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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31

An industrial school for colored
youth, similar to the one at Hampton,
Va, is to be established near Jackson
vile, Fla. Prominent gentlemen are
interested in the scheme. ~ U.
Times.
The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union of Ontario have petitioned
for the introduction of temperance text
books in the schools, and are sangulne
that their request will be granted
Two years ago a Presbyterian
Church consisting of one family was
organized at Mayfeld, Kan. 1t now
has sixty members on its roll, of whom
twenty-five have been added since last
OctOber.-Chicag0 Tribune.
The free church experiment is be-
ing tried pretty widely BY the Episcopal
churches of Boston. Of the twenty
two churches and chapels in that city.
thirteen are s.free," and in the diocese
more than half are ''free." Of eight
new buildings converted oropened dur
ing the past year, all but one are
'.free. ."-B0st0n Journal.
If yol ask me why it is that after
800 " Ars four parts out of five OF the
whole globe are without the knowledge
of Jesus Christ, and why Christianity
is vet matter of debate, it is because
men have shifted the emphasis of the
Gospel. They have put for the Gospel
things that are not the Gospel. and
have never vet. as it were, understood
what was the real force of the Gospel
of Jesus Christ. Henry Ward Beecher.
The Christian at Work asks the
question: "Why do females preponder-
ate in the membership of our churches?
Out of 49,, 900 members Of the Congre-
gational den omination, 252, 900 or 6S
per cent. are females, leaving only 81
per cent. males. What is the reason of
all this? The Congregational denomi-
nation is the only one that tabulates its
membership by sexes; but we suppose
like proportion to exist in the other
non-Episcopal churches. What is the
reason? Do not men become religious
as readily as women?-then why? Or
does the church not adapt its work as
well to men as to women?"
The '.Baptist Handbook for 1884, has
recently been published. Among the,
features of general interest is 3 sum-
mary of statistics Of Baptist Churches
throughout the world. Since 1878, the
first year in which such summary was
compiled, there has been very marked
progress. There were in 1882 81, 296
churches, as against 2s,5O5 in 1873;
1883 ministers and missionaries as
against II ,6S3, and 2,826, ,5S2 members
As against :, 2,473,O58. The returns from
America show $1,000 churches and not
fewer than 2,43l. $50 members. The
details for the British Islands show for
the year 1883, 1888 churches, ), 73S with
sitting accommodation for LIS ,552.
The members amount to 3Oi,6O2.
There are 46.63O Sunday School teach
ers and AIS, 1877 scholars. The pastors
are 1888 aud the evangelists reach the
figures 3,5O5. Arranged under the four
nationalities the membership is as fol-
lows: England, 2l9,4l4; Wales, 73, 74s;
Scotland. 1O,096; Ireland, LISA.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
COVINGTON, ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La, MAY 81, 1884.

out with an ugly cut on his head and a
dislocxted shoulder, and Miss Howard,
instead Of running away, had the cour
age TO help bind up the sufferers
wound. insisting that one of the men
should take her horse and go after the
doctor. The fellow was carried down
to the boarding house and she insisted
upon staying by him and making him
as comfortable as possible until the doc
tor came. The injuries did not prove to
be very serious, fortunately, or l
shouldn't be writing to you now.
There! / have let ii out. l was the
lucky chap who received her kind min
istrations, and | hope to have them
again in case of need. Shall stay here
until after she leaves. and if she will
permit me shall follow her before many
months. Now, old chap, hope TO have
a cigar with you in that den of yours
before long. and know that for that, if
nothing else. you will wish me success.
Ever your FRIEND,
HARRY B. CHAPMAN.
MISS MABEL GORDON TO MISS ADA
CAMPBELL.
New YORK, November 90, 1881
Dearest Ida: Have you heard the newsa
I hope not, for want to be the one tc
tell you. Do you remember Harry
Chapman, whose father failed few
years ago and died socn after9 Well. ii
seems he went West has been almost
forgotten by his set hare-and crusty
old bachelor uncle in Chicago left him
large fortune, in cash mostly. He
didn't touch it, but went 10 Colorado,
leaving the money in some trustee :
hands. There he went to work as if
he had not cent-got to be foreman
in mine or something. Last Summer
while Fannie Howard was out there
they got acquainted and they were en-
gagged just before she returned. She
thought all the time, too, that he was
dependent upon his wages. Wasn't
she foolish? Now it seems he has
bought the mine and it is turning out
piles of money. and they are to be mar.
ried in the spring. Quite romance,
isn't it? l knew there must be some.
thing to keep. her there SO long. l am
daily looking for letter from you.
Your own MAY.
EXTRACT FROM NEW YORK "QUEEN'
MAY /, 1882.
Among the passengers who leave on
the Germania to-day will be Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Chapman, who are to spend
the year in Europe. Their absence will
be regretted by their many friends, all
of whom wish them safe and pleasant
voyage. Chicago 7ribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
Women Travelling Alone,

