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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-04
SOME MUSICAL CATS.
One Used the Telephone, AnOthez
Played the Plano ana a Third
s; Was q Guitar fVir3uoso. O.,

One particularly interesting cat that
the advanced age of IA years. He was
not 7blue-blooded cat, but simply a
plain, black cat, without pedigree, land
bore the pile beian name of Tom, but he
often displayed d high degree of COM
mon sense, and sometimes of reason.
In the house he lived in was speaking
tube of the ordinary kind, passing from
the upper to playground floor. On one
occasion Tom was left alone in the
downstairs room, the doors OF which
were closed. Desiring to get out of the
room, and having. no means of opening
the door, he climbed upon q chair near
the speaking tube, erected himself
upon his hind legs, steadied himself by
placing his paws upon the back of the
chair, placed his mouth to the tube,
and began whining and mewing intoit.
In this attitude he was found by his
young mistress, who came into the
room at the moment that he was try
ing to call some one to his aid.
y Tom had evidently observed that the
tube was used for such purposes, and
that some one usually came in re-
Spouse to it. He did not know enough
of its mechanism to remove the plug
or to use the whistle, but he certainly
showed that he knew something about
the use of the instrument, and as far
as he had ever seen into the mystery
used it accordingly.
There lives at this day in New Jer-
sey cat whose tastes are esthetic, If
not cultured. She answers to the
name of Benny. While she is the pet
of all the family, she is especially de-
voted to the only daughter, who is a
young lady of some 20 summers, and
she is equally devoted to the cat.
Bonny is fond of music, and is per-
haps the only one of her race that per-
forms upon the piano. This she does
of her own volition, and apparently for
her own pleasure, for she is shy of
performing in. the presence of
strangers; but while alone or in the
presence of her young mistress she
does not hesitate. Benny seems to
have clear sense of the fitness of
time and place, and never interrupts
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-04

housewives hand, with as little NOV
ing as possible 1t is the constant hur-
rying from one point to another to
get this article here and that there
that makes housework hard. 1t is well
therefore to have the pantry as nearly
square as possible.
A square, pantry gives the shortest
distance from any point to that point
where the kneading board is located.
In one of the four sides will be located
the doorway. The best arrangement
for the other three sides, to my mind,
is suggested in the accompanying IL
Illustrations.
The kneading board should be To-
Gated in front of the window. A most
convenient device for securing the full
advantage of this location is shown in
I Fig. /.
On the right of the window is set
of drawers, the uses of which will be
obvious to any housekeeper. To the
left of the window is cabinet into
which two barrels of -four can be rolled
for bread and for pastry. The top of
the cabinet is movable to give access to
the -four.
The cover of the barrel next the
window is made OF just the right
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-04
DUMB-wA1TER AND SHELVES.

at ALL. A rectangular closet is COM
structed, the floor being cut out be-
meath it. On either side, within, a strip
of pine board is fastened. These strips
extend down through the floor to the
bottom of the cellar. A little space il
left behind each strip for the pulley
cord to run, and on the inner surface OF
each strip there is a groove running
from top to bottom for the projections
on the side Of the Underwater to slide
up and down in.
At the top OF each strip are inserted
stout window pulleys, over which the
cord passes and is attached to the sides
of the Underwater. This is simply 3
set of shelves with side pieces firmly
attached. Four shelves in the dumb
waiter will be sufficient, and above
them may be two stationary shelves
at the top Of the closet. Glass doors
may be provided for these fixed shelves,
and two narrow wooden doors for the
lower part. All the woodwork should
be thoroughly oiled, to prevent swell
ing.
When one is building or remodeling
q house, the pantry should, il possible,
be placed upon the northern side OF
the house. II it is necessary to locate
it upon the northeast or the north
west corner. let the window be upon
the northern side, SO that the room
may be kept as cool as possible in sum-
lner.-C Country Gentleman.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-04
ROBINS EARN THEIR CHERRIES
Destroy Insect Pests sud Save Far
More Fruit Than They Can
Possibly Consume.

