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St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04
THE MEN AND WOMEN
Who Enjoy the Choicest Products
of the Worlds Commerce.
Knowledge Of What IL Best More Inn.
portAnt Than Wealth With
out 1t.

It must be apparent to every one that
qualities of the highest order are neces-
sary to enable the best of the products OF
modern commerce to attain permanently
to universal acceptance. However loudly
heralded. they may not hope for worldwide
preeminence unless they meet with the
general approval, not of individuals only,
but of the many who have the happy
faculty Of selecting, enjoying and learn
ing the real worth Of the choicest prod
ucts. Their commentator, consequently.
becomes important to others. since to
meet the requirements Of the well in
formed of all countries the method OF
manufacture must be Of the most per-
feet order and the combination the most
excellent of its kind. The above is true
not Of foed products only. but is espe-
cially applicable to medicinal agents and
after nearly a quarter Of century OF
growth and general use the excellent
remedy. Syrup Of Figs. is everywhere
accepted, throughout the world, as the
best of family laxatives. Its quality is
due not only to the excellence of the
combination Of the laxative and carmin-
ative principles Of plants known to act
most beneficially on the system and pre-
sented in the form Of a pleasant and re-
freshing liquid. but also to the method
Syrup Co.. which ensures that uniformi-
ty and purity essential in q remedy IN
tended for family use. Ask any physi-
clan who Is well informed and he will
answer at once that it is an excellent
laxative. II at all eminent in his pro-
fession and has made a special study Of
laxatives and their effects upon the sys-
tenn he will tell you that it is the best
of family laxatives. because it is SIM
pie and wholesome and cleanses and
sweetens the system effectually, when
a laxative is needed, without any un-
pleasant after-effects. Every well-in-
formed druggist Of reputable standing
knows that Syrup of Figs is an excel
lent laxative and Is glad to sell it, at
the regular price of fifty cents per bot
tie, because it gives general satisfac-
ton. but one should remember that in
order to get the beneficial effects of
Syrup of Figs it is necessary to buy the
genuine. which Is sold in original pack
ages only; the name of the remedy
Syrup Of Figs and also the full name of
the Company-California Fig Syrup Co.
printed on the front of every package.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04
About Manure0.

Agricultural papers and other agrl-
cultural teachers used 70 talk ana
print much about composing ma
nures, and having them ''well rotted.'
Actual tests have proven that this
method is wasteful of manures, as the
process of decomposition and the re-
sulting heating destroys large part
of the fertilizing value of the COM
post. The writer has had large heaps
in which all the interior was reduced
to ashes, and only a little on the out
side of any value for nitrogen. This
decomposition should take place in
the soil, and the soluble matter
leached into the soil by rains will be
retained to feed the crops. Ali stable
manures should be hauled out and
spread instead of being heaped up to
undergo slow combustion. No one
would think of burning manure to in
crease its value. yet that is what is
done when it is left in large heaps
Farm and Ranch.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04
BALL PLAYERS SALARIES.
"reminiscences of Deals in Which
Ofd-Tlme Stars Figured Some
what Expensively.

With the reported princely salaries
to be drawn by some of the baseball
players, whose services are in demand
by both the National and American
leagues, the older fans are reminded
of the deals of years gone by when
King Kelly. John Clarkson and other
players whose names are now but
memories were the central figures in
the baseball world. It was in 1885 that
the baseball world was astonished by
the purchase of Mike Kelly from the
Chicago club by the Boston manage
ment, the sum of $4,000 being paid the
former club for "The Kings release,
says the Albany Argus.
This deal, gigantic as it was for
one player, was beaten two years
later. when Bob Caruthers was sold
by Chris Won der Abe, of the St. Louis
Browns, to the Brooklyn club, also of
the American association, for the
magnificent sum of $14,205. This rec
ord for the sale of players is still
unique in baseball lore. Caruthers
was then attached to Comiskey's
twirling staff, and had been the main
stay of the Browns for the three
seasons when they won the pennant
in the association. Then the Brook
lyn club determined to get into the
race, and offered great sums to Presi-
dent Won der Abe for some of his stars,
among them Caruthers.
When the deal was finished the sum
of $3.50 in cash was paid for the sale
of the release Of the pitcher, and
bonus of $500 was paid to him for
signing with the eastern team, as well
as salary of 1000 for the season be-
ing given to him. In addition to this
it cost Brooklyn $500 additional sal
ary to carry out the deal, making
total of $14,2O5 expended in securing
this star.
The Boston-Kelly deal, which Gre
ated great stir at the time, and is
remembered by every old-time fan in
.the country as one of the great events
and landparks of the game. cost Bos-
ton the sum of $4,000 for the release
of the player. Then salary of $4,000
was guaranteed him for the season,
making total of $4,000. While the
Brooklyn club was strengthening,
with the purpose of SO weakening the
Browns that the pennant would go
east the following year, they persuad-
ed Won der Abe to part with cou-
ple more of his stars for goodly sums,
Dave Foutz being sold for $500 and
Bushong going for $500 less.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04
WOMEN AS DETECTIVES.
There Are Only One Or Two Lines In
Which They Can Operate with
Anv Success.

