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The Billings herald. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1882-1885, 1884-11-22
Carrier Pigeon Express.

The system of carrier pigeons is
now a recognized feature of the
French military establishment.
The two central depots are at Paris
and Langres, communication with
Toul, Verdun and Mezieres will be-
made from Paris, while the south-
eastern group of fortresses; Belfort,
Dion, Besancon and Lyons, will
be connected by the aerial messen-
gers with Langres. Constant com-
munication will be had between
the two main stations. The great
est distance between any two
places in direct communication
will not exceed 2S5 kilometres or
fifty-four miles, and as the average
swiftness of a carrier pigeon is
about 800 metres or about one-half
mile minute, the longest of these
military journeys can be accom-:
plished in about five hours.
The Billings herald. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1882-1885, 1884-11-22

rapidly and walks slowly He will
accomplish q long line of travel,
either to the draft or pleasure wag.
on, with less fatigue to himself and
less weariness to his driver, than
any other horse. If the horse has
the capacity to walk fast, he has
the earnest Of ambition to speed
fast in his more rapid movements.
The fast runner the rapid trotter,
the rapid draft horse is proverbially
the fast-walking horse. :: The fast
walk is, therefore, the foundation of
all horse excellence. 1t should be
generously encouraged by all our
agricultural and rfair associations.
purchasers should insist upon it as
a necessary qualification, and it
should be the aim of ry..breeder
to have his colts broken, first, to a
clean, square, rapid walk. This
would insure an economy of time
beyond the most sanguine expecta-
ton; and equally with the economy
of time would be saving of the
whip-lash, the patience of the dri-
yer and the cruel destruction of
horse flesh. Nothing is more pleas
urable to the roadite than the relief
from the swift trot, when his horse
indulg~s in swinging, rapid walk
up the grades; nothing is more de-
sirable to the teamster than that
his horses briskly walk forward
with their load, and nothing shows
off the stylish coach team to greater
advantage than bold, graceful, rap
id walk. Every stimulus to create
and encourage this gait should,
therefore, be given to the breeder OF
all grades Of horses by the horse
community -[National Live Stock
Journal.
The Billings herald. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1882-1885, 1884-11-22
Who will be Mistress at tho White
House..

There is a we'll defined belief
among Gov. Cleveland's friends,
writes an Albany correspondent,
that there is young lady in West
ern New York who will soon be
led to the alter by the president
elect. Others who have known
him long and we'll say that he will
never marry, and that this talk
simply comes of the fact that he
has shown this young woman some
slight attentions since he was elect
ed governor. Early in life his
hopes and ambitions for wife were
crushed by the hand of death, and
his affection for the lost one has
kept him treading the wine-press of
life alone. If the reports that he
is to marry are not true then his
own immediate family will furnish
tAe lady to do the social honors
of his administration. It is gener-
ally believed by those who know
him best that there will be less fes-
tivities during his term Of Office
than there have been for many
years past. He has been a
hard working governor and
will probably continue his in
dustrious habits as president.
Bachelor as he is, the White
House, will however, have a most
creditable mistress. There are four
ladies in his immediate family,
either of whom can we'll do the
honors of the household. His eld-
est sister in this country, Mrs. w.
E. Hoyt OF Fayetteville, would fill
any position with credit. She is a
middle aged lady, Of pleasing ad-
dress, who has spent good deal of
time at the executive mansion here
since her brother has been governor.
She has made many friends here in
the capital of the State, and will
doubtless do the same in Washing
ton, where she will probably 60 the
4th of next aMarch. Miss K. E.
Cleveland is the maiden sister. She
still resides in the little home cott-
age at Holland Patent, just above
Utica. A good public speaker, a
quick conyersationalist and gener-
ally plain woman of intellectual
force, she would do her share in
entertaining her brothers guests at
the national capital. Mr.. Cleveland
has sister who for twenty years
has been a missionary at Ceylon.
She has two charming young lady
daughters, Mary and Carrie Hast
ings whom the governor has been
for many years educating in this
country. He has given them every
advantage and they have improved
them. They will no doubt be a
part of their uncle's family circle at
Washington as they have been at
times here. With Mrs. Hoyt or
any one of the three other ladies
spoken of, the social end of the first
Democratic administration for a
quarter of a century will be well
sustained even should the presi-
dent elect continue bachelor.
The Billings herald. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1882-1885, 1884-11-22

