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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
distinction and Difference,

In Dean Ramsay's book of anecdotes
there is one which refers to CONVEX
sation between Scotch minister and
a sexton. The minister was a stranger
to the gravemaker, and discussed with
him the doctrines of the neighboring
clergy. AS one after another was men,
toned the sexton wagged his head
gloomily, and said: He's 40 sound
At last the min1ster-who was long
winded and rather empty preacher
mentioned his own name. and in.
quired; Mr.. - now, isn't he
sound?" 100. aye" said the sexton,
with twinkle in his eye. He's O.
sound"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
FREE TO OUR READERS.

Write Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chi.
cago, for 46.page Illustrated Eye Book
and if this paper is mentioned they
will send you Free Bottle Murine for
Your Eyes Write all about Your Eye
Trouble and their Oculists will advise
as to the proper Application of the
Murine Eye Remedies in Your Special
Case. Your Druggist will tell YOU that
Murine Cures Eyes Makes Weak
Eyes Strong. Doesn't Smart. Soothes
Eye Pain Aids those Wearing
Glasses and Sells for SOC.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
The Barker and St, Luke.

The rubberneck wagon, filled with
sightseers, was approaching St. Luke's
hospital, says the New York Times. A
white-haired woman stood in the
grounds, and near her a man was
using lawn mower.
There" said the barker, with a
swing of his arm toward the hospital,
lis st. Luke's hospital, one of the most
noted in the metropolis. The white
haired lady is one of the nurses, and
there you see st. Luke himself cutting
the grass"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
His Word Not Good.

John and Jim agreed to settle a
difference by fighting it out. It was
understood that whoever wanted to
quit should cry thought" John got
Jim down and was hammering him
soundly, when Jim cried nough!"
But John paid no attention to his cry
and kept on pounding him. Again and
again Jim called out "'nough! But
John paid no heed and kept busy with
his fists. A boy standing near asked:
"Why don't you let the feller up?
He's yelled "'nough!"
"But he's such a liar you can't be-
lieve him"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
How to Clean SILK.

For black goods, wash thoroughly in
good soap and water. In rinsing use
raw potato water. The acid in the po-
tato brings out the color of the black
so that it looks like new. The potato
water should be prepared by grating
six or eight good sized potatoes with
the skins on, as that is the beneficial
part of it. Put on sufficient water to
cover the goods, let it stand all night.
Next morning strain and rinse thor.
oughly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
DOCTORS IN GRAND JURY NET.
Two Indicted in Iowa for Conspiracy
to Force an Independent Physi-
clan from a Surgical Case.

WaVerly, lathe Bremner county
grand jury, which a few weeks ago
indicted fourteen members of the coun.
ty medical association, alleging viola
ton of the antitrust law, recently re.
ported additional indictments against
DR.. w. A. Roh!f and DR.. o. l.. Chaffee
on the general ground Of conspiracy.
Their alleged offense was of forcing
an independent doctor from a surgi.
cal case, ID which he as we'll as one of
the accused doctors mad been EN-.
p!oyed. after he had refused TO sign
the union scale,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
Troublesome Growth.

docs the child ever keep still q
minute?" asked the woman as the
youngster sprawled noisily over the
couch in dozen squirming positions
at once, it seemed to her.
"No," answered his mother. "They
are growing when they do that, they
say"
"Will you please ask him to stop
growing" implored the woman, "iust
for this week while he is visiting me?''
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
MarshmalIows and Chocolate.

At an afternoon card party, where
chocolate was served for refreshment,
marshmallows were passed.
Supposing they were to be eaten
in the usual manner, did so, but, on
looking around me, I saw that the
other girls dissolved theirs in their
chocolate, which l afterwards tried
and found it added greatly to the
favor of the chocolate.-Harper's
Bazaar
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
How to Serve Mince Pies.

