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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24
HOME OF FUNCTIONS
7AUcHER's, LIKE FEW OTHER
PLACES IN THE COUNTRY.
Social and Official Life in the Capital
Centers There When the Home 10
Too Small for Big Parties
The Mirrored Room.

Washington.-From the cosmopoli-
tan standpoint it would better be re-
ferred to as the "Sherry's of the cap
ital"
That's Raucher's.
How is it pronounced? Never mind.
Some people call it "Row-sher's." the
row" having the sound of row." a
tumult- Others refer to it as Roc
shers," and others still as Roe
shay's." The second pronunciation is
preferred by the owner, who was born
in Alsace something more than a half
century ago.
But however you pronounce 1t you
can't read the society news of the
Washington newspapers for a season
without being convinced that it is an
inStitution-just like the bachelors CO.
tillon, or Labor day.
Almost any day in the winter when
you pick up a Washington newspaper
you will read a notice something like
this:
Senator and Mrs Unison entertained
smart party at Raucher's last night
There were $50 guests, including the Ger
man ambassador and Countess Won Bern
storfT, the Belgian minister and Baroness
Moncheur, the Swedish minister and Mrs
de Lagercrantz, and so on. Dancing fol-
lowed the dinner.
In other words, if you're ambitious
socially in Washington and want to
do the proper thing and your own
home doesn't happen to be large
enough, or if you are living in a hotel,
you lay your troubles before M
Charles Raucher, and he will see that
your social obligations are met in a
way to which the most fastidious can
find no objection.
The cost? Well, if you are to cut a
swath in Washington you aren't sup
posed to think about cost. But 1t is
violating no confidence that you can
do pretty well at Raucher's for as rea-
sonable consideration as S. plate.
But, of course, if you want something
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

In particular you must be prepared to
pay Tor Ii. Raucher's can give you
full value for all you may desire to
pay.
Charles Raucher left Sherry's about
20 years age to try his fortune in
Washington. He established himself
as a caterer on Connecticut avenue
aear the fashionable Dupont circle.
and soon began to attract the atten-
ton of the smart set Fourteen years
ago he put up three-story brick
building on the corner of Connecticut
avenue and L street. On the first
floor he established the confectionery
and caterers Office. The second was
taken up with private dining rooms
and a small ballroom. Bachelor
apartments were on the third. A few
years later he was obliged to erect
an addition, containing a large ball
room, 5Ox80, In which IT'S couples can
dance.
His chef was his nephew, Alphonse
Kaufman, also an Alsatian and also
trained at Sherry's. The place soon
became celebrated for it's good din
ners, and for it's excellent facilities for
dancing parties. It furnished all the
comforts of home with none of the in
convenient muss and clatter attendant
upon a large party. When Mrs. T. T.
Calf Of Cincinnai gave a large party
for Miss Roosevelt there in 1908 it's
social success was assured.
It was at Raucher's that Attorney
General Bonaparte dined the presi-
dent. that the benedictine cotillons are
held with Mrs. George Vanderbilt as
a patroness, that the Argentine minis
ter gave his dinner to the Pan-Ameri-
can congress and that other functions
that make society history have taken
place.
The rooms at Raucher's are fur
nished in Louis XIV. style, with plenty
of green and pink and gold. The ball
room is inclosed in mirrors and is con.
sidered heavenly by all the women
folk.
And most fetching of all, they set
wedding breakfasts or dinners on a
table fashioned heart-shape.
So, isn't the "Maison Raucher" as
the sign above the door calls it, really
an institution? ....
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24
The Strike in the
Clarion Office
Copyright. by J. B. Lppincott Coz
BY CAROLINE A. HULING

