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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30

ence, for these letters must come on to
make room for the others.
After the hands of the performer are
tied, he goes into the pocket with one
hand, takes the pair of scissors and
cuts the letters. AS his hands are tied
behind his back, nobody can see this
manipulation. The old letters are pat
away in his pocket and the new fetter
is made ready for use. This second fet-
ter is made in the following way. The
band used is just as long as the one
used to tie the hands.
On each end simple knot is made
(a), then loose knot in the shape OF a
loop CD, allowing the band to slip for
Tightening around the wrists and loosen
ing as the performer desires (a-B).
After the original feIters are cut and
the coat is taken off the performer slips
both hands into the loops and pulls
them tight.
This fetter cannot be distinguished
from the original one. BY repeating
this experiment, all sorts of variations
in tying and untying can be shown. un-
til finally this pseudo band is cut CT by
one of the audience-Boston Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
SPIDER ENTRAPS BIRD.
A Brown Creeper Invades the Field
Museum and Suddenly COm,.a
to Grief.
xviii you walk into my parlorr

Will you walk INTO my parlOrt
Said the spider to the fly
This time it was not the fly thai the
willy spider sought to entangle III his
meshes, but small bird, against which
he felt he had just cause for grievance.
It seems that during the past ST. ason
the Field museum at Chicago has been
infested with large quantities Of OBJ
noxious spiders. They have festconed
the ceiling and great columns OF the
building with yards of their shuttle
work, much to the annoyance OF the
authorities. Scrubwomen and janitors
have tried in vain to relieve the building
of the pests and their work. Even the
suggestions OF frost did not, seem to
greatly diminish the insects. Finally
a wee brown creeper, discovering the
state of things there, decided to take up
his abode inside and assist the authori-
ties in Kidding the building of the pests.
For several days he fitted about very
much as he pleased, combining himself
mainly to the rear entrance room, wag-
cling up and down column after column
and probing his long bill into every crew
ice. With his murderous vigilance he
actually carried on very effective work
there. He seemed a permanent fixture,
and the authorities and the public eyed
him amusedly.
The other morning, however. as cur
ator of one of the departments was
passing, guard remarked:
There's a bird for your collection!
Looks as if it was done for"
The bird lay painting on it's side at the
bottom of one of the columns.
Bring a fly" said the scientist, as he
took the little creeper in his hands.
The guard held buzzing fly on the
point of pin to the birds beak, saw it
bite at it voraciously.
Doesn't look as il he were going to
die" said the scientist. Il wonder
what's the matter with him, anyway"
Turning the bird over in his hand, he
found it had been entrapped in large
SPIDERS web, which had bound the wing
and tail together in such a manner as
to preclude flying. 1t looked as If some
wise old spider had resented the birds
work of determination and had purpose
ly ensnared him in trap.
The queer bandage was removed and
the bird darted out over the iron grating
and shot out of sight across the lagoon.
Chicago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
ExERcIsER FOR HORSES.
An Invention In Which Owners OF
Racing Animals Should he Par
tfcular1y Interested,

One great difficulty encountered by
sportsmen in shipping their running OF
trotting horses to foreign lands in or
der to compete with native-born ami
mails for prizes and honors is main
tanning the stock in good condition
during the tedious journey across the
ocean. Many first-class horse, capa-
bic OF running we'll at home, loses form
when placed on shipboard, and is
easily oeaten by the other contestants
In races abroad. BY the time the horse
has been trained up to its normal con-
dition again the change in climate or
feed and water begin to make their
effect felt, necessitating withdraw
al from the races or further defeats. A
possible solution of the problem of
maintaining the animals in good con-
dition during their ocean journey is
offered in the apparatus shown in the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30

