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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29

"You may talk about the difficult
ties you encounter with the customs
inspectors on arriving in New York,
said an English woman in New YorE
the other day, but you will find that
worse troubles of the kind accumulate
for you in certain parts Of Europe. Els
pecially is this apt to be true on the
Austrian border.
IT was coming up from Turkey on
my way to Paris few months ago.
Owing to the fact that my cousin, who
had been travelling with me, could
not get away from Constantinople, !
had to make the journey alone.
1.-THE train on which I Travelled
is supposed to be one of the finest IN
Europe, but most Of the way to Wen
ma it stops every few minutes. They
told me the reason was that they had
been unable to get enough coal to
start with and that these stops were
necessary to get fuel Apparently
they took on about shovelful at each
station.
I'VE reached the Austrian frontier
about two o'clock in the morning, and
then uniformed customs officials went
through the train routing out every
body. They wouldn't let the women
dress, and had to hurry out with
nothing on but dressing gown, and
the night was cold, too. We were
huddled In a room in the station anG
our hand luggage was brought out,
while every compartment in the train
was searched. Then they made US
open our bags and satchels.
"The man who attended to my lug
gage was a very disagreeable sort of
person. He insisted upon my opening
every parcel l had.
Now, in my effects was large box
of Turkish delight, which, as you may
know, is sort of sweet paste or gum
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29

outbreak Of hostilities between the
states he responded to the call of the
governor of Virginia, and placed his
cadets and himself under Gen. Rob-
ert e. Lees command. He was ap-
pointed colonel of the Virginia Vol
unteers. After the battle Of Harp
er's Ferry he was promoted to the
rank Of brigadier general in recogni-
ton of his eminent ability.
A ThunderboIt in War.
He then began those marvellous
military operations that have won the
plaudits Of all mankind. Military
experts have pronounced his ma
neuvers greater in some respects
than Napoleon's and surprising In
details those of Julius Caesar.
He was thunderbolt Of war-energy.
He would strike at one point and in
an incredibly short time attack at
some distant place, and hurl his forces
against the weakest line Of his op-
ponent. He was never routed in bat
tie and never had an organized por-
ton Of his army captured. The
battling strategy which he brought to
bear upon the opposing forces, his
furious attacks, and his remarkable
marches made his name and fame as
a leader Of armies undying. While
the battle ragged he would be in the
very front Of danger. and when the
crisis was passed he would retire to
his tent for prayer. His trust in the
Almighty made him fearless Of all
things else. He united qualities that
seemed incompatible, by combining
military genius Of the highest order
with intense religious fervor He would
never tell his plans of war even to
his closest associates, and those
around him would not know what he
intended to do until the orders were
given. He made rapid marches, ad-
vancing and retreating with a swift
ness unheard of before in the annals
of war. His sudden onslaughts usual
ly swept all before him, and when the
opposition brought against him over
whelming numbers he would suddenly
disappear to crash like lightning in
a new and unexpected place. His tao
tics were to advance and fight and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29

known as glandular hairs. This kind
Of hair is short and low set and not
easily seen without hand-lens and
the tip of each is expanded into
knob from which exudes disagree
able thick liquid that stains the hands
and clothing and is the source of the
rank smell that is characteristic of the
tomato foliage. This form of hair is
also much less abundant upon the
"Currant" than the ordinary kind and,
by the breeding above named, it Is
hoped to get plants that with other
qualities not reduced, may possess the
much desired addition Of freedom
from the hairs in question.
While the hope is entertained of re-
moving all the spines from the egg
plant, and particularly the calyx,
where they are a nuisance to all who
handle the fruits, In like manner the
work OF obtaining glandless tomato
plants Is to be pursued along both the
avenue of breeding and Of selection.
To be able to go among the tomato
plants, even when moist from rain or
dew, and not get smeared with the ILL.,
smelling glandular emulation is a con-
dition of this highly esteemed vege-
table fruit that will be much appre-
ciated.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29
At the Austrian Border

