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St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17
WeeMacg greegor
at Aunt Purdie's
By J. J. BELL


Copyright, 1905. by Joseph B. Bowles.)
The Robinsons were on their wa,
to tea at Aunt Purdie's, and the anx
ious Lizzie was counseling her Sol
regarding his behavior at the table o
that excellent lady. IA
Now, Macgreegcr," she said, "ye'r.
not to affront me. Yer Aunt Purdie',
real genteel, an awful easy offended
bod, ay!" said John, .sye'n haze tf
mind yer Q. P.'s to-day, as the sayin
is.n
will get tart at Aunt Purdie's? r
inquired Macgregor.
"Yeu see what yell get when ye
get 1t. !" replied his mother. "An' mind
Macgreegor, ye're mo- to be askin' ful
jelly till ye've ett two bits o. bread
an butter. It's mo- manners; an yel
Aunt Purdie's real particular. An yel
not to wipe yer mouth wi yer cuff
mind that. Ye're to TAX yer hanky an
let on ye're just giein' yer nose q bit
Of wipe. An we're not to spin yer
tea nor sup the sugar II ony's left in
yer cup when ye're done drinkin'. An
II ye drop yer piece on the floor, ye're
not to go after it; ye're jist to let on
we've EFT 1t. An ye're not
Deed, Lizzie" interposed her hus-
band, "ye're the one to think about
things!" Ia a
We'll, John, IL don't tell Macgree-
gor how to behave hisself, he'll at
front me. It's maybe small matter
to man, John, but q woman does not
like to be put out before her good
sister. An, John. ye're to try an be
discreet yerseR, an think before ye
max q bit of joke. fur she's real
genteel woman, an awful easy Of
Tended"
But yer brother likes laugh,
Lizzie"
Yes, Roberts a hearty man; but
all the same, John, ye're not to make
Elm laugh above his breath. An yer
not to laugh yerself If Macgreegor tries
tc be smart
"All right, Lizzie, '-said her husband.
good-humoredly. bod, I'm thinkin'
ye're jist about as feart fur me as fur
the child.
Nonsense. John! I'm not findir'
fault with you. It's jist that ye some
times furgets yer
my @. P.'s."
Eyes, yer @. P.'s, as ye call it. al
ways thought Q. P.'s was kind o. foot.
ball.
Her husband was about to explain,
when Macgregor exclaimed that Aunt
Purdie's dwelling was in sight.
II would jist as soon be at home,
Lizzie." he observed, as they turned
into the close.
.'Whisht, John! Mrs. Purdie's real
decent woman, an'-we medina stay
over long. See II ye can gle Macgree-
sor's hair q bit G. tidying up. -.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17
Treatment Of Cow at calvins.

Treatment Of Cow Mt Calvin9.
Ignorance or carelessness at this time
frequently causes serious loss during
the whole Of the milking period, even
when it does not result fatally for tho
COW.
The preparation should commence
some time before the calf Is dropped.
II possible, the COW should be dried up
20 days In advance. Neglect to do this
rot Only iLjures the calf, but mate
rally decreases the fow Of milk. An-
other reason for this procedure is the
necessity Of adapting the diet Of the
COW to the strain that she is to under
go, rather than to the production Of
milk. The concentrated foods used
70 produce milk should be greatly re-
duced In quantity. A quart or so Of
bran per day with all the grass or hay
she will eat is recommended by good
authority as q proper diet for this
month lre1ed1ng calving. It is also
recommended to feed q pint, daily to
assist her in cleaning herself properly.
Wen the calf is dropped and the
mother has properly cleaned herself,
immediate attention should be given to
the cor6itioE Of her udder. It will not
Go tc derend on the calf for this. II
the udder is swollen and feverish, az 1t
will likely be 1t should be carefully
milked out. manipulated and creased,
in order to keep it soft and cool. II the
light dict Recommended has been ad-
hered TO It will decrease the danger Of
fever. Even after danger is past. the
diet should be only gradually increased,
and increase in milk should be secured
by degrees. Better results for the en-
tire period can be secured by thus
"maEing haste slowly" and there will
be less danger to the life Of the cow
The recovery Of the COW from the
strain Of calving Is gradual, and her
power Of assimiliating her food must
not be overtaxed.
In fact, throughout the milking pc
riod the matter Of feeding demands the
closest attention. It pays to feed all
that your COW will properly assimilate
and turn into milk, but whenever this
limit is passed there is not only no
gain, but there will result actual loss.
And it is a well-known fact that It IL
much harder to bring COW back to
her flow OF milk than it Is to maintain
t.. M. D., in Southern Cultivator,
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17
Feat Of Greek Scholar.