he has before and since his election as
the minority leader candidly admitted
that he is lacking in this capacity.
But Judge De Almond, of Missouri, is
acknowledged to be shrewd, careful
and able parliamentarian. That is why
at the request of Mr.. Williams he was
appointed by Speaker Cannon a member
of the rules committee. Throughout
the congress, and especially during the
session preceding the presidential cleo
ton, Judge De Almond will virtually be
at the elbow of the minority leader.
The New York Sun says that it is con-
coded on all sides that Mr.. Williams is
amply fortified by experience and abil-
ity to take care of himself and his party
in any partisan debates that may arise.
His mind works quickly he purposes to
be ever watchful, and those who have
measured lances with him know that he
is no SLOUGH in discussing the welfare
of the nation.
A talk with Mr. Williams impresses
the interviewer with the fact that il
he has the support of his party he does
not propose to engage in f1libustering
to the extent of wasting the time of the
house. His policy will be signally differ
ent from that of some of his prede-
cessors.
He purposes. however. to put the re-
publican party on record at every stage,
SO that the country may know what is
actually being done in the popular part
of congress. This he believes can be done
speedily and in order without a resort
to tactics that prevailed in former con-
crosses, when the rules were more lax
and permitted filibustering to degree
nothing short of ridiculous.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
oBEYED INSTRUCTIONS.
Photographer Planted HIS
where He Was Told TO AH
There Was Trouble.

The city editor summoned the phfo,e a9s-
rapher Of his staff, relates Youth h,, 8 H.
panion. "Co!. Welligan's house IS buI " ~.
he said, "and l want a picture OF the nth NH.
Get out there as quick v a. y of what's faa LEFT
Of the building, from the inside Of the fencs
corner" a;en
THAT'S the point ! want IT taken ~
right in the corner.
:.But I think there's ha.+.r
Il don't care whether there's pete.
point or not. You know what want Hurry
10! You are losing time; rd
The photographer took his camera anu
danarted < few hours later he came u
% efRast the proof Il picture he had taken
from the desired ,poin, OF view. :, .d;tor
chat is photograph Of the runs w oo 2.
Col. Welligan's house from the inside coz
ner Of the fence, near the street" ;,
1T can't see anything Of the house
Il cant. either responded the pno Q ~
rapher. q tried to tell you there was I : ~ ~
tree standing between that corner ana sns
house. but yor wouldn't let me.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30

grew dark, and black clouds hid the
stars and all the sky, but still the ball
would not shine.
at is very strange" declared the
rooster, as he sat and waited.
All the other chickens had gone to
roost hours before, but still the rooster
waited and watched.
Then the wind began to blow and
the thunder to roll and the lightning to
flash, and the first thing Mr.. Rooster
knew it was raining in torrents, and he
was soaked to the skin, and most
frightened out of his pits.
"I'll save the moon" he cried, and
he grabbed up the ball and tried to
run with it. When he reached the hen
house door the rain had stopped, and
the wind had swept the clouds from
the sky, and Mr. Rooster looked up
and saw the moon smiling sweetly at
him.
$50 this isn't the moon, after all, .
said Mr.. Rooster, looking down at the
ball 'Well, I guess it must be one OF
the stars."-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
THE GIANT OF GIANTS.
Hs =. Twentv-Tuo Yenr. Old and Al
most Eight Feet High, in His
Stocking Feet.

According to scientists who have
carefully examined him, the man
whose picture accompanies this story
enjoys the distinction of being the
tallest person in the world. His name
is Feodore Machow, and he comes OF
an old Russian family. He is now
about 20 years old and is 23S cent?
mentors in height. He especially sur
passes all other giants now living in
the length of his head, and in every
other respect he is of the greatest sci-
entific interest. The New York Herald
says that all the other giants who have
been seen in Europe were from ten to Is
centimeters smaller than he is, their
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
IMPROVING HIS STYLE.
Took the Kentucky Editors Adj
vice Too Literally.

Col Henry Watterson, the editor, be.
lieves in good English, and not only
writes it, himself, but tries to get his
young men to write it also.
The Philadelphia Post says that a
bright young fellow who went to report
a national convention with Col. Waiter
son turned in an article one night that
was loosely written and somewhat
slangy.
The colonel read it with portentous
frowns. Here, here, young man" he
said, "this will never do. You must i'm
prove your style"
What can do to improve it, colonel?''
the young man asked.
"Read, sir, read; read books"
Yes, colonel, but what books?"
''Read Thackeray; start with 'Penden-
MIS-"
That night there was much excite
ment. Important news developed. Col.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
An English Ea rl's Opinion.

