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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
WHEN SUGAR WAS IN
VENTED.

The exact date OF the invention
OF sugar is lost in the mist OF fable.
However, sugar is said to have
been known to the Chinese three
thousand years ago. and there is
not much doubt but that the manu-
facture of the article was carried
on under the Tsin dynasty two
hundred years B. c. A strong
claim for priority has been made
for India. Probably the Hindoos
learned the art from the Chinese.
and from India the knowledge was
carried further West. Three hun
bred and twenty-five years before
Christ Alexandra sent Nearchus
with large feet down the Indus
to explore the adjacent countries.
When that officer returned from
his expedition he brought to
Greece an account of honey (sugar)
which the Asiatics made from cane,
without any assistance from bees.
This was the earliest idea the
Western nation had OF sugar. the
Jews. Egyptians, Babylonians and
Greeks knowing nothing of its
use. As late as A. d. $50 sugar
was prescribed by Galen. the
famous phi ysician, as n medicine.
Before the discovery of America
sugar was a costly luxury. used
only on rare occasions. During
the war of the Roses, about 1856,
Margaret Piston, wife of q wealthy
country gentleman of Norfolk,
wrote to her husband, begging that
he would "vouahsafe" to send her
pound of sugar. As late as the
year 100 all England consumed
only twenty million pounds in the
course of the year. but since the
consumption has greatly increased,
twenty million hundred weight now
being used by the English people.
The process of refining sugar was
not known in England previous to
1869. That was probably an in
vention OF the Arabs. A Venetian
merchant learned the secret from
the Saracens of Sicily and sold the
art for one hundred thousand
crowns.-Sugor Bowl.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
BROKEN BRIDGES.

The felicity of travel to and from
our neighboring to xn of Madison
vile and for many people residing
in the country beyond the Tche-
functa River has been considerably
marred by the Tchefnncta bridge
being broken. in which condition
it has been for about two months,
no pretentions having been made
to repair it.
The Abita and Pontchatoloway
bridges. on the Vaudeville road.
are in a dangerous condition.
They should be repaired at once,
or they will be carried away by
the next fleshet or be the means OF
giving some one an untimely bayou
bath.
Work has begun on the Bogue
Falaya bridge, and we hope to see
it soon completed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
Written for the FARMER. ]
LOVE.

Seated beneath the plentiful and
voluptuous shade of a tall old ma.
tive beech tree, its limbs touching
the cool, clear water of the ripping
rivulet, I recall those touching and
emotional lines of SCOTS 'Lay oil
the Last Minstrel :"
..Breathes there man with soul SO
dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
This is my own. my native land
Whose heart has meier within him
burn'd,
As home his footsteps he hath turn'd,
From wandering on a foreign strand p
What a heart had Scott! How
few have such one! None could
better picture the supreme beauty
and chaste allurements of a child
hoods home. The illusion of this
worlds gains subtracts the poetry
and the cravings Of a better nature
from so many hearts! -. What
country lad has not had his nook
upon some hill, in some dale, be-
side some swiftly flowing brook
let-when in after years, in the
tumult of this wide, troubled, cold
world, he has often recalled the
pleasant moments spent in this
quiet place? How many heavy
hearts, now in far-distant lands,
have been relieved of their burdens
by the soul-enlivening memory OF
happy days spent. aud hope Of
again spending another. in . GER
tain little corner OF his then only
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31

known world. where many of child
hoods innocent hours have been
spent! How often the hand,
speeding on its journey OF blood
and death, has been staid by the
impulsiye recollection of the dear
mother in childhood's home in
PRAYER for her ideal sons welfare
God that sees all things, that does
all things well. give us power to
love, for in that one little word
we find all that comprises n mans
better nature! In his love for
God he does all things well ; in
his love for his mother, the most
beautiful. endearing earthly object,
he does all things well to earn the
love and respect Of this noble per
sonage in his love for his wife
he endeavors to become a true man
to protect this next TO his mother i;
in loving mankind he aims to equal,
if not to excel, in attaining objects
OF earthly good for his fellowmen,
and thus earns the space he has
occupied on earth by some worthy
achievement! Love, that makes
the lions heart that of lamb ;
that makes life sweet to live; that
accepts into the swelling heart pity
for the destitute, sick and weakly ;
that pervados among the rich a
desire to aid his needy fellowmen ;
that makes home paradise. friend
ship pleasant, and death a final.
just and looked-for end!
D. F. Y.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31

All ladies' interested in the Ex-
position are invited to aid in the
following work. approved by the
Director General. A silk quilt
has been designed, representing a
map of Louisiana, to be twelve feet
square when completed, each par
ish to be q different color, geo.
graphically outlined, the name and
some appropriate decoration to be
embroidered or painted thereon.
The committee in charge of this
work are now prepared 10. furnish
tho necessary patterns and instruc-
tons. Those who are willing to
contribute a parish or section are
hereby requested to communicate
with the committee by addressing
L. E. SMITH, Secretary,
Lamourie P. o., Rapides Parish,
La,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
INTERNATIONAL TYPO
GRAPHICAL UNION.