Feat OF 0T0ek Scnolaf.
II may safely be said that NO feat Of
translation In any age has never
squaled that achieved by Prof. Jebb
In rendering BroWning's "Abt vogler"
into Greek verse. This hne soliloquy
Of the musician ID less obscure, no
doubt, than many other Of its authors
productions. but It abounds IN imag-
cry and In turns Of thought which even
m Englishman finds It not very easy
to follow and Of which he could hard.
" have conceived 1t possible that any
Greek equivalents should exist. Yet
they did exist, for Jebb found them,
though It may be doubted whether any
other Greek scholar living would have
been equally successful Id his search.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17

Now, John, yen 60 up an ring the
sLen. Mind, ye're to ask il Mrs. Purdie
is in before We 60 over the doorstep. 9
But she wouldna haze asked us to
her tea II. she had been goin' out, 9
said John. s.
.sh! John. Just do what l. tell
ye.'
The door was opened, and John
bashfully repeated the formula.
will you please step I'M" said the
domestic, a small, rosy-cheeked girl,
who still showed her ankles, though
she had put her hair up.
Wipe yer feet, Macgreegor, wipe yer
feet" said Lizzie, in a quick, loud
whisper See. wipe them on the door
mat
Macgregpr obeyed with great vigor.
and followed the others into the lobby.
Paw, we've nicer clock than that
one" he remarked. in a husky under
tone, pointing at grandfather's clock
In q corner.
''Whisht!" said his mother, nervous
".
Il 4 VIII put my hat IN my pooch,
maw?" asked the boy.
No, no. John, put hisshat up aside
yer owl" "
lust then Mrs. Purdie appeared an:l
tade them welcome: and presently
they were gathered in the parlor, the
table OF which was already laid for
tea MT Purdie was getting on well
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17
How to Win In Life.

Tho. traits which make for success
y - defintteness Of aim, clearness of
vaew, tenacity Of purpose, the power Of
concentration and the faculty, which
Win some men appears to be q kind
u sixth sense, Of quickly apprehending
ana promptly grasping the main
cnance. Dedniteness of aim is the first
essential. There are thousands, yes,
millions of people who go through life
Without any definite aim whatever.
uhey live from day to day, content il
sney are able as they 90 along to salts
y their daily necessities. These peo-
pie, remarks the Philadelphia Inquirer,
play their part in the progress Of civ
anzation, which requires the coopera-
don Of all, and they may themselves
snooy = fair share Of happiness, but
success In any considerable measure is
not Tor such. The man who gets
tnere ftp use the current and conveni-
enaS ID he who starts with the
W l1ting at some predeter-
I. I T. 1et the one who wanders
ng may chance to strike
withoat kn6wa8g Or much caring where
u Is going to lead him. But it is not
enough to plan; one must also execute,
and it 10 here that the obstacles arr. en-
countered which so many fail to over
come. The purpose once formed must
be maintained, In spite of occasional or
sven repeated failures, and although
the ambitious striver may seem not to
be getting forward he must not relax
his efforts or allow himself to become
encouraged. He must still keep push
ang along. He must cultivate q little
philosophy for his comfort and assist
ance and remember that his experiences
- not exceptional. It Is the regular
thing. Only xsvery few, having settheir
purpose high, reach the goal Of their
expectations at a single bound. Rome
was not built In a day. Concentration
Of effort Is another very valuable II not
Indispensable quality. Many men Of
ability and deserving fritter their tai
ents away through the multiplicity Of
their undertakings. 1t is by much the
best to devote ones energies and pow
ers to the achievement Of q single OBJ
5ect and having made the choice Of
what Is most desirable, to sacrifice the
rest Distractions are always detri-
mental and sometimes fatal. When
Atalanta turned aside to run after the
golden apples Milanion threw she lost
the race. The ability to- appreciate an
offering opportunity and the courage to
grasp II when to do 70 involves some
risk is another characteristic usually
found in the preemeinently successful.
He who is content to stand On ! lower
rung OF hesladdsr win never reach the |
top nor win he go far who fears to
climb.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17
And SO peace relgned again.
Dangers Of Hunting Season.