An orchardist at Fulton makes COM
plant against the robins or Jack rob
ms" as he calls them. He says they
are nipping all the blossoms of his
cherry trees. They just strip the trees,
and the ground beneath them is white
with blossoms. He says the wicked
birds tear the hearts out of the bios
SONS and then bite the stems in two
and let them fall, and fears that his
cherry crop will be ruined; says the
Portland Oregonian. A member OF the
John Burroughs society who has been
applied to for information on this sub
ject says the sorchardist is mistaken;
if the robins do cut of any blossoms
it is only defective ones, or such as
have insects in them, and that the birds
are doing good instead OF harm. he
says he puts up nests Of boxes among
his trees to enable birds of any kind,
even sparrows, to make their homes
on his grounds. He says that birds help
themselves to a few cherries when
ripe, but they are welcome to them, as
they have earned them by destroying
insect pests. It is hoped that this in
formation will satisfy the orchardist.
It is doubtless correct, for if robins
were as destructive as he imagines
there would long ago have ceased to
be any cherries in Oregon, while the
fact is that the cherry crop is large
almost every year, and of great value,
The birds must not be condemned on
false or mistaken testimony.
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DIDN'T LIKE THE EAST ROOM.
woman Visitor ~ the white House
Was Not Favsrably Impressed
with Eurnishtngs.

is 1t solid gold
= The eager questioner was country
woman, q member of large party
which railroad agent was plotting
through the East room at the white
house. She pointed to the piano with
the gold-leaf coating as she asked the
question.
The guide attempted to evade the
woman's question by referring to the
seals Of the 10 original states which
adorn the sides Of the instrument, and
explained that it is the one hundred
thousandth piano manufactured by
prominent American firm, says the
Washington Times.
"Is,it solid gold e. the woman inter-
posed.
Still the guide did not answer. "You
will notice that there are 10 settees In
this room, one for each Of the original
states" he continued.
But ! want to know whether the
piano is solid gold" the woman i'm
sisted.
mo, madam, it is not solid gold, tho
guide remarked, with slight display
OF temper.
HUH" the woman retorted. i've
seen calliopes that looked better and
I'd hoped that it had value to recon.
mend it. When there's only one real
piece of furniture in room Of this
size a person sort Of expects that it'll
be worth while coming to see. Icanst
find anything fine about this room but
the view you get from the south win.
dows."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-04
KITCHEN CABINET.

length SO that it will span the space in
front of the window, and upside down
it serves as kneading board. When
replaced in position over the barrel, the
kneading surface will be underneath,
which will keep it wholly from the
dust. If shelves over the position OF
the barrels are desired, the kneading
board cannot be hinged, but must be
lifted and placed in position. s.
At right angles to this arrangement
for -four barrels, kreading board and
drawers, may well be placed cabinet
for holding all kinds of groceries need
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-04
Dos Fooled HIs Mistress.

This dog learned q thing or two
very quickly. A family in Tifin, o.,
had moved from the old home, but
rented the house, furnished through.
out, the new tenant being an elderly
lady. For some reason, the family
dog was let with the furniture.
Now the new occupant Of the house
liked to sit in q particularly comfort.
able chair in the parlor, but as the
dog was also as fond OF the chair.
she frequently found him in posses.
sion. Being rather afraid Of the dog
she did not dare to drive him out
and therefore used to go to the win.
dow and call: Cats" The dor
would then rush to the window and
the lady would calmly take posses.
sion of the chair. One day the doc
entered the room and found the lady
in possession. He trotted to the win
dow and parked excitedly The lady
got up to see what was the matter
and the dog insanity seated himself
iii the chair.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-04

CHARTS HER FIGURE.
Statistics Play an Important Part n
the Beauty Hunt Of the Modern
Society Woman.