New Orleans Typographical
Union No. II will tender a grand
entertainment to the international
Typographical Union on June 2. 3.
4, 5, 6 and Z, in honor OF the
thirty-second annual session, to be
held in New Orleans. Addresses
will be delivered by Hon. j. Valsin
Guillotte, Mayor Of the city OF
New Orleans; Gen. Leon JAS
tremski, State printer, and Thomas
P. White, president Of New Or
leans Typographical Union No. II.
The programme is replete one,
and the delegates will doubtless
long remember their reception in
New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
MEETING OF THE STATE CEN
TRIAL COMMITTEE.

The Democratic State Central
Committee met on the 14th instant
in the Senate Chamber, Chairman
Jastrenski presiding. Twenty-nine
members were present and fifteen
represented by proxy.
Mr.. Arroyo introduced resolu-
tons. which, after being amended,
were adopted, as follows:
Resolved, That a State Conven-
ton be called and held ut Baton
Rouge Tuesday. June 18th, 1884.
at II o'clock, to meet in the House
of Representatives, for electing del
egates to the National Democratic
Convention at Chicago, on the Sth
Of July, 1884. for nominating Dem
ocratic candidates for President
and Vice President of the United
States, and also to re-elect electors
for the State at large and for each
electoral district.
Resolved, That the delegates to
said convention he elected on Sat
urday. June Z. 1854. in such man.
ner as the executive committee OF
the respective parishes may deter
mine that when practicable dele
gates shall be elected by the people
in convention ut mass meeting.
Resolved, That the ratio of votes
in the State Convention shall be
one delegate for each 200 votes,
and one for every fraction over 100
cast at the last election for Gov
ernor in each parish and each Rep
resentative district in the city OF
New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
CRAZY PATCHWORK

Having n large assortment of rem
nants and pieces of handsome brocaded
silks, satins and velvets, We are putting
them up in assorted bundles and fur
nishing them for ''Crazy PATCHWORK"
Cushions, Mats, Tides, ETC.. etc. PACK
AGE No. lis handsome bundle OF ex-
,iuIsits silks. satins and brocaded vel
vets (all differently Just the thing for the
most superb pattern Of fancy ,cork. Sent
postpaid for Sc cents in postal note or
1-cent stamps. PACKAGE No. 2-Con-
tanning three times as much as Package
No. l. Sent postpaid for 81. These are
all of the rery finest qualify and cannot be
equalled at any other silk works in the
U. S. at three times our prices. They will
please any lady. One order always
brings a dozen more. LADIES MANUEL
OF FANCY WORK, with 400 illustrations
and instructions for artistic fancy work.
handsomely bound, postpaid, 50 cts.
Order no,r. Address. The ROCHESTER,
SILK Co., Rochester, N. Y.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
MONDAY. JUNE 2. 1854.
NOTICE.

