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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-25
Notice TO stockholders

Notice is hereby given sthat in ae-
cordance with the provisions of Arti-
Gle vi, of the Charter, that a meet
ing of stockholders of the Babington-
Thomas Company, Limited, will be
held at the office of said Company, in
the town of Covington. Louisiana, on
Monday, October 18th, 1909, at 10
o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose of
electing two liquidating commission
ers to liquidate and settle the affairs
of said Company. All stockholdrs are
requested to be present either in per-
son or by proxy.
Covlngton, Louisiana, Sept. @, 1905
By order of the President
G. S. E. DARLINGTON
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-25
DaIagafes Amounted

The Mayor yesterday appointed
Hon. L. l.. Morgan, Harvey E. Ellis
and J.. S. Jones as delegates to the
Waterways Convention, which meets
in Orleans October 80.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-25
BORN-To Mrs. Aired V. Smith
September 20, 1909, boy.

Your complexion as we'll as your
temper is rendered miserable by dis
ordered liver By taking Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets you
can improve both. Sold by all drug
gist.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-25

Anatole Beaucoudray, EJoe Elchin-
ger and w. ], Warren left yesterday
for the lake shore on a hunting expe-
dition.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-25

of initiation will take place. All
Daughters of Isabella mus be present.
GEO. KOEPP. JR.; P asident.
E. D. KENTZEL, Secreia..
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-25

For information apply to Ticket
Agent, or
G. B. AUBURTIN, A. G. P. A.,
No. 941 Maison Blanche, New Orleans
Long Distance Phone, Main 488.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-25

FOR SALE-one 8-horse power
boiler and soda stand outfit. Apply
to ABITA BAKERY.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-09-25
SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE.
Effective Thursday, July l, 1909.
soUTHBoUND. NoRTHBoUND.
LEAVES CONVICTION ARRIVES
No. oil, $50 a nj No. So 3 AS m
No. So 4:20 m No. 90 6;45 p m
SUNDAY, ONLY
No. 81 80 .. m No. Sc, 1910 a. m
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18

Dutch artists were the tirst 20 make
a practice OF representing incidents OF
domestic life in the actual surround.
ings OF the home as well as the occu
pations. paStimes. amuscments and
humors OF everyday folk. both IN pros
porous and IN humble circumstances.
For this new kind OF picture the
French have furnished the name
genre pronounced zhonr). II Is
usual 10 call these subjects. whether
painted by the Dutch or by other art
lists who have adopted the same sub
jects. as genre pictures. or. more def
initely. as pictures OF domestic genre.
OF peasant genre, or humorous or DO
lite genre, and so on, according e
their particular character.-Charles II
Caftin IN St Nicholas.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
A DAINTY AFFAIR IN scRrM.

der silk. while wall OF Troy is done
around the outer edge OF the sachet
10 hide all evidences of the stitching.
To make this little gift one would
require eve cent package OF dried
lavender. bit OF muslin measuring
6 By 10 inches. a piece Of scrim s by
- inches and three shades Of lavender
embroidery silk. Make a bag OF the
muslin measuring by inches. Of
course taking OF enough for one-quar-
ter inch seams; OH IL with the laven-
der and sew it up Fold the scrim so
it measures 4 10y inches and en-
broider the design i'm the middle OF one
side. The basket should be done with
The middle color. the two center flow
ers and the leaves OF the darkest shade
and the rest OF the flowers ir the
iightest shade. This done. sew the
scrim on three sides on the machine
wrong side out This will make the
bag Now turn il right side out and
sew II like French seam oue-half
inch from the outer edge.
This will leave the third side. which
VIII be nj either one end or the other.
sim open. and through this put the
muslin bag OF lavender. The sacbet
then needs only TO be scwed up on the
remaining side. the embroidery done
over The stitches. aud the gift will be
complete
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
For the Woman Who cooL,

