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better than Max. I can't complain. Just
lcok at Isidor. He can't speak or hear
music
In the Public School
1t has been the ardently hoped for am
bition OF Mr.. Rudolph to introduce the
Fairgrounds into the public schools
This ambition is being gradually
achieved. Two of the Fairgrounds now
in process of construction are in public
school yards. How warmly the project
is approved by the Board of Education
may be gathered from the following let
ter, from Superintendent A T. Stuart
TO Mr.. Rudolph:
In reply TO yours OF July Is, request
ing permission TO equip the yards OF
the Arthur and Stevens schools with
certain apparatus for the use OF neigh
boring children, would say that have
submitted your request to every mem
Der of the Board OF Education, except
ing two. who are out OF town. and all
have cordially approved the plan After
conference with Assistant Superinten-
dent Montgomery. In charge OF the col
ored schools, suggest the Magruder IN
place of the Stevens as providing more
space. It is. Of course, understood that
the janitor cannot give his whole day
to the supervision of the playground.
unless your committee makes special ar
rangements with him TO do so. as he Is
required under the rules to be at his
building only during morning hours, and
the board does not wish TO deprive him
entirely of his vacation"
From the Government of the United
States has come equal encouragement
One wish of the committee has been to
replace the volunteer guardians of the
children's welfare with persons TO whom
this charge shall be a duty. In response
70 a letter from Mr.. Rudolph. Col
Charles C. Bromwell. Superintendent of
public Buildings and Grounds. has
has written as follows:
The Government Helps.
I'm compliance with your request of
the 18th instant. I have directed that
one of the two night watchmen. which
we are allowed for Garfield Park, be
detailed for duty between the hours of
2 and 10 D. m at the playground on
reservation No. l26, at the intersection
of Virginia and Georgia Avenues and L
street, between Ninth and Eleventh
streets southeast. Also that some park
settees be placed around the reserva-
ton
The playground that is TO &c equipped
al Arthur school Is for the benefit of
the children in Purdy's Court. which
lies in the very shadow of the Capitol.
1t is the Italian quarter of the city: 1t
is there. IL anywhere. that the need for
such an institution exists. The little
Italians require an outlet for their er>~-
gy: this the playground will supply.
Those now in charge of the enterprise
feel that 1t is properly a public functicn
and consider they are only filling "a tenn
porary place until Congress or the Dis
trict authorities shall awake TO their
opportunities.
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There was time when kindergartens
were supported by private philanthropy:
now they have become a part OF the
public school system in most OF the large
cities It is hoped and believed that the
history OF playground equipment, and
operation VIII follow the same trend
The Neighbors Approve.
There has been much evsdence of
neighborhood approval OF the work A
few days ago a man, obviously OF the
respectable working class, came up 70
the young woman who was in charge
of the playground. in the Southeastern
section OF the city. He asked her to
explain the work the playground was de-
signed TO accomplish. and she explained
-as well as she could.
81 like it, he said. '.I think it's
going TO do good and I want to helm.
I can't do much. but here's a quarter.
and I'll give that every week. I am 90
ing TO try 10 get my friends 70 do the
same thing"
On the Fairgrounds are to he seen
many little mothers" girls OF ten or
twelve years. with their infant sisters
or brothers IN their arms The little
ones they have in charge play In the
sand box; they themselves mingIe with
the older children in this place OF glad
delight The real mothers are content
and satisfied; the little mothers" are
pleased and happy IN the pursuit OF
childish sports among children OF their
own age
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MANsFIFLp,s STORY.