In accordance with the provisions of
Article 45 of the Constitution OF the
State of Louisiana, the undersigned
hereby gives notice that he will apply to
the General Assembly OF the State of
Louisiana, now in regular session, for
the passage of an act to require the New
Orleans and Northeastern Railroad, or
Queen and Crescent Road. to fence in
both sides of its road-bed, in the parish
of st. Tammany, State of Louisiana, and
to provide for the payment in full of the
value of all stock killed by Its trains.
Also, for the passage of an act to
dredge, and keep dredged out, the bar at
the mouth of the Big Tchefuncta river,
in the Parish of st. Tammany, La. and
also to improve further navigation of
that stream, and for the appropriation
of monies sufficient to carry out fully
the objects above named.
dredge, and keep dredged out, the mouth
of Bayou Castaing, at Vaudeville, in the
Parish of st. Tammany. La. and other
wise improve the navigation of said
stream, in order, more particularly, to
afford a safe anchorage for vessels, and
for an appropriation of monies in order
to fully carry out the purposes above
named.
Also, for the passage of an act to
dredge, and keep dredged out. the
Abita river, in the Parish of st. Tam
many, La. for the removal of obstruc-
tions from and the improvement of the
navigation of said stream, and for the
appropriation of monies sufficient to
fully carry out the objects above emu
merated.
Also, for thu passage of an act to
dredge, aud keep dredged out, the Big
Bogue Falia river, particularly from the
Old Landing up to the town of Coving-
ton, in the Parish of st. Tammany, La,
and to otherwise improve the naviga-
ton of said stream, remove distractions
therefrom, and for an appropriation of
monies sufficient to carry out the OBJ
jects above specified.
Also, for the passage of an act to
dredge. and keep dredged out. the Lit
tie Tchefuncta river, in the Parish of
st. Tammany, La, and otherwise i'm
prove the navigation of said stream, by
removing fallen timber, sunken logs,
etc., and for an appropriation of monies
sufficient to carry out the objects above
enumerated.
Also, for the passage of an act to
dredge, and keep dredged ont the bar
at the mouth of Bayou Bonfouca, in the
Parish of st. Tammany, La. and othe--
wise improve the navigation OF said
stream, and for an appropriation of
monies sufficient to fully carry out the
objects above enumerated,
Also. for the passage of an act to
dredge. and keep dredged out. the bar
at the mouth Of Bayou Lacombe, IN the
Parish of st. Tammany, La. for the re-
moval of distractions and the improve
ment of the navigation of said stream,
and for an npprop ration of monies suf-
ficient to fully carry ont the objects
above enum Grated.
my2+ 5t ). 8. bOSSAEE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31

Our neighboring town, Caldwell,
says the Brennan (Tex.) Banner,
is about to have a boom by the
erection of a block of brick build
ings 100 feet deep by 107 feet
front. They will be owned by
Jones & Hamilton, T. Y. Murray,
A. W. McIver and B. G. Gay &
Co. Davis & Perry have the con-
tract for the brick work and How.
ard Burns for the wood work.
Both firms live in Brenham.
Mr.. Howard Burns, the con-
tractor for the wood work. is q son
of Mrs. Burns, of Chubby Hill
Plantation. His many friends
in Covington will join us in con-
graduating him on his success iu
lis psw home.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
ELECTION NOTICE.

Whereas. it is provided, by an act of
the General Assembly of the State of
Louisiana, approved March 16, 1870,
that an election shall be held on the
first Monday in June of each year, by
the qualified electors of the town of
Covington, st. Tammany parish, La, for
the purpose of electing one Mayor and
six Aldermen, to serve ns such for the
ensuing twelve months thereafter, as
the law directs
Now, therefore, !. VIM. C. Morgan,
Clerk of the Eighteenth Judicial District
count for the Parish of st. Tammany,
La, in compliance with the fifth section
of said act, do Issue this notice, notify
ing all persons concerned to hold said
election, on
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1854.
with the view of electing the above
named officers; and said election to be
conducted, and the returns thereof
made, in the manner required by the
laws of the State of Louisiana.
In testimony whereof, l have hereunto
signed my name, and affixed the seal of
said court thereto, at the town of Gov
ington. this Goth day of May, 1894.
WM. G.. MORGAN, Clerk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
men.

A subscription list was started
last Thursday evening, and about
$3.50 raised for the purpose of con-
structing a telephone line from here
to Vaudeville We have not learn
ed the total amount subscribed up
to this time. but apprehend there
will be no difficulty in raising the
necessary sum, about $500. The
shares Of stock are $40 each, and
We hope our citizens will respond
promptly AND literally. in order
that the line may be built without
delay. This is a highly important
ente, prise, and will give new inn
petus of prosperity to our town as
soon rs it is completed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31

Representative Bcssier, OF st.
Tammany, offered bill last week
to improve Bayou Castaing. This
bayou is situated n little to the east
of Vaudeville, and is now OBJ
structel by a bar at its mouth. It's
removal by dredging is the object
of the proposed bill. The improve
ment will not coat more than $4,000,
and will furnish safe harbor, with
deep water, for the accommodation
Of vessels trading with Vaudeville
and the parishes OF st. Tammany
and Washington. at present such
vessels can obtain DO safe anchor
age short of the Tchefuncta. The
bar once removed Vaudeville would
speedily obtain importance as a
shipping point, to the advantage OF
New Orleans, rs well rs to the i'm
mense benefit of the parishes
named. We sincely wish success
to this very proper measure.-
DQi n States.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
Mulberry Grove
Hotel.
Near COvinstOm, La.