1t is very happy thought that we
women can travel alone from one end
of our broad land to the other; we may
tiud it more pleasant to have company,
but when compelled to go withort any
one we find it can be done with perfect
safety. 1t is well to familiarize ones
self to short trips from home, and thus
become more self-reliant and fearless
when the time comes to start ont on a
more heightened journey. To feel per-
fectly at home when surrounded by
strangers on a crowded steamboat or
railway train, we must have hal some
experience of the same kind. You will
usually meet with pleasant officials,
who will render you any service that
YOU need; or ii YOU find them gruff and
surly, do not let it disturb you in the
least. 1t is always much more agree
able, and puts one more completely at
ease, to be treated with civility; but
when you reflect upon the number OF
questions these persons have offered to
them. can you wonder at a little i'm
patience?
Be sule to be in time to meet the
conveyance by which you are to travel.
and to see that your tickets are correct
and your baggage checked, and you,
checks secured in safe place. Have
with YOU more money than you will
need, but have the greater part of il
in some secure place. Dress q.
plainly as possible, in quiet colors. with
little jewelry or ornaments of any kind.
If you are going on a long journey, see
that all your needs, as far as possible. are
provided for before hand, SO that you
may not be obliged to ask strangers to
help you; and when obliged to change
cars, go with the crowd and do not lag
behind. And do not allow any one to
look after your luggage but yourself
Go in an omnibus where there are
others. but never in hack alone.
Should there be any doubt as to the
cars you are to take, or the way you
are to 60, ask an official or a laborer
who is likely to know. Do not get con-
fused or lose your presence of mind.
no matter what emergency you may
find yourself placed in. and you will be
sure to come out all right. 1t is best
to maintain \ reticent manner when
travelling alone; when asked question,
answer civilly but briefly. In this way
You will find that You can 60 abroad as
safely as you can about your own town,
and take a great deal of enjoyment that
otherwise you would be deprived Of.
Cor. Country Gentleman.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

-"Clocked stockings" says.the Phil
adelphia Call, "are not so called because
thew are sold on tick" 1t is probably.
because they are watched so carefully.
N. Y. Graphic.
Emma Abbott says ''the voice of q
prima donna is as delicate as q new
born babe" And the voice of . new
born babe is as delicate rs
prima donna. That is to say. it is very
loud.-Boston Transcript.
Over the piano in the parlor of an
Eastern hotel bangles a placard in
scribed as follows: inexperienced
performers are requested to deny them
selves the use of this instrument
Chicago Herald.
An overfiowing hall at Norwich,
N. Y, awaited John B. Cough the other
evening, while hundreds of people una
BILE to gain admittance, were turned
from the doors. People came many
miles to hear him, one man driving over
one hundred miles ON wretched roads
for that purpose only. Then, John B.
Cough didn't come.-Bufaio Express.
De man whut tries ter do right jes
becase he is erfeerd o. de debil, may
airter awhile think dat de debil ain in
NO great hurry ter punish him, an den
do wrong. / ain got no respeck fur
forced 'ligion. De fruit whut am raised
in hot-house ain nigh so sweet as de
fruit whut yer gifts outer de orchard
Arkansaw Irareller.
-"Why, Mr.. jenkins, thought you
were in the hospital" calculated q
pretty Washington girl to her caller
IA the hospitsl?" he queried. with
genuine State Department infection.
5What made you think that?" 'Why.
papa said at breakfast this morning
that he never saw = man shoot of his
mouth like you did yesterday. Wash
ington Post.
A Connecticut Y ankee has invented
an air-pun which he claims will throw
cannon balls fourteen miles. It strikes
us that his air-gun is IN infringement
on . Western cyclone. II the Western
papers don't exaggerate, the latter viii
throw . two-story house twenty-four
miles, and the roof of . barn still
farther; and the cyclone ''scstters''
more than the Yankees invention. too.
Buffalo Express.
A lady asked . learned professor
II he understood Chinese. He did.
"Well, what is mouth in Chinesea"
..Mouth is k'eu." A week later the
lady suddenly asked the professor:
..What is kitchen door in Chinese2" III
is k'eu." .Very remarkable. A week
AGO You said mouth is k'eu." ''Quite
so," answered the professor; what.
ever opens and shuts Is k'eu in Chinese,
l.-Chicoqo Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31

Edward King tells one of the most
delightful anecdotes of Carlyle yet put
forth. That portentous pseudo-philoso-
pher, Mallock, called on the old Scotch
man and let himself loose, talking Car
lvle almost to death. CARLYLE listened
imperturbably, invited him to tea, and
had him to smoke in the library after
ward. When at last the youthful sage
thought proper to take his leave Car
lyle accompanied him to the door and
said: "Well. good-by; I've received
We kindly because / knew your mother,
but never want to set eyes on ye
againr'-Erchdnge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
The Successful Book Agent.

