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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25

This is one Of the side issues in build
ing that some men are prone to over
look Successful men are the ones
who look ahead few years before
making their final arrangements to
build.
One of the first considerations be
fore starting to build is the drainage.
On this account an elevation is worth
a great deal. The sewers may cost
nearly as much per lot on high ground
as they do through the lower sections
of the town, because usually the lots
are wider although the diameter of
the. sewer may be considerable less.
Sewers start from the higher levels
and increase in size as they go down
hill. Those living on the lower lots
may have plenty of outlets, but
have noticed that new sewers are
needed oftener and expensive repairs
are a great deal more aggravating in
the hollows than they are on the hills.
There is only one sewer objection
that / know of on the higher ground
and that is that the air in the sewers
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25

great deal to the kids in health and
it will save you great deal of
anxiety and probably some expense in
doctors bills Build them another
playhouse in the attic for stormy days.
Don't you remember when you was a
kid how you used to enjoy playing in
the woodshed rainy days? The
neighbours youngsters came in and
helped to raise great row and your
mother usually put up with it patient
ly. Well, we haven't got any wood.
sheds now, fire-wood trees are all
burned up and we don't need much Of
building to hold coal. but we still
have the kids and we can make com
Portable playrooms for them if we
have the inclination to do SO. Rainy
days are long days for children un.
less they have some place to go other
than the kitchen or the living room.
They love to make all the noise they
| want to,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
Romance of washinoton Nun

There died in Washington Cath
olic convent few days ago nun
who had taken the holy vows after
she had refused the hand of Richard
Mansfield, the actor. They had been
sweethearts for years and it is said
that for awhile they were engaged.
Persons who knew her in Washing
ton declare that she was one of the
most beautiful nuns and one Of the
most devout Christians they had ever
known. After she entered the con.
vent Mr.. Mansfield never came to
Washington that he did not send to
her, with the permission of the con,
vent authorities. great quantities OF
flowers. These she distributed among
the hospitals for the poor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
tcopzright. bx JOSEPH B. Bow1esl

Copyright, by Joseph B. Bowles.)
Karuizawa, Japan.-The first day
/ landed in Japan l set out, hot
foot, to find a missionary. | want
ed to hear what he bad to say
for himself in answer to some of the
criticisms that ! had heard aboard
ship. But hours of jinrikisha riding
in Yokohama and Toxic failed to I'M
cover one.
"Karuizawa," was the word got
from native servants in tenantless
missionary homes; and Karuizawa,
said the red guidebook, which is the
tourists badge of greenness, is re-
sort in the mountains of interior
Japan much frequented by mission
aries and other foreigners. When
said "KaruizaWa' to one Of the polite
officials at the railroad station
he straightway took my affairs in
hand; attended to my baggage, requi-
sitioned the proper porters, and then
himself went with me and ordered my
ticket and saw that I got the right
change; all without expectation of a
fee, which he, like the Japanese pc.
liceman, would consider an insult
The ticket, by the way was second
class, found and later leaned that
1T is thua that all missionaries travel
in japan.
The Simple Life in Japan.
In the light Of what | see here In
Earuizawa, the many tales have heard
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
Mo Occasion for Display.

A congressman was addressing a
large audience a few days ago and
told the following story on Represer-
tative Longworth:
zone day this winter Representa-
tive Longworth, son-in-law of the
president, met Speaker Cannon and
invited him to dinner couple of
nights from that time. Speaker Can,
non had heard from another source
that President and Mrs. Roosevelt
were to be at the dinner, and he hest
tated for minute.
"As the house is meeting late these
days, I am afraid I will not have time
to get home after adjournment and
get my clothes changed in time for
your dinner" he said
ooh, well, that's all right" replied
Representative Longworth "You need
not worry about your clothes. There's
just going to be some of my wife's
folks around to dinner"
Uncle Joe" went to the dinner.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
paper. On account of his wide expe-
rience as Editor, Author and Manufac-
turer, he is, without doubt, the highest
all inquiries to William A. Radford, No.
1874 Fifth Ave, Chicago, ILL.,, and only
enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
If you have $4,000 to put into a
house and have family enough to need
four or five bedrooms you probably
couldn't find better plan than this
one. 1t is large, sroomy and sensible.
It is house that looks well when
it is new and it never will go out of
fashion because there are no faddy no
lions worked into it and it is so thor
oughly well built that it will defy time
and the elements for good many
years.
/ have known of many instances
where fancy fashions were carried
into house building to such an extent
that | would rather have the mate
rails that were used in building than
the house after it is finished. With
the exception of better arrangement
of the partitions to economic room
and increase comfort this style of
house has been built for 20 or 80
years and it has always been popular
Such houses sell readily, especially
when they are built in a good resi-
dence section of the town
A house as large as this, practically
q by As feet, should have lot at
least so feet wide The appearance
of a good-sized house often is injured
by placing it on a narrow lot. There
is no sense in economizing at the
wrong place. A 50-foot lot may cost
| 500 or $500 more than a 40-foot lot,
but in five years time if the neigh
| borhood improves, as good residence
neighborhoods usually do improve,
the owner would consider a couple of
hundred dollars a very small com
pensation for a slice of ten feet taken
from one side of his handsome lot.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
HELPS CLERKS EvADE DEBTS.
Peculiar Ruling of the National De-
partment OF State.

