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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04

were a brown merino skirt and q
royal blue silk waist from Miss Daisy
Hunt. Miss Daisy had used it in a
play at the time of her graduation,
and it was Of no further value to her,
but the new owner priced it above
everything. However, don't think
Chester Sylvia was vain and fond OF
dress. She didn't care bit. In fact,
she was held in contempt by the pert
new-style negro girls, who mentioned
her only as "op John Shorts gal. s
while the mulattoes referred to her
as "Black Silver"
No wonder for that, though! They
all had society uniform dresses and
sure-enough shoes for women. while
Chester Sylvia wore any old dress
that might fall to her lot, and her
shoes were those discarded by the
young men of Martinville. When she
would ask for an old pair OF shoes,
and her number was requested. she
would answer: 81 wears SKIES, sebens
and eights.'' By this means she fell
heir to the old shoes of the town.
Indeed she contriyed to get into the
confidence OF the people in general,
and especially Miss Daisy. A couple
OF miles away lived Harmon Brown,
and Of him Miss Daisy loved to talk,
even to Chester Sylvia.
"He sho' do 'mire You, Miss Daisy,
she would say.
SLOW do you know, Chess?" would
come the eager question.
"'Cause when I goes over to Missy
Lamps, she puts me t dxin' up Mars
Harmon's room, n he's In dar n
wants to know about you n what you
says"
"You didn't dare to tell him word
ever said?"
mo. deed I didn't. I up an toll
him 1 didn't see yo' all day long much,
but he wanted to kno' how'd yo' look,
an tor him he seed you day a-fore,
and he say yes. and he's goin' to come
mex day. too.'"
Over at Mrs. Lamkin Browns
Chester Sylvia had voluntarily told
Harmon everything about Miss Daisy
talks, and had likewise said she'd
never tell of him.
Maybe Chester Sylvia's life would
have been uneventfui- il It had moi
been for Fado. negro youth who
lived on an adjoining farm. Fade
started out early in life to make 9
career, succeeded In stealing . 30-miie
ride On the railroad, and when he
came back received the plaudits Of q
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04
Smoke Stories.

According to accounts the japanese
are experts in smoke rings, and in ia
pan 1t is considered no uncommon trick
to blow three rings Of smoke in sue
cession, the second travelling through
the first and the third through both.
Some stage performers become so ex-
pert IL smoke blowing that they are
not only able to multiply the number
Of rings thus formed, but actually form
japanese characters representing
words and even sentences. One Jara,
nese juggler, it is declared, proposed
to his wife by forming the characters
representing his avowal of love
through a thin stream Of smoke.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04
Spirit Of the Northwest.

! In one way the Lewis and Clark
exposition in Portland, Ore, means
more to the American people than any
previous exposition. The fairs at Chi
cago, Buffalo and st. Louis were great
In themselves, those at Chicago and
st. Louis doubtless much greater than
the one at Portland. But they were
In regions already well known to MIL
Hons Of Americans. The Lewis and
Clark exposition. says Youths Com
panion, lies In q part Of the country
too little known to the rest Of the ma
fion, and is. therefore, of great ma
tional value In Introducing America
to itself. The exposition affords an
opportunity to visit something I'M
mensely greater than temporary
show, however beautiful that may be.
We can learn from books that Oregon
and Washington and Idaho are rlcn
in mines, forests, arabic lands and IA
cilities for trade; that these three
states could support half the popula-
ton of the United States; that the
country is beautiful to live in and the
climate healthful. What we cannot
learn from books is the spirit OF the
people; we must visit them to learn
them. It is not strange that .ne north
westerner has led down the melting
SHOWS from the hills to irrigate the
valleys, that he has taken what ma
ture has given him and added TO u.
That is not SO wonderful; the Amer
lean is always enterprising. The won
derful thing is that northwestern cit
les are built solid and handsome from
the start: that schools and colleges
churches and libraries are CROWNS
with the country; in word, that new.
ness does not necessarily mean crudl-
ty. The east does not know the nortn
,past and suffers accordingly in its
ignorance Of America. The northwest
does know the east and carries on
the best of its tradition, for from tne
east the western people have sprung
Therefore the American of the norm III
west. knowing more of his country
than do men in eastern states. mas
he called the national American.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04
conpratulations with a sting.