and Is considered a great delicacy out
there. I was taking it to some friends
at home. The box was solidly con-
structed; in fact, there were two out
er cases Of wood, and the candy was
in sealed tin box.
"'You must open this box said the
official in gruff German.
81 certainly shall not 1 replied,
and I explained what it contained,
"'But 1t must be opened, he in.
sisted. He refused to believe me-
"'Then open it yourself I said;
but you must fasten it up again
"He growled and started in. The
outer case was securely nailed and
1t took some time to get the top off,
When he had removed that and re-
vealed another wooden box the official
swore. Then when he had got the
top off the second box there was the
tin. He spoiled the blade Of his knife
cutting that open and then when he
came to the Turkish delight he was
Disguised.
"Of course 1 laughed in his face.
Then he refused to pack the boxes
again, but 1 insisted, threatening him
with all sorts of things about appeal
ing to the British ambassador, and so
on, so he finally turned in and did as
ordered him, while my fellow pas
sengers chaffed him at being ordered
about by a woman.
II learned afterward that woman
travelling alone had been smuggling
lot of Turkish tobacco into Aus.
tria and that the officials had lately
been keeping sharp lookout for her.
My being unaccompanied had aroused
SUSPICION"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29
RAISING CATTLE IN SOUTH
Industry Offers Many Inducements
Account Low Cost of Feeds and
Buildings Required.

Dairy farming has many points of
superiority over beef raising, but to
farmers who are not close to a good
market and are handicapped by lack
Of available and steady labor, the
breeding and feeding Of cattle offer
many inducements
That it is a profitable business in
the South is shown by the low cost>of
raising cattle, economy In producing
suitable feeds, and the inexpensive
buildings required.
With good pure-bred beef sire, a
herd of native cows, and plenty of
pasture land, farmer may in two or
three years time develop good grade
beef herd, which will largely increase
his profits and maintain the fertility
of the soil.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29

piazza. They went nightly in a body
to the post office-a small towns
most popular meeting place-and on
their return left their several men,
bers at their respective homes with
the never-omitted parting salute from
all-'Oh you
"In the morning neither cockcrow
nor dashing waves, not even your
neighbours cook nor fish peddler dis
turbed our morning maps, but some
up and coming youngster up the
street, or perhaps nearer by, began
waking the various members of the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29
TIME TO HARVEST COW-PEAs
Hay Cures More Slowly Than Alfalfa
but it 6houid Be Handled In
About Same Manner,

When sown alone cow-peas should
be. harvested for ensilage at about the
same maturity as for hay. They
should be cut only short time before
going into the silo, raked green,
placed In small punches, or better
still, loaded on the wagons directly
from the windrow. When planted with
corn the combined crop may be har-
vested with the corn binder and ham
died in the same manner as easily
as corn planted alone for ensilage. For
hay, cow-peas should be cut when
most of the pods are developed and
when the first pods and some leaves
begin to turn yellow.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29
Cow-Pea Harvester,

Cow-pea bay cures more slowly
than alfalfa but it should be handled
In curing about the same manner. Cut
ting should not begin in the morning
until the dew Is off and the hay should
be raked and allowed to cure in the
windrow a short time.
The picture shows cow-pea har-
vester attachment for the moving
machine. showing the v1ne-lifters on
guards and a windrowing attachment.
These machines are almost indispen-
sable where large crops are to be har-
vested.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29
Kill the Weeds Now.