Few women can resist the appeal OF
daintily made apron. For sewing
or at a chatting dish an apron is lndls.
pensable. and many persons like 20
wear one around the house AT light
tasks that do not require them 10 be
developed In more serviccable aprons.
A dainty affair OF this kind. one that
would make nice Christmas present
IS SO simple IN construction that any
one can develop IL.
All that is needed Is square OF thin
material-PerSian lawn, sheer uainsook
or fine barred dimity. The size Of the
square can toe varied from a yard to
forty inches or even more. according
20 the height of the wearer and the de-
sired length OF the apron.
Make an inch wide hem on the four
sides and hcmstitch Il on one or both
edges or the drawn threads. as pre-.
ferred.
Hold the square 10 you with a point
at the bust line. and at the waist line
shape Il by several groups OF fine
lengthwise tucks 10 form small bib
top. On each side OF the point SO
formed put ties OF the material two
inches and half wide. These may be
hemstitched ali around. or they can be
hemmed on the edges and finished in
deep hemstitched hem at the bottom.
This dainty apron is capable Of many
variations. In addition 10 the hem
stitching. a bowknot design can be
worked in the corner that forms the
bib and at the bottom corner directly
below IL, or the four corners can be en-
broidered. those opposite the bib line
taking a smaller motif
An individual touch can be given by
hemstitching as described and working
In the bib corner a large oval medal
Hon with a monogram in the center
Touches OF color could be introduced
in the embroidery with good effect
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
When Grandma Goes Visiting.

Grandmother will appreciate a sew
Ing bag as a Christmas gift perhaps
more than anything else you can give
her. This bag is especially suited for
sewing bag. as IL is easily folded and
can be carried I'm a small hand bag
when she goes visiting. One yard and
a quarter each of plain pink tafreta and
Dresden silks are required. Both silks
are cut on the bias and divided into
three pieces. then sewed together alter
nately, thus-frst pink, then Dresden.
then pink, and 50 on. The foundation
OF the bag is a circle OF soft cardboard
five Inches In circumference. This is
covered neatly with pink taffeta silk
on both sides, Tor which a quarter yard
OF pink taffeta silk Is required After
base is covered gather silk and sew
on 10 base. This forms the bottom OF
bag. To make top. turn in silk about
two inches from the top and stitch
down neatly. then make another row
OF stitching one-half inch above this
row. This forms n place through
which the running string is run. One
yard OF narrow soft taffeta ribbon Is
used for n running string.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
erandmothsr,s Present

An attractive little workbasket is
made in this way: Sc for the bottom
a soft. pliable woven basket on which
a design OF daisies and leaves can be
worked with rafia in the shades to
suit. After this is finished the basket
should be lined with green rajah silk.
which comes about eight inches be-
yond the edge of the basket. A casing
is made at the top Of this and the bag
drawn together with green ribbon.
A basket OF this sort will be found
very convenient for holding a ball of
yarn, letting the end come out ut the
top.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
GLoRIFIEp HArBox.

ordinary milliner's hatbox Cbe sure 10
choose one Of large sizel gIorified into
quite an ornamental affair.
The hatbox is FIRST neatly lined inside
with plain sateen or washing silk and
then is covered all over the outside
with dainty patterned chintz or ere
tonne. The sewing is all done at the
edges with good. firm stitches. and
then each edge is neatly bound with
ribbon. gallOon or braid to cover the
sewing
This hatbox should be completed by
large. neatly hemmed square OF the
lining 10 cover the hat when placed in
the box. An embroidered monogra u
In the corner OF this square would
form a dainty finish TO the box.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18

from home.'-
Merrihew gnawed the end OF his
cane. All his pleasant dreams had
burst like soap bubbles. Had they not
always done soT There would be no
Jaunts with Kitty. no pleasant little
excursions. no little suppers after the
performance. And what's a Michel
angelo or Titan when a mans in love?
Brace up, Dan. Who knows? Kitty
may be on the high seas-that Is. II
she has taken my advice and got
return ticket I'll give you a dinner at
the BeriOlini tonight and You nav
have the ma 1sum of any vintage you
like. Wen have TOmass drive us down
the Via CaracciOlo. 1t VIII take some
OF the diss ppointment out of your
system
They had ridden up and down the
Via Caracciolo twice when they espied
a huge automobile. ultramarine blue
1t passed with a cloud OF dust and a
rumble which was thunderous. Hillard
half rose from his seat.
Somebody you know asked Merit
hew.
The man at the wheel looked a bit
Ike SANFORD"
"Sandfordl BY George, that would
be jolly"
Perhaps they Will come this way
again. Tomass. follow that motor"
Sure enough. when the car reached
the Largo VittOria it wheeled and
came rumbling back This time Hill
lard had no doubts. He stood up and
waved his arms The automobile
barkcd and groaned and came to a
stand
Hello. Sandfordr'
Jack Hnlard. as ] live, and Dan
Merrihew. Nell" turning TO one of
the three pretty women In the ton
neau. what did / tell you? l felt
II in my bones that we would run
across some one we knew"
"Or over them" his wife laughed.
When we meet an old friend in
foreign land. one who has accepted
our dinners and with whom we have
often dined. what is left but TO fan on
his neck and weep? There was. then.
over this meeting much ado with hand
shaking and compliments, handshak-
ing and questions. and. as in ali cases
ike this. every one talked at once
how was old New York. how was
the winter in Cairo. and so forth
and so on-till- n policeman politely
told them that this was not a private
thoroughfare and that they were
blocking the way. SO they parted. the
two young men having promised TO
dine with the sanford party that
evening
What luck, Dam Hillard was ex.
uberant
Saves you the price Of n dinner"
Il wasn't thinking OF that But
shall find out all about her tonight"
"WhoT'
The lady In the fog. the masquer.
aiding LADY,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
An Embroidery Apron.