Congratulations with Sting.
First Fond Mamma Whose hopes
have lately been dashed Our hear
test congratulations on dear Violet's
engagement, Mrs. Hookham.
Second Fond Mamma (whose hopes
have been realized Thank you. We
are delighted. Capt. Norton is such q
charming fellow.
Yes, and SO self-sacrif1cing. -
Punch.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04
The Horse in London.

"A patient observer on one Of the
main roads near London counted the
vehicles passing to and from the me-
.ropolis between nine o'clock in the
morning and nine at night. The re-
suits were: Bicycles, 4,577; motor cars
557; electric street cars, 407; horse
vehicles, 209; total. 5, $50. According
to these figures, the horse is rapidly be-
ing outnumbered.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04

! Some New Workers are writing about
tie loss of money by. the banks OF that
burg as il they didn't know what Is the
matter. The money. is coming south
and west. says the st. Louis GlobeDem
crat, as it does every year at this season,
to move the crops" tits going into the
pockets of the -pickers, the har-
yesters, the farmers and the country
merchants, and into the bank accounts
Of the railroads that haul the produce.
1t will return to the financial centers as
fast as it serves its purpose Of providing
agricultural commodities.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04

All readers of this publication are at
liberty to write fer any information per-
tanning to the subject Of health. Ad-
dress all communications to the Home
Health Club, or DR.. David H. Reeder, La
porte, Ind. with name and address in
full and at least four cents in postage.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04
Lived Up to His Contract.

Fifty years ago an Indiana man, then
IS years old, planted an acorn from
which to grow tree to build his cot.
fin OF. The tree grew slowly. and, OF
course, the man couldn't AFFORD to die
till he made coffin out Of that tree.
Lately he had it cut and sawn into
planks and has manufactured his box
and has 1t ready for use
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04

Home Health |
! Club
Dy DAVID q. REEDEl. Ph. D.. n. ..
La Porte, Ind.
Dy DAVID d. REEDEl. Ph
~ : 19te - py,rrn Ind
a s.
PIMPLEs ON THE FACE.

Certainly very annoying and IN
slightly trouble is the condition OF the
skin of the face and sometimes the
body, known as acne or pimples. a
curious feature Of this disorder Is that
1t seldom Is found In children or people
who have passed middle life, aitnousn
it is not unknown to both.
Youths. young men and women, SUI
fer greatly sometimes, and the skin OF
the face presents very unsightly ap-
pearance. The cause In some cases Is
found in unhygienic surroundings, poor
ventilation, bad habits, poor food, i'm
proper methods Of eating and nearly al
ways constipation. The real cause OF
the pimples themselves Is an effort upon
the part of nature to throw OF poisonous
matter from the system which should
have been eliminated through other
channels The pores Of the skin are very
small, especially SO in the case of per-
sons having fine skin, and its normal
function is to excrete waste matter In
the insensible perspiration.
Under excessive heat or exertion, or
even great mental excitement, the ac-
tivity Of the pores Of the skin is greatly
increased, and sensible Precipitation
flows freely. It is very common to lay
the blame upon impure blood" and
recently received letter from an east
ern subscriber asking advice for the
case Of friend, stating that her physi-
clan had prescribed "Fowler's Solu.
ton" with apparently favorable results
Now, "Fowler's Solution" is simply ar.
senic put up according to formula Civ.
en- years ago by DR.. Fowler, when it was
fashionable for ladies to be indolent
and helpless, with pale, waxy complex
ions, and it will certainly bring about
| that result. Of course, you can readily
guess what my reply would be. Poison
| in all forms should not be prescribed
It is unnecessary, with one or two pos
| sible exceptions, under certain condl
lions which are not likely to occur IL
| the home treatment of diseases.
Pimples will, as rule, disappear
from the face, as well as other portions
| of the body, if the sufferer will simpl.
| observe the Home Health Club system
of using food and water according to th'
plan so fully described in the lectures
and all persons who wish to keep
clear skin must to a greater or less ex
| tent observe the natural laws taught.
| tt is true that by administering Ger
tain harmless home remedies the PIN
pies and red blotches will all disappea
and, in many cases, never return, be
cause the reason for their appearance
has been overcome. In most cases tn
simple, practical method of cleansin:
the system of impurities is best and viii
add greatly to the general good health
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04
No Wedding Ring.