Plow and give the weed seeds a
chance to terminate before cold
weather and to be killed by frost.
Pillow about two inches deep, harrow
and disc the land. It will conserve
soil moisture as we'll as destroy the
weeds. Pillow again later in the fall,
and cover the weeds not killed by
frost. It is important to encourage
the termination Of weed seeds now.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29

60 on fighting until victorious.
Through it all he prayed and prayed.
More than once as his brigade was
passing into action, he could be seen
sitting motionless upon his horse with
right hand uplifted, and while the
war columns swept by him in solemn
silence, into the fiery storm of shot,
his lips would move in earnest prayer
as the earth trembled beneath the
thunder of cannon, and the very air
Of the heavens seemed agonized with
the shrek of shell.
Slain by His Own Men.
"You may be whatever you resolve
to be-" and SO he resolved and so he
won He believed that his marvellous
victories would go on to the end of the
war, and that the southern cause
would triumph, but God willed other
wise. His victory at Charlottesville
was followed soon after by his death
from the injuries inflicted by the
fire of his own soldiers, who in
the darkness of night mistook him and
his escort for the enemy He &C.
copied the Divine Will with that same
satisfaction he did His favors, know
ing it to be best AS he lay on his
deathbed conscious that his earthly
aircastles were in ruins, and that his
life was ebbing fast, he was thorough
ly resigned to his fate. When the
shadows came closer and he realized
that the end was at hand, he said as
his last words: Let us cross over
the river and rest under the shade Of
the trees" So he died courageous
and trustful, noble example of the
winning Of life's battle by simple faith
and devotion to duty.
Fought for States Rights.
Was he sincere? His critics ques-
tion. How, it has been asked, could a
man pray for the continuation of hui
man slavery? The civil war was not
waged for or against slavery. It is
true the agitation of the slavery ques-
ton brought about the issues out of
which the war came; but the south
did not fight to keep negroes slaves,
nor did the north fight to make ne
groes free. The south battled for what
it conceived to be the rights of free
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29

80 young people living in the space Of
two city blocks for three months, with
the one constant greeting, oh you
Bessie oh you kid and its novelty
pals on one.
Needless to say this particular
crowd Of young folks devoted many of
its rightful sleeping hours as we'll as
its waking ones to larks and escapades
Of all sorts, and an ancient body like
myself never appreciated being
wakened at any and all hours Of the
night by the tuneful cry, oh you
Mary-Paul-Jane' from the next door
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29
Need for Shells at All Times.

Because hens are out on the land
now do not therefore think they do
not need shells and such things.
They may not be able to find bit
Of that kind of food in all their
travels A shortage here is apt to
mean a shortage of eggs with good
shells on them.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29

crowd by calling, oh you Dick, Patty
and SO on till the whole set were
awake. So was every one else.
Il did learn the names of one
young man and his sister, but as for
the others, were to meet any OF
them on Broadway or the Bowery or
any other place I should be tempted
to greet him with, oh you Harry. Oh
you kid Perhaps was an oh you
something this summer myself"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29
Alfalfa for Hay.

Alfalfa Is cut for hay just as the
first flowers are coming into bloom.
1t should be cut in the forenoon,
spread out with tedder and allowed
to cure until the leaves are well wilt
ed, then raked into winrows, as with
common clover, and after a little fur
Their drying be removed directly to
the stack or barn. The less it is ham
died the better, as the leaves, which
are the most valuable part OF the
plant, easily rattle off If too dry.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29

mo, I'm not particularly enthusi-
astfc over my vacation" said the lady
with the young face and the beauti-
full gray hair, In. answer to her friends
nuestion. ri fear I'm growing old
Ala in mind and impulses. mean. I've
been losing one of my pet fancies-
dalusion perhaps 1t was-and that Is
always disconcerting.
aThe chiefest charm of youth. to
- has ever been its originality. Per
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29
Good Start Half of Fight.

Once the calf Is well started to-
ward an early and profitable market.
able maturity by liberal feeding and
good care, there Is no need Of advis-
ing with regard to its future feeding
care, as the owners good sense will
tell him that 1t will pay to continue
to feed and care for him well.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29
Exercise in Small Yard.

