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Sun River sun., 1884-12-18
What the Poor Sufferer Wanted.

A little fellow was climbing an ap-
plo tree, and on the topmost limb he
slipped and fell 70 the ground. He
was picked up in an insensiblc condi-
ton, After watching by his bedside
through many weary hours, his moth
cr perceived signs of returning con-
seriousness. Leaning over him she
asked him il there was anything she
could do for him now that he began
to feel better. Should she bathe his
forehead, or change his pillow, or fan
him! Was there anything he want
ed? Opening his eyes lansuidly, and
looking at her, the little sufferer said:
Yes; | want pair OF pants with a
pocket behind" He got them. New
Haven Times.
Sun River sun., 1884-12-18
They Had Met Before.

A fragile dude was crushed on the
Coney Island boat by ''deuced pret-
ty girl by whom he was attracted.
He drew . stool beside the lovely srea-
ture, who smiled scraphicnlly upon
him. II WAS no timid smile, but an
opon, undcniable salutation. She wns,
remarks the New York Times, evident
ly pleased to SEQ him.
"Off to Coney. alonc7" he said, with
IN eye to business.
"Yes, sir" said the damsel, with n
bcwitching laugh. "No one will run
away with me, l hope"
The dude looked as though he
would have liked TO soar far above
terrestrial nuisances, Concy Island
elephants, and such vanities, with the
young girl, but he restrained his ar
dor, and only sighed, emitting u sound
like the buzzing Of insects among the
marshes.
II think I have seen you somewhere
before" he said at length, after his
gaze had rested upon the sylph-like
form for minute or SO.
"You have" was the answer.
"Ah, you remember me, do you
Oh! bliss" ecstatically rejoined the
dude.
"You bet I do," was the answer
"Don't you recollect that it is l who
brings around your Sunday collars
and your one pair Of cuffs every Sat
urday morning? And, sir, mother
says she shan't allow you to have
those articles next week unless you
pay her tho eight cents you've been
owing for fortnightw
There was u silence, and the dude
fell back overwhelmed. The big ole.
phant was blurred from his sight, the
cleaning houses on the island had
lost their interest for him, and he
sighed when mt last he saw the heart
less damsel masticating toothsomt
Frankfort sausage between two crusty
pieces OF bread and taking her plac,
on the merry -goround.
Sun River sun., 1884-12-18
A Romantic Episode.

Two young mon of Celtic origin,
named Thomas Mulligan and James
McNulty, are owners Of cattle ranch
about fifty miles southeast Of Helena.
Their cattle did not roam over thou
sand hills, but in the roundup their
stock makes n creditablc display. In
other words they are moderately we'll
to-do in worldly way and, with on
ergy coupled with their knowledge,
hope to some day be classed as ''cattls
kings They reside on their ranch,
and last winter they wisely concluded
to look around for wives. Women are
scarce in their ncighborhood, and nc
cordingly they answered personal"
in the columns Of the Chicago Times
Of two women who desired correspon-
dents. In due time answers were re
ceivcd, and the result was that event
ually the young cattlemen became en-
gagged to the young women, and Nov.
9Th was agreed upon MS their wedding
day. However, when the day arrived
on which the swains were to start to
Chicago, cattle thieves stole several
head. Here the inclinations Of the
heart and the monetary considerations
were in opposition, for it was ncccs-
sary to pursue the thieves. However,
with Damon-like trust, McNulty
deputizcd his partner to go to Chica-
go while he pursued tho thieves. II
was agreed that Milligan should get
married and on his return bring Nc.
Nulty's fiancee to Helena, where the
latter would join the party and have
the ceremony performed. This plar
has been carried out SO far as time
allows, and the happy groom with his
vito and partners fiancee have just
moved westward over the Northern
Pacific. Yellowstone Journal.
Sun River sun., 1884-12-18
The Congo.