The hunting season having opened,
the Free Press will set apart q por-
ton Of its space every day to note the
achievements of nimrods who, by
shooting at everything they see nov
ing within their range, manage to lay
out fellow hunters. The record has al
ready begun, and it will doubtless be
! long time before the season closes.
To go a-hunting nowadays is almost as
dangerous as Il was to follow the wars
Of yore. Manitoba Free PrGD 81.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17
Island Ranks as Shin.

The island Of Ascension, in the AZ.
lantic, is the property of.the British "a.
miralty authorities and IL borne on the
navy list as . vessel, being classed as
tender to one Of his majesty,s ships Of
war. The island Is governed BY . naval
captain and the men stationed there
(chiefly royal marines) are subject to
the same rules % they would Be on board
ship. There is no private property IN
land. % there are no rents. rates or
taxes.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17
HERE AND THERE.

-SanCy SOILS are nOl the KIND on
which to produce Irish potatoes. The
Irish potato demands more moisture
than sandy soil will hold. Clay and
rich soils are the proper kind to grow
Irish potatoes.
III the farmer would use as much
business economy as he would have to
use In any other branch Of the busi-
ness world to succeed, he would not only
dictate prices for his own goods, but
would be able to dictate to the balance
Of the world.
Tho girl or boy who has q taste
for natural history and love of OUT
door life can not find more fascinat-
ing employment than the keeping Of
bees; study Of the nature and habits
Of these most interesting insects 10 full
Of instruction and pleasure.
Men do not like hard work, but
every man has an exceptional respect
for tillage and feeling that this is
the original calling Of his race; that
he himself Is only excused from it by
some circumstances which made him
delegate it for time to other hands.
Rats that burrow in the ground can
be easily killed when In their homes
in the daytime, by pouring about five
tablespoonsful Of bisulphide Of carbon
into the entrance Of their burrows, and
placing spadeful Of mud over the en-.
trance. The fumes Of the carbon will
penetrate their runs several feet, and
1t will kill them in ten minutes.
The report Of the secretary Of ag-
riculture, which has just been issued,
presents some very gratifying figures
indicating the increasing prosperity Of
the agricultural class. The increase in
the numbers Of small banks, IN which
the deposits are mostly made by farm
ers. is one pointer for anyone who Is
studying the situation.
Formalin Is claimed to be equal to
corrosive subl1mate in treating potatoes
for scab, and It has the advantage Of
being non-poisonous. It IL also said
to be effective against smut. One
pound Of formalin tone pint) to nifty
gallons Of water II the proper proper.
tion to use.
The remedy for Nce on chickens i
work, work, work, with the aid Of kero.
sene and carbolic acid on the roosts
and nesting places; and work, with .
gill Of lard into which has been mixed
ten drops each Of the oil Of pennyroya1,
sassafras and cedar; rub upon the body
Of the chickens under their wings. legs
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17
SLOWER SHIP TURRETs.
Experts Think It Preferable to
Keep Gums Longer on
Targets.