Helen Leland looked sweet and
charming in her fluffy white gown as
she left the ballroom with Harold
Manning.
Shall we have an ice before we go
homer" he queried. AS they passed
under an electric light on the grand
piazza he glanced appreciatively at
the delicately flushed face.
NO., indeed! Not just now. I
must go to the Office first and arrange
my copy, then, while the men are put
ting it into type, if you please, we will
have our ice. After that we will go
back while / read the proof. Bust
ness before pleasure" she quoted
gayly as they turned into the street
toward the Clarion Office.
mo one would dream of associat-
ing business with you, especially in
that stunning gown" rejoined Man
ming with cheerful gallantry.
Helen smiled wisely. And yet it is
serious business" she said, this be-
ing society editor on a morning daily
~cR6u II we uC go W Ud41S III IuA4
dress and have a good time dancing"
Manning offered no contradiction,
but really he could not associate any
thing serious with the petite, grace
fUl figure at his side. To him she
seemed a gay little butterfly, and even
the question of her good looks scarce
~ presented itself to him definitely.
Indeed, she was not beautiful,
though possessing charm that often
serves in good stead. She was bright,
vivacious, quick Witted and tactful, al
ways saying just those pleasant
things that put her companions at
ease. Barely %, and in the morning
flush of glorious youth, Helen was full
of enthusiasm, and enjoyed the ball
quite as though she was attending it
only for pleasure, with no idea of its
being material for copy"
The daughter of country editor in
a fashionable watering place, Helen
was glad to earn a trif1e during the
gay season by writing for other pa
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24
The Marital Grasshopper.

What is grasshopper? The latest
definition comes from western Aus
tralia. Domestic servants are almost
unprocurable there, and wives have to
do nearly all their own household
work. The consequence is that they
are compelled torecuperate at the sea-
side in summer. In their absence the
husbands have to prepare their own
meals and do domestic duty generally.
Husbands so engaged have come to be-
locally known as 'grasshoppers." No
doubt the word is the husband of the
more familiar grass widow."-Lon~
don Chronicle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

President Northrop of the Univer-
.sity of Minnesota probably would not
feel qualified to enter a Marathon
race. But he has shown himself pos
ssssed of good qualities as sprinter,
even at 6S years of age. He saw two
students smoking on the campus, and
as that was against the rules the
president started toward the young
men to admonish them. The offend.
ers took to their heels, and the pres
ident took after them. What was
more he caught them, and gave it to
them" good and proper.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24
Lew Men Power cenerators.

Learned Justice Belts of Kingston,
N. Y, says: Lazy men have q right
to live" Our lazy men are our most
potent. History shows that as rule
with a rules exceptions, our greatest
men had either indolent or shiftless
fathers, as fathers of Shakespeare,
Lincoln, Napoleon, Bismarck and other
worthless indicate. On the other hand,
great mems children are few and
fa1 between. Power in lazy man Is
accommodating, as in a coiled spring,
but the great man has little or nothing
left for offspring-New York Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24
His Tariff Bill Clothes

Washington.-"Ji Jim" Tawney of Min.
nesota, chairman of the house appro-
priations committee and, incidentally,
the most important man in congress.
walked into Speaker Cannon's room
wearing straw hat, an overcoat, a
business suit and no vest.
you remind me of the senate's re-
vision of the tariff said Asher Kinds.
the speakers rule shark.
How so?" asked Tawney.
Because they are revising the tar
If by taking off the waistcoat and put
ting to an oyercoat," answered the
man who knows what Speaker Can
non is thinking about.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

An interesting outcome of Ii Sum
Ling's visit to Pekin is the formation
of China-American Friends associa-
ton. The modern tendencies of the
Celestial empire are illustrated by the
fact that this movement was the cul-
mination of a banquet given to the
Hongkong newspaper proprietor by
leading Chinese journalists" They,
with many officials, listened with ap-
probation to the story of their guests
experiences in the United States, and
toasted President Taft as a warm
friend of their country.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

ache, rheumatism, dizzy and fainting
spells, urinary disorders, dreadful
bloating of dropsy and finally a COM
plete prostration that defied medical
skill and caused her to be given up.
Through the use of Doan's Kidney
Pills Mrs. Kessler is we'll woman
and is willing to tell about her case
to anyone who cares to inquire.
Sold by all dealers. so cts. a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24
The Greedy Postoffice-

