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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-17
THE LAUGHING JAcKAss.
an Australian Bird That Makes
Queer Sounds and Thereby Gets
q Funny Name.

Australia is the home of the bird
shown IN the accompanying picture,
and its scientific name is Dacelo gigan-
tica. A kingfsher 1t really is. repre-
senting the Alcedinae family in the
south of Australia, as the bun king
fisher does in the north; but on ac-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-17
Wrongs Are Rights in Ireland.

Wrongs Are Rights In Ireland.
An extraordinary affair is reported
from the famous Gap of Dunloe, Killar-
ney. Some distance inside the entrance
is bridge which crosses a narrow por-
ton Of the lakes. Some time ago this
bridge was cut away at both sides, leav-
ing width of only two feet. The ex-
PLANTATION OF the affair offered is that
tourist agents started excursions
through the Gap In coaches, thus dis
pensing with the familiar Kerry pony.
Only ponies and pedestrians can now
pass over.-St James Gazette.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-17
A NEW MILK PRODUCT.
It 10 Called Galnlith and IL Hard
Enough for knife Handles
and Like Objects.

At = hygienic milk show in Hamburg.
recently, there were displayed boxes,
combs, knife handles. cigar holders and
numerous other things which seemed to
nave mo special connection with the
main Idea OF the exhibition. Some of
themy like chessmen. were deliberately
carved, while others rivaled the rues OF
marble. though Weighing much less
tnan2 that substance. Upon inquiry the
visitor discovered that these objects
We're made out of solidified milk. or
mlk-stone. The technical name
adopted for the material is "galalith."
For 10 or 20 years inventors have tried
TO work up casein so that 1t could be
utilized in this fashion. In Germany
there is-a poor market for skinned
milk. What cannot be sold to the sugar
or milk factories is generally fed to pigs
and cattle. II substitute for ivory or
ebony could be made out of it, there
fore. this refuse would become more
profitable First one chemical and then
another was added, and at times the de-
sired qualities seemed to have been OBJ
tanned. Then this product would turn
out to be too brittle, or show tendency
10 swell and warp when wet, or betray
some other deficiency. One of the
processes tried was the addition of for
maldehyde, well known modern
germicide, but the method of combina-
ton was not successful.
The makers of galalith, 1t seems. have
fmnFNvo6 Toe 81
pertinent. They use formaldehyde, but
employ other chemicals also. The
American consul general at Coburg
says: RI
To produce material which could
be used for handles of table knives, they
proceeded as follows: Dissolved casein
was given a dark color by the addition
OF SCOT, and. with the help of metallic
salt (acetate of lead) slate colored
precipitate was obtained. This was
mixed with water and the thin pap filled
Into cloth stretched over frame.
The water becoming absorbed by the
cloth, the pap contracted into q uni
form. firm and dark mass The latter
was placed in a solution of formalde-
hyde. and after being dried a product
resulted which in luster and color was
equal to ebony. In this way raw ma
terial is produced which the inventors
have protected by numerous patents
An advantage OF the new product as
compared with celluloid is the fact that
1t does not ignite SO easily and is entire
~ odorless. Trials have proved that
even when kept for weeks in water it !
does not distend more than the best
quality of buffalo horn; after one month
1t had not soaked in more than 20 per
cent. Of water. OF late trials have been
made to produce. by the addition of |
vegetable oils, an insulating material |
for electro-technical purposes"
Acknowledging q Complainant.
Girl with the Gibson Girl Neck-I |
wish had hands as white as yours
Girl with the Julia Marlowe Dimple-
You'd be sorry II you had They show
dirt 70 Chicago Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-17

stone and Portland cement. The exterior
woodwork has three coats OF white lead
and linseed oil in combination colors,
with moss green roof and dark brown
chimneys. This farmhouse can be built
as described in almost any section Of the
country for $3.50.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-17
liza Convenient Farm House

to the family 1! This floor also contains
a large pantry and china closet. The
second story contains four family cham
Ders and q toilet room. with three clothes
closets. The first story Is nine feet in
the clear; the second story eight feet.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-17
Mineral Matter in Food.

