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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24
EATING BEFORE SLEEPING

Man is the only animal that can
be taught to sleep quietly on an
empty stomach. The brute creation
resent all efforts to coax them to
such violation of The laws of ma
ture. The lion roars in the forest
until he has found his prey, and
when he has devoured it he sleeps
over until he needs another meal
The horse will paw all night in the
stable. ard the pig will squeal in
the pen, refusing all rest or sleep
until they are fed. The animals
which chew the cud have their own
provision for late meal Just before
dropping off to their nightly slum-
beers.
Man can train himself to the
habit OF sleeping without preced-
ing meal. but only after long years
of practice. -As he comes into the
world nature is too strong for him.
and he mus. be fed before he will
sleep. a child's stomach is small,
and when perfectly filled, if nothing
disturbs 1t, sleep follows naturally
and inevitably. As digestion goes
on, the stomach begins to empty.
A single fold in it will make the lit
tie sleeper restless; two will waken
it; and if it is hushed again to re-
pose the nap is short, and three
folds puts an end to the slumber.
Paregoric or other narcotic may
close its eyes again, but without
either food or some Supplying drug
it will not sleep, no matter how
healthy it may be. Not even an
angel who learned the art of min
strelsy in celestial choir cali sing
a babe asleep, on an empty stomach.
We use the oft quoted illustra
ton sleeping as sweetly as an in
FAINT" because this slumber of
child follows Immediately after its
stomach is completely filled with
wholesome food. The sleep which
comes to adults long hours after
partaking of food, and when the
stomach, is nearly or quite empty, is
not after the type of infantile repose.
There is all tic difference in the
world between the sleep of refresh
ment and the sleep of exhaustion.
To sleep well the blood that swells
the veins in the head during our
busy hours must flow back, leaving
Il greatly diminished volume behind
the brow that lately throbbed with
such vehemence. To digest well
this blood is needed at the stomach
and nearer the fountains of life. II
is fact established beyond the
possibility of contradiction that sleep
aids digestion. and that the process
of digestion is conducive to refresh
ing sleep. It needs no argument
to convince us of this mutual rela-
ton. The drowsiness which always
follows the well-ordered meal is it
self testimony of nature TO this
inter-dependence.-N. Y. Journal
Of Commerce.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24
Living Witnesses.

The hundreds of hearty, and
healthy looking men, women and
children. that have been rescued
from beds of pain. sickness and
will nigh death by Parker's Ginger
Tonic are the best evidences in the
world of its sterling merit and worth.
You will find such in almost every
community.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24
No Paper Next
Saturday.

In order to give our printers a
chance to enjoy the holidays, and
at the sane time afford our readers
an opportunity to rest their eyes for
a few days, there will be no paper
issued from this Office next week.
Besides, our printing mill is in
need of a new roller, which will
necessitate trip to the city.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24

In answer to inquiries from post
masters in different parts of the
country, the Postmaster General
has issued an order directing that
on Monday. December 26. and Mon
day, January Q. the postoffices Of
the country shall be closed as on
other legal holidays.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24

"San.a Claus" has established
his headquarters in Covington, ami
nearly all the stores are making fine
displays of holiday goods. Call
early and make your selections. so
that he will know exactly what to
bring when he comes down the
chimney tonight.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24
Annoyance Avoided.

Gray hairs are honorable. but
their premature appearance is an
noying. Parker's Hair Balsam pre-
vents the annoyance by promptly
restoring the youthful color.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24

The FARMER takes this opportu-
nifty to wish its readers, one and all,
a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24

Mr.. David Magee, an old and
highly respected citizen of wash
ington parish, died at his residence
near Franklinton, last Sunday, the
18th inst. =:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24
Reli-ious Notice.