Some idea of the quantity of mate.
rial used by the postal service may be
gained when 1t is stated that during
last year the division furnished $685.
100000 yards of Irvine, 3,26O,OO0 pens,
2S3, 900 penholders, $4,000 pencils and
100000 blank cards. To wrap the
bundles 100000 sheets of wrapping
paper were used. Blank forms are
furnished by the millions Of the
form, application for Domestic Mon.
ey Order" which is seen in the lobby
of every postofice, tRS9e were 161, no.
600 used last year, and during the
same period 69,034 rubber stamps
were manufactured and supplied to
postoffices.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24
obiection TO Woren CATERS

farmers don't mind renting their
fields to golfers, but they are strongly
opposed to women"
"Why?"
Because woman golfers are always
losing hairpins and hatpins and stick
pins in the grass. Follow the trail of
a woman's foursome with a pincushion
and I'll guarantee you cushionful of
pins at the end of the ninth hole"
But why does the farmer mind
that?"
Because afterward when his sheep
and cattle Craze in those fields they
swallow pins. Pins, I needn't tell you,
are injurious to the health"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

Automobiles are necessity of mod
ern life, and their general use ought
TO be encouraged, but there is no rea-
son why they should not be used with
due regard to the rights of nonusers,
who are an overwhelming majority of
the public. Those who have at heart
the progress of automobiling as an in
dustry, sport or a means of trans
pOrtation will find it to their interest
TO suppress the many reckless driv-
ers who bring their own occupation
into disrepute.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24
ONLY Backbone

In public affairs your milk and wa.
ter fellow, with a putty spine, a
mealy mouth, and the grin of a COW.
ardly ape, makes no enemies. He
holds office half century, and two
weeks after he is dead nobody can
remember whether he was in con.
gress OF. on the supreme court, a gov.
ernor or an ambassador. So dissolves
into oblivion everything but backbone.
New York Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24
Unexpected Prize,

With dizziness acquired by long
and patient practice the pickpocket
extracted an old but well-filled wallet
from the hip pocket of the unsuspect-
ing old gentleman with the beaming
countenance against whom he had
carelessly brushed when leaving the
street car, and on reaching secluded
place he opened it.
The contents had been wrapped with
great care in numerous thicknesses of
blank paper. Removing the wrappings
one by one, he found in the center of
the package card with this inscrip-
ton upon it: young man, Give Up
Your Career of Crime! Nothing
In IT."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

The athletic girl and the baseball
bat make combination which, like
the great American game itself, is
hard to beat. A burglar out in Seat
tie, Wash, found that out. While en-
gagged in the interesting occupation of
burgling the home of resident of
that city he encountered the girl and
the big stick. The result was the
knocking out of the burglar, who
dropped several thousand dollars
worth of plumber and was glad to es-
cape without broken bones.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24
Too Bio q Price

Does the pursuit of wealth cut the
American man of business off from
the old-fashioned relish of books and
society? In other words, is he paying
too big or disproportionate a price in
time and strength for wealth and
commercial prominence? My answer
would be: Yes, beyond question:
From A. Barton Hepburn's The
American Business Man" in the Cen
fury.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

The German boyle man will not
catch England because the brave,
bold Britons are not watching out
Every now and then the very mention
of a German invasion throws them
into panic. But, then, we had some
of the same nervous feeling ourselves
about that Spanish phantom feet
which invisibly ravished our coast.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

King Edward has created a sensa-
ton in Paris by creasing his trousers
on the side. This interesting fact will
doubtless go laundering down the ages
among the other noted achievements
of great men. Its special heroism will
he appreciated by all who know the
tremendous force of precedent in the
British mind
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

Atlantic City insists that the ar.
lists who model beach sand into stat
ues of Venus shall hereafter drape
their productions. A Venus rising from
the sea foam with clothes on would
have made Praxiteles go and jump of
the dock.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