The English, next to the Americans, are
the greatest cate travellers r. the World ,1 and
best there is to be obtained, they appreciate
good service and beautiful scenery. The
Earl of Shaftesbury, having, with his wife,
,pent some little time in the United States
during the summer, speaks most enthus-
iastically in regard to what they have seen.
A few days ago he said to gentleman in
Buffalo:
Our stay in New York was delightful
one, and the picturesque grandeur along the
Hudson and its surroundings was source
If much joy to us all
1t has seldom been my good fortune to
pass the time in such excellent sport as that
y ya1F
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
Re1ic Of Roman Rule.

A most interesting memorial OF the
Roman occupation of England has just
been sold under the auctioneers ham,
mer This is the Roman station Of
Amboglanna, the largest on the famous
wall which marked the limit of the
Roman province After an existence OF
1900 years the walls of the station.
five feet thick, are in a wonderful state
of preservation. The gateWays are
noble specimens of Roman work. Some
of the wedge shaped stones in the
arches are still to be seen on the
ground. The interior of the camp is
marked with lines of streets and the
ruins of buildings.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
~ ENG pulled through the sea at the
- end of kite string is an exhilarat-

rs end of a kite string is an exhilarat-
ing experience and the recent at
tempt of S. Cody to cross the tickle straits
of Dover has proven that there Is some
thing about the location which exercises
a peculiar fascination over experiment
ers with new forms of locomotion. Cycle
boats. ROLLER boats" and novel life saw
ing devices are always tested in the
swift tides and rough seas that separate
Dover from Calais. The perilous cross
ing is attempted with the idea that If it
can be accomplished nothing else need
be feared. ....@-.-
II was doubtless this feeling that led
Mr.. Cody to choose the channel passage
as the supreme test for his kite drawn
boat.
The boat is only II feet long and AZ
feet in beam Much space is taken up by
the canvas decking, and 1t was tight
fit for the two passengers.
It weighs nearly 400 pounds and is
constructed of canvas stretched on
wooden ribs, and about $50 pounds OF
lead had been attached to the keel after
the capsize, which occurred when Mr..
Cody went on trial trip at Grayesend,
and the effect was to make her distinctly
"stiffer" and more seaworthy.
A word as to the kites. They were
If the type with which Mr.. Cody won the
silver medal at the Alexandra palace
kite competition. and which has been
adopted by the British admiralty for
man lifting in war time They are made
of black silk and bamboo. and men look
like great bats when flying in the air.
For the trip Mr.. Cody used two kites
* feet across, and once well up they
few steadily as if nailed to the sky. The
newer they exert is so great that the
inventor was dragged feet foremost
a1nnr the beach when flying one only
half The size!
Roth kites few on the same line, which
was made fast to the towing rope in the
nose OF the boat.
Mr.. Cody himself was an Interesting
ea,ra in his cowboy hat and yellow oil
skins. His long hair floated over his
shoulders, ard he wore pneumatic life
helt and motor goggles, to protect his
eyes from the glare of the sun on the
sea.
IF it came to swimming, there were
1.fe lines outside to cling to, for MT.
Cody determined not to desert his bcat
sven If she capsized. He meant to hold
an to the life lines and be toWed through
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30

average height, according tothel late Prof.
Virchow, who made thorough study Of
the subject being from 210 to 227 cent?
meters. Those who have not seen Ma
chow can obtain an adequate idea Of his
height from the fact that the top boots
which he wears. and which hardly reach
to his knees, would cover two ordinary
persons up to the waist and could be
used by two 12-year-old boys as places
in which they could completely conceal
themselves. Moreover, the mattress on
which he sleeps is nine feet long, and at
every meal he eats three pounds of meat,
together with large quantity of bread,
potatoes and other vegetables.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
KEEPS HORSES IN CONDITION.

