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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
ATTRACTS MEN OF WEALTH.
Homes of Miliionaires Increasing In
the Capital City.

The multi-millionaires colony Of
Washington is growing at rapid rate
at present, and the influence of wealth
in the society of the national capital
is felt more and more with each ses-
sion of congress. Bonanza kings of
all the world seem to have curious
weakness for the beautiful American
capital, writes J. C. Welliver, in the
New York Herald.
Washington, with something less
than 100000 population, the capital of
the richest nation on earth, is being
rebuilt at a marvellous rate in marble
and magnificence. Augustus Caesar
left as his proudest boast that he
found Rome in brick and left it in
marble.
Thus the change which has come
over Washington in recent years is
Of later day American developments.
Americans are probably more familiar
with the curious frontier town, neither
northern nor southern, which was
founded by the first president in a
wilderness, captured and burned by
the British in 1912, three or four times
on the verge of capture by confeder-
ates during the war between the
states, and which for nearly century
was in grave doubts whether it had
a proper excuse for municipal exis-
tence, than they are with the beauti-
full modern city which is being de-
veloped there.
1t is only within decade and a
half that wealth and society have
recognized the possibilities of Wash
ington. The national capital nova
days lays strong claim to the distinc-
ton of being the intellectual and the
social as well as the political center
of the nation. Thither go more and
more of the authors, the litterateurs,
the scientists, the retired kings of
trade and finance, the men who have
distinguished themselves.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05

no dust or dirt and the atmosphere is
smokeless?
Ay indeed So far as these things
go, Washington deserves it's enviable
reputation. But how about what is
underneath? 1t is not enough that a
city shall be clean on the outside The
| trouble is that, where such matters
are concerned, people rarely bother
| themselves to look beneath the sur
face. Yet it appears from recent dis
| coveries that very disgusting and even
| alarming conditions exist in the eating
houses, the bakeries, the ice cream
and candy she's, the grocery stores,
and the laundries of the national cap
| ital.
The truth is, doubtless, that the
same sort of conditions, equally dread
full and disgusting, exist in similar
establishments in every city in
the country. Nowhere are such
places properly inspected and It
| naturally follows that in many in
stances they are unclean. Washing
ton is first to take the matter up, and
is pushing the crusade against mis-
chiefs of the kind with an enthusiasm
that cannot fail to produce results
results so obviously beneficial that in
all likelihood they will inspire the au-
thorities of other municipalities to IN
dertake similar measures of reform.
The crusade, which has been going
on for only few weeks, has already
brought to light good many facts
of which it would never occur to most
people even to dream. One of these
facts is that the average restaurant
of good class, while clean and in
viting outwardly and from the view
point Of the customer, is on the inside,
especially in respect to its culinary
plant, outrageously filthy and unsani-
tary.
Take for example one eating-house
on Ninth street, in Washington. 1t
bears an excellent reputation, and is
frequented by many of the best peo-
pie in the city. One of its attractions
is its obvious cleanliness. But, as dis
covered by the health authorities,
when they examined the place, this
cleanliness is all on the outside They
found two kitchens in the rear, both of
which were in condition for which
filthy would be a mildly descriptive
term.
Apparently the cooking utensils
were never cleaned at all-not from
one years end to the other Occasion
ally they were scraped, when the accu-
mutation of grease and other dirt on
them was so great as to interfere with
their usefulness. Pans employed for
frying chickens-the fried chicken is
a favorite dish in Washington-were
half an inch thick with ancient lard
and other extraneous substances.
In each of these two delightful
kitchens, the floors and walls of which
were covered with greasy dirt, was
closet Of the most primitive pattern!
Seems horrible, does it not? But ex-
ceptional? By no means. On the con-
trary, judging from the investigations
of the health Office, such closets, sim
ilarly situated, are to be found quite
commonly in the kitchens of restau-
rants.-New York American.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
GOOD Jokes
GERMS AND MILK.