There may be a female Sherlock
Holmes some day-but detectives
think there won't. The remoteness
of this possibility, however, does not
deter numbers Of women from making
constant application to the heads of
large detective bureaus for employ
ment. Generally they are refused,
says the Chicago Tribune.
Detectives are practically unanl-
nous that with one or two exceptions
the different lines of detective work are
closed to women simply because they
are women. One of these exceptions
is work in department store. There
it is almost necessary that the detec-
tive should be woman. A man loiter-
ing about the store to detect shop
lifters would be known within short
time. His would be too unnatural a
position. Men do not wander through
department stores as a rule.
In other lines of the work woman
is at atural handicap which makes it
impossible for her to do service ca bic
work, and which makes the manager
her employment. For instance,
woman cannot shadow a man. She
cannot loiter about the streets with
out attracting as much attention as
the man would in department store.
In spite of these obstacles the number
of women who desire to go in the
business is large.
A. L. Drummond, who was chief OF
the United States secret service for
20 years, being John Wilkes prede-
cessor, said OF the woman detective:
"They don't exist in legitimate
business-that is, business which
concerns itself with the pursuit OF
crime and the protection of CONNER
cial interests. We have applicants, of
course. but in the ten years that 1
have been out of the government serv-
ice / have not paid out, all told, more
than $50 for the services of women. L
keep none in my employment. once
in awhile by chance I need one. II l
do it is generally some private individ-
ual, perhaps member of my own fam
lily. that I employ.
1.-The applicants as rule are not a
desirable class of women. Strange to
say they are not young girls, smitten
with desire for life of adventure.
They are not romantic dime novel
reading young idiots like the boys.
We never have an Office boy who does
not believe himself to be an undevel-
oped Sherlock Holmes, and the boys
who come here on errands from other
places generally speak in husky voices
and peer around for trap doors.
"Would-be sleuths among the wom-
en- are usually beyond 35 years of age.
Most generally it is divorced wom-
an who knows how she was caught and
thinks she could improve the knowl-
edge she gained thus. Sometimes the
widow of a detective tries to take his
place, but unless she confines her work
entirely to the management OF the Of
fee she will make failure of it and
soon give it up.
''In fact, the only woman who does
any effective detective work is the dis
tinctly professional. Once in the
government service employed wom-
an to run down the defaulting presi-
dent of national bank. She was en-
ployed for three months, and she final
ly got the man in Brazil. That was
good work. Occasionally in counter
feiting cases women are valuable, but
it is nearly always as informers and
not as detectives
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04
HERE AND THERE.

Good farming always pays. Then
why not do it that way? Don't know
how? This excuse is not good. Learn
how.
Government. state, county and
village should all go hand in hand and
aid in building good macadam roads,
which are the cheapest in the emu.
Each interest demands it.
The treatment the young colt re-
ceiEes the first winter in large
measure determines its value. Neg
lect at this point Of his existence
may stunt him to such an extent that
he NAV never recover from it.
The chemical analysis Of differ
ent food rations for stock never rates
the important item of Palatability;
this is overlooked. It should be re-
garded as most important factor in
the value of any food ration.
Many cows are made cross and
unruly by the men who have the case
of them. Take almost any nervous,
high-strung COW and place her under
the care of ill-tempered, impatient
men. and the result is not difficult to
foresee.
Two necessary elements in sue
cessful hog-raising are clean place
to feed them and Il warm place for
them to sleep. A feeding floor cleaned
after every feed is the proper thing
for The first, and well built hog
l,,,.o tho Soo0n6
Adam invented all the different
ways in which young man can make
fool of himself, and the college yell
at the end of them is just frill that
doesn't change essentials. The boy
who does anything just because the
other fellows do it is apt to scratch
poor mans back all his life.
Manure is most valuable when
the liquids and solids have been saved
together. One of the best ways OF
securing the liquids is by using plen-
ty of bedding. In summer sawdust is
a good substitute to use for bedding,
and during the winner wheat straw
is hard to equal.
Whenever you see a COW bumped
up on the north side of the COW
barn, you can put it down that the
w;nte.. feed in the barn will be used
at a dead loss, and that additional
feed will be required to take the chill
out of the cows back; you will not,
under such conditions, get a profit
from the milk pail.
Have your yearlings and two.
year-olds in prime shape when time
comes to turn them on the pasture in
the spring, and in the fall finish
them up to prime state on corn.
You thus have two or thre hundred
weight from cheap grass feeding, and
the best season of the year Tor r'-Ind-
ing them out for the market q oso
A
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04
THE FARM HORSE.
The Points Which Determine the
Animal Best Suited For Work
On the Farm.