Thanksgiving comes this month,
and that's 4 legal holiday; and
then there's Christmas and New
Years and after them comes Washr
ington's Birthday, and that brings
US close on to the 1st Of May, when
book beer is ripe; and Decoration
Day that must not be- oyerlookedf
and then the Fourth, the glorious
Fourth, no loyal American citizen
should neglect that day of all oth-
ers. l haven't much confidence IN
myself" he went on, "and consid-
ering that all these holidays come
together in such bunch, I'm
afraid l might break over: Come
around and see me about 10 O'Clock
the morning of the 9Th of July'-
New York Sun.
The Billings herald. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1882-1885, 1884-11-22
A Brief Respite;

How are you feeling since the
election?" was asked of red hot
Republican at the Hoffman House.
mot very well," he replied. x
had a tooth pulled yesterday, and
while the actual operation was go
ing on I felt comparatively happy,
but such a sensation lasts but .
short time you know"
cam l to understand" asked the
questioner, "that the sensation of
Of having a tooth pulled is q pleas
ant one to you?"
"Well-er-no, not exactly pleas
ant, perhaps, but it sort O. has 3
tendency to divert ones mind from
other matters for the time being
ENew York Sun.
The Billings herald. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1882-1885, 1884-11-22
He Wasn't Cute Ready.

"My dear FRIEND" said a temper
ance advocate, cannot l induce
you to sign the pledge?"
81 believe l will sign it," was the
reply, 81 am afraid liquor has such
hold on me that | will never be
able to voluntarily give it up"
"And you will sign it now?" the
temperance man asked eagerly.
swell, not just now. You see
The Billings herald. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1882-1885, 1884-11-22
A Year Ago.

A Year Ago.
I was so rich year ago
That every day
A little child looked up to me
Amid its play.
I was so very rich because
The child was mine;
l did not think he was but lent
A little time.
/ dreamed, for him, bright dreams,
And he?
The castles that he built
Were all for me.
l cannot tell you, if try,
How golden bright
The head upon my pillow
Every night.
never could begin TO tell
wish could
How sweet this child of mine
How sweet, how good:
Or half how rich felt myself.
You do not know
How very rich was
A year ago.
George krigler
The Billings herald. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1882-1885, 1884-11-22

Philadelphia Call: Customer-
You have not left me any bread for
two mornings.
Bakers Boy-No mum. You
take Graham bread.
"Of course; why don't you leave
1t 2"
"We haven't none mum"
"You havn't any! That's queer
excuse. Why don't you make it7"
"You see, mum, the man that
held the mortgage on the mill fore.
closed, and it don't run now"
ooh, you mean the -four milf"
"No, mum, the saw mill.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-25
B. ABADIE,
NEW BAKERY
CONVICTION. LA.
FRESH BREAD EVERY DA7

Bread and Cakes can be had Mt the
stand neal the meat market, or at the
bakery.
Will deliver fresh Bread every morn
ing ut cour residence, ii desired
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-25
Choice and Fancy Cakes a
Speciality.

Orders for Cakes for picnics, parties
and suppers particularly solicited. All
ssch orders should be sent in one day
in advance, and will be executed in ),
manner that will guarantee satisfaction
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-25
Mulberry Grove
Hotel.
Near COVingtOn, 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 no.
tel is surrounded Icy 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
Dr. Watkins, and pronounced fully
equal in p,edicinal 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
erll springs, should secure accommoda-
tions ut Mulberry Grove Hotel. Good
bathing facilities. Terms, 81 50. per
day; $40 pei week; $50 pex-month- APP
ply to or address. CH. TROUILLY, 1872
Canal street. New Orleans. or to CT.
THIE2Y, Proprietor, Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-25
Next session begins
Monday, Sep. Is, 1884,

