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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-26
POSSIBILITIES OF RAD1UM.
Experiments with Plants and Ami.
mails Showing the Deadly Power
of the New Element.

The marvellous properties of radi.
UNI are now being Investigated by sci
entists in all countries. Their expec
tation seems to be that experiments
with the new chemical element will
develop more startling results than
any yet reached, says the New York
World.
M. Curie, who, led on by his wife's
enthusiasm, first discovered radium
and succeeded in separating 1t from
pitchblende, states in an interview in
McClure's many interesting facts de-
veloped by his later experiments. He
tells us that the mere presence OF q
minute quantity of radium in close
proximity to animals will cause their
death. A number of Gagged mice all
died within Is days after a few grains
Of radium were suspended in a tiny
glass tube above the cage for three
days. The result of similar expert.
ments with plants was the same; they
all died.
M. Danysz is quoted as saying that
all forms of life would be destroyed
if exposed to the influence of radium
in sufficient quantities. He has no
doubt that "a kilogramme of radium
would be sufficient to destroy the pop
ulation of Paris, granting that they
came within it's influence" In view OF
its lethal power it is perhaps as well
that the one-eighth of gram OF radium
used in experiments by the scientist
George F. Kunz at the American Mu-
scum of Natural History is stated to
have cost $274, which is at the rate OF
$64, 800 per troy ounce.
Extremely interesting is M. Curie's
further discovery that a solution OF "a
dunn gives violet or brownish tint to
glass vessel containing it, this tint
being permanent unless the glass be
heated red-hot-a fact likely to prove OF
Importance in the coloring of glass and
crystals and possibly of gems. BY ra-
dunn also genuine diamonds may be
distinguished from limitations, since it
causes real stones to burst into a bril-
liant phosphorescence when it is
brought near to them in dark room,
while false stones make no such re-
Spouse.
Frederick Soddy, Canadian investi-
gator is convinced that from radium
gas can be developed Of great efficiency
in the treatment of consumption. Prof.
Crookes, Of England, declares that a
very minute quantity of bromide of ra-
dunn will kill the most malignant dis
ease germs. And these are but a few
Of the limited possibilities which the
experimentation with radium, still in
its infancy has furnished.
ANTISEPT1C WRAPPING PAPER
1t IL Also Aromatic and May He Put
tn Yari0ua Dom atic
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-26

Two fought the sovereignty of the dungi One was
severely beaten and and hid himself in hole The hew
the ououse there capped his wings and coed out
Victory5 Just then an made woop and carried
him off, The other seeing this from his hiding place out and
shaking off the recollection his late Disgrace strutted his Hens
with all the dignity imaginable.
ktoo low the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-26

only fallen below tho marginal cost
here, but that the reserves Of extensi-
BILE production in the United States
show a greater elasticity than our re-
servea
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-26
Had Heard Him.

II believe" said the minister, that
1t would be a good idea to have an
s. r o. sign for our church, that
we night use on occasion"
EYES," agreed the carping parishion-
er; II suppose it would mean sleeping
room only Judge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-26

The menu card placed on the table Of
the car is printed in red letters on pure
ivory tablet surmoUrtsd by the imperial
crest and arms
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-26
ANTIsEPT1C WRAPPING PAPER
1t II Also Aromatic and May BE Put
to Various Domestic
Uses.

A new commodity is being intro.
duced in France, relates the New York
Tribune. 1t is called "thymol paper.
The manufacture and use of this mate.
rial have been suggested by the fact
that printed paper is not only insult
able, but liable to prove dangerous.
Owing to the carelessness with
which the latter is sometimes handled
before being thus employed, it may
be contaminated with disease germs.
A French technical paper supplies
the following details concerning the
production and nature Of the sub
stitute:
When prepared according to the i'm
proved method, it is impregnated with
a solution of thymic acid derived from
the essence of the oil of thyme), q So
luton of salicylic acid, and solution
of boracic acid, in proportions which
viii. impart the antiseptic properties OF
the two acids and the agreeable arc.
matte odor of the thymic acid to the
paper.
The boric. acid is first added to the
pulp of which the paper is made. in
the proportion OF two parts per thou
sand. then the salicylic acid in the pro-
portion of two parts per thousand. The
thymic acid is added to the pulp last
of all in closed sterilized chambers
kept at a temperature Of so degrees
to 60 degrees, the proportion OF acid
being .O1 part, or more per thousand.
The so-called "thymol" paper is thor.
outly antiseptic, as well as aromta:cs
and may be put to various domestic
uses.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-26
DR.. J. F. PIGOTI,
covington, La.