Richard Mansfield was not always q
successful actor. On his last visit to
Washington he related to a group OF
friends one of his early experiences.
II was il London in the middle OF
summer" he said. The theatrical
business was particularly duh. and be-
sides, II was at a period of my career
when managers were not wildly desirous
of securing my signature TO a contract.
My clothes were none too good, my
shoes were worn from tramping OF the
streets. and I was lodging my old ac-
quaintances.
suddenly my arm was seized by a
hashily dressed individual whom I rec
ognized as a garrulous friend of better
days. He asked me where was going.
and then before had time TO reply he
invited me 10 drink with him. Before
could decline he was dragging me in
the direction OF the nearest bar.
Now I didn't need a better edge on
my appetite than I already had. but as
my friend followed up his invitation 10
imbibe with the further invitation 10
dine with him. I ceased expostlllatng
with him and accompanied him 10 ths
bar.
''As we finished drinking he felt
through his pockets once, then a second
time more hurriedly, after which ne
turned TO me with an apOlOgetfc grin.
Blast the luck. old chap. he said but
I've left me money at home in me other
clothes. yOIr know. Just settle for t3fs
will you, and I'll fix il with you when
we meet again, YOU know
II paid my last two shillings for the
ale and went out of there with a mag
nifcent appetite"
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OF these ward champions shall wear the
laurel OF Victory.
The plan has been tried IN Boston,
Chicago, and other cities; everywhere
II has been a success. It would be
success here.
Speaking OF the good that is being ac-
complished one OF the workers said:
Help for the Babies.
THE babies enjoy the Fairgrounds, too,
Some OF them stay here all night. After
o'clock in he evening the swings are
taken down, but that does not stop the
fun, for your East Slider is rcsoureful. to
say the least. Other swings are brought
In and put up. Hammocks. improvised
and otherwise, are put up for the sick
babies. Some are made of sacks; occa-
sionally you Will find a soap box sus-
pended from the ropes. The babies arc
made snug and left out in the open air.
If they are too young 10 walk home
their parents come after them In the
morning"
Any person who needs an example of
philosophical resignation should 20
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down to one Of the Fairgrounds merely
to make the acquaintance of Andy
and Tom" and Jerry" Their other
names are Max. Jacob and Isidor. Max
IS sadly deformed hunchback, twelve
years old and quite small for his age.
JacGiJ is lame. and drags one foot pain
fully behind. and one leg is practically
useless. Isidor Is deaf and dumb. They
are the most cheerful souls you ever
saw, and you will always find them
together. The reporter for the Sunday
Times saw them watching the other
boys at play.
Are you a trapeze expert, Max was
asked
NO" he answered, but have a fine
time here You ought 20 see some of
the others who come here. They hare
to be brought in chairs. Besides. 1 can
run. Jacob can't"
Then Jacob was called upon TO de-
fend himself
II can't run" he said. ''put. just the
same. I can play tennis better than
you could think. and I can throw a ball
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is lost TO the community when these
opportunities are denied
Some time ago the Associated Chart
ties gave one Of its summer outings
taking a trolley car full Of boys and
girls to a suburban resort. It CHANGED
that II rained that day-in torrents and
bucketfuls-so that the children never
disembarked from the car. but were
taken Immediately back 10 the city. It
was a bitter disappointment TO those in
charge OF the outing. as well as TO those
who were It's benefciaries, and I'm the
memories OF the latter the regret lurked
and fingered for months after.
II was three months afterward that
one OF the boys sided up to one Of the
young women who had been in charge
of the party.
Miss Smith," he conhded. IF #
hadn't rained that day and we had got
of the car and the ground had been
good. US fellers was going to play base
ball"
He had never ceased to think of the
lost opportunity for enjoyment
An Inhuman Denial.
In Washington. for some reason that
resides obscurely in the brains Of the
powers that be. the vacant lots and
the streets are tabooed 10 the children.
for any games that make for noise and
healthfuI excitement While there are
few tenements. there are many one and
two-room houses. and many families
who live cooped in a single room. Their
condition is not better than that OF the
tenement dwellers of New York and
Chicago. and the condition Of the chill
dren, with no yards, the streets closed,
and so few Fairgrounds. would be en-
tirely bereft Of youthful pleasure Of the
right sort.
That is. unless they defied the powers
which, of course. they do. The little
fellows are sentries for those or more
mature years. and their warning cries
send their fellows scurrying away.
When the good-natured policeman does
turn up he views the scene with
knowing grin
why. they're gone" he murmurs,
softly-and then, just as softly, he
winks the other eye.
But this IS not wise or well. Defiance
OF law is not healthful for the young
does not inspire ideals OF good citizen
ship in their breasts nor teach them the
lessons OF order and government that in
some way or other. at some time or
other. all must learn If II is not
learned aright--this lesson-it must be
learned in the cruel and bitter school
OF experience.
Learned on Fairgrounds.
And II is learned on the Fairgrounds.
The children must make some provision
Of their own for the use Of the appara-
IL
dren. and perhaps twenty methods OF
amusement. all cannot be actively en-
gagged at the same time. They must
take turns-and they do. There IS su-
pervision q sAs intelligent kind always,
hnt as The nzazdren cor,o % a.at i..a-
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the ways OF the Fairgrounds less and
less is needed. They make laws FOR
themselves; they prescribe how long
anyone person or set of persons shall
be permitted TO monopoize one piece OF
apparatus: they preserve order and dis
cipline: they keep the peace. 1t IS train
ing for citizenship Of a very real de-
scription.
The volunteer workers who attend at
the Fairgrounds all bear testimony TO
this fact.
There were fights and souabbles
among the boys when the playground
was first opened" said one of them,
but now they are of the rarest occur
renee. The boys have learned they take
up too much time, that could be occu-
pied in having fun. They don't want to
lose a chance OF having all the fun they
can. and they either give up the night
ing OF put it OF until they are off the
grounds. It Is an education in self-re-
preston they give themselves and I am
sure they are better for It."
A Gain in Strength.
The gain in physical strength is equal
ly marked. Some OF the Fairgrounds, not
ably that at Neighborhood House, are
devoted entirely TO the girls. and even
casual visitors have been able 10 notice
the increased health and strength that
they attain.
Take. for instance. the work on the
"hying-rings." When they come there
first, the little ones are barely able to
catch hold OF the rings and drag them
selves from the ground; after a few
months OF active exercise it requires the
induce them TO yield their places TO
some one else.
II can't do 1t myself" said Charles Y.
Weller. secretary OF the Associated
Charities" but these girls learn the
trick in n few short weeks Their abilf-
~ fills me with Amusement; the strength
they acquire is an unfailing tribute to
the practical utility of the city play
grounds"
TO one who makes a habit OF visiting
these institutions the good they do IS
sufficiently marked. II is not hard to
dlRerentiate between the children who
occupy the Fairgrounds OF two years
growth and those who have Just begun
TO make use Of these golden opportunf-
ties of childhood. The first are strong
and healthy; the second are weakIings
moody. and unhappy. The Fairgrounds
where youthful spirits have found their
proper and legitimate outlet. have made
the difference.
A New Work Is Begun.
Just latterly a new work has been be-
gun. The supervision OF the Fairgrounds
has organized an athletic league, pur-
posed 10 develop the latent athletic
qualities of all the children who make
these centers Of strength and happiness
their daily haunts. The leaders of each
playground are 10 be selected through
competitive meets. and in September.
about the first OF the month. a general
meet Is to be held to determine which
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Through the Associated
Charities Health and
Strength Offered.
iLongings for Fields and
Pastures Gratified in
a Measure.
(E0 HEEsE It. cheese it. boys
Here comes de copl''
- There Will be a rapid

