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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
Woman's Opinion.

The interviewer begins to recognize
that the opinions of women on various
subjects have commercial value. All
the members Of the senior class in a
Well-known college for women recently
mad request from an editorial sane
tum for their candid views concerning
husDands-"as they are, and as they
might be, viewed from the vantage
point OF the college student" One
wonders, says the Youths Companion,
now that vantage point" differs from
that OF the girl who went into society
instead of into college. The two girls
might have differences as 70 the de-
slrable characteristics of lovers; but
husbands for both are yet in an I'M
known land. Perhaps, however, the
college girl may be expected to de-
mand a superior training in mathe-
mates or in Greek as essential for the
smooth conduct of married life. At all
events, her opinion on the subject was
thought of enough Importance for the
editor to offer a fee of two dollars to
eacn senior who would consent to ex-
press herself "candidly" on the ques-
lion. A Boston reporter begged an in
IervleW recently with a young woman,
and told her that his paper was soon
10 publish symposium on 1.-THE Com
ing Man" Would she give him a con-
trlbution for it? She was, however, as
shy as she was witty, and assured him
that she dared not see herself in print
on SO momentous subject. but she
would tell him for his private salts
faction that THE Come Man" was
good enough for her.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
Worthy Of Recognition


Under authority of the legislature
there has been issued for use in the pub
lie schools of Maryland neat pamphlet
containing the game laws of the state
and articles pertaining to those birds
which domicile within the borders of
the commonwealth. 1t is not universal
ly known that the annual celebration Of
Arbor day, besides being designed to in
still in the hearts of youth a love of and
familiarity with forestry, has also for
its purpose the teaching Of something
about birds, their habits and the means
OF caring for them. This is the case,
however, and the new pamphlet seeks to
cultivate love for the feathery creatures
themselves, as we'll as respect for the
laws which are made for their protec-
ton. The document. states Recreation.
is issued by State Game Warden John
w. Avirett, who urges the school teach
ers to keep in touch with the wardens.
Col. Ayirett is a strenuous advocate
of practical education, and he favors the
teaching of Maryland youth all those
things that Maryland youth will find OF
practical service in adult years. So, it is
the dream of the colonel that the day is
not far distant when states game
laws will be zealously taught in the pub
lie schools as are the three RS" With
the advent of that period Col. Avirett's
pamphlet will form an excellent text
book.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
Knowledge of the Law.

It is popularity supposed that the prop
er drafting and legal execution of will
is simple matter, writes Judge Henry
A. Shute, in Good Housekeeping. Nc
greater mistake can be made, and yet it
is a mistake that is made every day, and
which occasions an amount of loss, ex-
pense and suffering that would scarcely
be credited. In my own state New
Hampshire) it is well-defned principle
of law that the intention of the testator
should govern in the Interpretation OF
q will, wherever 1t can be clearly ascer-
tained. either from the words Of the will
itself or from competent extrinsic EVIL
dence bearing on the same. In some
other states the intention OF the tesla
tor can be ascertained solely from the
words of the instrument itself. The
statutory requisites Of will are appar-
emily simple, and yet wills are constant
" being made which are as waste paper
from absolute carelessness and want OF
observance of the simplest requisites.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
SONG OF TIE PEssIMIsT.

Yes. I know tn seasons perfect fer us
farmers-lots O wet,
An tn fields is gettin' peppered till
they're soaked as they kin get;
Heavy snowfalls is pertectin' an preservin'
Of tn wheat,
An tn country is prosperity never
seen tn beat
6ut these times is always likely t. precede
duller spell,
Its sartin sign o. sickness when y feel
q awful we'll
Lots o wheat will bring down prices an
Will make a lot O. toll,
An SIGH heavy crops as them is mighty
wearin' on tn soil!
Mills is runnin', wheels is turnin' an the
wages all is good;
llmes is boomin' like tn mischief, Teddy $
helped EN- all he could,
Can't see nothn' to distress us-felt TIL
same way onct before,
An l learnt it was token that disaster
laid in store \
When yer feelin' best. git busy with yer
most suspicious look,
Fer tn straightest streak O. roadway leads
you to tn sharpest crook,
hlttle water gifts tn stillest jes before it
starts t boil,
An these awful heavy crops is plum ex-
haustin to tn soil!
S. w. Gillian. in Baltimore American.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
New Metal in Watches.