"Why, howde do, Jinks? How spruce
YOU are looking. What business are
YOU in now?" said retired book agent.
..Same old business-selling books"
said Jinks."
..What! still book agent?"
"Yes"
"And alive9'
81 seem to be.
..Well, cant understand it. Since
got out Of the hospital l have given
up books.
Il keep on and am making $40, 200 a
year"
'.How do you manage to escape
DEATH"
Easy enough. l first introduce my
self as an agent of Mr.. O'Donovan
Rosa and ask for subscription to the
dynamite fund"
"People refuse, of course?"
"Certainly. Then take out OF my
pocket can Of brickdust, labeled in
big letters Dynamite, and begin to ex-
patiate on its merits.
.Yes..
"1ney beg me to handle it carefully
and put it away. Then l place it in
my coattail poke"
..U! ho!''
"After that open my samples and
talk book to them until they buy, and
they don't dare to kick me. ."-Rhilo-
delphid Call.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31

A Texan dropped into court At
Marietta. Ca. and they saw 8 pistol
sticking out of his pocket They ar.
rested. indicted and fined him twenty
five dollars and costs in fifteen minutes
and he took the first train home.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31

"A learned doctor speaking on heart
troubles says: Persons often trouble
themselves uselessly about having
disease of the heart or lungs, because
they have pain thereabouts. These are
good signs, generally, IS showing that
the pains are external to these organs,
for there can be no pain where there
are no nerves. The fact is, the most
certainly fatal, affections of these or
gans give no note of warning by pain
until within the last brief hours Of life.
~ r Sun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-12

ALD.-To-day MessTs shellabarger Wilson, fos
George f. Lemon, nled bill against n. W. Fftz-
gerald and Others Tor an injunction. The bill states
that Fitzgerald had, prior 10 June, for long time
been engaged ~ the claim business and in the pub
lcatlon OF the Washington World and Ciilzen Sol
dteT. lie states that Fitzgerald became involved
III difficulty with the Pension Office and while the
difficulty Was I-1ulng thousands OF letters sent TO
him accumulated, many or them containing pow.
attorney and relating to claims, and In con.
sequence or this accumulation he was much
embarrassed: that Fitzgerald proposed TO
sell out his business, and contract was
made 10 N Ike the for $4,000, this being
done with the approval OF the Interior department.
and on June 26th paid the money. IL was further
agreed that all mail matter 10 respondents should
&c delivered 10 hm, and this agreement was car
riej out till SEPTEMBER 9Th. when Postmaster Con-
ger refused 10 deliver sdch mail matter-N. w.
Fitzgerald having on that date directed that all
letters aud other mail matter directed TO him or
\. W. Fitzgerald g. Co. be delivered only TO him.
self The bill states that Fitzgerald Is resident
OF New Mexico, aud Will, II hot Restrained, cause
such maii matter 10 be sent there. He further
States that 10 annoy him defendant has given an
order for his mail 10 be delivered al the general de-
livery window. ana that since that date letters
have been delivered TO Fitzgerald. He therefore
anhs an Injunction, &c. A temporary restraining
order was made.
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Hunting Indian Thieves.

! FEUERAL TRoOfS IN PURSUIT OF SAVAGES.
| A special dispatch to the Philadelphia Press from
St Paul, September 10, says: The commanding off,
Ger at Fort CUSTER Montana, sends word to the de-
partment headquarters here that on the night OF
the 9Th instant party Of Piegan Indians stam-
peded and ran OF with about 100 head Of horses be-
longing to the Crow Indians, who were encamped
near McNells ranch, eighteen miles from the fort.
The Crows had running fight with the Piegans,
and report one Pegan killed. but they failed to dis
cover the stock. Keiser, the Crow interpreter who
brought the news to Fort Custer, stated that the
Piegans were believed to be going north to their
reservation, and he is certain they will pass near
Fort McGinniss They had such start that 1t
was considered impossible for a party from Fort
Custer to overtake the thieves and q telegram was
nccordingly sent to the authorities at Fort McGin-
miss, notifying them Of the raid and stating when
and where the Piegans might be expected.
Upon receipt OF the news Gen. Terry ordered the
pmcer III command at Fort McGinnisS to dispatch a
party to intercept the Indians detachment from
Fort McGinniss, consisting Of sixteen men OF the
tst cavalry, under command of Lieut.. Mcdonald, of
the 1st Is now In pursuit OF the Piegans, with in
etructiOns to capture the thieves and recover the
stolen stock.
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The Suicide os ,1r. ,. ~. Squier.