In the building formerly occupied by
Coyington High School.
This school will be under the direct
supervision of the Principal, who is a
graduate Of the Baltimore City College,
a qualified and recognized educator, and
Who has for the past two years occupied
the Principals Chair in the Coyington
High School. The location is pleasant,
healthy, quiet, and conducive to study.
There will be four departments, with
tuition fees per month as follows:
FIRST DEPARTMENT.
Spelling and Reading. 81 90
SECOND DEPARTMENT.
Spelling. Reading. Primary Arith-
metic, Primary Geography and
Penmanshlp.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. / SO
THIRD DEPARTMENT.
Spelling, History Gu. ST. Higher
Arithmetic, Geography, Grammar
and Penmanship. ......... -. 2 o.
FOURTH DEPARTMENT..
Physical Geography. Grammar,
General History, Penmanship,
Algebra, Geometry, Astronomy.
Latin and Elocution 49,. -. 2 so
Tuition fees due at the end of each
month.
l thank the public for patronage and
support in the past, and earnestly So
licit a renewal of the same for the term
of 1884 So. Patrons and friends of the
school always welcome.
For further information. address
w. w. DUNBRAcco, Principal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-25
THE CONVICTION
A C. A ID e M Y.
(MALE AND FEMALE.)

W. ". DUNBRACCO, Principal.
Non Sectdrian, Progressive, Practical and
Scientific.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-25
HEADQUARTERS
FOR
American Watches.
WALTHAM WATCH co.

We have sold thousands of these
Watches, and so certain are we of
their reliability that we agree to
send them back ami refund the
money if they do not give satisfac-
ton. We have lately reduced them
to the following figures:
SOLID SILVER KEY WINDING WATCHES
Broadway" jewels. ....$11 90
"Wm. Ellery," IL jewels. =. Ii 90
SOLID SILVER STEM-W1NDERs.
Sterling" jewels. .......Sl4 90
"Wm. Ellery." IL jewels. :. Is 90
up. S. Bartlett" Is jewels. 81 so
lO-kaRAr SOLID GOLD SrEM-W1NDERs
Sterling" Z jewels ......$ $50 90
"Wm. Ellery," II jewels. -. 33 90
p. S. Bartlett" Is jewels. 81 90
14-KARAr SOLID GoLD STEM W1NDERs
Sterling" Jewels. .$4S 90
"Wm. Ellery." IL jewels. :. SO 90
"P. S. Bartlett" Is jewels. Sc 90
appleton Tracy" adjusted
and Patent Regulator. =. 67 90
1S-KARAT SOLID GoLD 81 EN- WlNDERs
Sterling" jewels. .s57 90
''Wm. Ellery," IL jewels. :. 90 90
Up. S. Bartlett" Is jewels. IS 90
Appleton Tracy" adjusted. Is 90
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-25
SAW MILL.

Tam now prepared to furnish all kinds
~ Sawed Lumber, on short notice. anu
at.iowest caslr prices.
" 4. C. DICKSON,
Near Coyiaeton, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-25
Chickens.

Mr. A. Thomson, OF Sulphur Springs
Plantation, Covington. La, offers Tor
sale some fine Plymouth Rock Chlckens.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-25
TERMS OF COURT.
ABITA SPRINGS.
THE BOSSIER 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 LIZ nd
ing, where stages connect with the
Springs, five and one-half miles dis
tant- Board per Month, S35; per Week,
$40; per Day, 81 30.
The usual excellect cuisine as hereto
fore will be continued.
ED. BOSSIER, Manager.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-12-25
Senator Mcdonald and the
Cabinet.

Washington, Dec,21.-An informa /
meeting Of Democratic members of
Congress and citizens of Indiana was
held at the Capitol last night. The
sentiment generally expressed was
that Indiana was entitled to recogni-
ton in the Cabinet of the President
elect, and the opinion was unanimous
that in that event the honor should be
conferred on ex- Senator Mcdonald.
The cordial Endorsement of ex-Sen-
ptor Mcdonald for a cabinet position
by the Democratic members of Con
gress from Indiana sets at rest, or
ought to,. the story to which his
Eastern opponents here have for so
long given circulation, that he is not
the choice of his people for such a
recognition by the incoming admin
lStratl0n.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-12-25
Three Tons of Silver.

Yesterday there was unpacked in
Main Building an object which at
tracted much attention. 1t was Next
co.'s exhibit Of silver.
The Honorable Commissioner Mgr.
Glllow stated to reporter at the
Philadelphia Centennial there had
been exhibited mass of silver from
the United States Mint worth $70,-
600. Mexico had desired to outdo
this show of treasure, and Gov.
Pachico, of chihuahua, had been APP
piled to to get it up. The Governor
mad some trouble to get u furna, @
capable of smelling so great body
OF the precious metal, out had at
length by the assistance Of the mine
managers and engineers constructed
such furnace, and the result was
this ponderous body lying before him.
1t consists Of a solid mass, shaped like
a mountain, standing 3 feet high on a
pedestal 8 feet long and 81 wide.
The weight Of the whole, which is
cast in solid piece, is $500 pounds,
and Its value Is about 500, 900, the
fneness OF the silver being 9O2.7, or
2.7 parts finer than United States
money. 1t bears an inscription in
relief on the face ''From Mexico,
State of Chihuahua, 10 the Worlds
Exposition, l8S4-New Orleans
PIcayune.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-12-25

