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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

No new developments have trans
pired this week in the Guiteau
ease. A few of the experts sum-
moned by the defense have testified
A to his insanity, but majority Of
them declare that their testimony
would do the prisoner no good,
which probably means that they do
not believe him insane. It is be-
Eeved that the trial will be con.
cluded next week, but that the jurJ
viii fail 70 agree on . verdict
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

Mike Hennsssey, who was shot
by. Thos Devereanx. is said to be
sinking rapidly. and his friends
have very little hope of his recovery.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

Robert Bloskie. who recently
died at Wabash, Ind, has for nine
years lived chiefly on dog meat,
~hich he declared to be wholesome
and palatable. His family relish
the same food, and propose to con-
tinue its use.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

A lease for 999 years would be
generally considered equal to free
hold. Yet case has recently oe-
Cured in England in which such q
lease terminated. and the property
was surrendered to the SUCCESSORS
of the original lessons. Tue land
was near Woolwich, and in the time
of Alfred the Great, was leased to
the crown for military purposes and
occupied by the War Office. This
il :he oldest lease of which we have
any account. En-.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

To my friends and patrons I
would respectfully state that on ar.
rival of the schooner Pippo, / will
have for sale a full and fresh supply
of Christmas '.g:ub." consisting IN
part of citron, mince meat, currants.
raisins, etc. all of which l propose
to sell ut rock bottom prices.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10
ASSESSMENTS.

Gov McEnery, IN his message
to the Legislature, takes the right
view of the cause of our present f.
nancial troubles. He says there is
no reason for the continuance of the
cry of "poor Louisiana and her i'm
poverished people," and that we
must realize the fact that she is
rich, force her to the front rank of
States. We have always contended
that the assessment rolls are incom-
plete, and this is the principal cause
of the trouble. In fact, it is our
opinion that if a full and fair Assess
ment bad been made in the State,
The Legislature would not now be
assembled in extra session. On
this subject the Governor says. "the
assessment roll for 1880 shows a
valuation of $177,O96, 459 ", and
for 1881, $lS1 600, POI 80. This is
wrong and should be corrected.
Such valuations do us no credit.
The property of this State. il thor
oughly assessed, even at two-thirds
of its value, will show valuation
Of quite $500. 100000. Tie constitu-
tional limit on taxation will then be
more than sufficient. The tax rate
can then he reduced, the State
Government sustained and our
State debt annually decreased. Con-
fdcnce will be restored, our bonds
will be on the market at a reason
able interest, commanding a pre-
MUM: capital will rapidly find its
way here. and we will no longer be
humiliatsd at the low credit of our
State"
The proposition to have a full and
fair assessment will not, as some
people seem to think, cause an iu-
crease in taxes. On the contrary,
it will enable the State to reduce
the rate of taxation. The object lie
to compel all persons to pay their
just dues to the State. in proportion
to what they are worth. Under this
plan the poor mans taxes will re-
main the same. while many wealthy
persons may have to contribute a
little more than they do at present,
owing to proper valuation of their
property by the assessor. We have
no doubt the figures of the Gov
ernor, $500, 900, 900. can be easily
reached, if all taxable property in
The State is assessed. Even here in
St. Tammany. which is one of the
poorest parishes in the State, we be-
ieve the amount of taxable property
with fair assessment (including
much that is not assessed at all at
presently can be increased at least
s250. 900, while in many of the
parishes the increase will
amount to much more. We hope.
lnder the new law, a full, fair and
assessment will be made.
This will rebound to the benefit
If all classes. upon the principle
hat the more taxpayers there are.
he less each one will have to pay,
n order to raise the necessary |
'evenue for the support Of the gov
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

Miss Nellie Hazeltine, the famous
st. Louis belle, was married to Mr..
Frederick Paramore il Philadelphia
last Monday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

We acknowledge the receipt Of q
Jug of fine syrup from Mr.. Milton
Burns, Of Chubby Hill plantation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

The Democrat gobbled up the
Times at midnight. 1t appears te
have been ratherxa Burkelarious
piece of business.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

The condition of Charles Sharp
is said to be not 50 good as it was
1t this time last week. He suffers
= great deal, and his chances of re-
covery are thought to be very pre-
cartons.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

