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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17
MEAN TRICK ON GOOD LIVER
Fearing Uric Acid, Victim Had Dieted
Unnecessarily and Lost Much
Weight.

L. w. Busbey, secretary to Speaker
pain in his knee when Sam Blythe, the
magazine writer, happened in and
heard the complaint. ST know what it
Is, Bus" said Blythe. Its uric acid,
and if you don't get rid of it you will
be laid up with rheumatism or the
govt. I've had it myself and I know
what the cure is. You want to go on
a strict diet-cut out red meats and
all that and live principally on vege-
tables. Mighty serious thing, and you
take it from me the only way to get
rid of it is by dieting" Blythe pre-
hey, Thoroughly alarmed, agreed to live
on it. For month he adhered rigidly
to the list of permissible food, but the
knee still bothered him, and finally he
went to doctor. This knee has been
bothering me for month, DOCTOR"
parently has done no good. Queer
can't get rid of the trouble. I kept
strictly to the diet for a month and
have lost Is pounds in weight, but the
pain continues" "Diet?" said the doc.
tor, after he had carefully examined
the knee, what do you think is wrong
with you?" why, uric acid" replied
Busbey. Uric acid nothing. You've
sprained your knee severely, that's
what's the matter with you," said the
doctor Busbey now suits his diet to
his taste and is trying to make up that
Is pounds.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17
NEGLIGEEs OF WHITE SWISS.
Wash Fabric DeservedIy Popular for
Its Many Uses and Good
Appearance.

Even the most fashionable dress
makers lend their talents to the ma
king of most attractive negligees of
white swiss, lace and ribbon. This
wash fabric has come into more favor
for the kind of garment one wears In
ones own room or for breakfast and
luncheon with the family alone. The
swiss is fine and has a small dot, and
the negligee is usually made in two
pieces, put together on one belt,
which is covered by a broad sash OF
colored satin.
This is often high-waisted at back
and is finished at the left with q
large rosette and two long ends.
The neck Is open, in V-shape, and
finished with deep lace ruffies and a
bow of satin at the back
The tight elbow sleeves are finished
with deep lace ruffies and bow of
satin at the back.
Such negligees are cooler and fresh
er than those of silk or other mate
rails that do not wash.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17
PRECEDENCE A SACRED THING
Wherein Assistant Secretary Of State
Adee is Friend of Washington
Hostesses.

A Washington correspondent says
that Assistant Secretary of State
Adee has certain social functions that
are not included in his official du-
ties, but that are rated at a high
value by hostesses who wish to avoid
the faux pas that are reckoned among
the objectionable sins. Mr.. Adee has
devoted much time to study of pre-.
cedence. Presumably such reconcile
learning is necessary to him in his
duties, and being good-natured man
he places it freely at the service of
his friends, who are numerous. The
lady who wishes to give a function
submits the names Of her guests to
Mr.. Adee, who obligingly separates
the sheep from the goats and places
each guest in the exact position to
which it has pleased the god of social
things to call him. A Washington cor.
respondent says:
Mr.. Adee knows more about rank
and precedence than Uncle Joe Can.
non does about the rules of the house.
And If you are not thoroughly posted
in the intricacies of official prece-
dence you would best restrict your
guest list to plain individuals who
have never risen above the rank of
mister. Your dinner viii be irretriev-
ably ruined and you will make enc.
mics for life If you happen to seat a
senator at your right hand and a JUS.
tlce OF the supreme court at your left.
Or it would be just as bad If you
were to give the place of honor to
reverend jurist, with a foreign min.
lister present"
The same correspondent regrets
that dinner-gfving in Washington is
not what it should be. It is "a sad,
stilted proceeding. There is but one
caterer here, and he has charge of
most Of these functions. Naturally,
they become more or less stereotyped
in character. A popular diner-out is
confronted evening after evening with
the same cut-and-dried fare. 1t is
served by the same hired walters,
with whom before long he acquires,
unconsciously, almost a speaking &C.
Quaintance."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17
EzlXSZHNzN5HSAM 0HAKa|aHEX1
The Psychosis Of a Hamper
By LOUISE AYRES GARRETT
Copyright, by J. B. Lippincott Coz
By LOUISE AYRES GARRETT