This popular summer resort is charm
ingly situated near the Bogue Falia, two
and half miles north of Covington, IN
the midst of the Piney Woods. The ho-
tel is surrounded iy a number of new
cottages, for families. The water Of the
fine springs at Mulberry Grove were an
alyzed by G. l.. Kepler, chemist, and
DIR. Watkins, and pronounced fully
equal in medicinal properties to that of
Abita Springs. and unsurpassed any
where. Persons desiring to spend the
summer in an attractive and quiet place,
pure air. and with both clear and min
eral springs. should secure accommoda-
tons ut Mulberry Grove Hotel. Good
bathing facilities. Terms, 81 so per
day; SO per week; s35 per month. APP
ply to or address. CHI. TROUILLY, 1872
Canal street. New Orleans, or to CHI.
THIERY, Proprietor, Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31

CENTENARY AT THE NJ. L. CHURCH
Last Sunday was observed by our
Methodist people with services III
commemoration of the one hun
dredth anniversary of the organi-
cation of their church in America.
The morning sermon Rev. XIV,
60 was preached by the Kev. q
L. Vickers. He gave a complete
history of tue church organization,
showing how largely it had in
creased in COMMITMENTS, an,l
how rapidly it had advanced. He
spoke in eloquent, though urgent
terms, Of the Importance Of shun-
ming our sins and embracing the
cause of God. The afternoon SER
vices were highly pleasing and in
>teresting. and were mainly for the
children. Centenary addresses
and speeches were made by Mr.. W.
W. Dnnbracco. Judge o. p. Amack-
er, of Tangipaboa, Col. Harris, of
New Orleans. Rev. q. L. Vickers,
Rev. w. G.. Backus. the pastor,
and Capt. w. w. Risher. the Su-
perintendent of the School. The
singing was very good and the
congregation large, notwithstand-
ing the weather was unfavorable.
The Sabbath School is fairly at
tended, though many of the chill
dren frequently absent themselves.
The teachers would be very glad
and much encouraged to see the
little ones, with their parents, at
the school every Sunday morning.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31

The municipal election will take
place next Monday. We are III
favor Of the reelection of the pres
ent officers. DR.. Randolph has
ably performed the duties OF Mayor
for several years. and We have no
doubt he will consent to continue
in the position. in Difference to the
wishes of the people. The present
Aldermen have also given general
satisfaction, aud should be re elect
ed, if they will consent to serve
another term.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
Police Jury.

The members OF the Police Jury
are hereby notified that a meet
ing will be hold on
MONDAY, JULY7, 1884,
for the transaction of such business
as may be brought up for consider
alton. All the members are urgently
requested to attend.
j. Nj. ALLISON, President
W. G. EENrzEI.. Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31

We learn that a fatal shooting
scrape occurred in Washington
parish one day last week. in which
a man by the name of Koenig
was shot and killed 10y Frank
Stnbbs. 1t appears that koenig
applied for permission to drive his
cattle through Stubs field, and
being refused, he proceeded to
drive through, without the consent
of Stubs, who procured a gun
and shot koenig. killing him al
most instantly. Both were white
men,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
NOTICE.

Under Article 48 of the State Consti.
tuition, the undersigned hereby give no.
tice that they will apply to tho General
Assembly, at its next regular session.
for The passage of an act to amend and
re-enact an act entitled Gan act to in.
corporate the town of Madisonville.
Parish of St Tammany, La" approved
March IL, 1852. w. HEUGHAN,
LOUIS BAHAM.
BERNHARD GoLDATE,
II. HEIsER,
NJ. BEEcBLER,
A. PERKINS.
MADrsoSvILLE. La, April Z, 1854.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31

FoUR Excursions DAY.-On and
after Sunday. June l, the New Or
leans and Northeastern Railroad
will run four excursion trains each
Sunday over their great bridge
across Lake PorichariraiD from
New Orleans to Shdell, La. The
trains leave at 8 a. M, IL n. NJ, 8
p. m. and $50 p. NJ. and return
at 2 p. m. 4:l0 p. m, s p. m. and
$50 y. m. The fare for the round
trip will be seventy i've cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31

Gov. McEnery has commissioned
the following named gentlemen as
Police Jurors for Washington par
ish: First Ward, Jos. E. Sylvest;
Second Ward, L. J. Lyons; Third
Ward, Jacob Magee; Fourth Ward,
Jos. L. Pounds; Fifth Ward, Nor
ris Tally.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
A. LOSSET,
Blacksmith and Wheel
wright,
CovINoToE, La