The new alloy called invar, consist
ing of steel mixed with about So mel
cent. of nickel, which is practically
invariable in volume with ordinary
changes of temperature, has recently
been adopted by Swiss watchmakers
for making balances in the majority
of their best timepieces. The compen.
sation fol. temperature thus obtained
is superior to any hitherto known. To1
many years watchmakers have strug-
gled with an outstanding trouble IN
the best compensated chronometcrs
known as Dents error" due princi-
pally to the non-linear variation of the
elasticity of the steel of the hair
spring. By the use of invar Dents
error may be practically eliminated
Youths Companion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
Jews in China.

There is said to be Chinese Jewish
colony in the -Kiang valley in
China This colony has existed since
200 years before the Christian era Its
people have synagogue in which they
attend worship, extract the sinews
from flesh before eating it, erect tab
lets to Moses and Abraham, and are
called by some :'blue-capped Moham-
medans," because of their blue head
dress. Otherwise they are little differ
ent from other Chinese citizens, hold
high Offices in the land at times, and
because Of Chinese tolerant principles
have never been prosecuted CT OPP
pressed
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
IN EDUCATIONAL FIELDS.

Rev. Carlos C. Rowlinson, pastor Of
the Church: of Christ, at Kenton, O.,
has been chosen president of Hiram
college, a position once held by the
late President James A. Garfield, the
place having been vacant for two
years.
DR.. Edward H. Hume, Yale, 81, and
. graduate / of the medical school Of
Johns Hopkins university, has been
appointed Eead of the medical depart
ment Of the! new Yale college in Chung
sha, China; DR.. Hume, who is a men,
Der of prominent missionary family,
is now assistant surgeon attached to
the United States consulate at Bonn
bay, India.
DR.. j. Macintosh Bell, an instructor
In the mining department of Harvard
university, has received the appoint
ment Of official geologist by the gov
eminent Of New Zealand to succeed
Sir James Hector. The appointee is a
native of Quebec. He has achieved q
reputation through his work as lead
er of the Great Bear lake expedition
and by his extensive travels over the
barren lands of Canada and Labrador.
Sir William c. Macdonald, the mil
lionaire tobacco manufacturer, of Mon
treal, has offered the Protestant COM
mittee of the council of public instruc-
ton of that city proposition to en-
dow an agricultural training college
and college for the training Of
school-teachers in the sum Of from
100000 10 100000. Sir William
has selected Prof. Robertson, the man
who developed the Canadian dairy
business, as the director of the scheme.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
YELLOWSTONE GEYsERs.
One New Spouter That Will, It Is Be
leved, Prove a Permanent
Feature.

Reports received at Northern Peciti<
headquarters from officials of the Vel.
lowstone Park association indicate that
the new geyser in Norris Basin, in the
great national reserve, is permanent
additional attraction. 1t has beer
named the "Skyroesket," because of the
peculiar appearance, it presents when ii
spouts, and its coming has, it is be-
lieved, proven the! death OF the Con
slant" geyser, located in the same basin.
''The Skyrocket" plays at regula- in
tervals, three times week, and spouts
boiling water to an immense height. An
odd fact in connection with it's com
ing is that it was born on Washington's
birthday, playing the first time it spout
ed tosa height of 200 feet. The noise
accompanying the discharge was ter
rife, and attracted the attention o.
troopers in the park. An entire cavalry
troop witnessed its birth.
The new geyser. is one of the most
beautiful in Yellowstone park. and sue.
cessfully completes with others which
are world famous in beauty and grand
eur. The "Skyrocket' is located about
80 miles from Old Faithful geyser and
the new Old Faithful Inn, and within
convenient reach of the Norris Geyse1
Basin lunch station, at which all tour.
lists stop while making the great circle
through Wonderland.
This is the second geyser born re-
Gently in the Yellowstone park. "Splen.
did" geyser was born last fall. and
played internationally for brief period,
but is now practically quiescent It's
periods of activity apparently come once
in ten years.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20

immigration into the United States
will rise this year to astonishing pro-
portions if the record for the first
quarter of the current year be main
tanned to it's close. Over 1000 for
eigners arrived in New York in two
days in March, an unprecedented show
ing. The number OF. arrivals during
the first quarter OF 1905 has never been
exceeded during like period In Tor
ner years. 1t is probable that the I'M
migration this year will be double that
OF 1904. Extraordinary efforts are be-
ing made to furnish transportation
ships hitherto engaged in other ser
vice are in demand for the transpor-
tation of the coming hosts from Eu-
rome and steerage accommodations are
hooked ahead for several months.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
IF THE SUN WERE cOLORED
Amazing Possibilities If the Orb Of
Day Gave Forth Tinted
Rays.