Important changes have been made
in the gearing Of the turrets Of the
United States battleship Maine, and ex-
periments in turret turning will be con-
Quoted on that ship this winter in the
maneuvers in southern waters. There
was q time when the ehiciency Of turret
fire was considered as at its best when
the turret could be turned in the short
est possible time.
The development of machinery for
this purpose resulted in revolutions Of
one minute, and 1t came about that
in the rapidity Of turning the quality
Of slowness In the operation Of the
turret was ignored. It is notorious
that the naval theory Of yesterday is
rejected to-day. and what was once
regarded as important may shortly
come to be looked upon as useless
and even absurd. This has been dem
onstrated in the experiences Of the
naval experts with the torpedo tube
for ships Of war.
It now appears that there is q
change OF opinion regarding the tur-
ret gearing. and 1t IL considered i'm.
portant not to encourage rapidity in
tufret revolution as much as to OBJ
tain slowness. In the new mechan-
ism installed in the Maine the turret
revolutions have been reduced to one
in two minutes. This change is made
on the theory Of the strategist that It
is desirable to keep the turret guns
q longer time on the target, which
would not be possible with the turret
gear fixed at the present speed.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17
Even Women Grow Old.

She Papa doesn't want u 10 be
married for ten years vet. But don't
look 50 worried, George; you VIII stil)5
PC young ten years from nov.
He Yes, darling. but ! wata.. think
nx oe myself. Ia Rire,
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17
a saving.

Redd-Do you play golf on Sunday?
GreeneNo, Il 60 to church.
Doesn't It hurt your game, skipping
q day that way Z"
Oh, no; I think It helps It. !"
How so!"
save lot Of balls Yonkers
Statesman.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17

Nine. Marta Sandal Bramsen II head
a the vocal department In fashion
able musical school In Pittsburg. Mime
Bsamsen does not believe in wearing
stockings and has not worn them
since, when . girl Of a, her singing
attracted tho attention Of King Oscar
az Sweden, who had her educated IN
the Conservatory of Music at Chris
tiania, Mime. Bramsen came to Pitts
husg wakh her husband six weeks ago.
Since then she has been In demand ct
society functions. but no one srspect-
"a her antipathy to hosiery until she
ATTENDED ! reception q the musical
ansaitple, -1henaa ucakelasss moYement of
her gown disclosed bare foot in .
sandal 81 sanci6nt pattern.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17

ss me former home IN New York OF
\ \ Mi 1cliffd piSlsf b - % sofd and ths
& & ma % me most powerful municipal
sincs william n. Twesd will soon
4 littls 81 the city which he rulad.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17

& III, ,city, council of Los Angeles, by
~ ordinance, hAs put its Official ban on
fhe chorus girl who appears clad In
sirhts, Nothing Objectionable Will be-
/ lipsrusitted q tho stage" 4 The decres1
~ the council and the word ..obJec-
;,s sppsafanos iof lv0iae il tishta
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-02-17

" consular report holds Japan 10.
onsitle for half the trouble that Il
now worrying the hide and leather
I market. When she went to war with
Russia ~ Ind 10 shoe With leather
'aAaIf 1 million men who had been &c
4 4se,nstomed % wear straw sandals. IN
Aoing this she drew heavily on the
~orld's supply. of tanned hides, and tho
lots AZ this drain are still felt IN the
leathar markets Is the Japs continue
~ habit thus acquired Of wearing
iaather boots The laps will have to
eaks to Tsisi1g cattls. u
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-15

CAN YOU BELIEVE YOUR SENSES? When two of them, taste and smell, having been impaired, if not utterly de- stroyed, by nasal catarrh, are fully re- stored by Ely's Cream Balm, can you doubt that this remedy deserves all that has been said of it by the thou sands whom it has cured? It is ap- piled directly to the affected air pass- ages and begins it's healing work at once. Why not get it to-day? All druggists or mailed by Ely Bros, 56 Warren street, New York, on receipt ot 50 cents
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C ty Advertisements.
NorIcE TO CONTRACTORS.