Rev. G. T. Vickers will deliver q
q Christmas sermon at the Method
ist Church, in Covinston. tomorrow
morning, at IL o'clock.
He will also preach at Vaudeville
on Sunday. January 1, 1882.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24

The missing steamer Jeanette,
which was sent out by the proprie-
tor of the New York Herald to ex-
plore the Attic regions, has at last
been heard from. The vessel was
surrounded and crushed by ice on
the 23d Of June. The crew EN-
barked in three life boats, but be-
came separated by the wind. Two
Of the boats have arrived at the
mouth OF the Lena river, Siberia.
The third boat IS still missing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24

The Supreme Court has affirmed
the judgment of the lower court. il
the case of the Dc Rance broth
ers, who were tiled for tue killing
of e. c. Mix, in New Orleans,
which occurred about a year ago.
They have each been sentenced to
a term of FIVE years at hard labor lii
the Penitentiary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24

The New Orleane Times Demo-
Graf has appeared in a handsome
dress of new type.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24

John L. Sullivan, the pugilist,
has arrived at New Orleans, to pre-
pare for his coming fight with
Paddy Ryan. The fight is to take
place on the 7th of February next,
within one hundred miles of the
city. According to the terms, it
will be square stand-up fight. for
$4,000 side and the championship.
Sullivan now weighs 206 pounds,
but will train down to It's pounds
He will then be ready to be trained
down sons more. if Paddy Ryan is
able to do it for him.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24

PAY YouR TAxEs.-Only one week
now remains in which to pay your
taxes without mourning 10 per cent.
interest, penalties. costs, etc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24

"Uncle Tilberry," an old and WELL
known colored map, was thrown
from a horse in Covington, last
Sunday, and badly aurt about the
head.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24

Fresh pork, and wild game of all
kinds. are getting plentiful in Gov
ington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24

The steamer New Camelia will
probably bring the Colonel over to-
night.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24
We understand that Rev. J

We understand that Rev. J.
Lovett, in connection with Rev.
G. I. Vickels. will be the preachers
for Covington Circuit during The
ensuing year, with LEV. DR.. West
as Presiding Elder. While we are
sorry to lose Mr.. Godfrey, we are
assured that our citizens will find a
noble substitute in DIR. West. The
Rev. Joseph Nicholson, an old and
highly esteemed minister of the
gospel. will take charge of the
Franklinton Circuit.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24

Hon. E. w. Robertson has intro
duced a bill in Congress to COM
pensate the Florida parishes for
services rendered in 1910, i'll ac-
curing the territory of West
Florida.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24
"OLD SAINT NICK"

"Ho! THERE at the wicket, who pounds
at the door?
Such din in Olympus was ne'er heard
before
would sleep-get ye gone-Tm ailing,
I'm sick.
What the deuce-there again-who is
calling Saint Nick?"
AROUSE We! Arouse We! It's dawning
again
The star that once beamed over Bethle-
hens plain
The star of the Magi, that shone on the
When the earth's blessed Savior, the
Christ-child was BORN
away,
AS soon as the COLLINS can harness my
F., sieighr'
Then he roared such laugh, as he
sprang ont of bed,
| 1t startled the stars in the sky overhead.
And they winked at each other, rs much
as to say,
There is something gone wrong, and
Old Nick is to pay.
1t took but moment to jump IN his boots
And wrap himself up in the best of fur
suits;
To run to the closet and drag out his
pack,
Which he swung with chuckle across
his broad back
Then of to the stable he dashed through
the snow,
Where the reindeer were prancing, all
ready 10 so.
lie was up i'll jiffy, and cracking his
whip,
With "Hi, there, my hearties~ he let
the reins slip.
Straight down through the welkin they
sped like the light.
Without pause or turn to the left or the
right.
The clouds dragged their skirts to get
off of the track,
taken aback;
E en- She moon drew in haste o veil over
! her face,
So quick cracked the whip and SO fast
was the pace;
And he pealed out laugh so jocund
and gay
That Aurora woke up long before IL was
day.
oh! never such sleigh-ride was ridden be-
fore,
As that of st. Nick, with his rich Christ
mas storei
Far down in the distance, Earth rolled
fast asleep,
Dark night having wrapped it in silence
SO deep
That the children. tucked close in their
snug little beds.
Whence nothing peeped out save their
cherubim heads,
Were dreaming of fairies, of frolic and
fun,
And other stern facts of a life inst begun.
1t was three by the clock when out on
the roof
The tinkle of sleigh-bells and taps of o
hoof
Made their little hearts bound and fIash-
ed round the Earth
A smile such as welcomed the Lamb at
its birth.
But they woke not. Oh no! Old Nick
is SO sly,
He fastens paddock on each prying eye.
With "Whoa, there. my pretties" he
stops with jerk,
Lights his ripe, swings his pack, then
away to his work.
Over steeples aud house-tops, in win
dows, down hues,
So fleet. you would think he had wings
to his shoes.
In pantries he peeps, and through bed
rooms he whirls,
Now kissing the babies, now pinching
the girls,
Filling up all their stockings with
goodies and toys,
nor forgetting the switch, always left
for bad boys.
Then on through the play-rooms. to
plant those great trees,
Which grow dollies and drums with
such exquisite ease.
What jolly fat fellow, so little and spry,
With round, dlmpled cheeks, and fine
flashing eye;
Hair jeweled with hailstone. and sach a
red nose,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24