THE department of state at Wash
lngton is well known for it's exclusive
ness, remarked an official of aOother
department to reporter, ''and that is
particularly the case with respect to
changes in the classified force of the
department. There were a number of
promotions there last week. I heard a
newspaper man ask for the changes
for publication. He was told they
would not be given out. Knowing that
such was contrary to the practice of
other executive departments, / asked
one Of the officials the reason for Sc
crecy, and what do you think was the
explanation? Why, simply that some
Of the clerks were in debt to local
merchants and did not want them to
know that their salaries had been in
creased for fear that they would be
called upon to settle. Some people
may think that a good reason for Sc
crecy, but to my mind it was a good
reason for publicity. The heads of the
departments have been frequently
urged to compel delinquent clerks to
settle their just debts, and while, as a
rule, they have declined to interfere,
never before heard of an instance
where the department thought it neees.
sary to assist the employees in the
evasion of their financial obligations. =
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
COLONEL HAD A GRIEVANCE.
important Business That Took Him
to the National Capital.

Col. Pete Hepburn of Iowa is one OF
the few members of the house Of rep
resentatives to be found in Washing
ton just now. The other day the col
onel was stro1ling down the avenue
wearing his deceptive permanent
crouch expression, when friend
drifted alongside and fell N step with
him.
In town late, aren't you, colonel?
the friend inquired.
'Umph," remarked Mr.. Hepburn,
somewhat briefly.
Doing chores for the boys at home,
guess" the unabashed friend con-
tinued
NO." said the colonel, becoming
more loquacious.
Then, what are you doing?"
my dear young friend" said Mr..
Hepburn, ever since the winter Of
1903 there has been a busted place
about as big as a soup plate in the
concrete in front of my house. Last
session made seven speeches on the
floor of the house of representatives
on the subject of the outrageous, con-
temptible, horrible, scandalous and in
competent manner in which the city
is run and the terrible, insanitary,
cowardly and inhuman way in which
the streets of this city are neglected.
Last session I made nine speeches
on the same subject I am now pest
ering the commissioners, and have
reason to believe that by the Fourth
of July I'll get that place fixed
And with parting growl Col. Hep.
burn continued ON his way to the dis,
| trict building Washington Star.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
SHAPE SET BY GOVERNMENT.
Women Employees of Uncle Sam Mus
Conform Thereto.

There is considerable breezy COM
mont among certain women employees
of Uncle Sans two print shops-the
government printing Office and the
bureau of engraving and printing
over what is termed by some of the
fair workers the government shape"
1t is said this shape was created by
the civil service commission for the
women employees of the bureau where
the paper money and stamps are
printed, and that it is now the proper
thing for women in that branch to re-
fer to their figures as the govern
ment shape"
According to regulations of the
civil service commission the measure
ments call for women who are tall,
slender and sinuous;" height, five
feet eight inches; weight, 154 pounds;
bust, So inches; waist, rs inches;
hips, 43 inches, and back, 1914 inches.
A case of the rejection of young
woman from Michigan is cited be.
cause she was not tall enough foT
her width to meet tho requirements
although her percentage in other di
rections was said to have been high
1t is explained that it is necessary
for woman to be tall in order that
she may reach the notes while on the
press. A woman Of short stature
could not reach the notes, while one
of unusual girth would not have room
to stoop between the presses in the
process of printing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
Life in Capital Is Costly.

Senators and members of congress
are rebelling against the cost of living
in Washington. Elaborate entertaiH-
ing was inaugurated during the Cleve-
land administration and the power Of
millions was felt and set the pace.
Thirty thousand dollars a year is con-
sidered a very moderate outlay for the
maintenance Of a family Of high-fyers
III the national capital FL Paso
TEX Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
One Ntoht Session Assured.

