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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-12

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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18
sEAMEN EXCEL.
Admiral Melville Expresses Opinions
After Making Investigations
in England.

Admiral Melville, formerly chief OF
the bureau of steam engineering in the
United States navy, now making an In
yestigation here with respect to the
application of the turbine principle to
American battleships, thinks a good
deal is yet to be done before turbines
can be so utilized. Comparing Ameri-
can and British marine engineers, Adj
miral Melville said to an English in
,terviewer:
"Without the smallest desire to boast
stating simply Whist I am certain is a
fact. consider our men brighter, bet
ter educated, more temperate and in
every way better workers. | am refer
ring now to the ordinary hands. As to
the upper ranks Of the service, do
not doubt you have individuals as
good as we have, but think our gen.
eral average is higher.
Taking our men all around, l fancy
they are better equipped, and have
not doubt as to the cause of this SUI
psriority-our public education"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18
ELEVATOR RED TAPE
A STORY THAT REMINDS ONE OF
MEDIEVAL TINES.
Rules Of Precedence in the War De-
partment at Washington Would
Please q Russian Court
Official.
Washington ID. c. Special.

Washington ID. CO Special.
To be an elevator conductor in most
buildings in the United States requires
no especial Intellectual qualifications.
Not SO with an elevator conductor in the
war department at Washington. He is
required to have a knowledge of rank
and precedence that should enable him
to seat guests at a state dinner at the
white houst properly.
The New York Sun correspondent de-
scribes the way of it. The carriage Of
the secretary Of war is sighted several
blocks away. Word is Immediately
passed down the line and finally it
reaches the Waterman nearest the ele-
vator. He rushes like mad to the cleo
trio button and presses three quick and
fierce rings.
Quick as fash the elevator descends
to the basement as if the rope had sud-
denly been cut. 1t makes no difference
who is in the car nor what floor it is at
now how important the business of those
aboard. Down for the secretary it must
go.
BY the time Mr.. Secretary gets to the
shaft the car is waiting for him. Were
the general staff on the floors above to
ring all at once that elevator would not
bulge till Mr. Secretary was safely on
the second floor.
Nor is the boys task much simplified
after depositing the civil head OF the
army in his handsome Office. For in
stance, the lieutenant general and chief
of staff wishes to visit the library on the
top floor. One major general is ringing
vigorously on the floor above. A briga-
der general is ringing and swearing and
threatening to have the boy fired on the
floor above that, and so on.
OF course, the lieutenant general goes
without stop to the library. On the
downward trip of the car the brigadier
general is passed for the accommoda-
ton of the major general going to lunch
con with senator.
Now the car goes rapidly back to pick
up the brigadier general, who is in a
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18

WILLIAM ALDEN SMITH. ..+
michigan Congressman Who Abhors
Washington Red Tape.)
hurry to join some friends. Just as it
gets within one floor of the bottom with
the brigadier general, the lieutenant
general finishes his errand in the library
and the button of the lieutenant general
is pressed, and the already overworked
little car again heads for the top of the
building and gets the military head OF
the army, who gets out at the second
floor, just as the secretary of war gets
in to go up few flights.
The brigadier general is on board all
the time, mind you, and very hungry and
very thirsty, for he knows the delightful
repast awaiting him. Finally the secre-
tary gets out and allows the elevator
man to get the brjgadier general to the
ground floor, from which he speeds to
the nearest cab call and vanishes for the
day.
William Alden Smith, Of Michigan, de-
scribed the war department elevator in
the house of representatives the other
day thus:
II want to say to this house that a rep
resentative directly from the people has
no standing in the national capitol, in
the estimation of these political cruisers.
know a department of this government
where they have issued orders to the ele-
vator man that whenever bureau chief
gets on the elevator he shall be promptly
delivered to his floor, whether repre-
sentatives ever are assisted totheir desti
nation or not. He may carry represen-
tative in congress up and down the
heights and depths of that building with
out stopping to let him OH, no matter
how urgent his mission; and they do not
even allow him mileage for what he
travels"
And as for the poor, little, everyday,
ordinary government clerk in the war
department., who does the real work OF
the department, and whose business is
always more urgent than that of army
officers, he presses the button with the
same doubt that he drops nickel in
chance slot machine in the hope of get
ting cigar, knowing the chances are
tremendously against him, yet filled with
that natural desire to tempt fate.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18
PASSING THE LOVING CUP.
Custom Dating Back 1900 Years Wit
messed by Senator Lodge
While in London.