Mrs. Blander, accompanied by q
pretty young woman, entered the will
low-ware room of department store.
An usher, learning her wishes, sum-
moned with benign forefinger a lit
tie man who announced stolidity in
every line of his wellnourished body.
''Mr. Booder, this lady would like to
look at Hampers. Understand, Mr..
Booder, hampers, and do your best In
the matter"
What style would you like,
ma'am?" inquired Mr.. Booder, solicit
tously.
Surely" exclaimed Mrs. Blander,
you cannot expect me to describe it
to you? l have but a nebulous pic
ture in my mind, and rely on visuali-
cation. You will have to show me
your complete assortment, as / wish
to make use of an important function,
the power of selection. You see,
Clarissa, I endeavor to psychologist
each situation, thus developing mas
cent qualities or stimulating matured
ones. In other words
Mr.. Booder with a serious look-'I
try to find the wings of every occa-
sion"
Mr.. Booder was astonfshed.
do I understand you, ma'am to
say that you'd just like to look at"
Hampers, hampers" interrupted
Mrs. Blander, firmly. 81 fear their
purchase is entered into too impul-
sively.- You have before you the op-
portunity of ennobling this neglected
field, for you may inform yourself not
only as to their physical certainties,
but their higher significance as we'll,
thereby acquiring the right to take
each customer by the hand and lead
her gently but compellingly."
Mr. Booder flushed modestly and
thrust his hands deep into his pockets.
IF only you could tell me-" he said,
feelingly, eff you'd like large one
or small one or a mejum-sized one
or"
Mrs. Blander fixed him with an out
ragged eye.
"Size?" she inquired. ''You ask me
what size? That, sir, is a minor issue.
1t may be as large as a bed of the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17
PARAsoL AND SCARF MATCH.
New Feature Which Fashion Insists
Must Be Made Part of
the Costume.

A touch of bright color will be add
ed to the costume this coming season
in parasol and long, filmy scarf, which
Is worn about the shoulders.
1t is quite essential that the para
sol should match some part of the
costume, either frock, hat or pumps,
and stockings.
The many-ribbed Japanese parasols
will be popular this summer. They
are of silk with quaint little Japan
ese characters embroidered or hand
painted on. Those made Of Persian
silk handkerchiefs are most attrac-
tive and match up well with the Pals
ley scarfs.
A Clio Clio San sunshade of white silk
was lined with pale lavender and en-
broidered with Japanese iris in Law
ende1 and tall spike leaves in
vivid green. With it was worn a
scarf of lavender and white striped
chiffon, with embroidered violets scat
tered over the entire surface. The
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

cidedly novel and artistic, and is the
daintiest affair imaginable. The fan
is Of white chiffon, and the flowers
pale yellow, with dark green centerss
and stems a delicate green. The
frame of the fan is plain white ivory
To stencil the fan, make the stencil
first, then mix the color and try on
side piece of chiffon. Be sure to put
the white of an egg in the dye so that
the color will not run. Have sepa-
rate bristle brush for each color. Half
the design is given, so the finished
stencil will have two groups Of flow
ers with the stems in toward each
other.
Lay the fan on q board, with piece
of white plotting paper under the fan.
Measure up where each motif will
come. Lay the stencil ON the fan and
fasten all edges down with pins. The
color should be lightly dabbed on, not
washed on with long strokes. Very
delicate handling is necessary. Do
not have too much color on the brush.
Wipe it on a bit of old white cotton
cloth before applying to the chiffon.
The remaining sketch shows fan
of white chiffon, which was spangled
in silver. Over the spangled fabric
are appliqued five handmade point
lace butterflies. The edges of the fan
are finished with point lace braid
One half of the pattern for the butter
fly is given. Trace the whole butter
fly on piece of pink cambria. Make
the lace over the cambria. The braids
that are most effective for the butter
fys are: No. 155, for the outline of
the wings; No. 145, purling to edge the
wings, and size 90, crocheted ring for
the upper wings. The body of the
butterfly is made of the braid with
plain stitches. The stitches should be
OF the finest texture, using plain cross
stitches in the upper wings and a loop
of braid in the lower. The fan is
edged with No. 296 braid.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