An anthropometric chart is nee
essary possession for the young
woman who is striving for classic
proportions in her figure. The wom-
an who does not number such q
chart among her possessions is quite
behind the times, says the Chicago
Inter Ocean.
The height, the breadth, the depth,
the girth of the anatomy, each must
come in for share Of attention.
Calipers, q breadth stick, height
stick, and steel tape measure are
needed.
In making inventories Of ones
inches, it is necessary to take each
measurement with the body in the
same position and in the same way.
The following are founded on the
classic ideal: Height, feet s
inches; weight, 1873 pounds; waist,
81 inches; bust, "a inches; arm, at
the shoulder, 10 inches; wrist. q
inches; ankle, inches; calf OF leg,
141h inches; thigh, IS inches.
The arms extended should measure
the height from the tips of the third
fingers. The hand in length should
measure one-tenth of the height.
The length from the elbow to the
middle finger should be the same as
from the elbow to the middle of the
chest.
From the top Of the head to the
chin should be the length of the
foot.
The height of the head should be
Just four times the length Of the
nose.
From temple to temple the meas
urements should equal the length OF
the face.
The stretch Of the thumb and sec
ond finger should just measure the
face.
The stretch Of thumbs and first fin
gers should exactly circle the throat.
Measured by heads, the eight parts
which make the height OF the clas-
sic figure divide up in this fashion,:
Height. one head from crown of head
to bottom of chin to breastbone;
one-half head from top to bottom OF
breastbone to the middle OF abb
domen; one head from the middle Of
abdomen to beginning of lower
limbs; one head from beginning Of
lower limbs to middle of thighs; one
half head from middle Of thigh to
top of knee; one-half head from top
of knee to bottom of knee; one and
one-haf heads from bottom of knee
to small of ankle; one-half head
from small of ankle to soles of feet.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-04

tree were bound to the vine until they
had firmly fastened themselves to it,
being allowed to growin the meantime.
After the seeds and boughs had be-
come attached, the vine was cut from
the roots, and the natural chair. ex-
posed to the sunlight until the sap had
dried from the fiber and all of the
material had hardened into a sub
stance as solid as oak. It was then pol
ished until its surface glistened like
mahogany. Although but three feet
four inches in height, and Is inches in
width, the weight of this curiosity is
over hundred pounds, on account OF
the hardness of the material of which
it is composed.
The armchair may well be regarded
as a striking example of the gardening
skill of the far east.-Scientific Amer
lean. ssss
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-04
RARE GARDENING SKILL.
Growth Under Direction of .
Corenn Expert Gardener.

"a 90 ~ i Z s
The armchair pictured in the &C.
companying illustration may be said
to have partly grown out of the
ground, although its shape was fur
nished by twisting and turning vine
out of which most of its framework
was formed. It was brought to the
United States by sea captain who saw
it in Corean city. The chair is stud.
ded or ornamented with seeds of the
gingko tree of various sizes, which have
actually grown to the fiber of the vine.
"A Corean gardener, familiar with the
,adhesiveness of the seed, took q ma
five vine, noted for its toughness, and
rudely made it into the form of chair,
holding it in place with branches of
small trees. The seeds fresh from the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-04
THE BEDTIME TRAIN.

@ r i = - 4Fi
When we go up stairs to sleep q
Up the stairs So long and steep
They're mountain Ginning high
Through the clouds, up to the sky!
Though our trains not very long
We must have two engines strong.
Harve' and 1.-the engines are,
Mamma'n babe are each car.
''All boards now here we go!
Don't you hear the whistles blow?
Puff the engines. 'schoo. choo. choo.
Blow the whistles foot. toot. toot!'
See us go around the bend!
There's the tunnel at the end.
Tunnel is the bedroom door. 8R&
Cause it's dark there, just befofe-
Switch car. she'll bring the light"
Now, welt reach the station right.
"Toot!" we're home; our journeys done.
Beds the station-Oh! what fun! s,.gs.-s h.
-Maude Whitmore Madden, In Coco
n Housekeeping. ~
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-04
white Ants as . DAINTY

A recent book on the Congo Free
State gives this picture of the fond
ness of the natives for white ants:
In the white ant month the natives
have very busy time. The river II
deserted, and men and women, boys
and girls, go out to gather the white
ants for food. I cannot say I adj
miro their taste; but the white ant
is not SO bad for food-merely very
rich. In this month he is about an
inch long; the natives gather him in
hundreds, pull of the wings and
roast him. The native boys have .
shorter way with him. Sometimes at
mess white ants fopred on the ta-
BILE, attracted by the light. The
boys, who were waiting, bounced on
them, and without further ceremony
popped them into their mouths
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-04

The proper location for pantry is
near the kitchen range, and near also
to the dining-room; but, beyond the
mere matter of location, the interior
arrangement is an important factor in
lessening or increasing the labor OF
housework.
The point to be especially aimed at is
such an arrangement of the pantry fit
tings as shall bring every article need
ed in cooking within easy reach OF the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-04
Asked and Answered.