The December term of the Dis
trict Court for the parish of Wash
ington will be held at Franklinton
next week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

Our friend Lund will be happy to
serve his customers with aii tn.
delicacies Of the season, IN the Wa,
Of fruits. nuts and candies. Also
with the more substantial neces-
sarisa
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

Now that the New Orleans Times
and Democrat have been consoli-
dated, Catherine Cole" will have
her letters intercepted by the Plea
gune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

The regular monthly meeting Of
the Council will be held next We'd
nesday evening, at seven o'clock.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

We sdyisA all those in search OF
such Injuries as 60 to make up q
Christmas dinner, to call on Lund
for the same. and save money by SO
doing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

Cotton continues to roll into mar.
ket. just the same as if the c-or
wasn't 9 failure this year.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

Congressman Cox writes to the
New York Sun from Canstantinople:
Every year the Turkish Empire is
winnc we'd for the handsomest
young lady to adorn the Sultan's
palace as new wife. The mother
of the Sultan selects from the bevy
of beauties gathered from silken
Samarcand to cedared Lebanon. !"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

Fresh pork is getting plentiful
and cheap in Covington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

There's Bouncing Boy Baby a,
Bob Badon's,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

There will be a Sheriff's sale at
Courthouse next Wednesday, con-
sisting OF real estate in Vaudeville,
succession OF James p. Cross.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

And Charming new girl Cherub
ut Chubby Hill.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10
CONVICTION, La:
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 10. 1881

Give Lund q call for fine can
dies, etc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

Mr.. Bennett Brown has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Violin.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS,

We publish Marriage and Death No
sices IN the farmer free of charge. They
must be writtenl plainly, and sent in
oy six o'clock Friday evening. Con-
:rstulatory remarks and obituaries will
b. charged for at our regular advertising
rates.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

The Nee Orleans Weekly Times
Democrat and tine FARMER, one
year. for 50 Is, in advance.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-12-10

Parish Warrants
of 1881, receivable
for the five mill gen.
eral fund tax Of
1881, for sale at this
! office.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16
WESTERN DISPATCHES,
Escaped From Prison.

HoLLIsrEn. August 15.-Frank Ami
dor. an Indian Desperate confined in the
County Jail. cosrged With IN assault to
murder Mrs. Joseph wilds in April.
made his escape BY digains through the
jail wall nigh, before last. Three men
assisted him from the outside. A young
man discovered them just a. Amidor Was
being pulled through the opening. but
by the time hs gave the alarm the four
men had escaped. It will be remem.
bered that Amidor ordered Mrs. Wilds
to stop a. she Wal riding on horseback
past the camp where be was hsrding
sheep in the Gsbilan mountains, about
fifteen miles south Of here. His actions
were such - to cause the lady to fear
evil at bis hands. Accordingly she
whipped up her horse and escaped. Am.
idor frinR two shots after her from .
Sharp rife. one bullet cutting . ribbon
Of OF her hat. Amidor was captured BY
the Sheriff Of Monterey county about
three weeks ago. He Ii . dangerous
character to DO ct large.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16
Discrimination.
ksrska SsnGasi. Asgust II.

hs'sS s"ss" S
Il seems that there 10 ct least one firm
In Eureka that has its connections made
to get special rates over the Central
Pacific Railroad. The Seminal was yes
tsrdsy shown the copy Of . wsybill that
fully disclosed the milk In the oocoanut.
The said wsybill called for 24.234
pounds from Sacramento to Palisade,
aud the amount charged for the same
was $40 "a, or ct the rate Of 81 81 per
hundred weight. % against 81 Al per
hundred weight. the regular rate. This
10 to say. . discrimination OF exactly
eighty cents per hundred Was made by
the railroad in favor OF the firm In ques-
ton. What would have cost any other
arm In town SSH IS. this arm got for
$40 "a, saving on one small lot Of
goods just $l7l &c. This 10 an outrage
that should not be tolerated. II 10 also
against the Law. Some v~ide-awsks bust
ness men 10 Eureka have been placed 10
possession OF the facts, and they will
not tsrry until they have gone to the
bottom OF the whole case. II IL Ia pos
sibls to punish the railroad by fine under
the law. this will in all probability be
the course adopted. But whether they
can reach the railroad or not they intend
to scqsint the public with oil the facts,
relying upon the people to give the Arm
enjoying 90 unfair advantage over them
the 90 BY. They believe they can hold
their own In this way. IL In NO other.
By request Of the parties who have the
case In hand all names are withheld
from publication for the present.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16
Lyon County items.
Dayton 7y~s., Aug..t Is.