<E0 HEEsE It. cheese IT. boys
Here comes de copv'
- There viii be a rapid
scurry Of bare legs, bats
will be collected. balls stuffed into gap
ing pockets and the energetic members
of the Whtstling Swedes and the Terri
bic Turks will disappear around the
corner. just IS the representative OF the
laws maJeety makes his belated ap-
pearance-
II is altogether probable that he has
made 40 special effort TO be on time
The kindly policeman has been there
himself" quite realizes that boys viii
be boys and undertakes the execution
OF the order that the lads must not be
allowed 20 play on the streets or In va
cant lots with very ardent zeal. But It
Is an order-to be carried out more or
less rigidly-and so the boys must not
play.
II Is such scenes as these that the
Associated Charities. working through
fts committee on Fairgrounds. have
sought 10 Danish from the streets OF
Washington The success that has al
ready been attained is sufhcient 10 in
spire confidence. 10 urge TO renewed and
CONCLUSION already reached, that TO pro-
vide Fairgrounds and opportunities for
heaithfui exercise IS a beneflcence as
wise as IL Is profitable.
Much Money Needed.
Money IL needed. OF course-s1, 900 at
the very moment-to equip and operate
the eleven Fairgrounds IN existence or
fn course OF construction Cune II. Ru-
dolph. chairman OF the committee. and
his able and devoted corps Of assistants.
have worked and given much. both in
time and money, but more Is an exigent
necessity. IL must be had ~ the good
work is 20 go on. II the good people
OF Washington could see what is being
done they would hesitate no longer 20
put their hands in their pockets and
help.
They must see TO be convinced. II
they cannot or will not see with their
own eyes. let them then through the
eyes OF the Sunday Times.
A story viii illustrate the spirit I'm
which these opportunities for relaxa-
ton are welcomed and what fund of
health and happiness and good spirits
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BY THE PLAYGROUND.
BY MARY WHITE OVINGTON.