SIS there any substitute for wis
dom?" asked the youth from Ludlow.
Cone" replied the Cumminsville
sage; .and that is chunk OF ST.
lence."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-04
Heaviest BIRD Thar r1i...

The gray buzzard is said to be t,..
heaviest bird that flies, the young
males, when food is plentiful, weigh
ing nearly 40 pounds. The bird is
nearly extinct.
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copyright, 1908, by ]. NJ. Edson.)

tn.e Thus did Noah: according to all
n a. 600 commanded him, SO did he."-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-04
under ObliEatiOI,.

Every man, whether he will or no,
is under inexorable obligation to God
and uaan.-Rey. Dr.. Monk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-07-04

fN - r a7i-H.lr
he simple, direct
statement of our
text bears a won
derfpl tribute to
the p a t ri a r c h
Noah. He obeyed
God. This is the
greatest t e s til
mony which can
be borne of any
soul. We who
read the cOTnD1ete
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-02
LADDIES AND COPS
 PLAY BALL TODAY
GREATEST GAME OF BASEBALL ON RECORD IS EXPECTED TO BE PULLED OFF AT WEST END PARK THIS AFTERNOON.

The firemen and policemen will mix to- day at the baseball park. The struggle will not be to arrest man or to put out A fire but each will strive to defeat the other at the national game.
 There promises to be some warm play ing when the bluecoats go to the bat, for long familiarity in yielding the club has made them adopts at the art Noth- ing short of a home run from each mem Der of the team is expected
 The fremen claim that running up and down ladders and hauling hose gives them a title clear to the winning of the baseball banner which has been hung up for either them or the police.
 The game will probably be very inter, esting and will be equal to one or those between two of the great newspapers or Birmingham. It Is a certainty that there will be an immense crowd present as the policemen have been making every man they saw purchase ticket and 1t does no good to refuse a cop.
 The game will be called at o'clock by ITmpire Jess Brown of rooter fame. The fans will all watch his performance with a critical eye, as umpires are scarce in the Southern league.
 In the early afternoon the ball players will pile on top of patrol wagon and a hose wagon, and around the city they will march in triumphal procession. Later one side will slip in the back door.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-02

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 do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fall to be cured by such methods. give me call and get we'll
 Address Dr. Y. D. Holloway. 1S01M Sec ond Avenue Birmingham. Ala
 Office. Second avenue and Eighteenth. opposite postoffice.
 Ofrice Hours: s:30 a. m. to 5:3o D. m Sunday. 10 a. m. to IA m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-02

ure. Three-quarters of length separated Cigales. at the false price of 6 to 1. won the third race quite easily. Track fast. Summary: .t.4-.s.
 First race. six and one-half furlongs, sellingzBe True, 112 Crroxler), 3 to 1, won; Charles D, 109 (Donegan), to 1, second Macbeth, TOT (Watson), I to l, third. Time, l :221k.
 Second race, four and one-half furlongs, seliing--Lillie Noel, 97 (Wolf), IS to 5, won; Sextette, loo (Gullett), 1 to l. second; Hoe down, 100 co. Bonner), to 1, third. Time, :57h.
 Third race, six and one-half furIongs- Cigales, 1O9 CWatson), to 1, won; Well lesly, Ill (T'roxler), to 1, second; AL garetta, 1O6 (Shea), to l, third. Time, 1;29A.
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Two Lick 94 QHlggins). 10 to l. won; Miss Mae Day. 106 CTroxler), to l. second; Croix DOT, 94 (Calvert), to 1, third. Time, 1:16 Fifth race, mile and seventy yards Maude Come 1O5 CTroxler), to 5, won; Ed Ball. 100 lCalverb. to l, second; Kitty Glide, 94 (Smith), to l, third. Time, 1:46A.
 Sixth race. mile and one-eighth. sell ing-J osie F, 96 e, Bonner), to l, won; Pirateer, 100 (IT Smith, to I, second ; The Messenger, 93 (Wolf), to 5, third Time, 156A.
 Entries for Today.
 First race five furlongs, purse-Anna Hardy, 10s; Mattie R. Hoe Down, Bush smith, Lila, Noel 100; Falcons Peart 115; Wreath of Ivy, Sara Rose. 115.
 Second race, six furlongs selling-Hero- diade, 122; Cardwellton, 113; Eliza Cook 115; Weird 12l; Blue Grass Girl, orpheum, 10S; Mike Strauss, 126.
 Third race, five furlongs-Lonia. 100; Buster, 106 Thales, 105; Bell The Cat, 109; Gatchel, 1o7; Regina D. 99 Allan, 1OS; Tioga, 100; Ora Mckinney, 97; Athena, , Hast Dugesehen, Algretta, 112.
 Fourth race, mile and sixteenth Petty, o2; Buchleuth, 94; Helen Print. 9S; Orris, 97.
 Fifth race, mile and seventy yards seling-Straggler 115 Ida Penzance. 102; Lord Neville, 1O6; Dr. Jones. Tony Leep- in, 93; Lasso, Ben Hullum, 101; Galanthus. Ss; Gaslighter, 94; Judge Cantrlll, Dady Bondura, 100.
 Sixth race, one mlle-Landola, Golden Glitter, Virgie DOT Kitty Clyde Kenova, 100
 Hoods Sarsaparilla creates an appetite and aids in proper assimilation of food.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-02
WORLDS RECORDS 1. EASILY LOWERED Alan-A-Dale Makes a Mile in l-37 l-5 at Washington Park RAG TAG MAKE NEW RECORD Sets the Mark for 7Ia FurIones-The Great Mcchesney Meets His Con
 queror In John McGurk and
 ' Is Beaten By Weight.
RAG TAG MAKE NEW RECORD