Senator Lodge, as one of the Alas
kan commissioners, attended q large
banquet at the lord mayors in Lon
don. Ancient customs, strange even to
the eyes of well-traveled Americans,
are scrupulously observed throughout.
The great loving cup was passed. A.
it started near the Massachusetts, SEN
ator, he. noticing that the gentlemen
next him were rising, was likewise
about to rise.
mot yet" said Lord Alverstone, in a
friendly undertone, but when it was
Mr.. Lodges turn to rise he marveled
that as he drank one gentleman stood
in front of him and one behind him.
Thus the cup passed on. Every time a
gust stood to drink the ore immediate
ly on his right and on his left stood
Also
The senator was naturally curious to
know the origin Of the custom. He was
told that it dated back 1000 years to
the time of Saxon king The loving
cup was passed at banquet where this
king attended. He stood to drink un-
guarded. AS his lips touched the bowl
q woman stabbed him in the back ana
to the death. Ever after and to the
present day the repetition OF such
tragedy has been guarded against by
drinking in the manner mentioned.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18
MARRIAGE IN JAPAN.
ANCIENT CEREMONIALS STILL
IN VOGUE EVERYWHERE.
0rooms Of Twenty Usually Wed Maids
Of acknowledgements Are
Of Short Duration and
Quite Informal. -.
Toxic (Japan) Special.

Toxic (Japan) Special
A Japanese marriage is essentially a
business transaction, and its celebra-
ton is remarkable for total absence
Of sentiment of any kind. There is moth
ing characteristic of religious cere-
mony about it. 1t is regarded by all
concerned merely as civil contract:
and the presence of priest is deemed
quite necessary even by the most de-
yout worshipers of Buddha.
All preparations for a marriage are
undertaken by the friends Of both par
ties, and the couple themselves are about
the last persons whose advice is sought
Or whose wishes are studied.
The engagement which precedes the
marriage is of short duration. Such a
thing as an engagement ring is quite
unknown. In its place the young man
gives his betrothed rich sash of colored
silk. The giving Of presents is quite
curious feature of the engagement.
These are given SO lavishly that when
the time comes to set up housekeeping
the young couple find their resources
almost exhausted. A bride receives no
dowry, but she is provided instead with
= trousseau and the necessary house
hould furniture Embroidered silks take
the place of jewellery, which latter is
not worn by the women Of japan.
On the momentous day the bride al
most conceals her face under thick
coating of paint. and, in company with
the bridegroom and all relations, goes
to have the marriage legally registered
In the Office of the kocho, or mayor OF
the town. The real celebration COM
mences in the evening, when the we'd
ding feast takes place. This feast Is
more like dinner-party than anything
else, its chief features being the chang
ing Of garments and the drinking OF
enormous quantities of a rice-wine
known as sake.
When dusk is falling the bride is taken
TO the house of her father-in-law in a
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18
BAD DREAMS
Indicate Improper Diet, Usually Due
to Co6eo.