Speaking of the Nile suggests Afri-
ca, and recalls the fact that the COM
mcrcial nations of the world arc Or
ganized TO open the interior Of the
dark continent to trade There is n
population of nearly 5O,O00,O00, who
have so far been shut off from the
commerce of the rest of the world
The inhabitants Of Congo land arc
far superior in every way to the ne
groes Of both the cast and west coasts
OF Africa. They are more industri-
Gus and in higher state Of scmi-civ-
ilization. Central Africa now pro-
duces many articles Of prime neccs-
sity to the rest Of tho world, and will
in time consume vast quantities Of
goods in the way of clothing and or
naments, us well as some luxuries.
There is strife between tho different
nations us to which shall profit by
this trade; but Of course the United
States is out of the race as Europe
can undcrscll lis, and we have no
ships of our own. Naturally Great
Britain would profit most by tho open
ing Of the Congo country, but France
is first in the field, and Germany has
entered her claim for an equality with
other nations. The latter power is
making itself felt in every quarter of
tho globe. Bismarck evidently be-
lieyes that the maritime greatness Of
Great Britain has eliminated, and
that Germany has the best chance of
neing her successor as mistress of tho
seas and as owner of vast colonial
possessions. Although the United
States will not profit by the opening
Of the Congo to commerce it is some
salve to our national vanity to know
that it was an American, Henry M.
Stanley, who first discovered the pos
siblities of the Congo and announced
its importance to the outside world
But his great work has been done un-
der the auspices of the Belgian gov
crnment. Demorest's Monthly.
An English writer, treating of Pom
pcii underline text that there is moth
ing new under the sun, says that the
bread MISUNDERSTANDING at Naples is Of
the precise shape OF the loaves found
at Pompeii which were put into the
oven nearly 1000 years ago. Tho coin
age Of that age differs little from the
coinage Of this, except that its work
manship is better. A gaming table
then had pair Of dice, and n lady's
toilet table n mirror and rouge pot.
"Small boys scribbled on the walls and
played with balls and knucklc-bo
and whipping-tops and marbles in the
streets of old Pompeii rs they do in
modern Paris, Naples, London OF
Berlin" OF one modern article, how
ever, this writer could find no counter
part among all the matters recovered
from Pompeii. There was no classic
corkscrew.
Up to date, nine differen} origins OF
Sun River sun., 1884-12-18

The Lord Wellesley whose manage
mcnt of the Gordon relief expedition
threatens to end in collapse is themsn
who is called the most successful gen-
cral in this country, and ono who has
thousand soldiers whore
he has commanded ono, Mr.. Grant"
Sun River sun., 1884-12-18

There was case in tho Bankruptcy
Court in London few days ago in
which bankers clerk, with salery
of fl00 year, had run up bill OF
eel for flowers fov his buttonholc.
Sun River sun., 1884-12-18

Up to date, nine differen} origins Of
tho expression OF paint the town red
have appeared, and when the search is
prosecuted further, Us it will be
several more will probably be dis
covered.
Sun River sun., 1884-12-18

Representative j. Randolph Tucker
the intimate friend of Garfield, relates
that the latter once asked him if he
knew where the National motto, 'E
pluribus nnum, came from. "Wcll,"
said Garfield, lit comes from a dis
cription in Horace of the preparation
of a Roman salad;" and he turned to
it. There, surely enough, WAS the
list of ingredients, and the remark
thai the result was e pluribus unum."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11
Election Proclamation.