accompanying illustration, which seems
to be practically an adaptation OF the
old horse power SO long utilized on
threshing machines. This machine is
intended for use directly in the stalls,
replacing the floor and remaining sta
tionary in horizontal position when
not in use. When the animal requires
exercise the turnbuckles at the front
of the stall are rotated to elevate the
floor and set the endless walk in mo-
ton under the weight on the inclined
plane. While it is not expected that
equally as good training can be had
with this apparatus as on a track, its
use should enable the driver to go al
most directly on the race course in COM
petition upon his arrival, thus saving
valuable time and insuring better phys
ical condition Of the animal.-Louis
vile Courier-Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
Sensational Kite Voyage in English Channel

the water by the kites until he struck
France.
All reasonable precautions were thus
taken short OF chartering a tug.
When all was ready, and the camera
fiends had done their worst, the crowd
gave the boat shoveoff. There was a
rush and a swoop on the top of roller,
and the plucky navigator was off
Shore boats were soon outdistanced
as the little, craft tore along, leaving a
foaming wake behind. ~
Again, however, came the ominous
sagging of the kite line, while the lower
kite circled and plunged like winged"
pheasant.
The sea anchor was tried again, and
the boat brought beam on to the sea.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
Mr. growers Case.

Frederika, Ia, Dec, 2s-Mr. 4. $. Grover
is now "A years Of age. For the last 80 years
he has suffered great deal Of sickness, ana,
although he is temperate man and neveI
used spirits Of any kind, bis kidneys nao
troubled him very much. He said
II was told had Diabetes, and my sy9p.
young man who died of Diabetes in thus
neighborhood. Ny feet and limbs were
bloated quite little. -,
Il heard Of Dodd's Kidney Pills, and az =
last determined to try them. took IN az
ten boxes before / was well, and now Ca can
truthfully. say that | am all right: IN, Inc
[ have gained eight pounds in weight, and
can sleep we'll at night, and every symptom
Of my trouble is gone. -,
ssIt is some time now since | was cured,
and I have not had the slightest return O
any symptom of the old trouble.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30

The wind meant to disappoint, aud it did.
Mr.. Cody hauled in the kite line hand
over fist while the boat jumped about
like cork Nearer and carer came the
kite, but when only yard or SO away it
fell into the sea- Now came the most
difficult and dangerous part of the ad-
venture. The tide caught the kite, and
NEARLY dragged it under the boat, fitting
the fimsy craft on one side, as if it would
capsize it.
This ended the effort to reach France.
Had the wind held the trip would doubt
less have been accomplished, and al
though the results attempted failed OF
fruition, it was proved positively that
kite can pull boat
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
TATTOOED WOMEN.
Famous Pictures, Crests, Automo-
biles, Phrases and Bad Jokes
ON Some Fair Integuments.

. Alfred South, of Cockspur street, who
may be described as the pioneer of the
tattooing art, has during his career OPP
Grated on upward of $4,000 persons, In
Guiding about 900 English women, the
designs in great number of cases being
of a most peculiar description, says the
London Mail.
Perhaps the most striking OF all are
representations of two celebrated paint
ings, The Crucifxion" and "Ecce
Homo" One woman has depicted or
her skin picture representing fight
of birds Portraits of husbands and low
ers are popular with women, and there
are several instances in which women
have been tattooec with their husbands
regimental crest. Monograms, initials
and family quarterings abound.
Languages, too, have their due share
attention Many women have writtea
on their arms words belonging to vari-
out tongues-Assyrian Chinese, Arabic.
Religious subjects are very popular, es-
pecially with Roman Catholics.
There are some instances where. Ia
dies have had the Inscriptions on their
wedding rings tattooed on their fingers
beneath the ring. Etchings OF bracelets
in yellow encircle the arms of many.
Ladies who like to keep pace with the
times may be adorned with illustrations
of motor. cars.
Another device Is that of figure OF
Cupid disappearing into the recesses OF
a pewter pot, having cast aside his bow
and CULVER. This picture, which has
been tattooed on the arm of one woman
only, is entitled Love Gone to Pot"
Porto Rican Coffee.
The exports OF coffee from Porto Rico
exceed all other products in value.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
For a0c nud ThIs Notice