its being placed at such an altitude
that 1t cannot easily be studied. The
original plans of the capitol called
for a statue to surmount' the dome
but no title was then given it, and al.
though more than half century has
elapsed since its erection compare
lively few people know the real name
of the statue.
Seeking this information, reporter
Intercepted a number of persons
whose daily occupations keep them
almost constantly beneath the shadow
of the great statue. To the question,
What Is the name of the statue
came these widely different opinions:
"The name Of that statue? Why,
it's the Goddess of Freedom"
Eyes, can tell you the name. 1t is
the Goddess of Liberty"
Several declared it to be the statue
Of independence, Others said, ut is
an Indian woman"
"It is the God of Justice and Free
DOM" declared a portly man in a
tone that defied questioning.
ut represents an American woman,
but am not sure of her name"
One who always tries his best to
help others, said: Now all statues,
as you know, bear the names of the
people they represent, and if you will
just step over to the library of con-
gress think you can easily find
some book on statues that will tell
you all you want to know. It is a
woman, am sure, SO look for the
female statues"
A younger member of the house re-
piled to the question about the statue,
most suavely and confidingly: ct is
the god Of progress, you know his
name" Several of the coIored men
in the various part of the building
were nearly all quite sure it was the
goddess of freedom. One of them
knew the year, 1863, when 1t was
placed above the dome, and he af-
firmed: 1T is the goddess of Ameri-
can liberty before the war"
you want to know the name of
that statue? Well, just wait a min
ute and / will get it for you first
hand" and a most accommodating
guide passed into the senate cham
Der. Directly he returned.
That is a statue OF Pocahontas."
Every one had a different name for
Ehe statue, not one giving the real
N
The statue was modelled by
Thomas Crawford, father of the nov
elist, the late F. Marion Crawford. It
was cast at a Maryland foundry. JEFF
ferson Davis was secretary of war
when the model was first presented in
the war department The statue then
wore liberty cap and carried bun
die Of rods. Davis objected to the
liberty cap as being emblematic of
emancipated slaves, while Americans
were free born. He also thought the
bundle of rods, suggesting the func-
tions of the Roman nctor, had lost its
symbolic character. Because of these
criticisms of Secretary Davis the
model was changed, and Armed Lib
erty" was evolved.
The statue is nine feet six inches
tall and weighs 1895 pounds. 1t was
put in place on December 2, 1863. The
head is thrown back and adorned with
eagles beak and plumes. The right
hand rests on sword and the left
holds an olive branch and a shield.
The mantle is gracefully draped and
is held by brooch, bearing "U. S."
on it's face. The helmet is encircled
with stars. The supporting globe
bears the legend "E Pluribus Unum."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17
For Miraless TeIenhonv.

In connection with his new system
of wireless telephony Prof. @. Maj
Drama uses liquid microphone. This
consists of a small tube which is at
tached to the diaphragm of the micro
phone and through which stream of
water flows between a pair of plati-
mum electrodes. When the micro
phone is vibrated by the voice the
stream of liquid f1uctuates, varying
the electrical resistance in accord
ance with the sound of the voice.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17
viii DemoIish old Fort

Fort No. Z. an old fertilization at
the naval academy. built in 1910, is to
be demolished. This decision has
been about reached by Assistant Sec
rotary of the Navy Winthrop, who
can see no use for the old structure.
There have recently been suggestions
that the place be restored, but, upon
investigation, the navy department
found that the cost would be $4,000.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

The movement for beginning and
quitting work earlier to get more time
for daylight recreation does not APP
near to be as popular In some quar-
4ers as had been supposed. A poll of
the employees of the navy department
in washington showed an overwhelm'
ing majority against the plan. The
idea may be regarded more favorably
by other government employees but
there is little testimony to that ef-
feet.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17
To Lower CEILINGS.

You can make your room appear
lower ceilinged by letting the paper
Of the ceiling run down the side of the
wall in a deep frieze finished by a
picture mold. Use plain paper on the
ceiling and figured or striped on the
walls.
The illusion may be furthered If
you wish by adding plate rail at eve
level and standing numbers of small
framed pictures and bits of bric-a-brac
along it in row.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17
ALover of Humanity.

''What are you doing here?" said
the woman to the tramp who had got
over the wall just in time to escape
the bulldog.
Madam" replied the dignified va.
grant, 81 did intend to request some.
thing to eat; out all l ask now is
that, in the interests of humanity,
you'll feed that canine"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

In bankruptcy case In New York
It developed that one of the partners
Of the firm in question received = sal
airy OF $4,000 year to keep away
from the business and do nothing. 1t
would not take lazy bugs bite to
make large percentage, viewing such
a lob, fairly die with envy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17
To Clean Tan Leather Shoes

A raw white potato cut in halves.
and peeled is excellent for this pur-
pose. Rub the potato, which must be.
freshly cut, well into the leather, Ieav-
ing no part untouched. Let this dry
on, then polish with rag with light
quick motion. A little turpentine on
a flannel rag is also good cleanser
for tan leather, while several drops OF
lemon or orange juice give a brilliant
polish to any leather. Olive oil, with
a brisk after-polish, is used on patent
leather
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

An English peer made an abject
apology to Lady Granard, formerly
Miss Beatrice Mills, Of New York, for
calling her In a political address a
dumped American heiress, fortunate
enough to secure title" Which lit
tie incident throws quite an interest
ing light on the manners and customs
him to be foolhardy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

prof pickering suggestion that it
.ta,,t he a good scheme to find out
s -ns there is anybody aboard Mars
i I. 80 communicate with before we begin
-.as ling sf0, oeQ. 600 signals, sounds al
most reasonable enough to prevent ths
l.,Td from being oversuhscriba@
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