Weight is not everything in farm
horse, though many people give one
the impression that they SO regard it.
Everything else being equal, the horse
that has the weight will stand up
best against the collar; but the spirit
has much to do with the staying
qualities of an animal, and the char
acter of the bone and muscle is also
big factor. Throughout the country
we see the results of valuing sire
by the number Of pounds of flesh he
carries. His get is found all over the
country, and lifeless lot they are.
It seemed to many matter of arith-
metic only. Their mares weighed ], 100
pounds,the sire weighed 1900 or 2, 100,
and that meant 100 or L.
600 pound horse with the frame
of the sire and the spirit and
nerve force of the dam. But
it did not work out that way.
The colts head proved to be large
enough for any horse, and hung
heavily on an ugly neck, while the
legs were loose-jointed affairs that
wabbled about promiscuously. do
not overdraw the picture. Beefy sires
and small dams have given us woe'
fully large number of horses that re-
fleet no credit upon the farmers OF
this country. They are brought to
maturity without blemishes with the
greatest difficulty, because they are
loose-iointed, soft, awkward and with
out sufficient spirit to take care OF
themselves and keep out OF danger.
They have weight to put against the
collar, but they have little else TO
commend them.
The serviceable farm horse must
have intelligence, and that IS largely
absent from these crosses OF heavy
cold-blooded sires upon the average
farm-mare Of no particular breeding.
If horse does not have brains IL IS
a poor animal to have in ones COM
pany day after day. 1t must have
inherited stamina and endurance. ana
have plenty of ambition, if it filis It's
place well on a farm. There is an
idea that dull horse is the safest,
and so it may be in the hands OF
driver who is unfit to handle an ami
NAL; but a thick Drained horse when
badly frightened is far more danger
Gus than spirited one that mas
learned to trust it's driver.
A draft animal needs weight to COZ
tinue to move heavy load with ease
but the horse that has less welgnI
and more nerve force will do about
as much work and last much longer.
In the cultivation Of crops we rspe-
cially need horses that will take the
gait they are told to take, walk trim
ly, turn at the ends of rows without
undue tramping of plants, and stand
the midsummer heat.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04
Food For Cows.

During the period that cows are
dry they should be fed enough to
keep them in thrifty condition
without their becoming too fat. Such
food as bran, roots, clover hay and
corn stalks, ETC., make a most suit
able variety of food. The aim at this
period should be to feed non-stimu-
lating food and only that which has
a cooling and laxative effect upon
the system. A COW should never be
fed heavy just before dropping her
calf. Heavy food at such time, espe-
cially of food stuff of carbonaceons
or heating nature is very injurious
food to be given and may be the
cause of Inflammation or garget IN
their udders. It is important, how
ever, that during this period the COW
should be well fed; The effect OF
good care, kindness and comfortable
quarters for the dam will be seen in
the disposition and qualities of the
Observation-Disclosures Farmer.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04
There is a place for heavy horses,

There is place for heavy horses,
but they are those bred from mares
Of good size and spirit, and sired by
horses that have more than mere
weight to commend them. The horse
that can not carry its weight well,
pick up its feet neatly and learn to
take an intelligent interest in Its
work is out of place on The farm. 1t
is burden to work sluggish, awk-
ward animal. Nerve force, endurance
and intelligence in a farm team are
worth far more to the owner than
mere weight.-David, in Farm and
Fireside.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04
strange Tribe of Eskim os.