Charley Sharp still continues to
improve. 1t is now generally
thought that he will recover.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24

The New Orleans Weekly Times
Democrat and the FARMER, one
year, for 81 25, III advance.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24

The fate of the little son of Mr.
Biery is still wrapped in MYSTERY.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-24

Mr.. Weems, our representative
in the Legislature, introduced a
resolution last Monday, requesting
the Governor to furnish the House
with the report of the State En-
gineer on the New Basin Canal.
Also resolution providing for a
joint committee of five from the
House and three from the Senate,
to examine into and report upon
the condition of the New Basin
Canal. Both resolutions were
adopted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-11-09
Jones' X ely.

One Of the most elegant ami M the
same time most transformations wed.
ings that has taken place in the city in
many years came off at the Episcopal
Church Yesterday afternoon when Isaac
+. Jones, ESQ, led to the altar Miss Ida,
only daughter OF Aaron Kelly, Esq, Of
Short Creek. The church was well
filled with the friends and acquaintance
OF both parties, and few minutes after
three O'Clock the bridal party entered
the church unattended, while Miss
Warwood, the organiSt, performed the
usual wedding march. Rev. K. R..
SwOpc, rector OF the church, met them
al the altar, and using the beautiful
marriage service OF his church, soon
made them man and wife. After
the performance of the evening
reception was had at the residence
OF DR. +. A. Hldrrth, uncle to the bride,
after which they left for New York.
Mpssrs. J. O. Golfer and j. j. Woods,
acted as ushers at the church, and there
were no attendants. The bride was
attired in an elegant rich coiorcd costume
while the groom appeared in conven-
tional black.
Mr.. Jones is wcll.known lawyer oi
this city, and Miss Kelly has been an
ornament to Wheeling society Tor many
years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-11-09
BEDLAlRE.

+. B. Isaacs, OF Philadelphia, was in
the city Yesterday.
Mr.. James Murphy. of Pittsburgh, was
in town yesterday.
The water works are laying pipe up
the Gravel Hill grade.
A child OF Tucker Lyons, in the lower
part OF town, is quite sick.
Money sold at 81 cents in the Glass
City Building Association Monday even
ing.
Considerable chem cal apparatus has
been ordered !or the use OF the High
School.
Walter Darrah and Levi Cassel are
the members OF the Grand Jury from
this place.
Mr.. Lew Stephens and bride have re-
turned from very pleasant trip through
Pennsylvania.
The whole OF our legal force wendell
their way to st. Clairsville yesterday. 1t
was the first day OF court.
Large quantities of limestone are being
brought III over the b. & 5. W. Railroad
when is reshipped to Steubenville.
The bill OF Pro-. Clarkson for deliver.
ing four lectures before the High School,
was ordered paid by the BoarI OF Edu-
cation.
We learn it from good authority that
there were thr,e deaths from diphtheria
and thirteen NV Cases in 81. ClarSville
last week.
Mr.. 5. +. Dean, OF Martin's Ferry,
passed through the city TO day on his
way to visit relatives and friends in
Michigan.
A citizens railroad meeting is to be
held at the City Hall on Monday night.
1t should he attended by all interested
In the .. '. Il. Il.
The REGISTER emissary made round
among the physicians Yesterday and was
able to find fifteen new cases OF diph-
liberia for this week.
Rev. b. S. Dean will commence a
series of Gospel meetings at the Dis
ciples' church, beginning next Sunday.
There will be preaching every evening
during the following week.
While sitting in his store window on
Monday night, Mr.. J. l.. Tnrner met
with narrow escape. Some villain
without threw large sized lime stone
through the window which barely miss
ed his head.
The Monumental Association yester-
day contributed Tor soldiers monu-
ment TO be placed on the public square.
it will be handsome memorial to the
dead heroes. The monument is to he
constructed OF Massachusetts, granite,
will be- over Il feet in height and will
cost $3.50. The contract has been
awarded to Mr.. John NJ. Eberle, of Mil
| tonsburg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-11-09
CITY CULLi6 GS.
A Bret Resume of Days Happenings
in and About Town.