TV-NDkkUW.
The FUNERAL OF Mr. J. III. Squer, who committed
suicide yesterily, Will take place from his late
reoiGence, 1914 street, tomorrow afternoon, at
four O'Clock. The funeral viii be private one.
The brother OF the deceased, accompanied by the
two children and Mrs. Squier's brother, are ex.
pec'ed 10 arrive to-day. Mrs Squier, who was
completely pToStrated 10y the dreadful death OF her
husband, IL with friends. but Is wholly unnerved.
Although She succeeded Ia getting some sleep last
nlh she hIs mad several severe hy slelcal sasIns-
She Is unable To ba,h from her sight the dreadful
scene she witnessed yesterday OF her husband
stretched upon the roor bathed In his ifes blood.
Her friends desire TO Remove her from the city q
soon as sue Is sufficiently composed 10 undertake
Journey.
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EXECUTION IN CINCINNATI.
BENJAMIN johnson Hanged for an


CINCINNATI, September l2.-Beniamin johnson,
c0ored, was hanged this morning FOR completely
with Allen Ingalls, in the murder OF beverly Tayior
his wife and little grl near AyonGae, last Febru-
airy. The bodies OF the victims OF that crime were
Immediately brought by Ingalls, and Johnson TO
the Ohio Medical college, and the murderers re-
ceived S45 for the subjects. week afterwards the
bodies were found Ia the college. and IngaiiS and
johnson were arrested. The atrocty Of this crime
together with the action OF the jury In fixing the
grade OF William BernerS crime as manslaughter,
when IL was clear case OF murder In the first de-
gree, were the potent causes leading 10 the riot OF
last spring. johnson was attended during the last
hiteen minutes In his cell by DIR. Joyce alone. The
sheriff read 10 him the warrant a few minutes be-
tore 10 o'clock. Johnson listened with Wild look
but said nothing The jail physician iminlstered
some brandy. He knelJ on the sea Mold during a
very brief prayer, and then made a heat speech
declaring his Innocence and saying he was pre-
pared 10 die. His death was almost inS! antaneouS
and without peculiar feature. The execution took
place In the jail yard, the scafold being screened
hY canvas.
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Rhinelander and His Wife.

AS soon as Mrs VIM. c. Rhinelander learned on
"Wednesday that the majority of the commission
Appointed to inquire into the sanity OF her husband
who shot lawyer Drake In New York in June last,
bad reported that he was insane, she visited her
husband In the TOmbS. As she entered the counsel
room her husband rose to meet her, when, with a
look and gesture OF despair she flung herself into
hls arms Rhinelander soothed her excitement by
fond careSSeS and said:
pc downcast II these people have made me out
insane that don't make me so. and you must
yet"
They were left together alone until about 6
eciOck, when MIS- Rhinelander took her leave.
Her husband walked hand in hand with her, the
coolest man In the whole prison, whispering words
pl comfort until they reached the outer gate Then
TO hts cell, Walking calm, erect and unconcerned
hcross the prison yard. Recorder Smyth viii con-
slder the report, as well as the minority report
9eciaring Rhinelander sane, and announce his
decision In few days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-12
GREAT FLOOD IN WISCONSIN.
A Man Drowned Nh,;e Trying to Save
His Wife-(.reai k.o>ses 0f Property.