If for any reason the flock must be
confined in small yard let them out
for an hour or two in the evening
for exercise and for catching a few
insects. If it is impossible to let
them out for a while each day, then
give them grass clippings or other
green feeds in the pens with plenty
of shells and grit Range fowls are
seldom addicted to feather pulling
and eating, since they secure a va
riety of feed on the range.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29
Lime in Dust Bath.

A little lime, wood ashes or sulphur
mixed in the dust bath for chickens
will aid in killing the lice. In hot
weather the chickens will dust In
rather moist soil, hence digging up
the soil under the shade trees win
aid them in keeping clean and COM
Portable. After each rain dig up the
soil for them, as heavy rain will
compact the soil so as to make 1t
difficult to scratch up. 30
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29
Crops In Orchard.

Grain crops or grass should never
be permitted in the orchard at any
time, except under special conditions,
where It is desired to throw an over
luxuriant orchard into bearing, or
where the ground is badly drained
and the excess water can be best
evaporated by a growing crop.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29
Wore on Visitors Nerves

haps this was an "off" summer for the
youth who gathered at the little shore
place where I spent the summer; any
way it was a bit disappointing to find
them all members Of the oh you
family.
'TIl admit the first two or three
times one hears a gay youngster hail
another with jovial oh you Harry
or Polly as the case may be, It
sounds rather smart, but given 20 or
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29
Stock Feed.

Save pumpkins and stock beets for
When the pasture does not furnish
grazing beets and pumpkins win
greatly assist animals.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29
Scarcity of Cattle.

Cattle are reported scarce In all
parts Of the country except at market
points. It's astonishing how many
cattle are marketed from territory
where they are said to be few.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29

The dentists who took stand
against kissing probably lost the pa
tronage of all kissable girls.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29

seventy. The Mexican war was then
In progress, and Jackson was at once
made second lieutenant by virtue OF
his West Point commission. His serv-
ices were brilliant in this campaign,
and he was promoted to the rank OF
major.
Became Devout Christian.
So far Jackson had not given deep
study to religious subjects, and had
little knowledge of creeds. When he
returned to the United States at the
close of the Mexican war, he became
intensely concerned in Christianity,
and joined the Episcopal church.
From that time forward his every act
was characterized by extreme piety.
He Is quoted as having said that two
hours was as long as he could go
without communing with his Maker
In prayer. Conscientiousness was one
Of his marked traits, and duty was to
him Of first consideration. His rev.
erence of the Deity was that of the
standard Of perfection and of the
source of authority He believed in
a special Providence, and was errone-
ously called fatalist by some. His
abiding trust and simple faith were
those of a child. He never questioned
the why's and wherefores of Provi-
dence but fervently prayed for every
thing and was satisfied with what oc-
CURED. II prefer Gods will to my
own" he said
A few years after the close of the
Mexican war, he accepted the chair
of natural philosophy in the Virginia
Military institute at Lexington, and
took charge of the cadets at that
place. This connection opened up for
him his career in the war. At the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-29

Trying to paint the town red shows
a certain amount OF greenness.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-14
DIES WITHOUT HIS REVENGE
Henry Dexter Enters Beyond After
Many Years of Search for Sons
.. Murderer.

New York, July 13.-Henry Dexter,
the millionaire president OF the Ameri-
can News company, who died at his
home here in his ninety-eighth year,
spent the greater part of the last seven
years of his life in an unavailing
search for the murderer of his son,
Orlando p. Dexter. A reward of $780,
900 offered by Mr. Dexter for the ap-
prehension of the murderer is said to
be continued in a codicil to Dexter's
will.
Orlando p. Dexter was shot in Sep
TENDER, 1908, while driving along a
road on mis- estate in the Adirondack
mountains. The bullet that killed him
passed entirely through his body and
killed the horse he was driving. 1t
was believed that Dexter was muir
dered by some one who had grudge
against him because he had bought
about 1000 0acres of land in the best
game section of the Adirondacks.
Henry Dexter always believed that
his sons murderer was being shield
ed by prominent persons. He is said
to have expended at least $4,000 in
his efforts to clear up the mystery. AS
memorial to his son he erected the
new building of the New York His
torical society in Central park west at
cost of $350,000.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-14
RULES COUNTY BOARD ERRED
Court Holds Appointment of Sheriff
of Cairo, Ill.,, Was IIlegal-Gov-
ernor Is Sustained.