Dayton Twss. Aug.sf Is.
Cattle In Mason Valley have done bet
tor this year than for many years prsvi-
Gus. 4.
Heading 10 under full hesdwsy. and
threshiss has been commenced In the
Valley.
The new R. B. depot 81 Dayton will
be opened this week. a. also will Wells,
Fargo & Co.. ofios.
At . recent meeting Of the Silver City
school trustees. Miss Maggie Holmes, Of
Virginia, was elected assistant tssohsr.
The increased freight business has
made IL necessary to extend the west side
track Of the g. 4 G. r. B. at this place.
Hay on the Carson river 10 ehssper
nov than was ever known before. Large
shipments arc being made BY rail for $l4
. ton and less.
Fishing 10 said to very good at the
south end OF Walker Lske. One party
caught 2l0 clubs; each averaging one
pound. In an hour. last week.
At the Omega Mill they are now rsAn-
ing large quantities Of base bullion.
which has accumulated while the mill
was shut down. from the various DO.
nanza mills on the Carson river.
1t 10 now almost q certainty that the
county seat OF Esmsralda county will be
moved to Hawthorne this Fall. A petit
ton to that effect has been extensively
signed BY tho voters OF that very county.
Frank Albrsoht. who Kept . saloon ct
Sutro. and subsequently moved to Day.
ton. and who met with an accident In
Sutro while wrestling In play. had his
leg amputated this week ct the Story
county Hospital.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16
Dividend Mines.

The New York Evening Post Of late
data says: The mining dividends paid
BY the gold. silver and copper mines Of
the United States during the last sig
months amounted to So. "a. $50. which
10 S400. $50 less than was paid the year
previous. Since January LIST only forty
mines have paid dividends. It 10 prob.
ably safe to say that over 10000 minss
are now being worked In this country,
and ttat. therefore. only one In . thou.
sand pays. The States containing the
mines contributing these dividends are
a. follows: Cslifornia. $685., 900; Nsva.
de-. S79l. $50; Utah, S375. 900; Arizona.
$500. 900; Dakota, $3.50. 900. Colorado,
$685.. 900; Montana. $240. 900; Mich.
ipan. $1.440. 900; Georgia. $50. 900.
Michigan takes the lead With the Cslu.
met and Heols copper mines. California
follows with the Standard gold mine.
and in Nevada the principal mines are
the Eureka and Richmond. and In Ari.
the Contention and Silver King
are the chief producers. It IL reported
that the litigation over the Robinson
Consolidated mine OF Colorado has bssn
settled.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16
A Fire at Carson.
Car.on Appeal, Auqust l6.

CoTson hPPeot, hey"s' Ao'
Yesterday afternoon. about . quarter
past 8 o'clock. @. d. Laushton's stable
was discovered to be on nre. Mr..
Laughton was driving out with bis fam.
lily at the time. but the neighbors got
into the yard and kept the flames In
check with . garden hose and pals Of
water. An alarm wal fually sounded.
which brought the Curry hose and the
Fire Locomotive No. 8 from the v. 4 T.
shops to the spot. The Curry got on
the FIRST water. and a. the building was
right alongside the track. the looomo-
tive did good service. Inside Of Ave
minutes the other companies were on
hand and the combined streams soon
drepehed out the blaze. But for the
prompt arrival Of the hose carts the
house. which wa connected with the
stable BY q series Of sheds and outbuild.
ipps, would have been destroyed. The
stable, valued At about $500. was . total
loss and In Il Q blackboard valued ct
about 500. Two sets Of harness were
also destroyed. The stable was insured.
The nrs originated In some burning
tickle grass. which was hred about halt
an hour before, along side the railroad
track. either BY Indians or boys.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16
yErr DAVIS. lxr.nosnxsr.