When mince pie is served alone
as a final course at dinner, it is a
good plan to cover it thickly with
powdered sugar and pour brandy over
it and set it on fire as it is sent to
the table Mince pies should always
be served slightly warm, not enough
to melt the suet in them, but far from
cold, when the suet is unpleasantly
cernible-Harper's Bazaar.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
Envy,

Think of the patient, uncomplain.
ing industry of the busy bee," said
the man who makes perfunctory eff.
forts to be cheerful.
THE busy bee replied the business
man, "has no occasion to complain
He is one of the few manufacturers
who are not being bothered constantly
by the tariff or the pure food laws
Washington Star.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
Yellow Tomato Preserves,

Make a syrup-two cups Of sugar
to four cups Of water, add one lemon
sliced thin, six inches of cinnamon
stick; let this boil fer Is minutes, then
add the tomatoes and one-half cup of
seeded raisins and simmer slow five
minutes; put in fruit jars while boil
ing
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
STATE OF ONO, crrr OF ro1z4o., -.

STATE OF oHro CITY or ToLEno, go
LUCAS equity. %"
FRANK ]. CHENEY makes oath that he is senior
business 4 IN the Civ Of Toledo c5nntv and STATE
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
of CATARRa that cannot be cured by the use Of
HALL's CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence
this 9th day of December, A. D., 1886.
49,, A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system Send for testimonials. free.
F. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
Gold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
Tie Rice in 4 Ban.

When boiling rice without a double
boiler tie in cheesecloth. Allow
plenty of room for swelling. Each
kernel will be whole, like the Chinese
have 1t, and there is no danger of
burning.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
The Eternal Feminine

sDid yonr rsisa Feminine.
gettina ouI Vile scold you much for
.evn u 50 late last night?"
bo,, lou pet she did-for about four
..n MneW! What did you do?"
lecture" p usual during the
ac Gut didn't she wake you up?"
come to think of it, she did. Want
60 % know if loved her as much as
-. something of the Sort
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
In fhe Church,

"Of course" said Tess at Miss Yer.
rer's wedding to MIR. Timmid the
bride looks lovely, as brides always
do"
Yes" replied Jess, "but the bride
groom doesn't. He appears rather run
down.
Run down? Oh. yes; caught after
a long chase"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07

the urine. My wife and I have both
used Doan's Kidney Pills for what doc
tors diagnosed as advanced kidney
troubles. and both of us have been
completely cured"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07

a pioneer Of Colo
RADIO, now living at
218 East Nebraska
Street, Blair, Neb.,
says: 81 had such
pains in my back
for a long time that
I could not turn
In bed, and at times
there was an almost
total stOppage of
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
Suit Couldn't Concern Him.

Before the trial of suit for dam.
ages was begun In London court the
other day It was remarked incidental
ly that the defendant. a laundry pro-
prietor, had been dead II years
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
Plum Trihe,

Scald some nice plums and remove
the stones; simmer till tender IN a
cup of water mixed with a small cup
of sugar; take up and COOL Put into
a glass dish and cover with whipped
cream; serve very cold.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
To Preserve catsun.

On the top Of each bottle of catsup
or chill sauce pour two tabIespoonfuls
Of table sweet oil. Before using pour
off oil.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
Some of Them

DON'T you think it is dreadful for
society to be taking up any of these
esoteric Oriental ideas?"
On but the Oriental rugs are per.
Aectly lovely! "-Baltimor American.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
Not caretaker's Fault.

In answer to a complaint made by
the town council of Camborne, Eng
lana, that thetcaretaker of the recrea.
ton ground hi ad allowed the grass to
grow to an i1aconvenient height, that
officer replied that the donkey which
had formerly eaten the grass had died
of lockjaw ana he had been unable to
buy another one to take its place.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
VETERAN OF THREE WARS.
a Pioneer of Colorado and Nebrask.

1 Matthias Campbell, veteran of the
civil war and two Indian wars, and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
Proved Useless.

wnen you was little was You
SPANKED re- like l am to make you good,
80. was' my son-and spanked hard,
ven you can't fool me no more.
eapse II 1t didn't make you good it
won't make me good"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07
Free Advice.