One Of the common symptoms Of COT
fee poisoning is the bad dreams that
spoil what should be restful sleep. A
man who found the reason says:
Formerly was slave to conee. !
was like q morphine dend, could not
sleep 1t night, wouic roll and toss In
nv bed and when I did get to sleep
was disturbed by dreams and hobgoD-
Inns. would wake up with headaches
and feel bad all day, SO nervous couis
not attend to business. MY writing
looked like bird tracks, | had sour
belchings from the stomach. indiges-
ton. heartburn and palpitation OF the
heart, constipation, irregularity OF the
kidneys, etc.
Indeed, I began to feel had all the
troubles that human flesh could suner'
but when friend advised me 10 leave
OF coffee felt as II he had insulteo
me. I could not bear the idea, 1t had
such a hold ON me and ! refused to pc
lieve 1t the cause.
but it turned out that no adv1ce
was ever given ut . more neeoed inns
for I finally consented to try Postum
and with the going Of conee ana tine
coming of Postum all my troubles nave
gone and health has returned. ear
and sleep we'll now, nerves steadied
down and l write fair hand Gas you
can see), can attend to business asaan
and rejoice that am free from the
monster Coffee" Name given Dy
-.
Postum Co.. Battle Greek. Mich.
Ten days trial Of Postum In place o1
coffee will bring sound, restfui.
freshing sleep. There's a. reason.
Look in each pkg. for the famous ny
He book, 1.-THE Road to Wellsiiie
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18

A woman in society is obliged to keep
late hours. She must attend receptions
and balls. She seldom allows herself
quiet evening at home. Her whole time
is taken up in keeping engagements or
entertaining in her own home.
Her system becomes completely run
down as q consequence. She soon finds
herself in a condition known as sys-
temic catarrh. This has also been called
catarrhal nervousness.
IF every society woman could know
the valve. Of Peruna at such time, II
they could realize the invigorating,
STRENGTHENING effect that Peruna would
have, how much misery could be
avoided.
Letters from society women all over
the United States testify to the fact that
Peruna is the tonic for 8 run down,
depleted nervous system
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18
Onion Stuck in Her Ear.

Ethel Root, of Philadelphia, Pa, 20
ycsrs cid, found pungent piece Of onion
m effective cure for earache, but it also
necessitated her going to the Samaritan
hospital to get rid of the cure. She had
suffered severely from the pain in her
ear. and on the advice of friend tied
: piece Of onion against the ear cavity
Nv means OF bandage about her head.
The application so much relieved her
that she hesitated to remove it lest the
main return. When she took the bandage
~ the onion could not be removed and
ehe had to 60 out to the Samaritan hos
rital where DR.. Carpenter extricated It.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18
BooMLET FOR ALscHULER.
Eastern Managers Would Like to
Have Illinois Man Nominated
for Vice President.
Chicago Special.

Chicago Special.
Eastern reports Of the inner workings
in national democratic politics continue
to link the name of Samuel Alschuler, OF
Chicago, with the vice presidential can
didacy. It is argued as matter of party
policy that Alschuler is the most avail
able candidate for the second highest
Office in the gift Of the people.
Because he has automatically man
aged to keep out of the rival democratic
factions in Illinois, it is assumed that he
would be the best man to sooth any ele-
ment of d!scord. His attitude toward Ia
Dor has been such, it is claimed, as would
receive the undivided support Of the
working classes.
Mr.. Alschuler's record as political tim
Der is also counted in his favor. In
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18

illinois Democratic Leader VINO May kAuu
for Vice President)
1900 he ran 15,9O5 votes ahead of Bryan
in the state, and in Cook county he beat
Gov. Yates, his republican opponent, by
a plurality of 1873 votes.
Samuel Alschuler is native OF 1lli-
nois. He was born in Chicago Novem-
Der 20, 1859. He is bachelor. His pa
rents, Jacob and Caroline Alschuler,
moved to Aurora, his present residence,
in 1861. After clerking in a general
store, young Alschuler studied law, and
in 1881 he was admitted to the bar. To
day he is considered not only q power
full orator, but an able lawyer. He was
state commissioner of claims from 1893
to 1896, when he was elected to the leg
islature, which place he held for four
years.
Il know nothing OF these rumors be-
yond what read in the papers," said
Mr.. Alschuler when asked If he was a
candidate for vice president. II have no
idea where these accounts emanate, for
I have never talked to any one on the
subject in any way which would give the
impression that presume to seek the
Office"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18
No Extra Trouble.

