined up for inspection,
every man as stiff as ramrod, and
not white glove moving, this young
mana lieutenant-began to ask HIM
self: Suppose should slip or any
thing, to break TIE quiet? Suppose
should fall?'' The idea of falling kept
growing in his mind, till before the
inspection was over and the regiment
was allowed to use it's feet once more,
he could hardly keep on his legs, and
was in sweat of agony, from the
dread of tumbling over and: making
an exhibition of himself.
People who have never tried it do
not realize how hard it is to stand
absolutely still and yet appear inter
ested and at ease. Artists models
succeed at it, especially those in tia
", and will hold a pose, not too diff
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-24
Discussing Our Bodily Ills.

There are no more tiresome or de-
pressing people than those whose
complaints are scattered broadcast
in this way. 1t is perfectly natural
on greeting friend to ask after his
health, but it isn't very pleasant 10
receive minute account of his past,
present or prospective bodily woes.
We are intensely selfish people and
good listeners are rare. Why, then,
should we bore them with our trou-
bles-real or fancied? If we would
put ourselves in others places once
in awhile we would refrain from
these rehearsals which so easily be-
come habitual. Before telling of the
ache or tired feeling, stop and think
if it is worth while. When we are
really i'll, we want sympathy and we
will get it too, if we haven't worn
it threadbare with trivial things.
The grumbler is bore-let us help
exterminate him.--Home Magazine.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-24

And red were her lips as the ruby that
under tropic sun glows;
AnGl true was her heart as the truest that
ever Deaths finger has stilled;
And blue were her eyes as the bluest of
skies that the day-fairies build;
AND still through the silence she beareth
to-day and: it's trials surcease,
AS sit by the bank of the river, the mar
velous River of Peace;
And her lips on my forehead fall lighter
and softer than beat of the dew.
AS l dream of my beautiful darling, the
dear little girl that knew.
I know not the love that enhaloes the ones
that in loving are Blessed,
But still in the darkness and silence my
lips by my darling's are pressed.
No bliss and no rapture of living and low
ing my being have thrilled;
No heart to my warm heart is beating,
none heedeth the structure build;
But still when the twilight has gathered,
l sit in the darkness alone,
And dream of face unforgotten, a face
that smiles back to my own,
And I know, though the world gave me
nothing, not vainly the swift mo
ments flew,
Since they leave in my fons recollection
the dear little girl that knew.
Alfred! ]. Waterhouse, in N. Y. Times,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-24
DeImonico Salad Dressing.

The yolks of two eggs, one-half cup
of tarragon vinegar, one-half cup OF
water, two teaspoons of salt, one
half teaspoon of white pepper, four
drops of tabasco sauce or a pinch, of
cayenne pepper. Cook in double
boiler till thick, beating constantly.
Add one teaspoonful of butter. When
cold rub Glove of garlic in salad bowl
and beat in one pint of olive oil, or
threefourths pint of cream.-Good
Housekeeping.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-24
sdstylish.

"Oh, yes, women would make an in
telligent use ofthe ballot, I don't
Think grunted sOldboy. Here's my
wife's been saying she is SO glad 1
can vote the Australian ballot in
Maryland, because it matches her
kangaroo waist. "-Daltimore Amer
lean.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-24
To Distinguish Linen from Cotton.

If you are buying handkerchiefs You
may make sure of their being linen or
not by very simple process. Moisten.
he tip of one of your fingers and tte1.
press it on the handkerchief. If it
vets through at once the fabric is lin
en-, but if it is cotton several seconds
will elapse before the threads are sat
urated.- erican Queen.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-24
By
MILTON
MARKS
Justice Us. ChivaIry.
A young man stood in his place in long

A young man stood in his place in long
line of patient human beings who were work
ing slowly towards a bank teller's window.
He had been in line for a long time and the
window was now only one or two persons
distant. Just as he was congratulating him
self that his errand was almost accomplished,
some one touched him on the arm and a
woman whom he knew appeared before him.
He smiled with pleased surprise and lifted
his hat
ooh, Mr.. JONES' she said, with mis-
chievous disregard of business etiquette,
Cant I Squeeze in there somewhere? If
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-24
Sweet Potato Cobbler.

Slice some cold, boiled sweet pota-
toes very thin, place layer of these
in bottom of baking dish; sprinkle
with salt and pepper and dot with bits
of butter; then cover with thin layer
Of white sugar. Add another layer Of
potatoes, etc, until the dish is full.
Moisten with little water, cover the
top with buttered crumbs and bake in
the oven until rich brown.-Wash-
ington Star.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-24
Hard to Please.

The hardest woman to please is
the one who doesn't know what she
wants.-Chicago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-24

Watercress should be washed III
salt and water, for water alone is nos
enough to destroy the insects thu,
may be in it,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-27
NEGROES WANT TO HELP TEDDY
Gould Restrict Number Of Negro
Applicants fcrs PIE.