The remnant of d strange tribe OF
Eskimos has been discovered on South
ampton island. at the north end of
Hudson bay. These people had never
seen white man until recently. Their
huts are built of the great jaws of
whales, covered with skins. In the mid
die is an elevation, on which is stone
lamp used for lighting, heating. cook
ing, melting snow and drying clothes.
The tribe is almost extinct, only some
16 being left.-Chicago Journal.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04
Plenty on HaL d.

"You would get along great deal better
if you didn't get so excited said the calm
man to his irascible friend Cant You learn
to keep your temper?
"keep my temper! Well. like that" re-
torted the other. 'Id have you understand
that l keep more temper in one Gay than
you have in your possession during whole
year! r!,-Y outh,s Companion.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04

1t woman ever turns deaf ear to her
mirror telling her she is beautiful, it is
probably to see if she doesn't look still better
in profile.-Puck.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04

Law-abiding Citizens Preferred First
Footpad-'W'y don't you rob that feller
that just passed." Second Footpad- He
don't look like a law-abiding citizen" :"
WHAT difference does that make?" I'm
afraid he carries gun. IN. Y. Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04

A mans bull-headedness is his worst en-.
emy.-Chicago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04

Actors, Vocalists, Public Speakers praise
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04
wrong Direction.

Recently during dense fog on Long
Island sound steamboat took landing. a
traveller anxious to 60 ahead came to the
man at the wheel and asked why they
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos-
Robbins, Norwich, n. Y, Feb. II, 1900.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04
Wait TIL You're Cooler.
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

If you get mad at a man. make up your
mind what you're going 20 say, and then
don't say it.-Baltimore News.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04

Dyeing is as easy as washing when Put.
nam Fadeless Dyes are used.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04

Take Laxative Bromo Qulnlne Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it failst to cure. Csc.
"Some men," said Uncle Eben, "axes yoh
advice simply to- have somebody to hol'
'sponsible ii things goes wrong. Washing
ton Star.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04
His ENGAGING emark.

His Engaging Remark.
Mr.. Dumhead-Nelson was coming
to call, but l told him you would be
engaged this evening
Miss Olemade (rapturousiy)-O,
William!-Princeton Tiger.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04

Nothing so forcibly reminds man Of hfe's
brevity as 30-day note.-Chicago Daily
News
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04

Many are called, but few get up.-The
Protest.
St. Tammany farmer., 1903-04-04
fog. can't see the river" I"

TOO much log, cant see the rlver.
"But YOU can see the stars overhead"
EYES," replied the pilot, but until SO
biler busts we amt going that way" The
passengers went to bed.-Philadelphia
Ledger
Douglas Island news., 1903-12-09
A Small Balance.

Some time ago the citizens of Douglas started in to raise fund with which to purchase suits for the Douglas liar mony Band. The suits were ordered and received and every body admires the boys and their uniforms whenever they turn out. However, it now appears that in the excitement of Fourth of July celebrations, Sc., the matter was neglected and a part of the cost of the uniforms remains unpaid. By request we publish full statement of the entire account:
Douglas Island news., 1903-12-09

Attention is called to the new ad of the Douglas Natatorium and Gymnas- ium on another page of this issue. The hall is now spick and span with new paint and the public is invited to in spect it on the evening of the 16th inst.
Douglas Island news., 1903-12-09