WHY N~NUTS wal @OII8 fTaTFs
Why do actors so often wear long
hair? Perhaps this is the reason:
There once was a statute in England
under which actors found wandering
were liable to be branded through the
right ear. The long hair concealed
the decoration and thus the custom
was started.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

Motoritis may not be classified
among the diseases to which human
Aty Is subject, but it Is raging as much
as the orthodox one and Is quite as
fatal as any.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

Now that Japan has sugar scandal
in it's national legislature it can chal'
lenge any further criticism of It's be.
ing a first-class up-to-date world
power.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

were endured by
Mrs. Caroline Kess-
Ter Of W. Main ST.,
Paw Paw, Mich. Well
and strong again,
her case is thought
a miracle by her
friends. What Mrs.
K e s s1er W e n t
through makes a
long StOrV-h9ck-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

The appearance of the prince Of
Wales as a contestant for the Ameri-
cas- cup would possibly leave Sir
Thomas Upton without occupation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

London's taxicab charge is Is cents
a mile. With us it's apt to be what
the taxicabby thinks we've got.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

Perhaps if the experiments in max.
ing paper out of cotton stalks and
corn stalks are successful, the idea
will occur to some inventive genius
of making paper out of weeds.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

Now that the United States has
shown the world it's new navy, it can
afford to advocate peace.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

Delaware reports the peach crop de-
stroyed again, but the milliners report
that the demand for peach baskets is
as active as ever.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

Some facts are coming to light
that indicate the interior of China to
be less barbarous and benighted than
generally represented.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

women worry too much, claims a
woman physician. How much is just
enough?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

When women get the ballot will
they expect trading stamps to go along
with it?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

In the far east it's a wise country
that knows what revolution it is the
father of.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24
RucoIic Rebuke.

"Pa is scoldin the new gardener
dreadfully."
''The man is such hayseed."
81 suppose that is the reason pa js
giving him such raking over"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

Some of the British papers are talk
ing longingly of an American Salli-
ance. They do not know America.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

mere are still some people who
won't boost if they can't knock.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

Inc fatal gift of beauty is not hurt
ing the new sultan.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

The husbands question: Why did
you get that hat?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

civilization has still great work to
do in Asiatic Turkey,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

Let US hope that peace has been
given the impetus it deserves.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

Inc angel of peace is in a constant
state of apprehension in Turkey.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24
Teeth Were Against Him.

Senator Curtis of Kansas. has a
dentist constituent who wished to en-
ter the dental corps of the navy. The
senator went to the navy department
and secured a permit for the man to
take the examination, which he did
and came through with flying colors.
Then he was called up for physical
examination and was rejected because
of the poor condition of his teeth.
Mrs. Alma V. Lafferty, the only
woman member of the legislature in
Colorado, has introduced Is bills. all
which have passed the house.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

mat villain of tsetse fly makes
our common fly look like household
pet.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

Hood fellows do not always prove
the best judges.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

Let US at least disarm the bad man
VINO carries hip-pocket gun.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24
HER FRIENDS WONDER
How Mrs. Kesster Was Rescued from
Almost Certain Death.

Few have lived through such trials
and suffering from kidney disease as
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-24

Isn't r about time for the young
Russians to show themselves?
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-30
Prosperity.

They are having fine Sunday School
at Elm Grove.
Mrs. Mary Hall visited Mr.. and Mrs,
Tom Chapman Sunday,
Miss Jettie Pigg has been very low
with grippe.
Miss Eliza Hall visited Misses Julla
and Ethel Chapman sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen CuInutte spent
Sunday with his brother, Mr. aud Mrs,
James Curnutte.
Arbie and Malissa Thompson spent
Saturday night and Sunday with home
folks.
Miss Julia Chapman has been very
low with grippe, but is better.
James Moore spent sunday with hl'
daughter Mrs Frank Bates.
James Hall has returned home from
johnson County. -. .......
Mrs. Cynthia Chapman visited Mrs
| Grubb Friday. -:.: -: .
! Mrs. Marth Moore and children spen
Friday with Mr. and Mrs Dave Castle
Bill Thompson attended Sunda,
School at Ellen Grove Sunday
/ Clarence castle spent Sunday with HI
uncle Tom Moore. Good Dy
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-30
ReSOlut ORS.
Pat.