\ dainty little sewing apron seen re-
Gently struck the keynote OF newness
and could be easily copied FOR a Christ
mas present. II was made OF fine
muslin IN deep cream shade. and the
lower end was turned up about four
inches. An inch wide hem at the top
OF the pocket aud another ut the top
OF the apron were run with leaf green
ribbons and tied at the ends In soft
rosettcs The pocket that extended
across the apron and the tiny hand"
pockets above were decorated with
brilliant crctOnne roses and leaf or
two were applied TO the material by
buttonhOliug In green embroidery silk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
PICTURE TRAY.

tray is OF mahogany or any wood you
care TO pure base and is a convenient
size TO send up an invalid's breakfast
upon or for the serving Of afternoon
tea. The unique part OF the gift IS to
be found in the piece OF old world
embroidery modern, if you prefer
which is made or crash or satin the
exact size OF the tray and covered with
piece Of glass. The home carpenter
could easily make the tray. which is
OF oblong shape, with a rather low rail
all about it, and decorative brass han
dies may be bought TO make the tray
very handsome and professional look
ing as well.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
Risnarek,s Cnmm.nt-

Prince Bismarck was once pressed
by certain American official TO rec.
ommend his son for a diplomatic
place. HE is a very remarkable fel
low" said the proud father. HE
speaks seven languages"
'Indeedw said Bismarck, who did
not hold very high opinion OF lir
guistic requirements. What a won.
derful head waiter he would make"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
BIZ Ideas.

When Mrs. T., thought Robbie old
enough to wear trousers she. like
many another frugal mother brought
out an old psir OF her husbands and
began TO cut them over. What ar,
you doing. mamma?" asked small Rob
Il am cutting out a nice little pair OF
trousers for you" said mamma. think.
Ing how much pleasure IL would give
him. But mamma, why do you cut
them little? IL you would only leave
them big. like they are. everybody
would know then that I am a man.
replied Robbie. much grieved.-De
lineator
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
The Majors Mistake,

He's not what you call strictIy
handsome" said the major, beaminc
through his eyeglasses on an utterly
hideous baby as he lay bowling 81
his mothers arms. "but it's the kind
OF face that grows on, you"
Its not the kind OF face that ever
grew on You" was the indignant and
unexpected reply OF the maternal be.
ing. You'd be better looking IL n
had"-London Graphic.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
SATURDAY. ..DEC. IL. tooo