"An old subscriber wants to know
what fur is most economical for poor
people," said the stenographer of q
woman's magazine.
Tell her bearskin," said the fash
ion editor, crankily.-Lippincott's.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07

edy-Cures Coughs, Colds, Group and Con.
sumption, and all throat and lung troubles.
At druggists, 25e, SOC and $l0O per bottle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07

7 was afflicted with a sore on my
face Of four years. standing. It
was small pimple at 8rst but il
gradually grew larger and worse
in every way until I became
alarmed about it and consulted
several physicians. They all
treated me but the sore continued
to grow worse. Isaw 8. s. s. adj
vertised and commenced its use
and after taking it @ while I was
completely cured. My blood is
now pure and healthy from the
effect of 8. fxSs, and there has not
been any s4 Of the sore since
S. s. 8. cured it.
THOS. OWEN.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07

Human nature is an interesting
study because it changes so often.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-07

5HE SWIFT SPECIFIC GUsv ABL4FyBAg gSM0
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-02-07
CARNAT|ON DAY IS
NOTED IN WASHINGTON
National League in a Circular
Urges Patriotic Observance
Floral Tributes to Mckinley.

Washington. ID. G., an. 31.-This is
he iXty-fourth anniversary ofthe birth
If William Mckinley. AS ~"carnation
lay" 1t is being observed generally in
he nations capital. The government
officials. members of congress and pri-
cate citizens are wearing the presi-
.lent's favorite flower in silent tribute
10 the martyred public ervant.
President Roosevelt had on his desk
Today a great vase of fine carnations
and a similar bunch adorned the desk
Of Secretary Loeb
Members of the cabinet each wore
one handsome flower as they appeared
At the abine meeting.
Early today Postmaster General Cor
.elyou. one of the founders of the car
nation league. presented to each bureau
and the division chiefs and each MEM
Der of his own executive staff II beauti-
full c%arnation.
In y circular sent broadcast by the
trustees of the Mckinley memorial. 1t
IS indicated that the purpose of the
%carnation league is to instill into the
hearts and minds of the people the
desire for patriotic observance of all
the national days.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-02-07
ARRIVAL OF HOTEL
is ANNOUNCED

Gregory. :. u. Feb. 1.-The Dallas
hotel arrived in Gregory Tuesday
This Is iii" curious news item in a
local paper
Its meaning is clear when il is known
that the entire town of Dallas is being
moved To Gregory. The new railroad
hit Gregory aud missed Dallas and the
latter town which had It phenomenal
mushroom growth when prospects of
the rai!rond building there were bright.
is now almost entirely located here
The motel, however. owned by ~. r..
Slaughter, had - rrectrious journey
which lasted over two months, although
the distance is not more han twelve
miles. Winter oNertakiuc the big
structur" perched up un enormous
trucks. not enough horses could be
handled to move it and :, wait for bet
ter conditions WAS necessary. Finally
Contractor John Ogden. with lftN-four
horses and a small army OF men. man
Gged to get the hotel To its new loca-
,tion.
Another South Dakota town is i'm Il
migratory stage 1T present. t;v.trts IL
being carried on runners on the ice of
the Missouri river to Mobridgc. where
the new Pacific coast extension of the
-f4+44-
road Will cross the Missouri river.
Evarts has for years thriNed ON tn.
firm belief that the railroad would go
west from there. but I, has had the
same iiSa pp~ointincnt which has come
to Dallas. Both have accepted the
philosophy ON Mahomet. and AZ" go
ing to the mountain. the mountain hav-
ing refused To come To them.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-02-07
WIFE IN NEW YORK SAYS
LET HIM GET HIS DIVORCE

New York, Jan. 2S.-Tt does not trouble
Mrs. Powers Gouraud the least bit to learn
through the newspapers that her husband
has joined the divorce colony in Sioux
Falls. She says that while She is not def
nitely informed. she supposes he has gone
west for something more thar his health.
II would not bother myself about it,"
she said yesterday, after returning from II
drive with her sister-in-law and mother.
Mrs. Jackson Gouraud, of No. 439 Madison
avenue.
This mixed relationship. resulting be-
cause two brothers married mother and
daughter, has been only one of the scores
of interesting occurrences which has kept
the Gouraud family before the public for
years.
New York will not soon forget old Col
Onel G. +. Gouraud. with his tremendous
schemes. one instant pushing a trolley
road, the next bObbing up As executive Of
fcer for Jacques Lebaudy. Emperor OF
Sahara"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-02-07
SOUTH DAKOTA MAN
STARTED RURAL DELIVERY