City Engineers office, No; IT City Hall,
 New Haven, Ct, Nov. 2, 1908. thi 2eaIgG ofSce until 2 ?. m, November a, iq6s itGf fof the construction of sewer in Grafton street from Atwater street to isIM BIanjf forms of proposal, and any in fornnation concerning plans, specifloa- lions. bonds, &c., will be furnished up- on application.
 ti,os specifed. and all proposals not on inc blanks furnished or not properly plled out will be rejected.
 The right to reject any or all bids is
 Bv order of the Director of Public c. ", KELLY. Fi3st City Engineer
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Last evening a New England supper was given at Stewart house under the auspices of the Woman's auxiliary fer the benefit of St. Lukes church. It was fine success,
 Vanderbilt dormitory, now under course of construction for the Sheffield Scientific school on College street, is nearing completion and it was announc- ed yesterday that it would be thrown open for occupancy at the opening of the next term.
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StauR1st's Guide
X/sH EEK /EeN HaTzH EsQS SX9Fff01d
 ARAELRRAM
October 2O, 190a

October 20, 19Oe.
 .s5os 300. ssl5, s:45, sSk sssk Tg;ySSi ls!oS .l;s0' IS .s:5s s:aS .s7y, isiosi .so9ssi. 'a5..a port) port ay StS as;os; s,a5 <. Sto Bridgst o s;ze P m Sundays-"4:5S. *A;46. xf:ss *S:65 a. m. xi2:0O. s2:06, s2;Io 4.So' ~o.lV' xe16, *6:59, %7:06, @7:s4, s:30. sssao .4 of .oo Washington via Harlem Rives-. w P. n., %12:05 night, daily.
 TOT Boston via Hartford and Wflli. nun 1ln c--F1o:ea a. m. +4:02 ?. m. TOT Boston via New London and PreSA. in1esn.coe-*2:lf *2s5S, f:41, sII9 .87, 4Efi1,sf .5:sS 5:sS 8 s.gR n; < m a.Iaa1 *s:52, .4:ls .sse *l1;SS i a; m. "2:5a, +4:sQ, *6:45 p, m.
 Tor Boston via spring eld--s1 :eY. *ll:o5 a. 1n.. #1 .41, s5:4S D. 9. sun6awS -+l:O7 a. m. "E:4S D. lE.
 .1,o or hartford, Springfield, Ete.--+1:o7 .4I0 to Hartford}. x6:35, 7:4E, x9:4S. $:l9' '4;o2, x5:Oo, s513, e:o5 ito Mart toIu(, fsgo, xS:03, 10:02 D. m. Sundays !;0', ai2o xs:os xll:45 a. n., sb:4S. 7:o5, 55 Esf 5s Ns lIs7 hs7asG nl,sss sts;31I .ilss as' @ @2:52, 3:05, *4:Is, s2:5o' t.15' s.1o q fta f. saybrook} sN8s7, ss:S4. 11.so ito M ssasysprook2 say ?. n. sundays-42:17, s2.sS, ''Ss 11,3S a. m, S2:b2 t4:50. s6:4B p. Ei. 6or Middietown, WilIimantio, etc-~ 7;So .3. !, a. m. lfo0s .'5;S5 (to Worcester and hltchours), S:0s ?. in, sundays-Ti2C D.
 Fer Shelburne TalIs etc.-~7:so a. m. 42;z4 11.st lto New Hartford). 4:O5. 600 tto
 For Derby and Ansonia--e;Ss, 500 z9;35, S:40 a, nly 12:1O, 2:35, 4S4ib, 5.iS, e;o9. TAO. 11:40 p. m. sundays--s:30. il:95 g: m. S:So, $40, S:4B D m.
 For Waterbury--S5S, S;0O, $40 q. m. i12lto, i2lo, 2:S5' jS;1sSs 7:4o. il:so ?. m. Sun.
 For Winsted--66S, $40 a. m. i2I0 2:25. 6::1S. TAO p. m. sundays--s:s0 q. m. $40 ?. nj.
 For Pittsacld and Intcrmeatate Points--G:Ge (via Bridgeport) s:S5 d m. 4.1b F. m. Sundays-- 7tB5 a, m. yia Bridgeport.
 For Litchaeld--985 a. m, 4.15 p, m. Sundays--7:55ta m (via BridgeportO
 *Express trains, llParlor car limited. zTo Derby Junction. Local express o. ". SHEPPARD, F. c, COI.EY
 Gen Supt. Asst. Gen. Pass, Agt.
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Handsome Plaid Skirts