A wedding without ring seems In
congruous, but in Cadiz, Spain. nc
ring is used. After the ceremony the
bridegroom moves the flower In his
brides hair from left to right, for in
various parts Of Spain to wear rose
above your right ear is to proclaim
vonrse1f wife.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04

/ Dozens of society women in New York
are under constant treatment to keep
themselves down to the limit-l40
pounds. one Of the leaders Of the New
port set has conquered in the war she
has been waging against increasing
weight. Not only has she checked the
progress of the arch enemy Of woman
hood, but she has reduced her weight
amazingly. From stout matron she
has transformed herself into the figure
of girl, but only after years of patient
effort and grim determination. From
her normal weight of 1870 she has re-
duced herself to 1870 by system of self
denial that would be accounted icruelty
II enforced upon poor woman.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04

Washington.-Dr. David Fl. Reeder,
Laporte, Ind.-Dear Doctor: write to
YOU to learn something about my in
ability to endure hot weather. As /
wrote you year ago, / was overhead
ed twice. did not suffer complete
sunstroke at either time, but 1t proved
heavy shock to my system, especially
the last time. am simply worthless
when the temperature is up to so or
more, especially out in the sun where
there is much reflection. / get nervous
and weak and short Of breath and just
have to stop working. ! have tried
hard to overcome this trouble, but l
must admit have so far made fail
nre. am sure part Of it Is imagina-
tive, as I have left the field to work
Inside, which could do with little eff
fort. know that as now am can
do almost nothing. am just absolute
" afraid to venture out any distance
from shelter during the hot part OF the
day. for fear will be overcome. ! am
feeling much better in other ways, be-
cause ! weigh about ten pounds more
than / usually do at this time Of the
year. which ! believe = due to follow
Ing yQpr insfrpett0n& II Is usually
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04

i The prestige caused by our military
successes in the war with Spain has been
eoualed If not exceeded by the respect
gained from the no less renowned VIC
tory of peace through the Intervention
and persistent attention OF President
Roosevelt. While the feeling OF the
world toward America has been deep
ened in respect and intensified in cor
diality. the attachment OF our own citi-
xens to our flag, universally recognized
now as one of peace as well as OF war,
has been strengthened, and it is felt by
republicans and democrats, by the east
and by the west, that what Theodore
Roosevelt as the chief magistrate has
done has drawn our own people as well
as those of Japan and Russia more close
ly together.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04

F Fraudulent naturalization is under
investigation by the San Francisco
United States grand jury. A sailor has
confessed that he received citizenship
papers on payment Of 315s
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04
Done Quickly.

Querist- Did you ever see a sleight-
Of hand performance? y ~ ~
Nearest-Well, I once saw man put
penny in contribution box.-Har.
ward Lampoon.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04

The man who discovered the diamond
mines ut Pretoria has come to this coun-
try. looking for some more. His first
venture is to be among the mint beds
down in Kentucky. and if doesnot find
any diamonds there he is going up in
the South Carolina mountains after .
few.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04

-, ~ ,,,,,,o,, ;t s,,as rain ii SCENT so
, {, & - r,assa ntar that sometimes
p;n,,ld be better
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-. :, no able to help
80, ne, s..s,,,s,a greatly az,Dre-
..e -. Z. -. ..,.ara.t ana helm thus far
s1A.e ~, ~. 49, Ma NJ hless YOU ID
= niy oe vo,,re verv sincerely.
youi %. ~ ooa
nee. ~. NOW .hat = vii, he nee
asiso WIN :. Wv =. 49, - : a1;rroto where
essay loI you - e : -. s 80 varv bieh
.ne telpe s, a.alo uoe' -. .a,,,e ncc,,-
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pa..vn wnlen WI. ena ~. hat .aaann.
=. $40 SA.'1. 49, s,..a--A...,,. ,,
as where Won now are. perhaps better,
and there would he NO danger of being
overcome by the heat. One place that
/ have III mind would be the Piedmont
valley Of virginia: the climate there
ia perhaps "a good as anywhere in
the world: nv living close to the noun
famous portions Of the valley during
the summer time, you would never ex-
nerience 4 yery high Temperature. and
the sun would not affect you as It does
where YOU are while the winters do
not get very cold. There is sufficient
moisture in the air to overcome the
sensation which you experience in the
yeyy dry atmosphere. would suggest
that you write to one of our club men,
bers there. whose name I have sent
YOU. He would be glad to send you
circulars describing the country. II
YOU could adopt some line Of work that
would enable you to be indoors during
the summer time. / think perhaps you
would get along all right where you
are.
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04
CLUB NOTES.