State Of Louisiana Parish of st. Tam
| many.
| Whereas, S. d. Ah.Enery, Governor OF
the State of Louisiana, has issued his
proclamation ordering an election, and
Whereas, The law requires me to issue
proclamation for the election Of Off
GERS
Now. therefore, I, ". B. Cook. Sheriff
OF the Parish of st. Tammany, State of
Louisiana, do hereby issue this nv
proclamation, directing an election to
be held throughout the parish, at such
places as may be designated I,y the LEGAL
local authority thereof, on
Tuesday. November 4, 1884
it being the Tuesday next after the first
Monday IN said month, from Z o'clock
In the morning until o'clock in the
afternoon. for the purpose of eleeting,
by general ticket, eight electors of Presi-
dent and Vice President of the United
States, two of whom shall be for the
State at large. and. six for the several
Electoral Districts of the State.
Also, FOR one Representative in Con-
gress. to represent the Sixth Congress
slonai District of Louisiana, composed
OF the parishes of AvoyelIes. East Baton
Rouge, East Felioiana, fointe Coupee.
Livingston, st. Helena, st. Landry. st.
iammany. Tangipahoa, Was inston,
West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana.
In testimony whereof have hereunto |
Affixed my signature, at the town of
.ovinSton, parish and State aforesaid
his I'd day of October. 1884.
W. b. Cook,
Sheriff, st. Tammany Parish, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11

by virtue of An order of sale from,
the honorable the aforesaid court. bear.
ing date Sept. Is, 1884, and to me di-
rected, will proceed to sell IT ruhIic
auction. Mt tue last residence of solomon
Block, on Bayou Liberty, in the afore.
SAID parish and State, on SATURDAY.
the 10Th day of October, 1881. between
legal sale hours, the following described
property, to-wit:
REAL ESTATE
l.. certain piece or parcel of lsnd
I52 feet front on Bayou Liberty bv onna
feet deep, more or less, bounded on the
north by the line of Robert and C. Con
SIN, south and east by the lines of A Dn-
bourg. and west by the bayou.
z A triangle, 139 feet front ON Eavcn
Liberty. and having 292 feet on The
south side, which separates A. Dubonro
from A. Block; the said triangle adioins
On the north side to the lands of Mrs. a
BLOCK; together with the BUILDING, ard
thereon.
GMovABLEs.1
.. One-half interest in French .,o;u
uncertain aud pending.)
Il lhe contents of store On R.v
Liberty. o'you
Ierms of sale cash.
W. B. Coo1 Shsriff.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11
Written for the FARMER.
A LEGEND OF THE BOGUE
FALIA.

If you ask me whence these stories
Whence these girls and whence thes
boys
Whence this counting and this flirting
This picnicing. gallavanting
| would answer, would tell YOU,
From the time of Eve and Adam,
From the Gloves and doFes" of Eden,
Through the ages that succeeded,
Has come to us, has descended,
This disease. Love, with all other
Evils man has fallen heir to.
So these girls You asked ne of had
This ailment while in the city
Came here for their health, but mother
Soon found the disease increasing.
Hom9opathys resources, alopatky's oes
endeayors,
All were vain to stay tie trouble.
Soon the town here was infected.
And the victims, moonlit nights, would
In their fever, seek relief by
Going round at certain houses, and
Calling loud certain name. And
Some indeed Were superstitious,
Thinking thus to ease their anguish.
Then the rumor circulated
That woods air aud fancy dinners
Commonly tits called picnicineD
We're speedy cure for heartache.
(Which You know S a certain symptom. +,
So for many days together,
Faithfully they tried the cure
Did these boys and girls demure.
But contact in creased contagion.
I'LL the malady was raging.
And distracted mothers sought their
FORMER homes in sheer despair.
But they very soon discovered
lis one thing to move TO town. but
10 compel young hearts to follow
Is bootless undertaking.
Fer the girls bewailed their parting
I Nor less did their dear companionsa
sald the AIR had been SO charming
Ererythia9, IL fact, conducive
10 State OF perfect pleasure.
And to palliate the evils
W hich befeil them in the city,
wrote to sundry of the boys
wrote for antidotes, prescriptions
,Nota word, of course, but business "
l mere the matter rests. The ...larlinss"
Dying there for proper treatment.
All alone i'll big New Orleans.
d, We stoney-hearted boys!
IAN We not apply cure?
i you tried, I'm very sure
lou could lind the tonic nee ded.
VOW hope this hint you've Needed.
A LOOKER-ON.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11
THE CONVICTION
A G. A d E. M Y.
(MALE AND FEMALE.l
W. W.. DUNBRACCO. Principal.
Noa-Sectarian, Trngressire, Pracsieal and
Scientific.
Next session begins