Rich. dark green and blue and brown and green plaid Skirts. also all brown plaided effects in two tones; the hand somest Plaid Skirts we've seen this sea- son, very finely tailored with pleats or straps. Only S7.5O
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-15
Grey Mixedand Check Suits

In Prince Chap style, slightly modified,
 the patterns in mixtures and checks altho not pronounced. On some of the Coats which are all satin lined are touches of black velvet or grey and on some narrow braid. Desirable shades of grey $S.9S
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$40 Tourist Coats $7.5O

Light gray plaids, the much-asked for shape, and made of good warm mannish goods. Partly satin lined. Only $7.SO
 Ask to see these very well-made fancy worsted Plaid Waists that are gong at $1
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-15

Yard wide Black Taf' feta, an impressive quality.
 6s cts a yard, instead of the usual $t.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-15

chanseable and plain Taffetas; this item in cIuding also cream color and ivory white.
 49 cts a yard, instead of the usual 69c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05
Needleworker's Wages.

From the W9man's Home Companion.
The apprentice In dressmaking has TO
work six months for nothing or perhaps
mere pittance as an errand girl. Then she
starts on l.aings at 81 per week. Next she
does overseeing and finishing at Sc. Trim
mers on skirts or waists receive S12 to $14
per week, and filters from SIS to SIS. A
small establishment Is considered better
than a large one for learning the trade, as
more personal attention is given appren-
tees and there is quicker advancement
Any woman who sews neatly by hand or
does fine embroidery along popular lines
can secure position in shop without
difficulty and the fall rush In dressmaking
opens up September 1.
girl with the shopping gift can usually
secure a position with dressmaker as
shopper. Her first duties consist of match
ing thread, buttons, Innings, etc. and later
she is Entrusted with trimmings, laces, etc.
She starts at 81 per week, spends most OF
her time in stores and usually becomes
professional shopper.
Operators In SUR and waist factories DO
piece work principally. and as rule make
So per week. Finishers. who sew on but
tons, ETC., receive no more than - per
week.
In underwear factories girls start the
trade by running ribbon through beading,
ironing, running buttonhoie machines. and
gradually learn how to sew on insertion,
tuckins, etc They quickly work UP to So
per week An expert In underwear makes
$12 or $14 per week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-05
Embroidered Cuffs
and Collars

Embroidered collars and cuffs. always
most attractive with mourning frocks Of
linen, pique. chambray and wooden goods,
are losing none OF their popularity as the
season advances. or course. the desire Of
every feminine soul Is for hand embroidery,
and the woman who longs for 1t and doesn't
try little work of that kind on her own
account Is in the minority. Working on
the very fine linen is sometimes hard on
the eyes, but the simple embroidery, with
heavy thread on the heavy linen, is not too
exacting for the ordinary woman when
done In a good light or course, all en-.
broidery Is hard on the person vita un-
usually weak eyes
The collars and cuffs are all exceedingly
good style, both In cut and characterization.
They are all OF styles adaptable to old and
young. Even the simplest OF them when
hand made and on good material Is much
prettier and more stylish than the most
elaborate machine-made collars especially
such as are trimmed with cheap lace.