Faulkton, S. d., Jan. 2e.-EN-Cong-
FRESHMAN ]. A. Pickler, of this city, was
the originator of the rural free delivery
which now is such a great success.
Credit for this is given MAYOR Pickler
of the Washington Post as follows:
"When Major Pichler went after an
appropriation, congress frequently
gave it to be rid of him and j; is NOR.
than likely that this sort OF sentiimon,
occasioned the first appropriation, for
free rural delivery. A Texas NIB
of congress made a very stronc speech
in opposition in which he referred to
the delights and advantages of the
crossroads postoffice where the nails
had been given out To patrons for a;
century and where the snall trad
ings of h~ouseholders were corsurn-
mated. Pickler was persistent. congress
could not get rid of him and an APP
preparation of $4,000 was made 10 test
the scheme. Twenty-eight millions is
ncW paid fo.' the rural delivery system
and in .en years the expense VIII he
double that sum. One cent postage
may ia been deferred by the ,naug-
uration of the system. but rural route
, patrons are indebted to Major Picker
for their daily mail service.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-02-07
ANOTHER LEPROSY CASE
IN SOUTH DAKOTA

ci,rk. :. H.. Feb. LII Il iorcM, dis
patch from condo. :. -. it was stated
that Horace Douglas. who had Just died
rear that place from lenrosv. was believed
20 be the only person in the entir" state
of South Dakota who had been a victim
of this dreld maiady.
This is Incorrect. as ,heis is = similar
ease In this vicinity. the victim peiig II
woman. whose name for obvious reasons
has not been mad. public. Tho woman is
isolated. the building III which she is
virtually Il prisoner being surrounded by II
high fence. No one is permitted TO so
near her except to place AZ q point where
they can be reached from the enclosure
articles of ciothing. food and other sup
plies necessary to maintain life in The UNI
fortunate woman.
For II year or more u boy who also was
Il victim OF leprosy was confined in the
same building with the woman. but "a few
months ago death relieved him from his
suffering.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-02-07
CAVITY TALKS OF
COMING MARRIAGE.
THEN TAKES POISON

Milbnnk. s. D.. FEB. 1--Within a few
minutes after gayly talking Of her APP
preaching marriage. Miss Bertha Klinkc,
committed suicide. She was at the home
of her brother-in-law. thas. Foss. living
three miles north of town. Miss I<linke
was soon to have been married to Il pros
porous business man of Marshall. Mimi.
and had been talking over her plans with
her sister but a few minutes before her
death. and seemed TO be in good spirits.
But when she retired to her room she com
planned of not feeling we'll. and the family
heard her pacing back and forth for some
time befor" she became quiet. Finally the
sister became alarmed and went to her
room, where she discovered her on her bed
with an empty carbolic acid bottle on the
floor. Every effort was made to save her
life. but without success. Her family think
She was temporarily deranged.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-02-07
TRAINS STARTED IN
UPPER SOUTH DAKOTA

Aberdeen. s. D., Jan. 30.-rhe Mil
yankee and st. Paul road is having a
hard time of it in this part of South
Dakota, and other roads are blocked.
too. in these days when billiards. oc-
cur. Even billiards. are no worse for
the roads than just n little wind, which
drifts the snow into the cuts and COW
.rs the track up just as fast as it can
be plowed off. The w~estbound train
stuck on the snow three miles out of
Aberdeen and could proceed no further.
An engine sent out to release 1t caused
II to break in two and the stalled train
had to be taken out piecemeal. The
north train went as far as Edgeley and
could go no further. The east train is
badly delayed almost every day be-
cause of snow in cuts. The ~southbound
train yesterday struck n broken rail
and jumped the track. every a and
the engine going off. S~eventy-two pas
myers We're on board, but no one was
scratched. 1t look a day to clear the
wreck and repair the track.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-02-07

Rochester. Mimi. Jan. 80 Ex-Governor
coe /. Crawford. of South Dakota. ar
rived in Rochester Sunday noon with
Mrs. Crawford. who was immediately
operated on for acute appendicitis by
.he famous Mayo surgeons at 81.
Mary's hospital.
Mrs. Crawford was suddenly taken
i'll Saturday and her life was despaired
unless u skilled operation was imne-
,iiately had. Governor Crawford asked
the Northwestern road for the best OBJ
.ainable accommodations and he was
given q private car and special train
with right OF way on the oa
The fast run was started al 3 a. IN.
from Pierre. the patient arrived at oon
and the operation was at 3 p. M. Sun
day. Mrs. Crawford is doing splendid
ty and a rapid recovery is assured She
was accompanied here by DIR. Afford.
the family physician.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-02-07
:UANnEI coo1EEC.