Next session begins
Monday, Sept. Is, 1884,
in the building formerly occupied by
Covington High School.
This school will be under the direct
supervision of the Principal, who is
graduate of the Baltimore City College,
n qualified and recognized educator. and
Who has for the past two years occupied
the Principals Chair in the Covington
High School. The location is pleasant,
healthy, qriet, and conducive to study.
There will be four departments, with
tuition fees per month as follows:
FIRST DEPARTMENT..
Spelling and Reaching. 81 90
SECOND DEPARTMENT..
Spelling. Reading, Primary Arith-
metic, Primary Geography and
Ienmanship. 1 so
THIRD DEPARTMENT.
Spelling, History u. ST. Higher
Arlthmeti", Geography, Grammar
and Penmanship 90
FOURTH DEPARTMENT.
Physical Geography, Grammar.
General History, Penmanship,
Algebra, Geometry, Astronomy.
Latin and Elocution so
Tuition fees due Mt the end OF each
month.
than; the public for patronage and
support In tie past, and earnestly So
lett renewal of the same for the term
II lSS4-S5. Patrons and friends of the
chool always welcome.
For further information. address
w. w. DUNERAcco, Principal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11
WASHINGTON PARISH ITEMS.
FRANKL1NToN, La, Oct. 8, 1854.
EDITOR ST. TAdNANY FARMER.

IOAIOh Oh. 1AMNAN1 Z ARMER:
At a Democratic mass meeting
held at the Courthouse, on the Sd
inst, Hon. A. B. Irion was Endorsed
Tor Congress, and Cleveland and
Hendricks for President and Vic.
President. Judge Irion was pres
ent and addressed the meeting,
His audience was small but appre-
ciative.
The citizens of this parish seem
to be taking but little interest in
politics. st. John and Daniel have
a few advocates. @
The Methodists here are engaged
in raising funds to build church.
and SO far have succeeded wonder
fully. Che merchants of New Or
leans have contributed largely to-
ward the enterprise. Hon. E. A.
Burke gave $50.
The young men of the franklin
ton High School have organized q
debating society. and, judging from |
the loud applause heard in the |
building where they meet, some |
fine speeches are made by them.
DR.. d. B. Pierce, recently Of
Covington. has located at this
,lace. ALPHA.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11

Leon johnson, who assaulted
Jerry Ross. from the effects of
which the latter died. came over
from the city and surrendered to
the authorities, and is now in Jail.
bis preliminary examination will
he held next Monday. We under
stand that Messrs. Saunders and
Guyol have been retained for the
defense. District Attorney S. d.
Ellis will be on hand to represent
the State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11

c. V. Majors. Esq. of RolIa, No.,
writes: Il take pleasure in adding
my testimony to that of hundreds
OF others. us to the efficacy Of
PEIcKLT ASH BIrrERs. | have not
only sold it here and in Arkansas,
but have used it myself, and as q
regulator of the stomach and bow
els. l do not think there is any
thing better. Its action on the
bowels is free, without causing any
gripping or pain whatever.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11

We acknowledge the receipt of a
neatly printed invitation to attend
the marriage of Miss Ada w. Heintz
to James c. Harper, at the resi-
dence of the brides uncle, Mr.. L.
b. De la Court. at Hamilton, Ohio,
on Wednesday, Oct. /, 1884. The
bride is daughter of Mr.. Chas.
Helntz, of Covington.. We re-
ceived the invitation too late to at
tend the wedding. but extend our
congratulations to the happy couple
and wish them a long and joyful
welded life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11
LAND OFFICE, New ORLEANS r,
August q. 1884