According to a recent dictum Of
science, the number of germs in a
single teaspoon of milk, one hour after
1t has been hurried away from the
COW on its career of death and destruc-
ton, has been reduced by modern
methods from one or two millions to
about ESQ.
These germs are not in the milk at
the time 1t leaves the cow, but, unless
/ something is done about it, they begin
to arrive in large quantities from this
moment. They come in excursion
trains or on foot. The line of germs
waiting to get into an ordinary bottle
Of milk has been extending far out
into the street. Police germs have had
great trouble in preserving order, and,
OF course, had there been riot much
damage might have been done to
property.
All this, however, is now an affair Of
the effete past. The regulations are so
strict that only given number of
germs may pass, and even these have
to give the countersign.
But even $50 germs to a teaspoon
seem a good deal. What is to be done
| about them? We are informed that
they are not all unfriend1y. Many Of
them are neutral. Many of them come
in quietly, sit down, occupy themselves
with domestic amusements, and do no
harm. But among these there is still
the likelihood that real enemy to
the system may get in.
Until not a single germ can pass the
sentry, therefore, is our milk likely to
be safe. All babies are hereby warned
to drink it at their peril. They will be
| duly notified when science has barred
out successfully every intruder, no
matter what his age, nationality or
| previous condition of servitude--Life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05

looked around and through the
mass OF kaleidoscope color and move.
ment, without what might be called "a
tead"-a clue to the personality of
ner L sought. A young maid, and shy
perhaps, not yet quite a part of her
own social world, and looking on with
eager eyes of expectation yet as soil.
tary as ] felt myself to be. l pic
tured her doubtful glance in response
TO my own quick recognition, her
slower acceptance of me-because of
my disguise of years, bronzed skin and
peard. Her hair would be twisted I'D,
Oh course. A pity! l recalled name
Oh bright curls on her shoulders, and,
Soo' her dresses would be long now.
At least, / knew that | should find
welcome, hand-clasp, when she
should once recognize me, and perhaps
corner apart, and then reminis-
cences, memories-so far as a young
girl can have memories of childhood.
Ihen would follow delightful sense
OF older brotherhood, on my part.
wouldn't make her have a good
time that little comrade of long ago!
Between me and where the hostess
was supposed to be, moved a restless
glittering tide of humanity, crested
IKE lowering, tropical bird, and in
stead OF my familiar-the night-Wind
In the palms-an orchestra in a gal
lery waited downward the signing of
a waltz. | was, indeed, a stranger to
my old world, an alien to it's social
SOIL. An impulse stirred me to re-
main so for awhile, to be in the crowd
put not of it, to remain unknown.
Suddenly had in inspiration, born
like all true inspirations, not of
thought, and l leaned forward to ask
a brunette
Pardon me, are you Miss Devour-
ney?"
Two fawn-like eyes looked at me
over. a white shoulder, as she smiled
negative. / bowed and passed on
to ask a splendid blonde.
Pardon me, are you Miss Devour-
ney?"
She looked back from under a bril-
liant tiara, and retracted with a bow.
She I sought was not self-conscioua
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
Expedient.

Robinson Crusoe had been scared
stiff by the tracks of the savages, and
felt that his end was at hand.
Naturally, his first thought was to
provide himself with coffin.
But what about coffin-nails? he ex-
claimed, looking very blank.
For a considerable time it appeared
that there was nothing to be done.
However, as he considered the matter
further, there at length evolved the
expedient of rolling up palm leaves
and filing them with bits Of rope, OF
which he possessed an abundance.
I've smoked worse!" reflected Rob.
inson, cheerfully.-Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05