It was in the dead Of night, and q
cold night at that. Mr.. Smith was
away, and Peterson Smith, aged G.,
was getting the measles.
Mother, may have drink OF real
cold water?" he asked, waking Mrs.
Smith from refreshing slumber.
Turn right over and go to sleep!"
commanded Mrs. Smith. You are
naughty boy to wake mother up when
she put q pitcher Of water on your
table the very last thing before you
went to bed"
Ten minutes later the small voice
popped up again: Mother, want
drink of water"
Peterson" said Mrs. Smith, stern
", III you say that again shall get
up and spank you!"
There was Ave minutes silence. and
again Peterson spoke:
Mother" he said, cheerfully.
when you get up to spank me, may
have q drink Of water ?-Youths
COmpaniOn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18

palanquin, escorted by little. procession
carrying Chinese lanterns The brides
relatives take their seats in one end OF
the principal apartment, while the bride
groom's friends sit opposite. The bride,
dressed entirely in white, is led into the
room by two richly-attired young girls.
The bridegroom, who has already taken
4 seat in the middle of the room, makes
no sign of recognition, but keeps his
eyes fixed on the ground, while the
bride seats herself opposite him. A
table is then drawn forward, on which
is placed double-spouted kettle filed
with hot sake.
Another table, loaded with eatables,
Is placed before each person, and the
feast begins. The two girls who es-
corted the bride into the room hand cups
of sake to the guests, who are expected
to drain them to the dregs for luck.
After this ceremony the bride and
bridegroom retire for short time to
change their costumes. When they re-
turn the two bridesmaids fill three cups
with sake, and hand them to the bride
and her parents-in-law. Three cups are
imbibed by the father-in-law, who then
gives the vessel to the bride. She in
her turn drinks three cups and receives
q present from his hands. Another
course. usuallHrice or fish, is now
brought forward, and the bride goes
through the same ceremony of drinking
with the bridegroem's mother, after
wards receiving another present. A
thin soup is then served, and three more
cups of wine are drunk all round.
Then comes the great event Of the
evening. This is the almost sacred sake
drinking by the married couple, which
appears to constitute q kind Of mar
rage service. The bridesmaids bring
forward the double-spouted kettle and
present it to the lips of the married pair.
These drink alternately from it until its
contents have been exhausted, the act
being emblematical of the way in which
they intend to share one another's joys
and sorrows.
When the happy couple have partaken
of the sake kettle the ceremony is at an
end. So we'll versed are the bride, bride
groom and relations in their roles that
the whole affair passes OF quite silently.
There is no confusion. Each person
knows what is expected Of him, and does
II in a mechanical way that gives the
proceedings ap~air Of monotony. After
the marriage the bride continues to live
In her father-in-law's house; for it is an
almost invariable rule that welded
couple shall dwell during their first
months Of married life at the house of
the bridegroom's father.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18
Emperor Respects His Jaw.

The emperor of Korea has tenderr re-
gard for his royal jaw. While gorging
himself at feast in his palace, little
bit of bone came between his imperial
grinders and one tooth was broken. The
emperor promptly sent to prison his
cook and the entire kitchen force. After
a few months, dentist appeared in
Kingkitao, the capital, and he inserted
an artificial tooth at an expense of about
$500. The kitchen attendants were then
set at liberty, but the chef must serve
three months without pay.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18
New Plays Tried in Country.

II is often the practice of theatrical
managers to try new play in country
towns before produing 1t in the metropo-
lis. A well-known manager was asked
the reason. Because" said the man
ager, I'VE know that if a rural town will
stand show without killing the COM
pany, New York is likely to be perfectly
delighted with It."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18
THE BRILLIANT FLAhaiNGo.
A Curious and Interesting Bird Which
Is Said to Be Rapidly NeaEing
Extinction.
New York Special.