tha' extent, leieye the psossute for
accommodations that is sure TO come
later on
Bat above all considerations of
transient benefits, she would prove
Il grand advertisement of Ihe splen.
dil facilities of New Orleans as "a
deep water port, and demonstrate
beyond all shadow of doubt to The
whole world that the jetties are
complete success, and therefore for
ever silence all false representations
CD that point. Her trip here would
draw the attention of capitalists to
our port, and impress them with its
commercial advantages in most
forcible mauner.-New Orleans Pic,
ayune.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-12-25
In tbe ';cxHs Exhibit.

which is being daily added to, aud
many boxes which are not vet
opened, many Interesting things are
to he seen. There is a club room
table Of native woods. inlIad with
miraculous skill and ingenuity with
bits Of colored WOO Is portraying, in
life like buas and forms, pictures Of
the people, birds, animals and Other
products of the great Star State.
1t is the work Of a convict in the
5 ate's prison, and it is marvel
that a man OF such genius should
have so Conducted himself to be an
involuntary iuhabtnnt If such a
place.
There is also in the same depart.
ment massive triumphal arch and
gateway, made Of native cabine.
woops. IL is from Deni5on which
rejoices ia the coguoman of the Ga,e
City OF Texas, aud this is the cry
sclid aud majestic emblem The
structure which is slipped in sec
lions, is being put togethet in the
halls Il is emblpzoned with punt
ings aud photogr hs If Texas seen
cry ca its paaa,e.-New o. leans Pic,
ayune.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-12-25

EVERY passenger coach on the
Illinois Central Railroad, and on
others as far as we know, has a large
plaoard posted on the inside, which
reads as follows; "Beware Of Pick
pockets, Sharpers and Confidence
men,"
A methodist minister who was ON
bis way to conference with his mis-
sionary fund, was attacked by crew
of the above mentioned gentry, be-
low Jackson, Mississippi, few days
since, and robbed of one hundred
dollars, bis entire collections. Rev.
Mr.. Johnson, President of the Gin.
ton College, was also attacked when
alighting from train in that part of
the State, but securing a firm hold
Of the outlaw held him until the
police took him in charge, He also
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-12-25
Governor ROBERT Lowry, of Mis-
sissippi, was among the visitors at
the Worlds Fair on last Sunday.

THE trains on all the railroads
leading into New Orleans are heavily
burdened with passengers every day,
and have been for several months
past. The south-bound mail train Of
the Illinois Central on Saturday
night last had a passenger list of be-
tween five and six hundred, and the
double daily trains on that road and
the Mobile & Ohio, as well as the
Louisville & Nashville, are similarly
crowded on all southwark trips. I'm
mense numbers Of people from all
portions Of the United States are
congregating in the Crescent City,
and yet, owing to the great elasticity.
of New Orleans and the admirable
measures adopted by her citizens and
the Exposition Bureau for the enter
tainment of guests, there does not
at this time exist the slightest incon-
venience in the way of accommoda-
tons for all.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-12-25

mad considerable san upon bis err
son and the plokpoci>oJs evidently
knew it. Their M.bue in this attempt
lead to the arrest aud imprisonment
OF three OF the gang, who will doubt
less receive punishment to the full
extent Of tine law bearing upon the
snhject, wh;ln others who are detect
ed in = wing ,hal vosation need not
be surprised if they find themselves
hanging to lamp posts.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-12-25