. SuIlOS dG NNSJ GU NNN>'
 A.B.C. Beer at the Glory Hole.
 For Xmas cigars go to Christ's.
 Standard Ranges at Wortman X Jen sens.
 Mrs. J. P. Bertram is visiting friend: at Seattle.
 A new line of Fur Boas at the Tread well Store.
 Reduced prices on all kinds of Xmas toys at Christ's.
 They say there is another wedding on the calendar
 Remember there is circulating li- brary as Christ's.
 Mir. P. S. Early went to the Sound on the Valencia last week.
 Centemeri Kid Gloves in all shades at the Treadwell store.
 All kinds of candies at reduced prices for Xmas, at Christ's.
 New Fall Dress Goods and Trim mings at the Treadwell store.
 Boys and Misses school shoes, best values at the Treadwell Store.
 Mrs. W. H. Kelly received the sad news of the death of her father.
 Curios at cost this week at Feusi's. They make good Christmas Gifts.
 Frank. E. Vestal writes that he will sojourn for a time at Newberg, Ore.
 Rev. W. NJ. Carle, of Hoonah, will try reading the News for four months. BoRN-To Mir. and Mrs. P s. Early, on Friday, Dec 4tb, 1903, a son. All we'll.
 Mrs. Dan. Kelly will read the News, each week, at her home in Port Angeles, Wash.
 MT. A. ". Garn and City Clerk Hen son remembered the News Meal Tub last week.
 To LEr-A good, comfortable suite of rooms, centrally located. Inquire of A. Murray.
 Mr. aud Mrs. l. D. Carpenter and family were passengers on the Dolphin for California.
 Get pair of the celebrated "Tread- welr' shoes; every pair guaranteed at the Treadwell Store.
 Uncle George Shotter came over from Tenakee last week. He looks much improved in health.
 Mir. Ed. Snyder writes from Tanakee that there are now very few people at the Springs, and plenty of room.
 Cards are out for a reception at the home of Mir. and Mrs. James Christoe, at Treadwell, on Saturday evening, Dec. 12th.
 Mumps and chicken pox are all the rage among the children. Both ailments appear in light form and are soon over.
 Douglas business men are all busily occupied in preparing for Christmas. Its going to be big Christmas this year.
 George Washington Butler left for the States on the Dolphin. Rumor bas it that George is about to commit mat rimony.
 Miss Mabel Erickson celebrated her 12th birthday last Monday, by party, to which were invited number of her girl friends.
 Mrs. o. M. Butler left on the Dolphin for visit to her old home in the States. Meanwhile Oliver will be one of the lonesome boys.
 In order to reduce his large stock of Indian Curios, Mr. Feusi has decided to let them go at cost for one week. Now is your chance.
 Mir. and Mrs. L. S. Keeton, who for merly lived in Douglas, but now reside at Seattle, will celebrate their tin we'd ding on the 10th inst.
 Wortman & Jensen have received an- other large invoice of stoves. They are now supplied with all sizes from a parlor cook to steel range.
 Moccassins, Totems, Baskets, bead work, and thousand other things made by the Alaska Indians, at Feusi's, will be sold one week at cost.
 Wm. Mckenzie, Jioks Perovich, Junk Zemuitie, c. A., Lewis, Chas. Wilson, P. F. Kelly, G. Bumtin, and O. Gillian were all passengers on the Dolphin for
Douglas Island news., 1903-12-09

The News office is prepared to do all kinds of job work, such as Letter Heads and Envelopes, Bill Heads, cards &c.
Douglas Island news., 1903-12-09
Council Meeting.

The city council met Monday evening as usual. Councilman elect Smith was present, having qualified, and his posi- tion on the various standing commit tees was designated by Mayor Bach.
 Claims against the city were present
Douglas Island news., 1903-12-09
It's Con1in'.

On Christmas Night, at Natatorium Hall, the Douglas Harmony Band will give Concert and Dance. It will be the one good, big, jolly time of the whole year. A splendid program has been arranged for the concert-not too long-just enough, to be immediately followed by the dancing. One ticket admits to the whole show. Prof. Carl H. Strom's Orchestra will furnish beautiful music.
 PROGRAM.
 l. Opening Selection, Quick March "Silver City,. "...............
 Douglas Harmony Band ?. Recitation n................Se Selected
 Miss Annie Mccormick 3. Mandolin and Guitar Duet. ~
 James and Leroy Campbell 4. Quick March. "Whirlwind"
 Douglas Harmony Band 5. Violin Solo.
 Prof. Carl H. Strom 6. Dialogue e.................. Selected Lawrence Erickson and Tom Carmony '. Quick Step. "Wahoo"
 Douglas Harmony Band 8. Vocal Duet t.............,S Selected Miss Mildred Powell & Mrs. J. Richards Cornet Duet t.................. James Campbell & Frank Shotter 10. Andante and Waltz. ...... "Rolette"
 Douglas Harmony Band II. Trombone Solo " "Over The
 Ocean Blue" ................
 Carl H. Erickson 12. Quick March. ........ ."Rockaway"
 Douglas Harmony Band
Douglas Island news., 1903-12-09
The Votes.

Two beautiful dolls are to be given away at the Douglas City Pharmacy to the persons receiving the highest votes. Each 50 cent purchase is good for one vote.
 The following is list of the votes
Douglas Island news., 1903-12-09
The Douglas Island News.
TIE LOCAL FIELD.
Alaska is tine Mother Goose.

Alaska is the Mother Goose
 That doth the golden egg produce.