A Brief Resume of Days Happenings
in and About Town.
THERE is very large number OF Ma
sons in attendance upon the annuaI
session OF the Grand Lodge.
THE last will and testament OF August
Hillebrecht was proven before hecoru G
Hook Yesterday, by the oaths Of j. u
Miller and J. Il. Beck.
WE are in receipt of a beautiful song,
..Rury Me at the Old Home" by Will
H. Thompson, of East Liverpool, . ,
which =, certainly a choice piece oil
music.
The City Superintendent OF Schools
and Clerk of the Board OF Education,
are busiiy engaged in preparing their
report to the State Superintendent OF
Schools.
john MCCARTHY was overcome by
heat while at work at Hobbs, BrOckunleI
& Co. s glass works Yesterday. He was
taken home, and last night was feeling
much better.
The authorities OF the Street Railway
company suspect that number OF tietl'
tiuus passes on their line are in exist
pllCt, anu art pu SllC ltOhOut ASi N''N
parties who hold them.
Tue first number OF the new Educd-
HouuI JomaGl, under the editorial man.
agement OF Superintendent Butcher ana
Profs. Birch and Mccain, will make ITS
appearance during the latter portion oil
the present week.
The foundation for the new car sta
-. Par
Company, at the corner OF Eot aud
Jacob streets, is nearly completed. Mr..
Holiday is the contractor, aud says the
stables will he completed by January
first.
Is our account yesterday OF the
death OF Mrs. Long, the wife oil the
Top mill Waterman, We spoke OF SUN
OF money having been missed from tAe
house. Mr.. Long stated to-day that he
mas since found the money. thus a,lav-
my. in part at least, MS suspicious
tpul play.
Mr. CARL MILLER, of the Eighth ward,
alleges that on Friday last Sherrard
leach struck the door Of his residence
with stone. Leach was arrested at the
time. mad a trial in the Police Court
and was fined. Miller now fears that
Leach will 20 some injury to himself or
10 his property, and desires him bound
over to keep the peace. Miller's appli.
cation will be heard to night before
squire SchultZe.
JAMES BURSs. foreman at NigIlant
Engine House No. >. resigned on Non
day night, aud his resignation was
accepted by the committee on Fire De-
uartment. 1t seems that several weeks
ago hose reel had been broken by &C
cihent while answering an alarm OF fire,
and the committee thought that Burns
ought TO pay hall OF the expenses OF
having it repaired. Burns thought
otherwise. Hence his resignation.
THE brick work at the Glucose tacto'
~, six stories, is Completed and the
carpenters are now engaged IN putting
on the root. \ large amount ot heavy
machinery is being received and put IN
place and the works arr expected to be
| in operation by the inst OF January.
kleyIs Il Kraft are the contractors tor
the binding, and Mr.. Dwight is super
intending the putting in OF the macnin-
cry
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-11-09
OFINTEREsT TO LOVERS OF THE
WEED.

Hclmbright's Now stand in the Regis
Ter" Buldmg-A Card to Smokers.
Mr.. l.. II. He!mbright, the prominent
and popular manufacturer OF cigars and
dealer in smokers goods has now moved
INTO bis handsome new store in the new
REGISTER building at No. 1927 Market
street. His many friends have followed
him and the general public will thank
rs for directing them 10 this smokers
headquarters. There has been Consid-
cradle newspaper comments and quar-
rels OF late with reference as to who is
making the best cigars in this market,
but this notice is not written TO invite
any controversy The statement is
simply made that at llelmbrights will
be found cigars OF his own and other
makes which will he found inc0mpara-
bic in quality and flavor. With full
line OF the best makes OF tobaccos and
smokers goods no patron ever goes
away from this cosy little parIor dlssat-
istr,!. On the contrary be will declare
with Us that Ilelmbriyht's cigars have
no peers anywhere. Users OF the weed
drop IN and convince yourselves, and
remember that az the holidays are APP
preaching a box Of good cigars or a nice
pipe is the most acceptable present tina.
can he made to a gentleman friend.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-11-09
GENERAL MARKETS.
chicago.