The base of nutrition in all living be-
ings is oxygen, water, salts, carbon and
nitrogen Forster tried to feed dogs on
organic substances deprived Of nearly
all their mineral matter. Death from
starvation occurred sooner than II the
dogs had been completely without food.
NJ Herrera says in Revue Scisatifique.
Paris: Living beings ara but aggre-
cations of mineral substances snd biol
ogy Is but chapter in mineralogy."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-17

THIS plan IS furnished for the Coun-t
try Gentleman by Mr. John f.
'Lape. architect, Rensselaer,. N. Y.
The elevation and floor plans convey the
general features of the design so fully
that little need be said by way Of ex-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-17
A winged Hishwaynfan.

We naturally wonder why wasp
cannot successfully defend itself against
fly. But, in addition to its sword-like
proboscis, the robber-fly is also en-
dowed with legs of unusual length and
power. 1t is thus enabled to hold its
victim at such distance that the en-
venomed sting cannot be used. Power
full and swift as its wings are, 1t seldom
seizes its singing victims in mid-air,
but usually hurls itself on the back Of
the unsuspecting wasp. Caterpillars,
spiders, moths, beetles, dragon flies, and
even plant bugs are all seized and dis
patched by this swift assassin.-S
Nicholas.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-17
cHAMo1s SKINS.
How the SheepsLln Ii Tnrned Into the
Soft and Useful Article of
Milady's BoudOir.

The sheepskin is first washed and the
fleshy side scraped thoroughly to re-
move the fieshy fibers; then the wet skins
are hung in warm room for about q
week and "sweated.' This, says the
Science News, loosens the wool SO that
most of it can he pulled out easily. The
skins are then soaked In milk of lime to
loosen the rest of the wool and to swell
the fbers and split them into their con-
stituent nbri1s. zsks*sS
After lining the hair Is all removed
and the absorbed lime is neutralized
with boric or hydrochloric acid. and the
skin is split into two thicknesses. The
outer or grain side is used for the man
ufacture Of thin. fancy feathers used in
bookbinding, etc, while the flesh side
Is made into wash leather. It is first
.drenched, then put into stocks and
pounded until it Is partly dried and
the fibrous structure has become loose
and open. sawdust generally being em-
ployed to facilitate the process.
Fish oil is now rubbed upon the skins
in small quantities, as long as the oil is
absorbed. The moisture dries out as
the oil is absorbed. the skins being
hung up occasionally and exposed to
the air. When the skins have absorbed
enough oil they lose their limy odor,
and acquire a peculiar mustard like
smell, due to the oxidation OF the oil.
They are then packed loosely in boxes,
where they heat rapidly, and must be
taken out and exposed to the air to per-
vent overheating. During this time
they give on much pungent vapor and
turn yellow. They are then washed in
a warm solution of alkaN to remove
the excess Of fat: The oil removed lei
liberated from the. soapy fluid and sold
as "sod OIL
The skins are next bleached In the
sun, being moistened occasionally with
solution of potassium permangamate,
followed by washing with sulphurouE
acid or sodium peroxide. The leather
is then permanently softened and suit
ed for all purposes Of toilet or cleansing
uses
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-17

can retire early or lateWithOut disturb
ing the household. fS$
This arrangement should satisfy the
most exacting housewife, as it keeps the
help out Of the kitchen. and no doors need
be left open at night or until morning
for the hired man. The living room on
4 the first floor has an open fireplace for
wood fire during the cold months. "A
room with a fireplace will change its air
three times an hour. The dining room
adjoining the living room also contains
q fireplace, and 1t should be used, II for
ventilation alone. The kitchen is con-
nected with the cellar with inside stairs.
and also has stairs from the entry to.
mans room. Adjoining the living room
Is coMmodious bedroom which would
be convenient for old people or during
sickness, when the patient could be close
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-17
The Wurst Sort.

Male gossips are the worst Of the
breed. Chicago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-17
ADVICE TO YOUNG WRITER'S.