New York, Jan. 2i.-Daniel Cooper, a
retired Erie railroad conductor. will cele-
brate his fiftieth marriage anniversary
soon.
Mr.. Cooper was retired by the Erie July
1. 1906, having served flfty-three years IN
dts service as station agent, brakeman.
iagman and conductor. He started to
work for the railroad in 1853 as a fagman
between Piermont and Port Jervis. AT the
time of his retirement he was conductor
on the Wells Fargo Express running be-
tween Jersey City and Binghamton. COW
ering 300 miles zach day. Mr.. Cooper is
q years old, and looks as II he could
stand many years more railroading. He
has lived in Suffern. more than forty-five
years, and was born at Piermont on Hud-
son.
He ran the first passenger train from
Suffern to Piermont. where at that time
passengers had to take the boat for New
York.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-02-07
F|REMEN MISSING
IN 100000 BLAZE
Nine Are Rescued When Walls
Co|Iapse---8oston Publishing
House Burns.

I;uffalo. n. y. Jan. So.-The Column
bia building. an eight-story structure
at Seneca and Wells streets, burned
this morning. loss $500. 900. Three fire.
mel are missing. having been caught
with twelve other firemen in the col
lapse of a we'll.
The fremen We're working on a roof
adjoining the warehouse. They saw
the walls tottering n started to run
down stairs. but were caught by the
falling debris. which crashed through
the roof. Nine were rescued, not Sc
riously hurt. The Building was known
as the Columbia hotel during Pan.
American exposition.
aa:bs:..
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-02-07
lAFOLLETTE'S PARTNER TO
WE'D SENATOR'S DAUGHTER

Plankinton. 3. d., Feb. 1.-Coincident
With the announcement here that AL
fred r. Rogers. formerly n resident of
this city. has associated himself in law
partnership with Senator Robert Nj.
LaFollette at Madison. Wis. comes the
report that Mr.. Rogers will marry the
senator's daughter. Miss Fola. who has
been an actress the past two years
AT Madison. friends of the young peo-
pie have stated that they are engaged
ana that the announcement will short
ly be made The date for the wedding
has moi been set.
He Is the son of former County Treas
arer and Postmaster John Rogers. who
now resides in Wisconsin. The young
man attended the public schools here
and finished his preparatory work at
the University of South Dakota at Ver-
million. He then Wen to Madison.
WIS. and graduated from h univer-
sity. afterward graduating from the
law department..
Following his graduation he entered
the law office of Senator LaFollette and
acquired a state wide reputation Tor
his knowledge of the law. He. al chat
time. did not engage TO any extent in
court practice. but as an Office lawyer
was considered one of The best. He also
became interested in II lead mine and
made some money. Returning from
Madison to James. lille he entered the
law Arm of Rufus Il. Smith. ii veteran
practitioner where he remained two
years. in the meantime, actively enter
ing politics and assisting the LaFol.
lette men In organizing the state. Jan.
uary I, he re-entered the law office OF
Senator LaFollette. as partner.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-02-07
COUSINS SEE THEIR
AGED PARENTS WE'D

kansas city. Kas.. Jan. 31.-Mrs.
Nancy Newell. IS. and V. +. Newell. 10,
a brother of lcr former husband,
sIichacl Newell, We're married at 1905
Reynolds avenue. y few friends and
relatives were present. Mr.. and Mrs.
Newell will make their home in Ozaw-
liie. Kan.
Mrs. Newells first husband died
nineteen wears ago. He vas Il union
soldier and she has been drawing a
pension. Ii stopped at the time of the
wedding. The bride has two grown
children and has been making her
home With her married daughter. Mrs.
L. w. Neal. where she was married.
The bridegroom has four grown chill
drcn. He has been married twice be-
fore. His second wife died three years
ago. Mr.. and Mrs. Newell became ac-
'ua.nted forty years ago in jefferson
county. Kansas.