New York Special.
What is thought to be the first and
in this country will soon be placed on
exhibition at the American Museum Of
Natural History at New York. This is
expected to be one of the most attractive
displays in the museum. representing
these beautiful and rare birds in their
natural haunts and showing their char
acteristic appearance.
There are about seven species OF
flamingoes inhabiting the tropical parts
of both hemispheres, three of which are
in America, freQuenting the Bahamas.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18


can Museum.)
Florida and Cuba. In height the bird
averages about five feet, and If its curved
neck were stretched to it's full length
would tower above the head of an ordi-
nary man. They breed in May and June
At this period their bright colored plum
age is faded. 1t assumes its most radiant
hues in winter When first Matched the
young have straight bill, which, ate;
time, develops into one of bent shape.
Their first plumage is grayish white and
passes through various tints of pink,
rose, carmine or vermillion to the full
scarlet of the adult, which reaches its
deepest shade on the wings. Several
years are necessary to perfect the fina'
plumage.
The eggs are white, showing blue
tinge when scraped under the surface.
They are long, oval, and have thick
shell, equaling in size that~6 the COM
mon goose. The flesh is not palatable to
the taste, being extremely oily. They feed
upon both animal and vegetable matter
from the ooze and soft bottoms OF the
shallow waters and lagoons selected by
them both as feeding ground and nest
ing place. When flying their long legs
are stretched out behind and the neck
becomes straight They have peculiar
voice and sort of one syllable outcry,
which they utter as an alarm signal the
moment they are approached or believe
themselves to be in danger. On account
of their keen eyed and wary nature 1t
is almost impossible to get within close
range of them.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18

haps not as diplomatic rs she might be.
but it must be remembered that she is
Just now passing through that peculiar
period Of a girls life when there is but
little to learn. II the women who cr1ti-
else her would just think for moment
of their own young womanhood days,
with its illusions and self-consciousness
they would be more charitable and quite
ready to admit that Miss Alice, every
thing considered, is displaying re-
markable amount of tact.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18
PUBLIC LIKES MISS ALICE.
President Roosevelt's Daughter Has
Warm Place in the Affections
of Washingtonians.
Washington Cd. CT Special.

V0SH1176 e011 ". VI 0PSVa11
Miss Alice Roosevelt, the charming
daughter of the president, called by
some dyspeptic newspaper scribblers
Princess Alice" is unquestionably one
Of the most lovable girls of her age at
the capital Recently she suffered from
an attack of German measles, and the in
terest which the public took in her ILL
ness proved beyond doubt that the
young lady has q warm place in the af-
fections of the people, Miss Alice is per-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18
NEW JOB FOR PRITcHARD.
Former Senator from North Carolina
Is Made Federal Judge by
the President.
Washington %. c. Special.

Washington ID. c. Special
President Roosevelt has nominated
Justice Jeter c. Pritchard, of the SUI
preme court of the District of Columbia,
to be United States circuit curt judge of
the Fourth circuit in succession to the late
Judge Charles H. Simonton. Tho Fourth
circuit includes the states of Maryland,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Virgins
and West Virginia, and under the law
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18

the appointee had to be selected from one
OF these states.
Justice Pritchard, who formerly was
a United States senator from North Caro-
lima, has served on the supreme bench
of the District of Columbia only short
time. He presided at the trial of Machen,
the Groffs and Lorenzes, who recently
were convicted of postal frauds.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18
Wi IL,

"Are you wild us or agin u.s.!
OF Corea asks Japan.
"We're Wiju," says Corea,
Were !. iju to q man"
"That's very friendly of you,
Says Japan, with smiling face;
"And since the matters settled,
"We'll take Win for a base"
Toronto Star.
Papa-Why do you boys call tina,
Gilligan boy Mickey, the Tough?
Tommy-Why. he's the incest and
most popular feller in our gang
Philadelphia Ledger.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-18
The insect Bell Of Japan.

4 natural curiosity Of japan is the In
.act hell" It is black beetle, which
emits harmonious sounds like those OF
I little silver bell.