the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, will send free -.
pkg. May LIST Carrot: .io o
ppks. Peep Pee Of Day Tomato. zoe.
pkg. Salzer's Flash Light Radish. .l0c.
pkg. Salzer's Long Quick, Quick Rad ~,
ish ............ -. ~.
l pkg. Salzer's Queen of All Radish. .lOc.
Above six rare novelties, the choicest
and finest Of their kind, have q retail
value Of Zoe, but they are mailed to you
free, together with Salzer's big catalog,
well worth $4,000 TO every wide-awake
gardener, all upon receipt Of but soc IN
postage and this notice. K. IL
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
Mark. would Not Come.

Small Willie was trying to write with
a dull lead pencil that his mother had
given him, but meeting with poor sue
cess he finally exclaimed: ooh, NAM
ma, the wood has slipped down over the
lead. and the marks can't come OUT"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
Not At Home.

Mrs. Newrich had been describing her
visit to Turkey.
Friend-Then, of course, you saw the
Dardanelles?
Mrs Newrich-Why, no, we didn't; Iney
DEALER
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
Cruel Reioindcr.

Cholly Nimrod-Aw-and VIXEN is the sea
son | can't shoot!
Guide-Tnree hundred and sixty-hTe days
in the year-N Y. Sun.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
MRS. Fairbanks tells how ne.

MRS. Fairbanks tells how ne.
glect Of warning symptoms will
soon PROSTATE a woman. She
thinks w0man's safeguard is
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
DEAR MRS. PNKHAM: -Ignorance
and neglect are the cause Of untold
female suffering, not only. with the
laws Of health but with the chance Of q
cure. did not heed the warnings OF
headaches, organic pains, and general
WEAKNESS, until was well nigh pros.
trated. I knew had to do something.
Happily / did the right thing. took
Lydia Il. Pinkham'S Vegetable
Compound faithfully, according to
directions, and was rewarded in q few
weeks to find that my aches and pains
disappeared, and again felt the glow
Of health through my body. Since I
have been well have been more care
full, have also advised number Of
my sick friends to take Lydia u.
Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound, and they have never had
reason to be sorry. Yours very truly,
Mrs. MAY FAIRBANKS, 216 South 7th
ST., Minneapolis, Mimi" (Mrs. Fair
banks is one of the most successful and
highest salaried travelling saleswomen
in the West. - $4,000 forfeit If ORIGINAL o.
above letter proving genuincness cannot Be produced
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address. Lynn, Mass.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30

"That young man" said the visitor, DE
HAYES as if he knew more than yon do"
Naturally" replied the merchant. why
naturally" asked the visitor. Il am
merely his father. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
Growth OF Labor Unions.

The rapid rise of labor unionism in
America is traced by w. z. Ripley, pro-
lessor Of economics at Harvard. While
English unions have increased, in nine
years, from 100000 to 100000, those
of the United States have grown from
100000 to 100000. The causes for it's
growth have been, in the main, prosper
ity, the trust or combination idea, the
coal strike, and the labor movement
natural growth. The future of unions
will depend. Prof. Ripley thinks, on the
continued prosperity of the country and
on the administration of the unions.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30
Nothing More Danxerou..

Than neglected cough" is what
DR.. J. F. Hammond, professor in the
Eclectic Medical College, says, 4'aId as
a preventative remedy and curative
agent, / cheerfully recommend Taylor's
Mullen.
At druggists, 25c., &c.,, and sl.0o
bottle. g.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30

Governess-"Oh, Kitty, you careless
child! There are not two RS In very Rub
one of them out" kitty-"Yes But
which one? Punch
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30

Some men regulate their chivaIry by the
quality Of the clothes woman has on
n. Y Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-01-30

The doing Of a duty sows the seed Of
delight.-Ram' Horn.