No one win cast reflection on the
.,-ar,,er of England because he es
.panad from suffragettes at meeting
~ = side door. Because public opin'
~ I,kes a man to be brave, it does
~. 80 necessarily follow that it requires
,1,in, to be follhardy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

One hundred Chicago young women,
describing their ideal for husband,
united in demanding that he must be
the ''head of the house." Those artful
xninxes are evidently determined to
catch a man apiece.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

IN the town of Worcester, Mass any
ona wishing to whistle on the streets
s.a,,st take out a license. 1t is difficult
ia understand the sense OF such a law
,,rlass It may be that too many men
falI into the habit of whistling away
other mems dogs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

There is not much enthusiasm about
che proposed balloon journey ten
miles skyward to establish communi-
cation with Mars. And probably if
communication were established the
first news to be flashed to the earth
would be that there is a real estate
boom on the planet and that now is
the time to invest in planetary lots.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

a Chicago woman wishes to buy
husband and has appropriated for that
purpose the humiliating sum OF 5000;
hut ON the other hand, it must be
horne IN mind that she naturally ex-
meets to get nothing but a Chicago
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

The reported discovery of Wen
nese physician that every man has his
bad day is no new one. This life is
for very few, one whose succeeding
days make it one grand, sweet song.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17
For .Iusfice.

We are firm believers in the maxim
that for all right judgment of any man
or thing it is useful-nay, essential
to see his good qualities before pro-
nouneing on his bad.-Carlyle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

A member of the douma says Russia
Is on the brink of economic and politi-
cal ruin. And only a slight push is
needed to precipitate her where she'll
land with dull, sickening thud.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

capitol, is by far
the most symbolic
of all the statues
in Washington.
Beautiful and re-
poseful, yet with
an air of vigi-
lance, it is per-
haps the least ap-
preciated of the
city's statues, pos
aih1v hncaI1Sn of
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17
American Industry sunrenae.

Opalescent glass for use in the man
ufacture of stained windows is made
in this country in manner which can
not be duplicated and this material is
shipped all over Europe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

Judging by the number and promi-
nence of wealthy 'Friscans involved
in the silk-smuggling scandals, San
Francisco is taking kindly to the new
exclusion law and making the best
of Il,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

A Jailed affinity broker, whose spe-
cialty was duping widows, credits his
downfall to his good looks. He should
have remembered that handsome is as
handsome does.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17
a Sad Endino.

What is the black sheep of the
family doing now?" thine. He's
done about everything and everybody
else"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

| That newborn future Queen of Hol-
land will be quite in line in that COM
ing day when woman is to rule the
world and mere man be taught to
know his proper place.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

Inc new Dutch baby is going to be
very important as long as she has
no little brother.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

Statistics show that there are twice
rs many births as deaths in Grand
Rapids. Still, this does not account
altogether for the growth of the
place.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17
In the Natural Way.

How is that quarrel between
George and his wife about her staying
more at home to mend his clothes?"
"Oh, that's been patched up"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

One Of the features of the TWEEN
ueth century life most horribly mis-
branded is that form of gasoline in
toxication known 10y riding"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

Tree appears to be to an airship
Mnat an unchartered rock is to an
ocean vessel.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

:, II should be noted that the Zeppe-
AN alrship hardly ever has to be car
rled home in baggage car.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

canada retorts airily that her pros
perlty has removed much of the re-
cent necessity for more neighborli-
ness.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

They Kissed one Of D'Annunzio's
plays In Milan. This means it will be
as great a success in New York az it
Us q failure in Milan.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17
Fame.
"Pa. what is fame2n


Fame, my boy, is an inducement
that employers always hold out to q
nan when they want him to worb
for small wages
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

"uIes Verne once more is vindi-
eaCeo' out the trip to the moon is still
to be taken.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

Fernaps this will be the last sum-
mer In which man can enjoy a view
OF the deep blue sky unohstructed by
airships.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

Inc girl who lost two $50 bills
through a hole in her stocking has
learned that stitch in time saves
nine.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

! Count Zeppelin would have better
success II he could train his airship
70 stand without being hitched.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

mere is where the mosquito casts
Hs vote for the open-work shirt
waist.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

., france is going to police the air.
With fly cops?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17
Measure iron Measure.

With the day the light, with the
DAD the strength to tread it.--samues
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

Ine Shoe pinches take 1t back. The
municipal court says SO.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17
| ARMED LIBERTY
STATUE THAT CROWNS DOME OF
NATIONAL CAPITOL.
On Account Of Its Height Above the
Street the Average Washington
Citizen Knows Very Little
About Il.

Armed Liberty, the magnificent
statue that crowns the dome of the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-17

Yearly Record of Earthquakes.
The worlds yearly record Of earth
Quakes is 10000.