Which Of the summer sounds
Is sweetest to tired hearts?-
The low. unwearying hum
OF the bee in the clover bed?
The hymn Of the thrush at dusk?
Robins that call in the rain?
Cool waves slipping away
From the boat she sails through the sea?
Whisper of wind in the wheat?
Or, from the fresh smelling field
When the heaven is thick with her stars,
The cricket's comforting chirp
Telling of welcome and home?
Hot winds bearing the noise
OF a city's traffic and cries,
And from the little square
The voices of children in song.
Hundreds of children at play,
Circling and singing their glee;
Glad IN the gift Of today,
The sunshine and warmth of the earth,
The JOY of youth but begun
Chorus of mirth and goodwill.
Childhood's treble of hope
This is the sound
The sweetest the tired heart knows
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-10-01

lime. | have never tired the other,
but do not imagine it would be
good for the bushes. This does
not hurt foliage nor buds. though
the open flowers are spoiled l
have seen every rose bush on an
adjoining lawn destroyed by slugs,
and mine perfectly uninjured. The
first shower washes off the lime
which has rendered them hnsightly.
but bv thie time the epidemic Of
bugs has passed, not to return till
the roses they have stripped have
had time to grow again. =
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-10-01
ROBBED The CRAVE.

A startling incident is narrated by
John Oliver Of Philadelphia, as follows:
II was In an awful condition My skin
was almost yellow: eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides, no appetite, growing weaker day
by day Three physicians had given me
up Then was advised to use Electric
Bitters; to my great Joy, the first bottle
made decided improvement I con-
tinued their use for three weeks, and
am now 4 we'll man know thew rob-
bed the grave of another victim" No
one should fail to try them Only SOC,
guaranteed, at the City Drug Store, and
Jos S Claverie's Drug Store
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Office telephone 24-2
Residence telephone 24-3.
Entered in the Postohice at Covington
La. as second-class matter
w q. KENTZEL.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
CNlM6ERlAIN's COUCH REMEDY.

No one who is acquainted with it's
good qualities can be surprised Ut the
great popularity Of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. 1t not only cures colds and
grip effectually aad permanently. hut
prevents these diseases from resulting
In pneumonia. It Is also certain cure
for Group. Whooping cough is not
dangerous when this remedy is given.
It contains NO opium or other harmful
substance and may be given as confident
~ to baby as to an adult When all
Of these facts are taken into considera-
ton It is not surprising that people in
foreign lands. as we'll as ut home, esteem
this remedy very highly and very few
are willing to take any other after hav-
Ing once used 1t. For saie by JOS. S.
Claverie. druggist.
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NOTICE.
For sale or Rent.

Improved and unimproved property,
In Old and New Covington. Also farms
and unimproved property in the vicinity
OF Covington. For further information
apply to E. B. Martindale. Room 9.
Frederick building. Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-10-01
Missionaries Blamed for
Drought.

Mrs. H. Il. Ford, of the China
Inland Mission, Tai. Ksng, writes:
IL told Yon in my last letter
about the country people blaming
US for keeping the rain off. They
were boiling little paste figures
(of us) in great pot on q fire in
the street, old women saying over
IL:
"sFlour from seven homes and
water from eight!
".Firewood from nine homes,
boil the foreign devils!
s.'Press them down, and 10000
will die.
"'Turn them over, and 10000
will die.
Throw them up and al will
die ."
"rhe words rhyme in Chinese,
and sound worry fine. II is cheer
full for 10, isn't it? But now the
rain has come | expect there will
be = respite. Indeed, l heard yes.
,erdsy that We were 10 be killed in
three years. London Daily
News,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-10-01
MAKING A MAN.