covington, La.
Residence in the Exterstein raised
cottage, two blocks west OF public
school building.
Offers mis- professional services to
the public.
Office at the City Drug Store. on
Columbia street.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-26
LAW AND NoTARIAL OFFICE.
Jos. B. LANCASTER

VIII practice in the courts Of the
Twenty-fifth and Twenty-sixth Judi
cial Districts and the Supreme Court.
Special attention given to examin-,
Ing land titles, buying and selling
lands, passing acts and deeds Of sale.s
mortgages, donations, etc.
Room No. -, Frederick Building.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-26
Mosquito CamDaiEn,

AVoQUAAV SA"D0180s
The Suez Canal company reports that
in consequence of the campaign conduct
ed by Maj. Ross, Of the Liverpool School
Of Tropical Medicine, the number OF
cases OF malarial fever at Ismailia has
decreased in most marked manner, and
that the ordinary mosquitoes have been
annihilated almost absolutely, SO that
even in the worst period of the hot sea-
son it has been found possible to dis
pense with mosquito-nets. Waterpools
are Systematically oiled, and all places
where larvae can be Matched are uncess-
ingly guarded.-London News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-26
AMUSING SICK CHILDREN.
SUGGESTIONS which May He Helpful
to Weary Mothers and
Attendants.

to Weary Mothers and
Attendants.
Those who have had the care Of a sick
child through long, weary weeks of q
slow recovery will understand why
|, most mothers are glad Of suggestions
which may help to pass the hours pleas
antly and profitably, and yet not tex the
little invalid beyond his strength, says
Woman's Home Companion.
In many of the current magazines are
well-printed reproductions of works of
art. These may be utilized by an older
child in making pretty ornaments for
the walls of the nursery. A long strip of
heavy paper with all sorts and kinds Of
animals is not only interesting, but in
structive; or yard of cats or dogs alone
will make surprising display. A mar
gin around each picture adds much to
the effectiveness. Cartridge-paper may
be bought by the yard, and is especially
pretty in red or green to use for back
ground.
Whatever is given child for amuse-
ment should require as little mental
strain as possible. and the materials
should be of light weight. II the child
becomes tired O. one occupation, try
something different, and under no con-
dition let him realize that you are try
ing to amuse him for the purpose Of
keeping him quiet; for if he finds out
that the joy is not yours as well as his,
much of his pleasure will be lost
Some Uses OF olive OIL.
A tablespoonful of olive-oil a day,
taken internally, will help liver trouble
and indigestion. It is also healing for
throat or stomach catarrh. Serve 1t
frequently in Scholarships. wne-e it
will be both appetizer and medicine. For
severe internal disorders Or emaciated
and run-9own condition OF the body, rub
the patient every morning for 20 min utes
with the Oil, then with bath-towel; at
night rub the spine for ten minutes, and
In two months you will see great i'm
provement. Mixed with quinine, then
rubbed on the chest and back, it pre-
vents cold; mixed with camphor, then
applied to the throat, it cures soreness;
mixed with kerosene and turpentine,
then used on the throat and chest, it re-
lieves the most obstinate cough. Heated
and applied to the bowels, it helps con-
stipation. Try it for chapped hands and
roughened or burned skin. Before put
ting away the stove, rub the nickel parts
with the oil, also the gasoline oven or
other sheet-iron, and you will see no
rust. -Woman's Home Companion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-26
DR.. C. z. WILLIAMS,
.PRAcTlciNc PHYSICIAN

Residence on the corner OF Rutland
street, west of the Martindale House.
Office over the bank.
Day and night calls promptly attend
ed. Chronic diseases speciality.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
WENT TO JAIL
FOR 4 SIXTY DAYS.
Martha Washington Took
Somebo Things and D.
Paid the Penalty.

Martha Washington, colored, has sixty
days Of thought coming to her because
she took SO worth OF wearing apparel,
etc., belonging to W. A. Hlrshberg, and
Justice John made her pay the penalty
In the Police Court yesterday.
s R, =. Epps and James Kitchen are
held on two charges, one as a susplc ious
character the other us having taken q
lot OF iron bolts and things belonging
to Warner Moore. worth $50. They will
be called upon to explain tomorrow.
NJ Emma Jane Edwards, familiar figure
about the courtroom. was sent down for
sixty days and fined SO for assaulting
Rcna Washington and cutting Dlnah La
4cey. II sla4 N sg 83ss%t
Lucy Jones and Etonia Banks, colored,
were charged IS each for fighting, and
Lucy Smith and Mary johnson beat each
other $3.50 worth.
Bessie Vaughan Is alleged to have
taken So from Elizabeth Harris, and she
will tell tof It on Saturday.
Il John Williams went down for sixty
days for taking some iron from THE
Chesapeake and Ohio. s. f
Archer Foster, colored, kept his promise
to marry Belle Richardson, at the sug-
gestion of Justice john and Rev. Arthur
Ferguson. colored, performed the $cere-.
mOny.{ ~ 5 a s. ~ $45a
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DOCTOR LEARNED
The Power Of Pure Food.