II you have good incident about
which to group a story" said one of the
literary agents who undertake the Job
Of selling the young writer's copy, ac-
cording to the New York Sun. that In
cident is worth certain amount Of
narrative. It may be equal to 1900
words or it may be strong and intense
enough to make 5000 possible. Young
writer's over-elaborate. One came the
other day with q story more than 5000
words long. told the author that the
central idea was good and the story
readily marketable If he reduced it to
! 500 words. OF course, he was furious
and will send around the story to the
magazines. After 1t has been refused
by all of them he will condense it to
1900 words and bring 1t back to me.
"And how he will criticise the tastes
Of the magazine readers which compel
him to condense his story. He will say
that he is not allowed to put in charac-
ter, observation, wit or anything but
the skeleton of his plot.
''That is unfortunately true so far as
the beginner is concerned. In his case
the editors want story quickly told.
After he has acquired reputation It
may be possible for him to digress from
the facts of his plot. But he must stick
to business until he is well enough
known to make people read whatever he
writes. whether it ia interesting or not"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-17
Omcially Unknown.

A young San Franciycan, the owner
Of large and valuable collection OF
autographs, once wrote TO the late
James Mcneil Whistler politely re-
.1uesting his signature The letter was
sent in care Of the London Royal
academy, with which the famous
American painter was at outs After
four months, the letter was returned to
the San Francisco address from the
dead-letter Office in Washington. Cow
ering the envelope, was the word, re-
peated numberless times: ''Uaknown."
Unknown
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-17
a TALK ABOUT AXES.
measurements in woodcrnft Effected
By Civilization Described In
Word and Picture.

Both in America and Europe stone
implements have been found, made by
the aborigines and undoubtedly meant
for cutting and hacking timber. The
shape varies greatly, and there are
numerous degrees Of sharpness. Oc-
casionally by shipping and grinding
something like an edge was produced,
but this was rarely comparable to that
obtained with metal. 1t Is hard to
understand how wood which was tough
and hard could be hewn with these
axes. OF course. the primitive man did
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-17

Acknowledging Compliment.
Girl with the Gibson Girl Neck-I
wish I had hands as white as yours.
Girl with the Julia Marlowe Dimple-
You'd be sorry II you had. They show
dirt 70 easily.-Chicago Tribune,
Wages Of German Miners.
The average annual wage Of adult
miners in Silesia. Germany. Is $245.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-17

A Future Mfllionatre.
Teacher-How much is eight times
20?
Boy-Three dollars and 20 cents.
Judge.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12
Revolution Imminent.

A sure sign of approaching re-
volt and serious trouble IN your
system is nervousness, sleepless-
ness, or stomach upsets. Electric
Bitters will quickly dismember the
troublesome causes. II never fails
to tone the stomach, regulate the
Kidneys and Bowels, stimulate the
Liver, and clarity the blood. Run
down systems benefit particularly
and all the usual attending aches
vanish under its searching and
thorough effectiveness. Electric
Bitters is only SOC, and that is re-
turned if it don't give perfect salts
faction. Guaranteed by R. c.
Hardwick, druggist.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12

Locally every Democrat should
congratulate himself that we have
for our nominee in the person o.
Judge Bush a man who all admit
em6odies the high qualities that &C
10 make up a just and upright
Judge, one who will do right alike
TO the high and low, the rich and
The poor, without fear, favor or par
tiality; a Democrat and a man in
whom there is 10 guile. Then let
the ring streaked and striped be
RUG streaked and striped still if
they will, let the boilers bolt if they
must, but let the songs Democrat
singing the songs out fathers sung,
Uusheath their swords, unfurl their
banners and ascend the hill of VIC
tory on the ides of November next
Murray Times.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12