at any rate. A young woman stood
midway up the broad staircase, lead
ing to the gallery, and / moved on
with the throng, making her my desti-
national point
Pardon me, are you Miss Devour-
ney?" / asked, when the crowd had
drawn me near enough.
One white slipper was visible, and
her train caught in one hand
mot at ALI" she SAID, surveying me
with the clear directness of the TWEEN
tieth oentury's feminine product.
81 am sorry" l murmured, pausing
to let others pass us.
Instead of turning away Indifferent
". she yelled glance which mad been
of perceptive swiftness, and said:
DOUBTLESS. But it is hardly fatter-
ing to be told So"
But, you see, assure you 1 only
meant that if you were Miss Devour-
ney could Iinger for moment, and
not fight my way to the head of the
stairs. Even a little conversation
would be more enjoyable"
The Vision in white satin seemed to
be smiling inwardly. Outwardly she
was maddeningly grave. felt unac-
countably old and far removed from
her world.
Is she, Miss Devourney, then, pro-
fessional conversationalist?"
81 assure you 1 never heard her talk
in nv lifei" | averred.
ttOh, that accounts for it.. She is a
good listener" murmured the Vision.
OF course, knew that | was being
coldly chaffed, but I adroitly ranged
myself on her side of the stairs won
dering a little at her condescensfon.
I'm sure l owe an apology for
speaking," l ventured, "but l hap
pened to look up and recognize you"
"Oh!"-the gray blade Of her gaze
was suddenly unsheated.
"-as Miss Modernity-"
"Absurd!" she murmured Then
nIease understand that recognized
won first as Mr.. Antiquity, or |
shouldn't have answered you"
II fancy the meeting OF extremes is
inevitable" / said, politely. May l
not make a way for you to ascend or
descend? 1t is crushing here, to say
the least"
Eyes, if you will. I suppose must
LET YOU. II was looking for some
one when you came up and"
Here the crowd made it necessary
that / should force way up to the
gallery above. When we had gained
it added:
ssYou are exceedingly good, and /
am favored beyond expression. You
see. I'm a stranger yet to my own, a
sort Of Rip Van Wrinkle, and am keen
u apxlous to fsG my ground beneath
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
Their Golden Bond.

How did those two ever come to
marry each other?
"Well, she was the only woman he
ever knew that would listen to his an.
ecdotes over five minutes at a time,
and he was the only man she ever
knew that could look at her that long
without getting neuralgia.-Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
AIibeIous OmIssion.

What do you mean by calling me
that?" demanded the trust magnate.
pointing to the offending line in the
paper.
.Soulless individual" read the ed
itor. why, you never objected to be.
ing called soulless individual"
''That isn't what you call me" thun,
dered the visitor, hotly. you have II
'sou-less individual which means an
individual without SOU"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
Consideration,

"You know" said the observant girl,
handsome men seldom achieve great
success in life"
81 suppose" answered Miss Cayenne,
chat is why most artists who paint
campaign banners take pains to make
the candidates appear cross-eyed. -
Washington Star.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
Rest and sleen.

Few escape those miseries of win.
ter-a bad cold, a distressing cough.
Many remedies are recommended, but
the one quickest and best of all is
Simmons Cough Syrup. Soothing and
healing to the lungs and bronchial
passages, it stops the cough at once
and gives you welcome rest and peace
full sleep.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
Declared Off.

Said He-Darling, we have been en-.
gagged for six months. Don't you think
it is about time we were getting mar.
ried?
Said She-Wel1, I'm willing to be
married just as soon as you can pro.
vide me with a home.
Said He-That being the case, I sup.
pose I am to consider the engagement
broken.--Chicago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
Ban on Dual Earnings.

Uncle Sam has struck a blow at a
class of professional men peculiar to
Washington. An order has been is
sued prohibiting United States govern
ment clerks from swelling their in
comes by practicing medicine or filling
teeth on the side 1t has for long
time been common practice for de-
partment clerks to attend night col.
leges. and, after securing diplomas,
practice professions after Office hours.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
loves Labor Lost.

"Ah," said the politician after he
had kissed each of the woman's six
children twice. around, "and now ]
presume you'll hand my card to your
husband and tell him that 1 shall ap
preciate the favor of his vote"
I'm sorry said the mother, "but
my husbands been dead two years"
And thus was loves labor lost.-De
troit Free Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
Not So Hioh,

John, DEAR" said the wife of his
bosom, here is the bill for my new
gown"
Great Scot" exclaimed John, as he
glanced at the figures, ''but it's awful
ly high"
"Oh, no, it isn't replied his better
half. Its the most decollete gown I
ever had. ''-Chicago Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05

81 understand" said the chief of po-
lice, that you intend to give the Sa-
lone dance here"
Eyes" replied the manager of the
travelling theatrical company, 1--WE have
arranged to do SO, but I assure you
that we have made it entirely unob-
jectionable. There is nothing about
the dance that you would not want
your wife or your daughter to see. It
is artistfc-nothing more
"Then what the dickens do you want
to give it for?"-Chicago Record-Her
aid.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
A Smiling Paradox.