| A German astronomer has recently
published some interesting observa
lions on the theoretical effects of {
change in the color of the sun. 1t is
amazing to consider the possibilities
II our sun were green, blue or red
instead OF what it is, says the New
York Herald. If il; were blue there
would be only two qolors in the world
blue and black. Ii it were red, then
everything would be red or black. II
1t were yellow, everything would be
yoiloW or black. Every one knows
that the light of or sun consists OF
six colors, and the reason things are
different hues is that some swallow
up i've OF the colors and reflect only
one. Thus we have primroses yellow,
because they absorb all but the vel
low; roses red, because they absorb all
but the red; violets purple, because
they absorb everything but red and
blue, a mixture of which two colors
forms purple.
In the event Of The sun being red
roses blood, red ink and all other
things that are now red would reflect
it. So would snow, the lily and all
things that are now white, but these
would, of course. he red. Everything
else would swallow up the red light
and appear quite black. Grass, for in
stance, would be black as ink and so
would the blue Of the sky. but the
white clouds would. be red. The same
kind of thing would happen II the
sun were blue. Everything now blue
or white would be blue and everything
else black. The whole sky, clouds and
all, would be blue. The grass this time
would be blue, not black. for it reflects
both blue and yelle,w. Hair would be
all black, the red Of the lips would be
black and the rest. of the face would
be cloudy blue.
If the sun were green we would have
a little variety. Things that are now
yellow would still be yellow. Things
that are blue would be blue and things
that are green would still be green,
but there would BIZ no reds, puppies.
orange, pirks or any of those CHEEKY
hues that make the world look so
bright.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
TALES OF SAVINGS BANKS.
Romantic Incidents Which illustrate
Some Peculiar Phases of Every
day Life.

A ragged little newsboy entered {
Pittsburg bank one day and boldly
invaded the private Office of the pres.
ident, relates William S. Power, il
Success Magazine.
"Say, mister" he said, "can I put
some money in this bank?'
Certainly you can," the presiden,
answered; chow much do you want tt
deposit?"
"A Quarter!" exclaimed the youna
ster, pulling handful of pennies and
nickels out Of his pocket. The banker
took him over to the receiving teller
and introduced him with all the defer
ence that he would have shown to 8
millionaire.
The boy left the city soon after
opening the account, but he kept add
ing to his deposit from time to time,
and, as he was naturally bright anc
shrewd, everything he undertook pros
pered. He is back in Pittsburg now.
the head Of successful manufactur-
ing concern and one of the bank g
most valued customers.
A year ago a proud young father
out in Michigan sent $25 to open an
account for his first-born son, then
less than week old. "The boy'll need
it some of these days. he wrote, land
we may as we'll begin to save for him
right off" Six months later a tear
dimmed letter came, asking to with
draw the money, to pay the little fell
lows funeral expenses.
A working woman in little town
in New York sent dollar bill in the
name of her daughter, six years of
age. She'll be marrying by and by"
she said, land ought to have some
thing to start life on That was
nearly two years ago, and almost
every week since dollar bill has been
added to the account There'll be
snug little marriage portion for the
young lady some day, if nothing hap
pens.
Not long ago woman living in ILL
nois sent five dollars, with explicit in
structions not to let her ''old man.
know about it, as he'd be after spend
ing every cent of it for drink"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
Japanese Decoration.