Harry the baby ~ fast a. you can.
Hurry him, worry him, make him q
man;
On with his baby-clothes, get bin
IN pants,
Feed him on brain.food and make
him advance.
Hustle him as soon As he is . Die to
walk
Into the Grammar school; cram
him with talk.
Fin his poor head foil OF figures and
facts.
Keep % a-jamming them in till it
cracke.
Once boys grew up At q rational
rate.
No We develop . man while you
wait.
Rush him through college, compel
him to grab
OF every known subject, . dip and
adab.
Get him in business and after the
CASH,
BY tue time be is able to raise
mustache;
Let him forget he was ever . boy,
Make gold his god and its jingle his
JOY.
Keep him . hustling and clear out
OF breath,
Until he w,ns-Nervous Prostitution
and Death. -Ex.
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MANY llQInfRs Of 4 lKE OPINION.

Nrs. Pilmer, Of Cordova, Iowa. says.
Zone of my children was subject to
Group Of severe type, and the giving
Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
promptly, always brought relief. Many
mothers IN this neighborhood think the
same a. l do about this remedy and
want No other kind for their children. :"
For sale by Jos. 8. Claverie, Druggist
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-10-01

A gardeners recipe for destroy
ING insects and the number Of bugs
that infec,s rose bushes. Said the
florist:
~ find air. Stacked lime the one
thing that destroys the nnmberless
bugs. Inotice the bushes constant.
", and At FIRST injury to the foliage
Of any plant donr the bushes, all
Of them, with the lime. 1t should
be put on after shower ora heavy
dew, il either is timely, it not,
water the plants thoroughly with
sprinkler or watering pot, then
scatter the lime or slft II through .
siftsr, such ~ Is used for kitchen
purposes. Be sure to have Stacked
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-10-01

When you 60 to New Orleans
stop at PENIS Hotel, corner of St.
Charles and Poydras streets. All
front rooms, newly furnished
throughout. Charges reasonable,
by the dav or week.
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NOTICE

Is hereby given, in accordance with
article 30 Of the State Constitution, that
IN act will be introduced during the
session Of the General assembly Of
1904, to repeal Act No. 142 Of 1902.
ic4.5t.
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Observation-Disclosures

By F. B. Martindale, Real Estate
Agent.
FOR SALE.
"Tanglewood. Delightfully."- stu.
ated on the Military road, in the Garden
District, on the Little Bogue Falia river,
four miles from Covington. Two-story
dwelling, with seven rooms, besides
dining room and kitchen. 20 acres of
land. 8 acres under fence, fruit teres,
good stable and other cut buildings,
Artesian we'll with flow of 80 gallons.
Price, 81, 500.
r. B. MARTINDALE.
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No Trespassing.

All persons are hereby forbidden to
cut wood, deaden timber or otherwise
trespass on my lands in this parish,
under penalty Of the law.
mhl9ly. K. F. MCKINLEY.
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FOR SALE-A Fine Residence, with
six rooms, kitchen, dining room,
two servant rooms, stable and out.
houses. Three lots. A beautiful lOca
ton. Apply 1t the FARMER office.
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FOR SALE.

One undivided half interest in 1865
acres Of land on Bogue Chitto and West
Pearl River, formerly belonging to
Irbin Cooper. STEPHEN MYER.
to june Slidell, La.
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White Cross COUGH Drops.

White Gross COUGH Drops.
For the cure of all diseases of the
Throat and Lungs, Bronchitis, ronp
Hoarseness, Hacking Cough and
Whooping Cough. We absolutely
guarantee this remedy to cure any case
of Group, and makes Whooping Cough
so easy that it is almost pleasure to
have it,and know that you went through
it with SO little trouble.
May 80, 1899.
WHITE Cross MEDICINE Co.,
New Orleans, La:
MY Dear Sir:-Your "White Cross
Cough Syrup" cured me of an obstinate
and hacking cough, which failed to
yield to several other remedies. I
heartily recommend it. Yours truly,
e. W. BROWN,
Manager Ciga Department,
Albert Mackie Grocery Co., LTD.
1t does not constipate. It does not
cause headache. It does not affect the
It does not impair digestion.
But, 1t stops a cough. It will cure
Group, 1t will clear the throat. 1t
will cure any. cold. 1t will make
wlloopiDg cough easy.
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