T} Sometimes a physician who has ex-
hausted medical skill on his own case
finds that he has to look to pure food
IA cure him by Its simple and homely,
Yet natural and scientific principles
a we'll known physician and surgeon
at Crowley La, Inns spent q great many
years in this profession. The services
OF my lifetime" lie says, have been TO,
try to better mankind; to help them pre-
serve health when In possession OF y,
and to help them to regain It when lost.
So II ia with great pleasure I recall my.
first Introduction to Grape-Nuts. ~ had
never investigated tho food until came
TO use It In my own case. had suffered
all that a man can suffer from dyspepsia,
had tried to heal myself ana had had
the services Of many other prominent
physiclans, Then clutchedaat Grape
Nuts as a drowning man clutches at q
straw. and to my great establishment
and qualification ! found that had dis
covered something besides a broken reed
TO lean upon. for the food began to re-
cuperate mo Immediately, and 1t has now
cured me to such an extent that
! have returned to my old habit Of eat
Ing everything that desire, and can do
SO without distress. "A s5S y
And have not only found 10 good
friend IN sickness, but a most delicious
dish as well, It Is the most nutritious
article Of Diet ] have ever found. and I
larly at night time. for saucer Of
Grape Nuts and milk Is always followed
by. a most refreshing sleep and perfect
awakening. Ny only !. regret Is that I
was 80 slow to look into the scientific
merits OF this Wond erfuls food i,Ss Name
furnished by Postum Company ga tie
Greek, Mich.
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TOOK FIRST SWIM
OF The SEASON.
Youngsters D eslre toSIndulgoIs
in Sport Made Ro OF I'd
BlueCOat PerSpIre e. 81.
(speclal q The Times, Z ..Disp,at.h s

f Especial to Tho Times Dispa teh , "a & f8sss
PHILADELPHIA. PA. March -. q
-Four small boys and o large iNewfound-y
land dog furnished the resi- dents OF Fif-;s;
ty-fourth and Race Streets with no @ end,
OF amusement yesterday, and incid
convinced stout policeman that GUNNER
the season OF perspiratlon-- lis APPROACH
Ing. It all came about through the desire
OF the youngsters to indulge In an edrly-a
season swim. In the cen ter OF a large lot
at Fifty-fourth and Race Streets Is a
good sized pond, q bout four feet deep..ttE 5es
About 10 o'clock In the morning this
boys, followed by the dog reached the
pond, and. after stripping, jumped In and;
were soon splashing about and "ducking g.
with the spirit Of the fun, and Joined tha;
youngsters in the water. si
B5 80 lntenet were the boys in enjoying thu
sport which had SO long been denied thems
that they were unaware Of the approach
OF, "a policeman until he was within fifty
yards OF the pond. Then there was ia
scramble for the bank. a hastyB grabbing
OF clothing, which was donned as they 4
ran. It was owing to the stoutness Of n
the policeman that the boys gained time
to halt for second to partly put on their
clothes. The dog, oil unaware OF the OBJ
ject OF the chase. ran after the boys.
barking at them for what he evidently
thought was mad prank, Once the 4
boys had reached the street they eluded Z
tho bluecoat by. lodging through several
by-etreeta, 7isl55 "a ~ .sS III
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
GREAT E I Z F; ENDED
Hon. N:;6'Earlyl Is Happy Over Com.

Hon. NJ; 6.sEarly g Happy Over Cons
at n,issioners' Bill.
One OF the biggest fights which has
taken place IN the present General As
semblys.was ended yesterday, when the
House agreed to the Senate amendments
to the bills, providing that all commits
sioners OF the revenue be elected by the
people. The battle has been spirited and
long drawn out, and has been up in
Democratic conf erences several times It
will be recalle that the Constitution pro-
lvides that II commissio ners are chosen
by vote OF the people, they shall be
Ineligible to reelection. and q strong
effort was made to have them appointed
by the circuit; courts. sf
IS a compromise was agreed upon In the
Democratic conference. which provides
for election tlrst and then appointment,
but those who favored the latter PROF.
vision became demoralized, and yester-.
day the battle ended In victory for the
people. Hon. N, B. Early, OF Greene,
was one of the House leaders who was
very active dor popular election and he
was very happy over the result last
night. III. 5a5 ~ M Il q 5 VI 5Sg e
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
confirmed by the upper court. In other
words. 1t was held that the lower tribunal
did not err in its Instructions to the jury.
Other, Proceedings