In the Japanese army men are not
promoted for distinguished conduct on
the field and officers do not assume the
rank Of superior officer who may be
killed. By distinguishing themselves
they gain nothing but decorations. The
Order of the Golden Kite is q most
coveted honor. Every man seeks to
obtain 1t, not only because it carries
with it certain monetary rewards, but
for the honor which its possession be-
slows on the wearer. No officer at
tains higher rank except by going
through the necessary course of study
and passing the examinations. Mere
bravery cannot bring promotion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
OLD FORT GIBSON CHURCH
Historic Building in Indian Territory
That Has Sheltered Well
Known Americans.

An effort is now being made to pre-
serve the "old church on the hill' al
| Fort Gibson, 1. T., the Oldest building
in the territory. This church, says The
Fort Gibson Post, was the old garrison
church at Fort Gibson during all the
early days Of the west and was after
ward used as a schoolhouse, with
Henry NJ. Stanley, then a young man
as the teacher.
The old building has been occupied
! continuously since 1882. Gen. Hazen
| while residing here was married and
brought to the fort his bride, Miss Nc
Lean, of Cincinnati, O., now the wife
of Admiral George Dewey. She is said
| to have been the most stylish woman
who ever lived at Fort Gibson and
occupied the large stone building still
standing on Garrison Hill. Many peo-
pie in the old town remember her we'll.
Fort Gibson, the Oldest town in In
dian Territory, is rich in historic lore,
much of which has been written, but
most of which is yet unrecorded. Set
tied shortly after the Louisiana Pur-
chase, there was established a mill
tary post in 1919 Many notable and
distinuished men have lived there,
some now resting in the United States
National cemetery, about a mile from
the old fort, where 2,459 soldiers are
buried and where may be seen the
names OF a number of celebrated sol
diers, scouts and warriors who figured
years ago in border and Indian war
fare
Among the number is the noted Sem
mole chief, Billy Bowlegs, who fought
with Osceola at the battle of Wahoo
Swamp, where Gen. Dade was killed
and the American troops were routed.
After the treacherous capture of Os-
ceola Bowlegs joined the American
army and was assigned the rank of
captain, fact recorded on the tomb
stone at the head of his grave.
Stanley, the African explorer, at one
time taught subscription school at
the fort, occupying the old frame build
ing, still standing near the old public
square.
Washington Irving, the noted Amer
lean writer, visited Fort Gibson and
wrote his tales of Traveller" in
tent just outside the old parade ground
on Garrison Hill.
In 1916 the poet Longfellow, On a
tour of observation in the west, visited
Fort Gibson by the way of the Arkan-
sas and Grand rivers. Next year ap-
peared the most loved of all his poems,
"Evangeline," where scenery in the
vicinity of Fort Gibson is graphically
and beautifully described.
The oldest church in Indian Terri
tory is of hewn logs which have been
covered with boards. Before its spa
cious fireplace, still in use, many nota-
bles have warmed themselves-Gens |
Scott, Taylor, JEFF Davis, Robert e
Lee, Mcclellan and others. Gen. Tay-
lor lived in the old house with his !
family, including his daughter, Miss
Betty, who married JEFF Davis.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
Swell Redskin.

Kenekah, a centeDarian Usage IN.
dian, went to photographer in Paw.
huska, Okla, the other day and had
his picture taken for the first time.
He was dressed in magnificent
blanket, with splendidly decorated
buckskin breeches. Among the bone
ornaments around his neck was one
which he declared to be the claw of 2
lion he killed many years ago with
his hunting knife. The claw is pro.
fusely studded with diamonds. Ken
ekah is known as learned and wise
Indian among his fullbloods who cling
to the old customs and they show him
great faith and reverence.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
Twin Lives.

1t is wonderful how alike, some
twins are, not only in feature, but in
character. 1t is seldom, however, that
the lives of twin sisters or brothers
are SO nearly alike as those of Mrs.
Mary Sissons and Mrs. Ann Dennison.
These old ladies recently kept their
eightyfourth birthday at Arnold, Not
tinghamshire, near which they have
lived all their lives. The twins were
married on the same day by the same
clergyman. They married brothers.
Both lost their husbands as the re.
suit Of accident, and both married q
second time. Both enjoy good health.
and neither has ever seen the sea
London Tit-Bits.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
THE TEACHERS FOE
A LIFE ALWAYS THREATENED BY
NERVOUS PROsTRATION.
Ono Who Eroko Down from Six Years Of
Overwork Tells How She Escaped
Misery OF Enforced Idleness.