AftOn.-Dr. David ii. ReeQer, La
porte. Ind.-Dear Doctor: l have been
feeling SO we'll the greater part OF the
summer, but there has been one thing
annoying me and don't know the
cause of it. noticed about month
ago. when l first awoke in the morning
that my hands were numb. thought
nothing of it at first, but it continued
and never missed single morning. In
a few minutes the hands would seem
to be all right, but would have two or
three spells while dressing. After q
short time they were all right again
and did not bother any more until the
next morning. The last two weeks
there has b9en half numb or tingling
sensation ir the fingers OF right hand
all the time, but worse in the morn
ing. The left hand is the same, but
right hand is worse. Can you tell me
what the cause is and what to do for
it? l would also like to ask you about
nv aunt. About four weeks ago she
was out driving and the horse suddenly
ierked the line, which seemed to have
been around her index finger. At least
the finger was jerked and sprained, as
we suppose. She has used different
remedies, but the finger is still swollen
and stiff, except at the knuckle. 1t is
not painful unless she strikes it against
something, but it just sticks out
straight and therefore is knocked a
great deal. What shall we do for It?
Thanking you in advance for these IA
vors. remain, sincerely A. F.
The symptoms which you have de-
scribed would indicate that there is
more or less danger Of a paralytic con-
dition coming on unless you are prop
erly cared for. would suggest that
you procure the services of skillful
osteopath and take a thorough course
of treatment.
In regard to your aunt, your descrip-
ton of her finger would indicate that
it might be dislocated or fractured, or
possibly the periosteum is injured; and
think it would be wise for her to go
to a reliable surgeon and have him
make careful examination. II there
is an X-ray machine in the town, 1t
would be of value to determine wheth-
er or not it was adislocation, and is
the place to CO. 1t may be that she
has merely injured the ligaments, and
that it may be all right in the course
of time. If were to suggest remedy
for it, it would be one of the tissue ele-
ments to take out the Inflammation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-11-04

Mrs. Pink ham u Il
tree. Address, III "a ~
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-25
DEATH OF MR. X. o. PRIOR.
Body Reaches Greensboro from Mon
treat and VIII be Buried Monday.
(Spccial ID News and Ohaerunr

Especial TO News and Observer
Greensboro n c.. June 24.-The
remains OF Mr.. r. .. Prior. who died
Yesterday at Montreal. reached here
last night. Tho funeral viii be con
Quoted from West Market Street
Methodist church Monday. Rev. DIR.
DetWiler officiating
Great surprise as we'll as deep re-
greet was felt at the intelligence OF the
death of this good man. lie came to
Greensboro about year ago from
ohio. made large investments and
moved his family, purchasing a hand
some nome on North Elm street. He
was the picture of robust health. -Four
months aSo he had a troublesome sore
on his foot, and from that date his
health declined. The specialist who
attended him st Montreal pronounce1
MS disease as tuberculosis of the whole
system, resulting from the sore. He
was president of the Greensboro Iu1n-
Der Company of the Cuyahoga Falls
Lumber Company, of Ohio, and had
large interests i'm the lumber business
of Elizabeth City. He leaves his wife
ana four children, who have the SYM
pathy of a large circle of sincere
friends. made since their coming here
year ago from their Northern home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-25
TRAP SHOOTING A FEATURE.
Amuscmcnts and Guests at the Neck
lenburg Hotel.
Especial to News and Observer)