Following Is record OF the official pros
ceedings Of the court: i5 N
Judge James Keith. p: ~ e& q,
Patterson Tvs. Bingham, II Circuit Court
OF King and Queen county. Reversed.
Judge r. u H. Cardwell:
5Danyille Railway and Electric Com
:, pnny vs. Hodnett. Corporation Court,
(2cty OF Danville. Affirmed.
Judge John A. Buchanan: j
U Richmond Traction Company VS.. Clarke,
Law and Equity Court city Of Richmond.
Affirmed. Il " AEfsaj 8s WI
Richmond Passenger and Power Com
pany VS., Steger, Law and Equity Court,
city OF Richmond, Reversed.
Judge George M. Harrison: 8
Norfolk and Western Railway Com.
pany vs. Perrow Circuit Court OF Camp.
bell county Affirmed. n III, IA
Richmond Traction Company vs., VIII
kerson, Circuit Court, city Of Richmond.
Affirmed. g. 81 IA Mr. 5t$ si5I
Judge s. G. Whittle:
Holiday vs.. Willis Circuit Court OF
Orange county. Reversed,
Hopkins VS.. Graf. Circuit Court OF APP
pomattox county. Affirmed. 81
City Of Charlottesville Va. Stratter's ad-
mnistrator, Circuit Court OF Albemarle
county, Bond, $2,5o0.
Taylor vs., Col. Water, Company. Circuit
Court, city of Richmond, Appeal award
cd, Bond, $500.
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
vs., Hawks. Circuit Court OF Nottoway
county, Writ OF error and supersedeas.
Bond. $500.
Bryant vs.. Commonwealth. County
Court Of Dickinson county,Wrlt OF error
refused. IA ~ M 2 n y N
Wells vs., Morris, Circuit Court OF
Henry county, Appeal refused,
Hortensteln vs.. Virginia. Carolina Rail-
road Company. Circuit Court Of Washing
ton county. Writ OF error refused, n
@ Warren Foundry Company VS.. Berry
vile. Circuit Court OF Clarke county,
Writ OF error refused,
Smith vs., Smith, Circuit Court OF Hem
rico county Appeal refused,
Furst BROTHERS VS., Banks. Petition to,
rehear, Petition refused,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
pr, Woodward TO Speak,

5G The Rev, DR.. Woodward, formerly pres
ldent Of the University OF South Caro-
lima. who is at the present time residing
in Richmond, Wlll speak Tonight at the
Rroad-street Methodist Church under the
auspices Of the young people OF the Up
worth League. No admission fee VIII be
charged,
Il pr. Woodward Is oneSof the finest speak
ers and ablest scholars In the denomina-
tlon to which he belongs, His subject Will
be Has the World soutgrown the Blble?''
The school tea cheers Of. the city. the mem-
beers OF the lie glslatllre and tho Board OF
Education have been Invited, rs ia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
oHcers Not Back.

Sergeants-at Arms Frank B.tNYatkins
and ]. M. Johnson. who went to Amherst
to serve the papers on Judge Campbell In Il
relation to tho vote upon the latter's
removal from office. had not returned
to the city last night and most likely
missed their train connections, Inforrna-
tlon from Amherst Is to the effect that 4
the papers have been properly served on ~
Judge Campbell. 3s5 }3st
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
Jonr,Ie,ss-AIex,alnde

The wedding OF Miss Grace Alexander.
OF Baltimore, to Mr.. John r. Jones. OF
Newport Nsws. took place Tuesday In
the home OF Rev. ". r. Evans. who
performed the ceremony. E;
After their marriag SO Mr.. and Mr.. Ionea
left for Newport News. where they will
make their homo at the Mulberry Hotel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
DR.. GORDON TO PREACH