Wilton Lodge, No. 1853, X of p.
Wilton, Kentucky,
April 10th, 1909
Brother George Wallace was born
January 4th, 1872. Was married ADri
2 1892, to Miss May Brown. To mis-
union there was born five children
OF which two have preceded him 10
the spirit land. He was made 4
Knight of Pythias August 18th, 1905.
He was also a member Of the ]. o. U.
+. Encampment and l. o. R. NJ. On
Wednesday, April 7th, while pursuing
his occupation as a miner he met will
a serious accident which proved fatal,
resulting in his death at 800 A, NJ.
April Sth. He leaves a wife, three
children, father, ten brothers mad
one sister to mourn his untimely
death.
Therefore be it resolved
LIST. While we bow in humble sub
mission to the decree of the Great
Am who doeth all things well, We
mourn the loss Of Brother Wallace ie
! ing that his wife has lost loving
husband. mad his children a devoted
father, the orDer X. of p. worthy
member and the community an honor
able citizen. He was loved by Il
J, who knew him. To know him wa
to love him.
2nd. That this lodge tender thei
} heartfelt sympathy 10 his family an
friends. Obeying the divine injunctio
we weep with those who weep an
' N ourn with those that mourn.
= 3rd. That these resolutions be give
page in our record book, copy
S the bereaved wife and family of OIL
dear Brother, also copy sent 10 Il
V kentucky Pythian, the Corbin Tim'
" The Mountain Echo and The b
Sandy News for publication.
Chas. Allowa
E. S. Rogers
u NJ. NJ. Baker
! COMMITTEE
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-30
Skagga.

Skaggs. .......... @..:. ~.. Il.
c. c. Holbrook, who has been suf-
Gcrlng with la grippe for quite a while
Is some better. 49,. .-..~
William Boggs and Bill Terry went
to Louisa last week.
Elva Rose and Floria Isom, who
have been attending school at Red
Bush, have returned home,
J. NJ. Wheeler and daughter, Rose,
went TO BlIine Monday. 1888
Isaac Gilman is done planting corn
and has SHARED his sheep. -..-
The Easter Social at r. II Skasg
and James H.Halbrook's were enjoyed
by about twenty five of our young
folks. Music and refreshments
were served. ...
Hargis Holbrook went 10 Red Busf
Wednesday.
Parish Sparks visited in Elliott
Co. recently.
/ Dr. J. G. Sparks and Emory J.
Holbrook of Sandy Hook, were Ter
at the primary.
Jas. II Holbrook, and Charlie Co
lier went TO Blaine, Wednesday,
Mrs. Malissa Sparks, who has ha
severe attack Of eryshpelas. 4
able TO be out again.
John NJ. Seagraves passed throns
lcre last week.
Two Friends.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-04-30
MadgG.

One OF the most delightful social
affairs was the noon dinner given by
Mr.. and Mrs. James Pigg at their Iret
ty home, in honor of the fourth year
Of their welded life. Quite a num-
Der of their friends were present
and all seemed to have a pleasant
time.
Mrs. Matte Mex and Miss Mollie
Roberts. after a pleasant visit with
Mrs. Moffett in Huntington, and Mrs.
IIeaberline of Portsmouth returned
home.
Misses Laura Caster and Ethel Rob
erts returned home from Louisa Sat
urday.
The prospect for good fruit troI
is very promising in this section.
Wilbur Roberts was in louisa fun
day.
Miss Georgia Hutchinson was 'allin
CT Mrs. Matte Meek and the Misse
Roberts Monday,
Ben Bhnton of TorChlight visite
W. II. Hughes and family Saturda
night.