JED Davis. in his book. refers but
briefly to his long imprisonment ct
Fortress Monroe. after his capture. and
his treatment while there. He says:
Bitter tears have been shed BY the
gentle. and stern ~reproachss have been
made BY the msguapimous. on account
OF the needless torture to which / was
subjected. and the heavy letters rivsted
upon me. while in . stone cssemate and
surrounded by . strong guard. but all
these we're less e1cruciatipg than the
mental agony my captors we're enabled
to ipaict. Il was long before / was per-
mittsd to hear from my wife and chill.
drsn. But I do not propose nov and
here to enter upon the story oil my
imprisonment.
And yet his " officers throw the
blame Of the war being prolonged a. 1t
vas upon him aad bis ovsrwssnins.
selfish ambition. Thousands OF sol.
disrs for this suffered and died during
the last year Of that cruel var In the
prison pens OF the South. All the tor
lures and mental seonies which he en-
dursd during his months Of captivity
we're mere luxurious snjOymsnts ss Oom'
pared to the dsndish. slow-dssth horrors
during that last and oruslest year suffered
BY the starving. dying Thousands In the
A~ndsrsonvills slsughter-Psn. Hun
drsds upon hundreds Of better men than
JED. Davis. true to their country. theii
Gag and their homes. never heard from
or saw their vives and children again
after entering that enclosure OF death
The old srch-trsitor merely received {
little humiliatips but wholesome eorree'
ton, and it did him no harm. 81
should only mantion 1t with feelings o.
gratitude that he was let Of SO mildly,
and allowed life. freedom and liberty te
write Q book.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16
Chinese Merrlment.
Lyon County 7fm... A.gu., Is.

Lyon tounty ftRiss' august 10.
Chinatown presented AN unusually &C.
tive appearance last Monday evening,
the occasion being . picnic given BY
Hop Lee. 10 celebration Of Q festival
similar to q Thanksgiving. and known
to the Cslestisls as "Showyeis." Be-
fore dark the Cinnamon from Gold Cam
yon and other places. assembled on the
piazza in front Of Adolph Sutro's former
residence, now C%hinstown, where the
feast was prepared. It consisted Of
sweet cakes, apples. chickens and
pork. About nine o'clock Q Chinsmsn
with q pair Of scales proceeded to weigh
out portions consisting Of two uuoss
Of chicken, ten OF pork. two apples and
Q cake. which were sold for so cents.
After receiving his share, each China.
man went OF. and sitting down In the
open square. demolished his provisions
in comparative quiet. No liquid re-
treatments Of any description were pro.
vid.d. The assembly dispersed quietly
after the feast.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16

The New York hd.pudet calls for
an Mormon Missionary Society. to
b. organised among the churches. and
which would Be- well supported BY oil
4 churches and BY Thousands outside
the churches. and could have all the
funds Il needed" The Independent
says: We are sending missionaries to
the South Seas. to Africa. and other po-
iygsmous countries, to ineulcats . sys.
ten OF Christian morals. Why should
We not have . society to countsract the
propagation Of polyRamy In Christian
Europe and America
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16

On Thursday the Cincinnati CONNER.
cial announced that Captain O. A. Cook.
OF Brownsville. Ohio. who slapped
George Morrison's mouth for saying hs
hoped the President would die Of his
wound. had been ansd $40 and costs for
assault. The .hus and costs amounted
to $50. and the Commercial proposed that
the sum bs raised by citizens Of Cincin.
matt. NO oitissn being allowed to give
more than . cent. The response was
lively. On the following morning the
Commercial announced that before the
afternoon OF Thursday had gone the
number Of cents contributed reached the
sum Of Ss2. and BY night there vas .
handsome surplus which II announced
will be devoted to . sold.hsaded cane
or gold watch. or. perhaps. . farm"
adding: Captain Cook il the hero Of
the day. II vas . slap that went to the
right spot. II Vas the right thing at the
right time and place" So say We all OF
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16
A Lucky Find.