Especial to News and Observer.)
traction of the week are trap-shooting
and a German Friday and Saturday,
for what purpose many are coming in,
and to stay longer.
The music is a pleasant feature of
the Mecklenburg The fine livery is
much used. The Spring House draws
the crowd to its cool porches.
The Southern schedule places three
trains daily due to this place from
the North and South.
Among late arrivals are: Mr.. Geo.
G.. Gregory Mr.N. T.. Lanier, Mrs. J |.
F.. Jackson of Richmond, Va; Mr. +.
w. Mailer, Mr.. w d. Bunch Mr..
Armistead Jones. Mr.. c. p. Barbee.
Mr.. J, r. Chamberlain. Mr.. j. d.
BouShall of Raleigh: Mr.. c. G.. May
nard, Miss Tissa Maynard, of Mebane.
y. c.: Mr.. and Mrs. w L. Penick. of
South Boston; Mr.. A. ]. Cook. of
Goldshoro. n. G.: Mrs J. II. Horner.
Miss NJ. e. Homer Miss Josephine
Cooper, of Oxford. N c.. Mrs. NJ. 3.
Darlington. of Lynchburg, Va; Judge
Holmes. of Boston. Va. ~
Chase CITY viii celebrate the Fourth
of July by band of music, patriotic
speaking and a sham battle between
old Confodcratcs of the Mccllenburg
Guard. baseball. etc. will take place
on the lawns of the Meckleuburg Ho-
tel MarShalS-Col. c.. p. ELAN. Col.
!. 7. Goode, Can't. F. r. Robert,
lieut.. Gaskin Terrell. Committee.
y. Jeifries, Floyd Clark, Leo Allen.
G. l.. GCoghahau
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-25
Rocky River Springs Opened.
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Especial to News and Observer
Wadesboro, n c., June 24-Rocky
RlVer Springs, the excellent summer
resort just across the river on the
Stanly county side, was opened today
for the reception of customers. The
place is now owned by stock COM
pany composed of number of Wades-
boro's most enterprising and progress
sive citizens. The water has been
found by recent chemical analysis to
contain some of the finest medicinal
qualities, and it is being used very
extensively now. The hotel has been
remodeled and large additions made.
and it is the purpose of the gentlemen
who now own the property to make il
a frSt-claSS summer resort
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-25
THE NEW KENYON.
GoIdsboro's Popular Hotel Makes
Many Additional improvements.

Especial to News and Observer
Goldsboro. n. c., June 24.-The APP
pearance of the Hotel Kennon causes
favorable comment from all visitors
stopping at this popular hosiery on
their way to and from the seaside re-
sorts. The office is about the most
attractive hotel office and lobby in the
State. and the new arrangement adds
greatly to the convenience of the
hotel management and also of the
guests.
Proprietor Griffin and Manager
Louis Brown are always looking for
the best of everything for their guests.
and this summer. have established an
enviable reputation. The hotel has
been greatly improved throughout and
is very attractive.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-25
TWO ARE GUILTY
jury's Decision as to
Morley Brothers.
Tom of Murder in S,cond Degree,
Glenn o! Mansiaughter. Fifteen
Years For One, Two For
the Other. @

Especial to News and Observer)


Kinston, n. c.. June 24.-The case
of the State VS.. T. b. Morley and his
two sons, Tom and Glenn. for the kill
ing of Ed Walters. near this city last
April, ended this afternoon
The jury found p. b. Woriey not
guilty, Tom Worley guilty of second
legree murder. and Glenn Worley
guilty of manslaughter. Tom NOrley
received a sentence of fifteen years in
he penitentiary, and Glenn Worley two
years.
The trial began Monday before
Judge O. II. Allen, and was very stub
borny contested Eminent counsel
we're employed on both sides and
much interest was manifested in the
trial. and the court room was packed
during the week.
Both defendants appealed, and the
bonds were fixed at ten thousand AMI
two thousand dollars respectively,
which they viii probably give.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-25
THE KAPPA ALPHAs.
Biennial. Session to Open in Ashevillc
4 THIS Tuesday.
nv the Associated Press. J

AshevfIle, n. c., June 24.-Three
hundred members of the Kappa
Alpha College Fraternity will open its
biennial convention here Tuesday. The
following general officers will be in
ttten danCc:
Ed. Chambers Smith. of Raleigh n.
=; Tazewell r. Hubbard. of Norfolk.
Va. G. H.: Frank 2. Mcconnell, of
rallaedga, Ala, G. p: Hardin T.
3urnicy, of Richmond, Va, editor of
.ournal; Ben l.. Crew, of Atlanta. Ga.
hief alumnus, and II. Douglas Fea-
lin, of Macon. Ga, catalogue editor.
The convention will be in session three
las