The wives of two western repre-
sentatives were lunching together in
the house restaurant. my husband
is working very hard" said one. 81
shall be glad when congress adjourns,
as these night sessions are pulling him
down dreadfulIy."
might sessions!" exclaimed her
companion in surprise. 'Why-er
didn't you know that there have been
no night sessions this session."
"You don't say so! My husband has
been out at least three night every
week, saying he had to attend night
sessions! WE'LL" she added, after a
moments pause, The will have one to,
night, all right. Washington Post,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
Senators and the Lords Prayer

Every morning when the United
States senate was in session DR.. Ed
ward Everett Hale invited the sena-
tors to join him in repeating the
Lords prayer. Generally his invita-
ton fell upon deaf ears and it is more
than suspected that very few of his
hearers know the words. When Sena-
tor Clark of Montana was in his seat
his high tenor sometimes was heard
Iisping the sacred words. Occasional
" the well-known voice of Senator
Depew articulated the prayer very
lowly, but even he did not repeat the
words. Knute Nelson's lips were
seen to move in unison with the words
of the chaplain, but if he was repeat
ing the prayer it was done in mere
humble.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
indians cowards

History generally proclaims the In
dian a coward. Some Of the Ca1ifornia
tribes were remarkable for their tim
idity. Powers relates that a full
grown, vigorous buck was frightened
to death by belligerent gobbler. The
poor devil had never seen turkey Be
fore in a state Of strut, and one day
as he was walking along a magnif
cent gobbler. tail spread and wing
beating the ground. made a dash 81
him. He took to MS bed and expired
in two days New York Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
WILLING to cnnfnr,,a

Richard" said his precise wife, ii
an undertone, 1t is all right for you
to avoid elaborate ceremony In intro
ducing the guests to one another, bnI
! wish you would not say, Mr. Thros
son, shake hands with Mr.. 1yignora
! 90 not approve Of thar style Of III
PRODUCTION
All right, Amaryllis, heartily rs
sponded the host. I'll cut that oil
Hello, Flatbush. Awfully ggad Is n
YOU. Mr.. Flatbush. wiggls fippe
with Mr.. Skimmerhorn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25

will give them a lesson in PATRIOTISM
that they will never forget. These
little instances ere remembered IN
after years. They help to tie the IN
terest of growing children to the
home.
Arrange a playground for the chill
dren in the backyard. Give them
corner with a load or two of sharp
sand. Put a cover over the sandpile
if you can afford it, but give them the
sandpile anyway. Il will be worth
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
Amusement for Children.

If parents would invest in small
amount of ordinary modelling clay thnv
would feel well repaid in seeing what
a source of amusement it is for the
children. They rarely tire OF the
work, and very quickly learn to model
useful household articles. Vases, jar
dinieres and even flower boxes can be
made, and when covered with enamel
paint prove useful for the summer pi-
azZa.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
RADFORl.Dl
EDITOR.

Portable for them. They should nave
their bedrooms to themselves as mucn
as possible and the rooms shoulo %
furnished to their liking. the tastes
of children are simple ana easily
catered to and 1t pays to do It.
Before the carpenters go away nave
them make a flagpole and put It hlgh
up where it will show well. Tnen Duy
a good flag and help the kids to hoist
it every holiday. but especially 'ne
morning of the Fourth OF July II
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
Book EnaIIah Bows Ike.

By poll taken recently by the
Peoples Friend it was ascertained
that Robinson Crusoe'' is still the
first fayorite with the English boy.
Next to it come Coral Island. . Uncle
Toms Cabin" 'Tvanhoe," 1.-THE Swiss
Family Robinson" Treasure Island"
Pilgrims Progress" westward Ho!"
"Olfver Twist. and David Copper.
field
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
Bridal Couples Scarce.

The hotel people say there are not
so many bridal couples in Washington
MS in previous years. They give no
reason for the change.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25