Among other exhibits brough
down Yesterday by the steamer
Natchez for the Exposition was ii
large case of stuffed birds, all killed
10 Adams county, Miss The scene
is happily chosen, The Burial Of Cock
Robin, " thue iiiustrtting the favor
lite Mother Goose" melody through
the agency Of the bird kingdom Of a
portion # the great Sale If MISSES
ippi. The exhibit will be most
pleasing to tie little folks.as well as
theiI elders, az through the medium
Of so simple subject their attention
must surely be drawn to the beau
ties of animated nature. The pos
ing Of the separate specimens aud
their final gathering, into one larg
group, is most artistic, and, shows
most decid, d talent in taxidtrmisi
skill The piece contains over one
hundred birds, comprising nearly
sixty distinct varieties. and is the
haudiwork Of Miss Carrie Poole an
amatuer taxidelmist of Nalchez l.
will be placed in the Adams county
exhibit of the Missyssippi depart
ment Mise Poole was cnsred $3.50
for the case, bul refused to sell, as
she wished 10 have it placed on tx
hibitiOn at thasnreat FaIr-Nev Gr.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-12-25

The syndicate that engaged ias
Great Eastern for a voyage to ms
port have met With some d tficult,s
70 gegting the vessel to SEA. and tbe
original estimate Of cost has been
exceeded. The manager, Nj. u ".
Pine, is endeavorlng o cary out tie
original design, and supplement The
efforts abroad by getting loan If
10000 placed here.
Ii IL certainty 10 the interest of
on people that this marine monster
should come to our port, She will
prove II great. attraction for the
people Of he interior, aud help to
swelf the attendance at the EXPOSE
ton lShe mas accommodations for
1900 people On board, and can, to
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-12-25

The following conversation be-
tween two Hous negroes, one of whom
was exhibiting new pistol that he
had just purchased, goes to illustrate
the amb-like natures Of the children
Of Ham.
"What use has you got for pistil ?
You has got knife ter defend yerse'l
wild if anybody 'tacks yer"
eyer can't make der jury believe
d t knife went off Accidentally and
Itself and killed somebody, but you
kin make a pistil go off Accidentally,
and kill somebody eff dey has a spite
agin YER. -Texas Siftings
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-12-25

ANY gentleman or lady young or old
with hair gray, or too light for their
complexion, should apply to Sampson
Brack, he and his assistants have dis
covered tonic that will restore the hair
to lis original color or any color that
suits the taste. Any one wishing any
work of this kind apply 20 SAMPSON
BRACK, at the Gordon Hourse, who
will serve all customers satisfactorily,
no pny exacted.
Remember I have always on hand, keen
azors and clean towels for every man.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-12-25

A writer in the New Orleans Pic
ayune devotes himself to the solution
OF the problem Of the origin of the
japanese Clover, and like many Of
his predecessors give it an American
nativity. Now, if native of this
country and the South, it is very
strange that it postponed its con
quering crusade until the war or the
years immediately succeeding the
war.
1t was not noticed in this region
prior to "the surrender" and its ad-
vance from east to west until it
cloaked all southland, was under
the eye and observation of all our
people, yet it was alike a stranger
and a wonder to the wise and the
unlettered. Our belief always has
been and always will be that the
seed Of this wonderful forage plant
were brought over by some Of the
blockade runners in packing Of
goods, to the ports of Charleston and
Wilmington, and finding congenial
soil and climate started westward at
once with ever widening front and
steady march, always combining its
travels however to a region south of
what may be regarded as the snow
line.
AS we have before remarked in
this connection its appearance was
coincident with the abolition off
slavery, and it seemed in its coming
a compensating boon from heaven to
those who had been stripped of their
possessions by the fortunes Of WIZ, |
1t seems a delight in cloaking tie
waste places and enrichinging the
abandoned lands and while fulflling
its mission as the restorer of the
lands impoverished by mans shiftless
imprudsnce it furnishes nourishing
and fattening food to every animal
and fowl embraced in the economy
Of the barn yard and pasture. In
fact our farmers hardly knew whether
to regard the stranger as a comforter
or a scourge until they noted with
glad surprise that the COWS returned
from the pasture with udders
swollen with milk; that the horses
and mules when tnrned out to Craze
fsttened as though admitted to the
corn crib, and that the hogs and
chickens were as well content when
at large in the lespedesia as when
supplied by scatterings and stealings
from the bin.
If this wonderful heritage is indig-
nous to America its tardy appear
ance and rapid strides after its first
are more wonderful.
when we take the date and attendant
into consideration, than
any special providence of which
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1884-12-25
The republican clubs throughout

The republican clubs throughout
the country are busily en-
gagged in expelling the "mugwumps''
(as they call the independents from
their councils. These clubs could
save themselves much trouble. The
''mugwumps" expelled themselves
sometime ago, and most Of them show
disposition to stay expelled
Natchez Democrat.