EAU CLAIR, WIS, September l2.-The east and
west sides OF the Chippewa river. which divides The
city, are entirely cut Of nom communication with
each other, except by the way or the omaha rail
way iron bridge, which admits OF the passage OF
foot passengers. Ii is situated SO far uD the river
that walk OF four miles is necessary in reaching
the business portion or the side from the court
house. Almost every family In the city iooses
something. The Chicago, Milwaukee and 81. Paul
railway companies loss in the Chippewa valley is
not less than half a million dollars. The lumber
companies all lose heavily, but the heaviest losse,
are suffered by the poor people. who have had
their homes swept away. Tie newspaper Offices
have ali been Hooded. and 10 paper was ISSUED
yesterday or Will be to-day except the Lpade1'
which is such small sheet that it is printed on a
JOB press Only one life lost fn the food here
d man named Ehler, who was drowned while try
Ing TO Rescue his Sick Wife Mayor Davis has tele-
graphed to WabaSha for a SteaIa ferry-holt, which
VIII come up the river soon the stage of the
water viii permit. Work VIII be commenced upon
the bridges TO replace those swept away soon as
the water goes down.
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TEfE VZGSs.I LETTER.
Hadley Refuses to Answer Question
Tsafevna

n EtelPyee 4 5pOt lfttNs
New YORK, September l2-Lawyers SDooner and
Reduy have been eXalllplng Henry HI. Hadey with
the object, as stated OF ascertalhlng whether the
democratic national committee OF 1880 SIN owes
hin any money, SO that il ii did they might pro-
ceed 10 collect IL and apply II to the settlement of
an unSttloiled Judgment. This mornin. they went
bciore Judge Van Worst. In the superior court and
complained that Hadley reIuSed 10 answer queS-
lions as TO whether he had received TINS year any
money 10 AID him ia eo abllslilAg his INDEPENDENT
voters ciub. Judge Van kUCrSt S,lu hG thou AT the
eXalnlatlon was taxing very wide scope, and
Initily decided 10 appoint rrierHe lie uaIned L.
Latlln Kellogg. and that gentleman Viii take uu
Tue eXaUllnallOQ neXt IueSllY.
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Notes from Wall Street.

NEW YORK, September l2-StOcks opened: Dela-
ware and LackaM anna. lOgl: Er1e, ISL: Kansas
anu Texas, i92s Lake shoic, eU-,; Louisville and
Nashville, 5'.: New Jersey Central. 80 Northern
taclllc, preferred, ~ a; Northwestern, s9a; New
lprh central. lul =, oregon 1rasCuutincntal, 15a
Pacific Hi!, 80 .; Reading, = ~ Paul. s5k L Mon
fac.lic, - .; " western mon, o1s.
The stock marAvt opened niIl, but soon became
weak aud lower. Prices declined 4 10 n per cent,
The iai'tr IN LachaH anna, Western Union and the
6rahscr5-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-12
Who Will be Secretary,

The only new name mentioned as likely to sue
ceed Secretary Folger is that OF Gen. Sharpe, OF
New York. 1t is generally acknowledged. how
ever, that no one here knows anything about the
Presidents intentions in the matter, and the only
reason lor connecting Gen. Sharpe'S name with the
Treasury portfolio arises from the particularly H.
innate personal relations existing between the
President and that gentleman.
1t was currently reported among the clerks in
the Treasury department. this afternoon that Gen.
Sharpe had been appointed Secretary of the Treas
ury. Upon tnqulring at the White House 1t was
learned that not word had been heard from the
President on the subject Notwithstanding that,
however, 1t was the general impression that Gen.
Sharpe WOnld be appointed.
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a Series Of Marine Disasters.

PRoYINCETowN. MASS, september r. The
schooner Grace F. Llttlcton arrived here last
night She reports losing Capt. Daniel MckInnon
oNtrtoard in a gale of the Grand Banks on sep
Ter Isl. During the same gale an unknown bark
was d.sfnaSicd a short distance from them She
passed TIE bark about midnight, when her lower
mass appeared 10 b. standing. Her main sal, :,
part oI the >l9lkcI. ana lprSlal sail were SET She
ran down near her. intending 10 lay 10y until MORN
lng 10 renUcr assistance II ueed Il, but received no
h Oa Tie same day, in latitude ~ 40 north. lon
Ellude 90 10 west she spoke the ship Constance,
fIoin -. Johns, y. H.. bound out. Capt. MCkin-
non VIE COHnIlttcd suicide here a short tlmeaga
They LEAVE 4 daughter and A S,,u
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The Fate of Two u.u Vpkuowr.

BoSroN, September IA dispatch from High
iahd Llshl say NJ about O'clock Yesterday after.
noon the Sloop Yacht Minnie, Of Newport. X l.
came Il IN anchor on here Two men, COMPOSING
The crew, who said they belonged IL Port and came
ashore, ana while doing stove their boat I'm the
SurL by The Time they had finished repairing the
buat II was dark, but they rOwed away In the di-
rrct0l IA which they thought their vessel lay.
The Yacht still lies anchor with no one on board
Tho llLe OF ile lMn Iunn 4. INK nnAXu.