d score Ol young men anu WOuISu q
few days since. Quite unusual was a
service in the Auditorium last Sunday,
when Margaret Hail, the infant daugh
ter of two young missionaries, was
baptized by one grandfather, the other
grandfather and an uncle assisting,
and both grandmothers and an aunt
being present, the entire group being
missionaries. Mark you, this was not
in long settled New England com
munity, but in an ancient village in
the heart Of Japan. The grandfather
who officiated was Cumberland Pres
byterian, and he used the new Presby-
terrain Book of Common Worship.
Makers of an Empire.
One is surprised to find in this sin
gle European community of perhaps
900 persons a dozen or more whose
names have been for nearly genera
ton household words in thousands of
American homes. Here are men
whose careers are inseparably in
| wrought with the making of the new
| Japan; not only are they among the
| founders of the Christian church here,
but they are also conspicuous figures
| in the civil history of the empire, the
| friends and councillors of statesmen,
the pioneers of higher education, the
makers of Japans new literature, and
the introducers of the dearly-prized
western learning"
Critical Days In Japan.
If they cannot preach the mission.
aries can think. They have to do so
| if they are to work here. japan is
not big enough to hold that type of
small man who is inhospitable to new
ideas. Confidentially, understand
that this is the reason why not a
few men who felt themselves called
/ to be missionaries have been recalled
| by the boards after a few years on
| the field The religious problems OF
Japan are tremendous; just now they
are acute. There is nothing like them
in America, nor are they at all under
stood there. Christianity in Japan is
passing through an epoch that is also
| crisis
/ It must now suffice to say that liv
ing face to face with a great and
vital question, which has had no
parallel in missionary history, and il
bound itself to become precedent fol
other nations, has made serious mind
ed statesmen of many of these mis-
sionaries. They have not time tc
| bubble over details that vex many
American ministers, and, in conse
quence, Christian union in Japan il
far ahead of the same movement any
. where else in the world; and the mis-
sionaries are more catholic, cosmo
politan and large-visioned than any
similar body Of clergyman of whom
have knowledge.
Roosevelt and Bryan as Missionaries
/ As illustrative of their broad view:
of the situation take their sentiments
concerning Mr. William ]. Bryan
whose recent visit is vivid memory
with the nation. The japanese fel
/ iii love with Mr.. Bryan because OF his
smile and suaYity: good manners gc
farther than private car in thi!
land. The missionaries, without re
I pect to creed or party, are enthusi
astic over the religious influence o.
Mr. Bryan's tour Of Japan; every
where lie committed himself uneqdi
vocally to the Christian position. ant
his addresses and printed comments
on missions were published III natiFt
newspapers throughout the empire, III
i bis biography and speeches had bee
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
Millions for CARRYING Mail,

The government this year will pay
to railroads $76,OOO,O0O for carrying
the mails. This is a record breaking
figure.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
Fewer Visitors in WASHINGTON.

The cutting of Of free passes has
made difference in rne number Of
visitors to Washington. The hotel
keepers note thia-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
London,a Ro4 Workers.

OF the boy workers in London,
neWsboys are the healthieat, BARRIERS
boys the most unhealthy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25

Secretary corteIyou Hars Worker.
Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou
works more hours day than any
other member of the cabinet.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-05-25
Senate Snortsmen.

w. P. Frye is the best fisherman in
the United States senate. P. G. Knox
ig the best golf playing senator.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-11-28

scribcd than it would have been if
it had not been first taken out of
general circulation by unneces-
sarily high national taxes. If tue
money had been left in the peoples
hands they could have real zed
the benefits. If a more unjust,
u%nscientiic and special-privilege
granting system is possible, will
someone please describe i2
The secretary of the treasury
has been e%xuberantly praised as
1.-THE man of the hour" 1.-THE right
man in the right place." etc,
when it is difficult if not impos-
>iblc to see what evidence of eX-
traordinary ability he has shown
except to exercise the authority
vested in his office to make the
disposition of the hundreds OF
millions Of dollars at biz command
that is herewith DESERT ed, mil
,iu. that were causc,c>slv taken
from the pockets OF "a pat cnt and
unluc~Ii"nln@ people. Tne last,
and not the secretary, should re
cclvc praise: and the secretary
h ula be praised ahundantly if
ne ,,uid dc,i-e-a- n GREAT sc.rc
AIRY could and wunld- Il system
more scientific. more ust. and
with none Of The special privilege
element In it.
''Ih.s brief discussion recalls the
adverse criticism of Mr.. Cleveland
in 1892 for allowing the deposit
ing of national funds in national
banks during his first admins
tration, the maximum sum OF
which was only $50, 900, 900, and
that much for a short time only.
And there was plenty of money in
the treasury then, proven by the
fact that a prominent issue of the
campaign of '92 was production of
the treasury surplus" This
suggests the probability that if
other than a republican admins
tration were depositing pub ic
money SO freely with banks,
the party which now rejoices and
applands would be singing a quite
different song"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-11-28
U BLENDERS?

"a number of Uncle Sans men
were down from Gettysburg last
Friday night to attend the dance.
They were we'll supplied with corn
juice. and secured plenty mere
from blind pig sources while here.
1t made them feel more like FIGHT
inc the white man than the Ute
Indian. Lebanon Leader
Add to the above the story that
comes from Gettysburg by fret ,h-
tiers and Transfers. that the town
marshal there has to keep his
hands in his pockets when the
soldiers get into a little fracas,
and you have a Brownsville TEX
affair, for which President Rocse.
welt dismissed a whole regiment.
The question is not whether we
can make angels of our soldier
boys, but whether the manhood
of America will give up their in
toxicating drinks to save us from
drunken, lawless mons.