San Francisco. August 1s.-An East.
srn man visited the California Thsstsr
on Saturday evening, occupying . box
during the performances. Yesterday
morning be called at the bsx-ofios say
ing hs had droppeds book 10 his boz
the previous evening and asking permits.
sion to look for II. An employs was
sent 10 with him and his statement
proved correct. His wallet containing
only SIT. 900. the greater part In 500
sreepbsek notes and the balance In gold
and negotiable paper, wal found.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16
FOREIGN DISPATCHES
Edison and Naxim Riyalry.

PAsrs. August 15.-Thsrs Wal great
eommoton In the electrical exhibition
last night. Having succeeded In obtain
Ing the necessary injunction from .
Paris tribunal. Edison's agent made .
seizure Of the Maxim lamps in the sx.
hibiton. The lamps and apparatus
were seized and held Tor . time. and the
quarrel will next week be brought before
the courts. The Maxim representatives
resisted the seizure, and made an appeal
for protection, bat without success.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16
Satisfactory Results.
Lyon County Tims.. August -.

Lyon County Tunes, August II.
The company under the nrm name OF
Curtis, Bradley. Curry 4 Co., who own
the Silver Bar and forty.ons other
claims In East Santa Fs Mining District,
are we'll sstsHsd With the results OF the
working Of nine tons Of ore BY the Lyon
Mill and Mining 90. They have four
hundred tons OF ore ready for shipment.
which they will forward a. soon a. they
can obtain facilities. Two car loads are
ALREADY en- route. Their ore runs from
$40 to $500 Per ton.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16

A bridegroom slapped his brides face
two hours after marriage. a. they were
about to take . train at whitssids. ILL.,.
for Q honeymoon tour. She stood still
In surprise. but only for . moment.
Then she seized his cane. bslaborsd
him we'll. and went back home with
her parents.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16

General Grants brother. the late Or.
Vile Grant rsssmblsd the tx.Presidsnt
In many ways. He was rs,ieent. and
liked to bs alone. seldom speaking to
anyone unlsss arst sccostsd. Hs sn,hu-
siastically admired his distinguished
brother. and always spoke Of him a.
''ths General"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16

The London Echo pi,iss the American
newspaper that announces the case Of
seven children at Q birth In Kentucky.
It dsplorss suoh poverty Of invention
a. q sign Of dsoadsnes In American
journalism. and urges Ito contemporary
to discover . child with seven mothers,
or something really worth quoting. II
seems Just . trihs dangerous to present
such q challenge to the untsrriasd West
srn psrssrsphsr. and the Echo will have
itself to blame II II hnds itself forth
with dslugsd BY . hood Of tales that
would have killed Munchsussn With
envy and despair.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16

The ~Iudsxibls. . British iron-clsd
almest done. has cost In all 81. 500. 900.
and no man on the vessel. from the
captain down. says the Springfield Re-
puAlieaa. can feel the slishtsst safety for
the sraft In the presence Of an alert tor
psde boat. costing say Sls. 600. and
manned BY two or three men who do
not mind blowing themselves up.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16

General Hancock IL quoted - saying
thas his observation Of sunshot wounds
during the War Of the Rebellion strength
ems him In the belief that before many
weeks the Prssldsnt will b able 10 a.
tsnd % his o0sial duties.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16

The London Spectator says: General
0srAsid's conduct sinos he fell wounded
iss dsspsnsd the feeling Of regret. It
has been thoroughly American. that 10.
very courageous. full Of domestic kind
ness. and tinssd slightly with . grim
sense Of humor.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16

A newly acquired habit: "Look hssh.
Uncle Nose. you fooled me vid dat hoes
! buysd from yer last week. he Jest
drspt dead In his tracks," He nshbsr
drspt dead In his tracks or any vhar
else - long - I had hin. ssin' On
twenty years"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-16
Dillon Not 10 Appear in Parliament.

LONDON. August 15.-Dillen writes
from Dublin tina. he 10 unable to under
take the exercise Of appearing In his
seat 10 the Commons during the present
session Of Parliamsnt. He remains in
seclusion since his release from Kilmain.
ham jail. he. II appears, quarrsllsd
with his colleagues and the League
mainly on account Of their competency
1t his imprisonment. It IL suspected
that Dillon rarely acted hsrmoniously
With his colleagues, and that bis impris.
onmsnt was not unwelcoms to some.