Was neya IAN 2s President
&oaeET.t fo#as received caa roa
William F.#,.4er.- a volt Known NEGRO
politician Of Geor4ta aua H. aaB Wal
s"... prominont negro obar9H6an.
WHO desired to discuss Win him ghe
general ~55jet ~ appointment u aa.
er.e7 to feJeraI offices.
The former Is acting Dre-tGent q
the Atro-Ameafcm council the ie3a-
ing negro political organization of fte
eouaux and Bishop Walters is eslafr-
maH Of TIE executive committee of
IN council.
They told the president that they
feared he was Seiug embarrassed hy
many pending claims Of negroes for
political preferment and Indicated
their intention. after consultation With
negroes throughout ire country, to
call q meeting OF the executive com
miuee Of the Miro American council
to be held III this city for the pur-
pose of dGYisins some means Of reg
uIafing the claims OF negroes so as to
relieve the president frem the con
alteration of The cases Of those who
are not entitled fairly to such con
sfderation.
Tie executive committee consists of
three members from each state.
II is proposed to suggest to the cH-
ecutive committee the creation OF a
central committee of prominent ne
groes. the duty OF the committee be
ing to pass finally on the claims of
negro applicants for federal appoint
ment before tHeY are presented To
the president
1t is pointed out that this or some
plan would relieve the president from
much annoyance. and the promoters of
the idea hope to see it carried into
effect
The president did not indicate to his
callers what his views respecting their
plan were.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-27
BY Special Arrangement.

Prior to the last solar eclipse the
colonel Of a German regiment of OF
infantry sent for his sergeants and
observed: There will be an eclipse
of the sun tomorrow. The regiment
will meet in the parade grounds in
undress will come and explain the
eclipse before drill. If the day is
cloudy the men will meet in the drill
shed as usual" Whereupon the ser
geants drew up the following order OF
the lay: Tomorrow morning by or
der of the colonel there will be an
eclipse of the sun. The regiment will
assemble on parade ground, where
the colonel will come and superintend
the eclipse in person If the sky is
cloudy the eclipse will take place in
the drill she'd
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-27
Why He Laughed.

Rylands. who had purchased a new
horse. warranted to be quite to ride
and in harness. and a good trotter To
boot. had invited a friend to accompa-
nv him for a trial drive. They mad
not gone very far when the horse bolt
ed, ran against heap of stones iN-
ing in the road ard pitched both oe-
cupants violently into the lane When
they recovered the horse had GiSai'
peared. leaving the buggy shaftes"
and a heap cf wrnckage. Rylands be
gan to roar.
What on earth are you Laughing
ato" deiectedly inquired the friend.
"Why. the fellow who sold me that
horse lent ne the buggy.-NeW YORK
Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-27
Has Held Position Long.

Henry Neal, Speaker Henderson's
colored messenger, has occupied his
present position ever since his appoint
ment by Mr. Randall. Then he said
he hailed from Pennsylvania, and as
succeeding speakers were chosen he
promptly changed his birthplace to the
various states from which they came.
1t rather stumped him when he was
informed that Mr. Henderson was a
native of Scotland, but lie compro-
missed by declaring himself resident
Of Iowa. On March next he Will
doubtless transfer his allegiance to
Danville, III. He has hardly ever been
out of Washington in his life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-27
WOULD HAVE TO STAND TT.
Washington Official Had Not Much
Regard for the People.

"Gne!@ Joe Cannon was opposing
the plaza feature Of the new union
station bill. Uncle Joe is against tac
contemplated scheme for beautifyin@
Washington on general principles aad
lie never misses an opportunity to
protest. Il wore my old sloueh hat
one day. he said, and went over to
the congressional library, where they
have the models of this great scheme
for beautifying Washington. The man
il charge sized me up right the first
time as countryman from Illinois
What's it all about? I asked
He told me in detail. How much
Will it cost?' I asked again.
The cost is estimated at a thoa-
sand million dollars.
Great Scott | saio. Will the
people stand it?'
Sure he replied. They've got to
stand it Washington Correspond
enee Ne" York World.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-27
ASK YOUR NEIGHBOR.
Hundreds of Pine Bluff Citizens Can
Tell You All About It.

Home endorsement, the public eE-
preston Of Pine Bluff people should
be evidence beyond dispute for every
Pine Bluff reader. Surely the eXpe-
rience of friends and neighbors, cheer
fully given by them, will cary more
weight than the uterances of
strangers residing in far away places.
eRad the following:
Mrs. II. Wycott, wife Of H. Wycott,
millWligft. of S12 Ohio street. says:
4 am only too pleased to endorse
Doan's Kidney Pills, for | know from
personal experience that they are all
that is claimed for them. Before /
went to ManTankersley Drug Co. 29t
West Second avenue, for a box, there
was a constant soreness across my
back and When STOPPING or eXertinG
myself teh pain became very sharp.
If took cold it always settled in my
kidneys, and although | doctored and
tried different remedies none brought
permanent relief. could notice the
direct effect on my kidneys in short
time The treatment did more good
than all other remedies | ever took.
only hope the benefit received may
be lasting
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no substitute
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-27
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y butterfly should b. pinned through
the middle Of tic tloraA and in such
way that the h6dTis al fisht angles
to the pin The thofaX is between
the head and The point where the
wings join The body After the in.
sect is properly pinned. II is geady for
setting, and fer tbs process a set.
ting board is necessary. The setting
board is plaia, Hat board With mum,
hzrs of holes large caeash t. take the
head ot the aiu.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-27
SHE SHRIEkED AGAIN.

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Why #v.a pHda- lar. sHa. on
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eIi4.h
Oury me- said the praa .@a-
'WDs. t9ore 5hool3 have b=a iaae
pm taoHl thzre 5asl a2al - keep
them warm @atheH Firesil.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-27
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-27
Senator Foraker a Grandfather.

Joseph Benson Foraker United
States senator from Ohio, is grand
father, his daughter, Mrs. Randolph
Matthews of cincinnati, having given
birth to fine boy the other morning.
The father of the newcomer. lawyer
in the city named, has decided to
name his son and heir Joseph Benson
Matthews.