Chicago, July 1.-The worlds records were broken at Washington Park today, Alan-a-Dale running without the lash of whip lowered the worlds record for one mile to 1 :87 3-5. He accomplished the feat in the first race of the day and handily beat Savable. In the fifth race Rag Tag set the mark for seven and half fur longs at 1 :S2 1-5. The track was never in better condition for record breaking, but a stiff breeze blew up the home stretch. Alan-a-Dale in the mile race set the pace ali the way The fractional time of his race was Quarter :25 1-5; half AS 3-5; three quarters 1;12 S-5; one mile 1:S7 S-5. Aian-a- Dales time Is the best ever made over a circular track.
 The former record of 1.S7 4-5 was made at Sheepshead Bay in 1901 by Brigadier. In that race Brigadler carried 112 pounds. Alan-a- Dale had up no pounds today and was ridden by Jockey Crowhurst Alan a-Dale is owned by G. c. McDowelL, of .1sexington, Ky. The horse Is by Halma- Sudie McNairy, and Is four years old. He broke down after winning the Kentucky derby last year and was retired for the season. The record broken by Rag Tag was formely held by Dunois who ran in 1:34 1-4 at Oakland.
 The racing also brought the downfall of McChesney who was beaten by John Mc- Gurk Nothing but weight beat the gall lant chestnut horse. He carried 134 pounds and was conceding 2S pounds to the winner. After racing MeChesney for .,the first mile Jockey Dominick took him to the front An eighth of a mile out Me- Chesney looked a certain winner, but he tired under the heavy weight. John Me- Gurk challenged him and Dominick began to whip McChesney. The chestnut was done and John McGurk won by a length. The time 2:31 2-5. was a second
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-02
NashvIlle 1. Montaomery 3.

Montgomery. July 1.-Nashville won a hard fought eleven-inning game this af- ternoon Busch's tumble let in the win- ming run. Lowney played a sensational game at short, and in fact by two start ling catches robbed Montgomery of vic- tory. Bailey was hit hard. but showed splendid judgment in emergencies. Score:
 R.H.E. Montgomery ...o00110o010 O 0-5 IA Nashville ... ..2 0 Q 01 GO 01-4 5 Batteries-Brennan and Clark; Bailey and Roth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-02
SUMMER TOURIST RATES
To Principal seashore and Mountain
 Resorts.

Southern railway has CT sale round trip summer tourist tickets at very low rates to principal seashore and mountain re- sorts in the Carolinas and virginias. also to eastern points, via coastwise steam sb,n lines Final limit all tickets. Octo- Der 31. 1903.
 Write or apply passenger office Morris hotel building for Summer Home Fold er.'' rates, etc. J. c. LUSK. District Pas senger Agent. 6-27-tf