One Who Eroke Down from Six Years of
Overwork Tells How She Escaped
Misery OF Enforced Idleness.
~ had been teaching in the city
schools steadily for six years. said Miss
James, whose recent return to the work
from which she was driven by nervous
collapse has attracted attention. ..They
were greatly overcrowded, especially in
the primary department Of which I had
charge. and ! had been doing the work
OF two teachers. The strain was too
much for my nerves and two years ago
the crisis came.
= was Frustrated mentally and ply
sically, sent in my resignation and never
expected to be able to resume work. It
seemed to me then that I was the most
miserable woman on earth. Twas tor
tured by nervous headaches, worn out by
inability to sleep. and had SO little
blood that was as white as chalk.
CATER my active life, it was hard to
bear idleness, and terribly discouraging
to keep paying out the savings of years
for medicines which did me no good"
elbow did you get back your health? p
"a bare chance and a lot of faith led
me to cure. After I had suffered for
many months, aud when I was on the
very vergeof despair, I happened to read
an account Of some cures effected by
DR.. Williams Pink Pills. The state
ments were so convincing that some.
how felt assured that these pills would
help me. Most people, I think, buy only
one box for q trial, but purchased six
boxes at once, and when had used
them up, was indeed well and had no
iced Of more medicine.
CDR. Williams Pink Pills enriched my
thin blood. gave me back my sleep. re-
stored my appetite, gave me strength to
walk long distances without fatigue, in
tact freed me from all my numerous all.
ments. I have already taught for several
months. and I cannot say enough in
praise Of DIR. Williams Pink Pills"
Miss Margaret M. James is now living
ct No. 1873 Clay street, Dayton, Ohio.
Many Of her fellow teachers have also
used DR.. Williams Pink Pills and are
enthusiastic about their merits. Sound
digestion, strength, ambition, and cheer
ful spiritsauickly follow their use. They
are sold N every drug store IN Tho
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
Conclusive.

Eyes, ma'am," said the man with the
old valise, Il acknowledge that used to
go trampin' around this neighborhood
Begin for cold yictuals, but don't do
that any more. I've reformed"
What evidence. have l of that?''
asked the woman Of the house. still eye
ing him with suspicion
well, ma'am,' he said, opening the
valise. 1.-The fact that I'm sellin' soap
now ought to be enough to convince any
body. Oughtn't it ?"-C Chicago Tribune
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20

"Before wrote to you, telling you how I
Halt. had doctDred for over two years steady
ana spent lots Of money on medicines besides,
but it all failed to help me. My monthly pc
RODS had ceased and I suffered much pain,
with fainting spells. headache, backache and
hearinc-down pains, and was SO weak
could hardly keep around. As last resort
I decided to write you and try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and l am SO
thankful thatI did, for after following your
instructions, which you sent me free of all
charge my monthly periods started am
regular and in perfect health Had it not
heen for YOU would be in my grave to-day.
az sincerely trust that this letter may lead
every suffering woman in the country to
write you or'help as did"
When women are troubled with ir-
regular or painful menstruation, weak
ness, leucorrhea, displacement or ul-
ceration ofs.the womb, that bearing
down feeling, inflammation of the ova-
ries, bacl1ache, fatulence, general de.
bility, Indigestion and nervous prostra-
ton, they should remember there is
one tried ard true remedy. Lydia E,
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at once
removes such troubles.
Mother female medicine in the world
has received such widespread and I'M
qualified endorsement. Refuse all sub
stitutes. l.
Mrs. Pinlsham 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, 1905-05-20
Landlady Hits Back.

Some young men in this town." re-.
marked Mr.. Blackboard, ARE SO fast they
seem determined TO beat everything"
Yes, replied Mrs. Starvem, 'and 9th.
ers are SO slow they seem determined to
beat their board bill. "-Chicago Jour.
nal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-05-20
Acknowledging His Crime.

4Lconidas," said Mr.. Meekton's wife.
'look me in the eye and answer me one
question. Have you ever deceived me
about anything?"
well, Henrietta he answered. after
much hesitation. Il must confess that /
have not been altogether frank. On nu-
merous occasions have dissembled to
the extent CT trying to appear far more
a.niable than ! really felt. Washing
ION Star.