The party law provides that after
an election has been called by the
chairman for the purpose of electing
committeeman to fiji vacancies in q
county precinct, and they fail to dc
so, then it becomes the duty of the
state central committeeman to ap
point. In the cases referred TO ID
this county and Lyon, no election
had ever been called or held nor
attempted to be held, and Mr.,
Whittemore appointments oil
course were not legal and we dc
not believe will be endorsed by the
people or the state central commit
tee. Murray Ledger.
The county chalrmen referred to
not only failed but refused to order
elections. The Galloway chairman
told Mr.. Whittemore when he Of
ficially notified him that the vacan-
cies must be filed, that he would
appoint them himself. The chair
men persisted in neglectlng their
duties and Mr.. Whittemore was
finally forced to fill the vacancies,
as provided in case of failure to
elect His action was entirely le-
gal and authorized and according
to the precedents and practices of
years. If Whittemore is not sus-
tanned, it will be tine first time IN
the history of the party org aniza-
tion that district committeeman S
official acts have been turned down
in keeping up the organization in
his own district.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12

Mark Hanna's daughter, Miss
Ruth, was married Wednesday al
Cleveland to Jos. M. Mccormick. OF
Chicago, a grandson of Joseph
Mediil, the Chicago journalist. In
order that our readers may know
just what constitutes the real thing
IN brides dress, we append the
following description: "Her gown
was a creation of white peau de
sole made princess, with bodice eff.
feet of real lace, with duchess lace
aud hand embroidery in white che.
mile set with pearls. The sleeves
were of the null with a fall of the
lace. The trailing skirt was plain
to the floor, with the exception OF
Eo1r inset fails of real lace over each
of which fell a spray of orange bios.
some. She wore a veil over her
face, caught in her hair with orang
blossoms. She carried a bououer
OF lilies of the valley and white or
chjds."
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12
Fight Will be Bitter.

Those who will persist in closing
their ears against the continual
recommendation of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, will
have long and bitter fight with
their troubles, if not ended earlier
by fatal termination. Read what
I. r. Beall, of Beall, Miss, has to
say: Last fall my wife had every
symptom of consumption. She took
DR., Kings New Discovery after
everything else had failed. I'm
provement came at once and four
bottles entirely cured her. Guar
auteed by r c. Hardwick, drug
gist. Price Soc and ST 90. Trial
bottles free.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12

Mr.. L. F. Johnson. a Frankfort
lawyer, has published hand
somely printed pamphlet Of 4S pages
on " The Capitol Question. and the
location. The book contains pic
lures Of the proposed new state
house, Incorporating the present
east wingin the completed building,
and several other state capitols.
Mr.. Johnson strongly opposes the
proposition to select a new site on
one OF the hilltops overlooking
Frankfort. He thinks the present
location in the heart of the city is
an ideal one The estimated cost
OF the new capitol is 100000 and
the object of the book is to get
capitol appropriation through the
next general assembly The KEN.
TUcKIAN is in favor Of a new capitol,
but is not sure that It would be
wise to wedge million dollar cap.
itol in between bridge and a tun-
mel. The one serious objection to
the elevated site would be the diff
Guilty OF fire protection for the pub
lie building and property. Howev-
er, the insurance companies would
carry that risk, and the building
should be made as nearly tire-proof
as possible.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12
RIVER FALLING
After Breaking the High Water
Record at ST. Louis.
At Least Twenty Lives known
to Have Been Lost in the
Flood.

St. Louis, Mo. June 10.-At a rate
of from eight to ten miles an hour,
the Mississippl river, over half a
mile wide and ninety feet deep IN
the channel. is pouring past St.
Louis to the gulf Monday it had
established a high water mark Of
375 feet, the highest flood tide
since the same mark was unoficially
established in 1858. The river is
now receding.
Thirty feet above low water mark
is danger line for st. Louis and the
river rose seven and one-half feet
above the danger line.
The crest of the flood has passed
st. Louis, and any further destfuc-
ton to be wrought will be from the
possible crumbling of undermined
buildings and to the country below
this point.
Rapid falling of the water, it is
expected, will quickly drain the
inundated section on the Illinois
side, where the property loss will
be heaviest, and repairs to the dam.
aged property will soon be possible.
Reports are coming in from Mad
ison, Granite City and Venice,
which Indicate the death list may
be larger than first estimated. II is
known that at least twenty people
have been droweed in that vicinity.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12
Pertinent Inquiry.