I've squandered smiles to-day,
And, strange to say,
Although my frowns with care I've
slowed away,
Tonight I'm poorer far in frowns than at
the start;
But in my heart,
Wherein my treasures best I store,
l find my smiles increased by several
scorei
-Sucnasu
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
MAKING Hioh-HeeIed shoes safe,

To overcome the objection on the
part of some women to high-heeled
shoes, because of their danger to
weak ankles, Virginia woman has
devised a T-shaped piece of metal, to
be inserted in the heel Of shoe and
extending on either side of the foot
to support it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
..That 50. Hiram =. said his wife
az knocks the Itch -

It may not cure all your Ills, but It
does cure one Of the worst. It cures
any form of itch ever known-no mat.
ter what it's called, where the sensa-
ton is itch" it knocks it. Eczema,
ringworms. are cured by one box. It's
guaranteed, and its name is Hunts
Cure.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
Nearly All on.

Hurry up, Tommy" called mother
from downstairs. We're late now.
Have you got your shoes on ?'
Eyes, mamma all but one. Every
body's Magazine.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
More Small competitors.

Weary Walker see 500 more men
has been t'rown out of work.
Tired Traveler-Gee! Dere's gettin'
to be too much competition in our
business! Puck
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05

The deepest thoughts are always
tranquillizing, the greatest minds are
always full of calm, and richest lives
have always at heart an mistaken re-
ose.-Hamilton Wright Mabie.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05

that, if anywhere,
it was located in
the District of Co.
lumbia. Is not
Washington the
place where WON
en- wear gayer and
brighter clothes
on the streets
than a n y W h g r e
else in the world,
because there is
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
For Colds and Gripp-Capudine.

The best remedy for Gripp and Colds is
Hicks Capudine. Relieves the aching and
feyerishness Cures the Headaches
also It's Liquid-Effects immediateIy-10,
Is and soc at Drug Stores.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05

Never part without loving words to
think Of during your absence. 1t may
be that you viii not meet again in life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
Marvellous lndead.

by heck, Cynthia" drawled old
Farmer Hardapple. after his visit to
Chicago, them thar city BARRIERS air.
mind readers
THAT so, Hiram" said his wife.
why. should say SO. The one
met knew that you cut my hair last,
and, by gum! he never saw you in his
life"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
a liz 70 GoLEERa.

The Visitor What on earth does
that chap carry that photograph round
for. Is he dotty?
The Member-No! But he's dumb.
So he has that talking machine to
give instructions to his caddie or to
make few well chosen remarks in
case he fozzies his drive or does any.
thing else annoying.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
LYDIA z.
XEGETLARL z en- pglIIMIl

IOE proof or BQlS statement read
the following letters.
Mrs. Barbara Base, of Kingman.
Kansas, writes to Mrs. Pinkhann:
For eight years suffered from the
most severe form Of female troubles and
was told that an operation was my only
hope of recovery. wrote Mrs. Pinkham
Tor advice, and took Lydia e. Pinkham's
vegetable Compound, and it has saved
my life and made me well woman.
Mrs. Arthur r. House, of Church
Road, MoorestoWn. N. T., writes:
1 feel it is my duty to let people
know what Lydia e. Pinkhams Vege-
table Compound has done for me. I
suffered from female troubles, and last
March my physician decided that an
operation was necessary. NV husband
objected, and urged me Co try lydia
Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
and to-day am well and strong"
FACTS FOR SICK VvOFaE
for thirty years Lydia e. Pink
nam's Vegetable Compound, made
rom roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
ana mas positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
alsplaeements, inflammation, ulcera-
ZION, fbroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, and backache.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women TO write her for advice
Sne has guided thousands to
AeseiGns Address, Lynn, Mass
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup.
For children teethinR, softens the gnTns reduces In
aammaton, allays pain, cures wind collie 25c Oota.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05

Nothing prospers like frenzied
financier-for time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
FOR CLEANER CITY
CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON ARE
AROUSED.
Streets and Avenues of the Capital
Are Acknowledged Perfect, But
Eating Houses and Other
Places Need Attention.