CH1cAeo, November S.-Flour--DniI
and nominal. Wheat Firm higher and
unsettled; No. Chicago spring 81 27@
| 27t cash; 81 27i seller November;
81 2S3 seller December; 81 279l "a
seller wear; 81 294 seller January; sales
atSl 27i@l 2SS seller December: No. )
81 II; rejected 90M92c. Corn-unset-
tied and lower at ISL cash and seller No
vember ;5glc seller December; 59sc seller
January; 6iic seller May; rejected 33Scc.
Oats-Quet at 42Ic cash; 42s(G424c sell
Ter November; PIC seller December;
42lG423c seller January. Rye-Quiet
and unchanged. Barley-Qulet and
unchanged. Flax seed-At 81 IS bid.
Pork-Active, firm and higher at Sl5 %
6l5 50 cash and seller November;
SIS SO(9l5 S. seller December and year;
SIG 976l7 % seller January; 81 2OG9
~ 80 seller February. Lard-Actlve,
firm and higher at $40 - cash; $40 -
6lO 50 seller November; $40 SO9lO 50
seller December; $40 74t1lO 50 seller
year; $40 07!6ll 10 seller Januar,
81 l7BP)ll 20 seller February. Bulk
Meats-Quiet. Whisky-Steady and
unchanged at 81 II.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-11-09
R0bsrt Marsha!l's Will.

The will at Robert Marshall, deceased,
was admitted To record Yesterday. II
directs, first, that nj, hls debt, and also
his funeral expenses be paid. To his
wife he leaves during her life 81 ID
acres ii the tome farm, ON winch Tho
dwelling horse and farm bull iIn& are
situated, which at her death AT" 10 rs-
vert TO his daughter Lydia Mar~a"'..
Five hundred dollars are beqUrJihei -
James l.. MARSHALL. his son; i | = acres
Id his son Walter Marshall, lying on the
east side of Il. homC tam: - LILO acres
ON the lei. to ms daughter Emma Mar
shall, which are also 3 part Of the home
farm. tine remaining H. &.lOO OF
the home farm are ordered
sold. Out at the proceeds OF
which sale 81 900 are ordered 10 be paid
Sarah GoSsagr, wife OF Vim. ttoSSsse,
daughter Of deceased.
To his daughter. Elizabeth Jones,
wife of Nathaniel Jones, OF Allegheny
county, Pa, he leaves - acres, 3 roods
and - a 100 pHrches at land on Wheel
ing creek, near Elm Grove, the same 10
90 10 her and her children IN Zee SIM
ple. the remaining portion OF this farm,
containing ~ acres. > rOods and u 30
Iarcbes. 90 10 his daughter Mary Kate
Marshall. The rest Of his property real,
personal and mixed goes to ms vile,
Who il also executriX OF the will, with
out security. The will IS dated Janu'
arv 5. 1881, in presence OF j. ID. h'soa
and Wm. u. Richardson, Esq.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-11-09
rha Now Rellsirs Packet.

The new Erllaire paCSet which has
been christened the &c. Y. Lucas in
honor OF one OF Whceliug's musical men,
/. wing at the Wheeling wharf. She is
Intended iar the trade between Nteel-
my and Eeliaire, and will make twelve
lrips daily between these two points.
She will leave on her first regular trip
This morning at - O'Clock. Her dimen-
SONS are, length III feet, breadth OF
beam ~ feet, and three iPet hold. She
has a machine OF ten lcet four inches
stroke cylinder, aud two steel boilers,
each twenty lert long and tGlrty-eight
inches i'm diameter. She has her catln
up stairs, thus differing from the old
boat, which had her cabin down STAIRS
The cabin and sttterUOms are
very handsomely furnished, in
fact, the whole craft looks
''as neat ~ II new pin being hanl-
somelv painted and finished ii the
best stvle oil workmanship. THE hull
and woodwork were built 10y Knox, Of
Harmar, OF Ohio, and the machinery
WAS put in by MeSsrS. \. j. Sweeney 4
Sons, Of this city. lhe Lucas has ear.
rving capacity tor about four hundred
people, and a large amount OF freight.
She will be under the COmmau ! OF Capt.
Thomas Prince, with J. I. Morris rs
clerk. E0th Of these gentlemen are wei,
and favorably known As officers "t the
old boat. the La Belle.