Distinguished Philadelphia Minister at
i the First Baptist Church.
The First Baptist Church will have for
preacher at both services next Sunday.
Rev. John Gordon, D. D.. OF Philadel-
phia. between whom, and the pastor, Dr..
Cooper. this interchange OF work Will be
made for the day. Dr.. Gordon Is an assoc
ciate OF Dr. Conwell In the great work
OF Temple Church. the greatest instltu-
tional church in the country. 1t sup
ports a college, q hospital and has night
classes In various parts of the city.
which are attended by hundreds ofyoung
people, He Is man of broad expe-
rience as lecturer and preacher, His
preaching is naturally more sympathetic
with young mon who are In student life.
and such Of these as hear him will doubt
less enjoy his ministry OF tho day.
He will address Baptist ministers con-
ference on Monday morning on "Bap-
tism In Early Art" II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
Bill Is Signed.
Feast ofSt. Joseph.

i# The feast Of st. Joseph was celebrated
Yesterday In the Catholic churches OF
the city. q 5fai5 a
The occasion is quite an important one
throughout the church. but at st. Jo-
s4ph's was particularly observed. The
church was beautifully decorated and
solemn high mass was said at 10 O'clock
In the morning. Bishop Van de Vyvcr
and a number Of the clergy Of tho city
were present. At the conclusion Of the
mass the Bishop pronounced solemn ben-,
edir.f ION 4s n, 3aE.al aE as i55@3!F 945t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20

has preached each night this week.
Mr.. Chandler sermons abound In apt
illustrations and are listened to with close
attention by all present. .35
Mr.. MITCHELL OF Paramount Church.,
leads the congregation in song. and It
Is needless to say that the music Is OF
tho best. .E
II These services will continue all this
week. and doubtless next week also ~
hearty welcome Is extended to all who
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
SERVICES AT CENTENARY

The Attendance Large Nightly and In
terestts on the Increase.
The revival services that are being
held at Centenary Church are growing
In interest and Increasing in attendance.
The congregations are large, and there
Is is a manifest increase OF interest
nightly. n
Il Rev. Mr.. Chandler. Of Central Church,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
sons Of the American Revolution.

The Sons OF the American Revolution
will hold q most important meeting this
evening, at 8;l5 o'clock, in the Virginia
Historical building No. 7O7 East Frank
lin street. The annual election Of officers
IS to occur. and delegates to the National
Congress. In New Haven, Conn. are to
be appointed, Other important business
Is TO be attended to- and therefore full
attendance Of the members is earnestly
requested. 5f
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
Revival Services.

Revival services will begin next Sum
day at the Broa dls- Memorial Baptist
Church, OF this city. Tho pastor, the
Rev. C,gP. staley, will be assisted by the
Rev. Mr.. Copeland, q WellrknoWn min
lister OF Washington, p. y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
Man9In5 the Moon,

.ssTS w, E, Harris delivered a Ices Il
ture on THE Man in the Moon"li in the I
chapel OF Richmond College lost night.
There was q good audience present. and
the lecture was heartily enjoyed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
@Virglnianrs n ere.

"A Murphy's: Mrs. w. Samuel Goodwin
Emporia; H. W. Clark. Porter Weidman.
Claremont; Henry Lee. Crewe; II. G.
Earbee, Norfolk; J.. g. Jackson. Yirginia:
F.. Hathaway, Norfolk; w. a. Ga th-g
wright, Dabneys. E III 843
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
Thanks Mr.. Hammond.

AS chairman >ofs the Floral Committee.
Retreat for the Sick, Mrs, a. II Sidney
Groser wishes to publicly acknowledge
Mr.. w. A. Hammond's generous gifts
OF flowers for donation day" at this
hospital. 5si3 All
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
THE SANDRIDdECASE

Called In Police Court. But Continued
to the 28th.
The case Of Alfred sandr!dge. the young
man who shot and killed Mamie Morris
two weeks ago, and who badly wounded
himself, was called In the Police Court
yesterday. Owing to the condition OF the
young man, the hearing was continued to
the I2Sth, at which time his physicians
think he may be able to appear
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
Cjrcuit court Affirmed.I

The Circuit Court OF Richmond was af d
frmed In the case Of the Richmond Trac-Y
ton Company against Wilkinson. Hol-.
land r.. Wilkinson, a seven-year-old boy;
was injured III q street car accident. He He
got damages. and these damages were
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-20
nUST REMAIN
illness Of Child VIII Keep Mr.. Morr,rl.
{N Here-Enter Pastoral Work.

,ljIt is learned that tho Rev. James W.
Morris. missionary to Brazil. and at
present In charge Of st. Pauls Episcopal
Church, OF this city, during the absence
OF the rector, will be compelled by thu
illness OF his child to remain at least
three years In this country. He expects
to take UP work In some parish as soon
as his engagement here Is concluded.
DR., Strange will be back before long.
He expects to preach In st. Paul'sf thu
Sunday after Easter, He has entirely re-
covered his health and good spirits,