Having purchased 4. Losset's inter-
est in the blacksmith shop, the publ:
are informed that will hereafter con-
duct the business on my own account.
and respectfully solicit their patron
age.
l have secured the services Of a com.
petent wheelwright, and am prepared to
do all sorts OF work in tt(kSD and
IRON, on short notice sai on accom-
ModatIng terms.
Horse shooting. and all plantation
work. executed with dispatch. Plows,
wagons, carts. whesibarrows, ironsl
new or repaired. Satisfaction guaran-
teed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
THE TELEPHONE LINE.

vaudeville. La. May IS, 1854.
EDITOR ST. TAMNASY FARMER:
Work on the st. Tammany Tele-
phone and Telegraph Line was
commenced here to-day. Rev.
Father Ayeilhe addressed the citi-
zens, and blessed the first pole,
according to the ritual of his
church, and read the following
communication from Col. Geo.
Norman, President of the Com
pany, who was unable to attend:
To the citizens of Vaudeville and St.
Tammany Parish:
With many regrets at my inabil-
ity to be present to-day, at the in
auguration of the work on the ST.
Tammany Telephone and Tele-
graph Company, as President OF
the Company I have requested
Rev. Father Aveilhe, the progress
sive and respected Priest of our
Parish, to officiate at the ceremony
of the erection of the first pole, and
the commencement of the work in
Vaudeville.
You are indebted tor this i'm.
portant improvement to the inhu-
ence, ability and deter mination OF
that we'll and widely-known gentle
man, Mr.. G. w. Mott, who has
spent most of his youth and man.
hood in your midst and on the
shores of this beautiful Lake, aided
by the perseverance and vim Of
Capt. j. r. S. Selleck, one of our
most far-seeing and wids-awake
citizens, and assisted by Mr.. Chas.
S. Pitcher, one of our most intelli-
gent, enterprising. prosperous and
energetic Young men.
After sleeping for ages, st. Tam
many at last awakens, falls into
line with her more favored sister
parishes, and erects one of the en-
blems of prog ress through her bor-
ders. calling into life her dormant
energies, and introducing into her
sylvan vistas the weird music OF
the electric current.
Who knows bat that another
step towards Advancement, and
still another, will follow-as pro-
gress and enterprise have no limit
to their daring?
The ever-reaching hand Of specu-
lation, searching for new fields and
ventures, may discover, in this ef-
fort of ours TO keep pace with our
fellow-men, an omen that st. Tam
many has sources of wealth as yet
unknown, only awaiting the visit
Of the magician, Capital, 10 develop
her resources, and to exhibit her
possibilities.
wish tho enterprise the great
est success, and the work speedy
completion.
GEO. MooRMAN.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
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OF Kentucky University, Lexington, Ky.
Time complete As f Dipsma Business Course about i
veets fos Cost including Tuition Set Of Books and
Board in family 80 Telegaphy speciality Literary Course
tree Ladies rsesivsd 500 sscees.ai sdusies 0vu 90
pupils Is IS age from n States In
practically Individually impaired teachers.
Special for Teachers and Business Men, Uuv0ay
for il. he.thfans.s and soeisty and i eedins R.eads
Fall Sssson begins Sept A For circulars and fa particulars
address Its Prssideas w. K. SMITH, LexjnGton. KEs
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
NOTICE.

The undersigned will pay no debts
his property in st. Tammany parish.
self in person or in writing.
ADAM THOMSON.
CONVICTION. La, May 3, 1884.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
ABITA SPRINGS.
THE B0ssIER HOUSE.

At these celebrated SPRINGS, having
been thoroughly repaired and renovated.
is now open for the reception of guests.
Daily communication with New Orleans,
per steamer New Camelia, to Old Lend
ing, where stages connect with the
Springs, five and one-lalf miles dis
tant. Board per Month, $50; per Week,
$40; per Day, 81 80.
The usual excsllect cuisine as hereto
fore viii be continued.
ED. BOSSIER, Manager.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-31
The professional card of Judge
o. P. Amacker, of Tangipahoa, will
be found in another column.

The National Greenback Con-
vention, which assembled ut Indl-
annapolis this week, nominated the
following ticket: For President, B
+. Butler, OF Massachusetts; f,r
Vice President, A. Nj. West, of Mis-
sissippi.