Il shall go 60 Paris. signor-after''
What is his namc<" Hnlard had
never till this moment asked this ques-
ton.
II know #. That Is sufficient He
is high. signor. very high. yet l shah
reach him. If told you his name
There would be the possibility OF
my warning him.
That is why hesitate"
"You are Catholic. Giovanni"
Giovanni signifed that he was.
docs not the God OF all Catholics
~ all Christians. in fact--does he not
say that vengeance is his and that he
viii repay?"
But there are so many OF US. 81.
Euor, SO many Of Us small and Of slight
Importance. that likely enough. God.
with all his larger cares, has not the
time TO remember us What may hap
pen to him I'm the hereafter does not
concern me. for he will certainly be
I'm the purgatOry Of the rich and I in
the purgatory OF the poor. It must be
now. nowr'
Go your own way" aaid Hulard
dismiSsing him. Il shall never urge
YOU again"
Giovanni gone. Hillard leaned against
the easement. The sun was bright this
morning. AMI the air was clear. He
could see Naples distinctly. Below.
the fishermen and their wives. their
bare feet blowing I'm the wet sands
were drawing In the nets. swaying
their bodies gracefully.
And then Merrihew burst I'm unop
him wildly excited and fourlshed the
hotel register.
Look at thisr' he cried breathless-
ly. He flung the book on the table and
pointed with shaking finger.
Hillard came forward. and this is
what he saw:
Thomas o'Mauy
James Smith
Arthur Worth
la Signorina Capricciosa
Kitty kiliigrew
Am Comic Opera Co. y. Y.
kitty has been herer
Perfectly true. But l wonder.
Wonder about what2' asked Merri-
new.
Who La Signorina Capricciosa is
Whimsical. indeed. She must be the
A'ie NAfti"uS liIliut donna.
IIillard studied the easy lowing
hand and ran his fingers through his
hHir thoughtuly
What Is HT'' asked Merrihew curl
su~lv
20 am wondering where have seen
tmi handwriting before"
Nr"ihcr fortnight found the pair
tFt Zoo Nuu.c~ after spending a week
"u capri 81 the hotel they found a
batch Of mail There was a letter
Witch held particular interest 60 Mer
rthcw 10 was FROM the consul az
Rome. reply Geo IIWard'S Inquiries
regarding the Amvri an Comic Opera
company.
Wen now Gud our where your
charming Kitty Is" Ulard said.
breaking the seal
But they didn't ON the contrary.
the writer hadn't the slightest idea
where the play actors were or had
gone. They had opened two weeks
engagement at the Tcatro Ouirino
There had been good house on tn,
opening night The remainder OF the
week did not show the sale OF a hun
dred tickets. The American manager
had shown neither foresight nor com
mon sense. and his hacker withdrew
his support The percentage demand
ed by the managers In Florence. Genoa.
Milan and Venice was so exorbi-
tant although they had agreed TO n
moderate term In the beginning that
II would have been nothing short or
foolhardiness to try TO oil the book
ings. The singing OF the prima donna.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
fro RE Continued
The Maj fracture Of Plate Glass.

lhe MAR fracture OF Fiate Glass.
The casting table of plate glass
factory is about twenty feet long. ~
teen feet wide and six inches thI,k
strips OF iron on each side afford 4
bearing for the rollers and determine
the thickness OF the plate TO be east
The molten glass is poured on the IN
ble. and IN" roller, passing from end
TO end. spreads the glass 20 a uniform
thickness. The glass after cooling rap
Idly is transferred 20 the anncalinc
oven. where Il remains several DAYS
When taken out Il Is very rough aud
uneven and IN that state Is used for
skylights and other purposes where
strength Is desired rather than trans.
parency. The greater part OF the glass.
however, is ground. smoothed and poi
ished.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
SinQina Lessons.

Mrs Bilkins-Do you think 1t is
worth while for my daughter to go on
taking singing lessons She has been
at 1t for five years and cannot sing
yet
Prof. Won Note--Dit you expect her
to learn to zing? She viii neffer zing
in zee vide world
Then, why didn't you say so long
ago?
Il thought you merely wanted to
strengthen her lungs. weekly Tele-
graph.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
sHIRr WASH HOLDEN.

board twenty-one inches In length and
nine inches In depth in the form Of the
illustration. Cut a floral design from
wall paper and paste on the front Make
two holes in the top for the baby rib
bon loop. one yard being necessary,
and the holder is completed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
Ready with a Sheer.

i wonder why Il is" remarked the
huffy-haired girl who writes type be.
tween her tri-daily stunts at the board.
ing house. that as a rule men laugh
and women weep at weddings"
The fact that they are not the
principals in the affair probably has
something TO do with IT," answered
the pessimistic old bachelor at the
pedal extremely OF the mahogany.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
HOMEMADE GIFTS.

Something Made by tho Giver Is Al
ways Appreciated.
Christmas is coming. and all the in
sustrious ones are beginning to won
der what they will make for their
friends. what kinds Of offerings they
can design that will have two virtues
evidence OF loving care and real use
fulness- Under this bead will come
the lavender sachet illustrated. It is
made of cream colored scrim and Is
embroidered in the cross stitch with
little flower design worked in Iaven-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18

however. had created a highly favora-
bic impression among the critics. but
she was unknown. The writer also
advised Mr.. Hillard not to put his
money in any like adventure.
That's hard luck" growied Merri-
hew. who saw his hopes so down the
horizon.
But 1t makes me out a pretty good
prophet" was Hillard's rejoinder.
The angels money gave out Too
many obstacles To conquer a people
and government by light opera-it
can't be done here. And so the Ameri-
can Comic Opera company at the pres
ent moment Is negotiating in some little
boarding house waiting for money
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
THE NEWEST SEWING BAsKEr.

inside rim is attached with baby rib
bon an emery, and a small pair OF
scissors have their handles decorated
with a rosette Of baby ribbon, aud on
the underside is white dress hook
which is secured to a loop OF silk made
ia the ribbon. The scissors when
needed are merely unlocked and re-
placed at will.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
ATLANTIC COASTLINE
EFFECTIVE APRM lI. ICE.