VIII the Courier-Journal, who
charges that Allie Young made a
deal in Louisville so as not to have
opposition in his race for Circuit
Judge in this district, please tell us
when this judicial district ever
went Republican? At the last
election John E. Cooper, Democrat,
was elected by over 800 majority
Bath County World.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12
SCATE OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, :
LuCAS COUNTY.

SDATE OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, 90
LUCAS COUNTY.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner of the firm OF
z. J. Cheney & Co., doing business
IN the City of Toledo, County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum OF ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for each and
every case Of catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use of Halls Ca
Earrh Cure
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and sub
scrioed in my presence, this 9th
day of December, 1889.
A. w. GLEASON.
"A Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
serually, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials, free.
r. ]. CHENEY g. Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12

The word is being passed around
among the Republican Office holders
that Roosevelt wants Belknap NOM
mated for Governor He is a SON
in-law of Gen. Simon Bolivar Buck
Der aud has all sorts of money, AS
Henry Martin, the goldbug Demo-
crat who is to be named for Lieu
tenant Governor, is also a very
rich man, it is easy to see what the
Republicans are driving at.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12
IN THE FAR WEST.
Capt. w. ii. Sandusky, of Central
City, To Find a New Home In
California.

Central City, Ky, June Capt.
w. H. Sandusky, one of the most
widely known hotel men in the State
and a pioneer of this city, is pre-
pairing to move to California. He
has been in the hotel business con.
tinuously since 1871. His wife will
continue the hotel business here.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12

The Walters Union has won its
strike in Chicago, and rubbed it on
the hotel men by refusing to deal
with them as an Employers Union,
but requiring each proprietor to
sign contracts as an individual.
The Baltimore bakers and the
Philadelphia textile workers are
the latest strikers.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12
HARRY RODMAN DEAD.
WeII-KnOwn Young Attorney Of
Frankfort Passes Away.

Frankfort, KY, June 8.--Mr
Harry'G, Rodman, aged thirty-6ve
son of Attorney John w. Rodman
died last night at o'clock. Mr.
Rodman was a well-known young
lawyer, was popular and of at
tractive manners. He was highly
educated, being a graduate of the
Kentucky Military Institute auC
also of the University of Virginia
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12
Negro Miners.

Central City, Ky, June 10. Ne
gro organizers for the United Mine
Workers, returning from Hopkins
county, where they have been al
work in the nonunion mines of that
district, report that every negro
now working at darlington, Rein
ecke, Oak Hill, St. Charles and
other mines, with two exceptions,
has secretly joined the union and
is ready to lay down his tools and
come out on strike whenever called
upon to do so.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very ex-
pensive. Occasionally life itself is
the price of mistake, but you'll
never be wrong if you take DR..
Kings New Life Pills for Dyspep-
STA. Dizziness, Headache, Liver OF
Bowel troubles. They are gentle
yet thorough. 25c, at Hardwick s
drug store.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12
den. Hardin BUYS Farm

Washington, June ga special
from Richmond, Va, says that Gen.
P. Wat Hardin. of Kentucky has
purchased the Sabot Hall property
near this city. The plantation con-
tains 10000 acers and the price
paid for it was $4,000.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12

The Republican papers of Louis
vile are advocating a proposition
to put Henry L. Martin, of Wood
ford, and as. r. Hindman, of Adalr,
on their State ticket. They were
Democrats until a few years ago.
Martin is suggested for Lieutenant
Governor and Hindman for Clerk Of
the Court of Appeals.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12
Kentucky Gets ALLOWANCE.

Frankfort, KY, June 8.-Adit.
Gen. Murray was notified today by
the war department of an allow
ance for the militia of Kentucky of
$27, 614.34 in addition to the regular
allowance. This cannot be drawn
only in equipment.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12

Attorney General c. J. Pratt,
Republican candidate for Governor
was the victim OF runaway acct
dent Monday and sustained severe
bruises. He was dragged some
distance by the frightened horse
and had very narrow escape from
being killed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-12
Democratic Ticket.

Three society leaders at New
port have set the style of wearing
their hair hanging loose down their
backs.