"Spotless TOWN." Where shall it
be found? Many people have imagined
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05
Plenty of Applicants.

Last week | decided that l needed
a little training down." said the anna
teur athlete. so advertised for a
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05

Quizzing Bess-Dfd you tell Tom
you would be his sister?
Blushing Boatrice-No. told him I
would be his sisters .-Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05

It there is any one thing that B.
woman breads more than another it
is a surgical operation.
We can state without fear Of d
contradiction that there are hun
dreds, yes, thousands, Of operations
performed upon women III our hos
pitfalls which are entirely unneces-
sary and many have been avoided BIZ
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05

Marion Ca college girl, to her room.
mate)-Myrtle, If you will lend me
ten dollars, shall be ever1astingly in
debted to you.
Myrtle (who speaks from expert,
ence)-I don't doubt it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05

NO." replied the a. a., "but 81
hackmen alled.''-Chicago Daily
News
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-05

did you get one?" queried his
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-22
MARRIAGE A FRAUD.
Adam Smith Then Deserts
Girl After Forced Wed
ding, 1t Is Alleged.
is OUT ON $500 BOND.

Proceedings were Instituted in the
Wayne circuit court today by the state
of Indiana ex rel Mabel Margaret
Smith VS. Adam Smith charging fraud
ulent marriage and asking 5000 for
support. Smith was arrested and re-
leased upon $500 bond. The couple
was married September IA, 1907 as the
result of bastardy proceedings institu-
ted in Squire Abbotts court 1t was
but fourteen days later that the defen-
dant deserted his wife. Since then a
child has been born. 1t is alleged in
the complaint tlp defendant left the
plaintiff without cause or any fault of
hers. 1t is claimed no provision was
made for the support of the plaintiff
and the relatriX AYERS the defendant
entered into marriage for the purpose
of avoiding prosecution and with the
intention of making his escape of the
consequences. 1t is averred the mar
riage was not in good faith on the part
of the defendant.
Smith is bartender at the Taylor sa-
loon on South Fifth street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-22
FOR RENT.
HOW THE TIGER KILLS.
Viewer Faces His Prey, but Attacks II
the Flank.

I have taken considerable trouble to
ind out how tigers kill large game.
Some time ago | was asked to come
and see q full grown bullock that had
oeen killed by a tiger. On examining
t found the animal had its neck
broken, and there were claw marks
on the nose and shoulder, but nowhere
Else There was no doubt that the
tiger had jumped at the bull and land
I'd on the shoulder. and when the bull
turned his head to gore the tiger he
must have put his claw out and with
a sudden jerk broken the neck.
On another occasion l went to see a
young buffalo which had been killed by
4 tiger and found the same thing had
happened. There were similar marks
On the nose and also on the near Shout
Ter, which clearly indicated that this
animal had been killed in the same
way. Malays who have actually seen
a tiger killing a buffalo told me they
saw the same thing happen; also that
in dragging off a heavy carcass, such
AS VI Duil, le SctS Aool VI ZIG
weight across his shoulder
This must be fairly correct, as l
have often followed q kill, and the
marks left indicate that only portion
Of the animal was trailing along the
ground. l have known a full grown
bull. which ten men could not move
dragged for two miles by tiger in a
heavy jungle, where roots of trees and
swamp had to be gone through. In no
case have l seen the pug marks facing
the wrong way except when stopping
to feed, which proves he must carry a
portion of the animal over his Shout
der.
The old idea of q tiger killing large
game by blow from his paw is non
sense: besides. in India tiger never
faces his prey, but attacks him on the
flank unless charged. Another curious
fact that may seem very like fairy
tale Is that a tiger does not seem to
mind small lamp being tied over a
kill about ten feet high, but will come
and feed. I have known three occa-
sions when this has been tried. and
each time tiger has come to feed
upon the carcass.-London Field.