EFFECTIVE APKIL II, dD0D
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY.
Tor Florida and South: Sis A. n and 7:2I
Pm
For Norfolk; 900 A. N. 500 P. n and 4
p. NJ
For n, and W. Ry.. West: $500 A. n, 1910
and o:06 p. NJ
For Petersburg: 600 A. N. 1910, 500 $3.50
+. X, p. n, o:06 p. n. 7:25 and II:IB p M
For Goidsooro and Fayetteville: $50 P. Il
Trains arrive Richmond daily: $40. T.oo A.
n, SIS n;t6 A. NJ. ssl0:45 A. n, sI:o p.
NJ. 300, $50. $500 and Sis r. n
Except Sunday. ssSunday Orly
Tine OF arrival and departures and connec-
lions not guaranteed.
@. g. CAMPBELL. d. PA.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
HANDKERCHIEF RAG.

pocket handkerchief aud overcast the
edge OF the strip and OF the turnovers
together 60 make the two pockets
Hem the edges and fold the pockets
together for packing This little case
is particularly nice to carry ones
mouchoirs I'm when travelling.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
useful Handkerehisf GO

A useful handkerchief case can be
made by purchasing lowered ribbon
with satin edge. Get the ribbon the
width Of a handkerchief wien Il is
folded into a square, allowing a little
for the finish. Turn both ends over a
little more than is required FOR a
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
In Africa.
One Virtue.

Among the prisoners brought befor,
a Chicago police magistrate one Mon
day morning was one. beggar, who's.
face was by no means an unfamiliar
one TO the judge.
Il am informed that you have agar
been found begging in the publ,
streets" said his honor sternly. "anc
yet you carried in your pocket ovei
$40 in currency"
Yes. your honor" proudly returned
the mendicant Il may not be as in
dustrious as some: but, sir. I am u,
observation-disclosures.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
A Smart Breakfast Tray.

II you are handy with your embrOid-
cry needle make one OF the smart trays
that are the most up TO date Christmas
presents the shops are showing. The
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
A Smart hathnr

This is gift easy TO make and one
that will be appreciated by the woman
who is short Of drawer or cupboard
room. This hatbox is good. strong
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18

''Did Jones lose control of his auto -
Completely. The cook uses It all
the timeg'-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
Christmas Presents
FOR
GRANDMA
AND |
AUNTIE

Grandmother will appreciate a sew
ing basket of the straw variety. which
Will save her the trouble of hunting
about in the depths Of bag for her
sewing materials. This convenient
model is carried out with straw bas-
ket somewhat on the order OF mat
ting tray, which is TO be purchased in
the shops for fitting with utensils. The
basket has an openwork rim Of straw.
through which ribbon an inch and a
half is threaded. On the inside at in
tervals the ribbon Is passed through
spools Of silk and then threaded in ana
out OF the straw beading untF the next
position is reached. About six spools
Of silk or cotton are supplied. and a
paper OF needles is attached I'm the
same fashion. The ribbon threading
ends at the sides OF the basket I'm
prcttily tied bows. The bottom Of the
basket is fitted with a sachet pad OF
silk, and i'm the center is a tomato-like
pincushion Of the same silk To the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18
Loves Interference.

Oh. love. love. love!
Love Is like "a dizziness
1t Wilma let a poor body
Gang about his dizziness.
Scotch Lament.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-12-18

pin va ) G. For
this receptacle a
pre- $ 5 @ d glass
flower holder is
used. A plain
surface IS best,
but a cut vase
viii answer the
same purpose. At
the haring part
OF the vase are
pasted rose pei
ais made or pink
satin ribbon, and
about the petals
10 stimulate the
calyx are bunch
es Of green baby
ribbon. Hanging
pendent from the
rose are lon &
loops OF the rib
bon, and at the
base OF the vase
are other punches