Cairo, H., July 13.-Judge w. w.
Duncan rendered a double-barreled
decision in the Alexander county cir
cult court when he declared the law
under which Frank E. Davis was re-
moved from the Office of sheriff by
Governor Deneen is constitutional and
that the county board had no author
ity to appoint Fred d. Nellis sheriff
to fill the vacancy because the term
of Office was more than a year and an
election should have been called to
fill the vacancy. The decision OF
the court declaring that Nellis was
illegally appointed sheriff does not
'invalidate any of his acts. Nor does
it Immediately remove him from the
office. In fact, it is expected that the
whole question win be taken to the
supreme court .E
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-14
Iowa Deaths.

Rock Rapids. la, July 13.-Special:
A. P. Weberg, aged 20, treasurer of
Lyons county, died yesterday after
noon. He had held the office for ten
years, and was nominated on the re-
publican ticket without opposition at
the last primary for his sixth term,
Pocahontas, Ia, July Especial:
A stranger assisting 10 clear out one
OF the bins at the Wheeler elevator,
fell dead. When searched a tax re-
ceipt made out to ]. N. McGinnis, was
found; also correspondence indicat-
ing brother living at Moulton, Iowa
Des Moines, la. July Especial:
Clarence Reese, 14-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank B. Reese. died late
yesterday afternoon of lockjaw, the
result of the Fourth of July. A blank
cartridge for toy pistol exploded in
his hand, causing slight burn which
later developed into case OF tetanus.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-14
KILLS LOVED ONE
Then HIMSELF
----- 7T--
S. King Of Monroe Killed When
Auto Turns Turtle.
MANY TEACHERS CANNOT SPELL
Des Moines County Odd Fellows Or
ganize--Van Buren, County
Couple Have Been Mar
ried SO Years.
MANY TEACHERS CANNOT SPELL

Onawa, la, July 13.-Special: John
Kratz and Mrs. Agnes Mccoy are
dead because Mrs. Mccoy spurned his
love. Kratz visited her home last
night, took from her a revolver which
she had to protect herself, shot her
down and then took his own life. Mrs.
Mccoy was divorced from her hns.
band and lived with her daughter.
Kratz was a drayman and was infat-
uated with her. The man visited her
at midnight and the woman, hearing
him walking on the porch, knew who
it was. Taking the revolver she fired
a shot through the door. Hearing no
more sounds she opened the door to
look out. Kratz wac standing at the
door and seized her and took the gun
away from her. She regained it,how-
ever, and tried to get back into the
house, Kratz forced an entrance af-
ter her and again gaining possession
of the gun, he fired at the woman with
fatal effect and then turned the gun
upon himself with like result. The
only witness to the tragedy was the
little daughter of Mrs. Mccoy, who
was powerless to prevent the tragedy.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-14
CALLSDOWN THE ARCHBISHOP
PRIEST rs NuLLiFlED FOR SUP
4 PRESSING FRANCISCAN LAW.
King of Portugal Declares 5raga Has
No Right to Execute Religious
instructions.

Lisbon, July 13.-Special: A royal
decree has been issued multiplying
Archbishop Braga, who, upon orders
from Cardinal Merry del Val, the pa
pal secretary Of state, suppressed the
Franciscan review, which he main
tanned, although Christian and Cath
Ollie, was not necessary to the sup
port of the national Catholic party.
The decree declares the archbishop
has no right to execute religious in
struetions without the previous con
sent of the government, and warns
him that repetition would be calcu
lated to arouse conflict in the coun-
try that would not be tolerated.