Notice is hereby given that thu fo,lo-
ing named settler has filed notice ~ -.
intention to make final proof in sunno.s
VI MS claim, and that said proof vii,
ne made before the Judge or clerL ~
the court, at Csvington, st. TaI.,nan.
p 'a. 20 La. on the 18th day of Osto.
=os william Walsh. homestead eptrv NJ
ouoz, ior the east half of the soufbwas.
quafIef' and the west half of the son,h
cas-. quarter, of. section 8. township e
south range ~ east. st. Helena mer;d;on'
he names the following witnesses -
pit I've nis continuous residence uuon
ana cultivation of said land. viz:
a u. Cole, s. b. Staples, E. r. nov,.
ana Ihas- Heintz, Of St Tammanv ~. -
anoO Of G. 3. DARRAtL. Res;s...
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11
LAND OFFICE, New ORLEANS, LA, j
Oct. T 1894

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowlng-named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof
VIII be made before the Judge or Clerk
OF the District Court. at Covington,
Ln., on the 22d of November, 1884, viz:
Louis Smith, Homestead No. 4047, for
lots Nos. | and 2, in section %, and lot
NO. J, liz section 80, township 6, south
range ii east.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
.cLn Gill, Charles Magee. Bennett
Bourn and Lenord Dorsey, of st. Tam
many parish. La.
ocll ut G. 3. d. RR.LI, Register
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11
Notice.

Sealed proposals will be received, by
the Secretary of the Police Jury, until
monday, Oct. 6, 1884, for plans and
s,pecihcatlons for rebuilding the Court
mousse, the old material to be used rs far
rs possible The Police Jury reserves
'he flgEt to reject any or all of said
proposals. address,
". G. KENTZEL.
secretary OF the Police Jury of st. Tam.
many Parish, Covinntou. Tn
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11
Rally! Rally:
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Judge A. B. Irion, our candidate
Tor Congress, Col. J. H. Stone,
OF East Feliciana. Presidential Elec-
tor for this District, and other dis
tInguished gentlemen, will be in
Covinstou on Monday, Oct. 18th,
to address the people on the is
sues OF the day. Let all patriotic
citizens turn out, on the day ap-
pointed, and give the standard
bearer OF Democracy and Reform"
rousing reception.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11
Succession of Horace Reynolds.
State OF Louisiana, Parish of ST Tam
many Eighteenth Judicial District
Court.

b. virtue Of an order of sale from
the honorable the aforesaid court. and
to me directed, bearing date August II.
1884, will proceed to sell ut public auc-
ton, at the door of the Courthouse. in
the town of Covington, parish and State
aforesaid, on SATURDAY, the 18th day
of October. 1884. between legal sale
hours, the following described property.
to-wit:
One Carry-Log.
Seized In the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale -The above described
property having been offered for cash.
and fa'lirg to bring the amount OF the
appraisemf mt. as the law directs, it Is
now reotferel for sale on credit of
twelve months. tor what it will bring,
the purchaser giving bond, with APP
proved security. and u mortgage retain
ed on the property to secure the pay
ment of the same, less the costs of the
suit, which must be paid in cash.
W. 3. Cook, Sheriff.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11
School Notice.

Couiagion, La, Aug. 90, 1884.
Miss MARY KELLAR'S SCHOOL. Ia.
Gated In one of the most healthy sec-
tons OF Covinston, will be reopened on.
MONDAY, Sept LIST, 1884. SolIcits n
continuance of patronage usual, tx.
tended to the Institution. Terms mod.
crate. Apply to NJ III. KELLAR.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11

CARD OF THAkKs-I hereby ex.
press my thanks to the many kind
friends who assisted me to rebuild
my stable, which was recently de-
stroyed by fire. VIcroR PLANcHY
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11

Major Amos Stickney's report tt
the Chief of the Engineer Depart
ment. at Washington:
TcHEFUNCTA RIVER.
On July l, 1883, the amount
available for this work was so454
Before commencing operations
on the Ichefuncta, it was deemed
proper to make further examipa-
tions, to ascertain whether the
original plan should be carried ont
All assistant engineer was sent tn
make an examination of the river
ABOVE Its junction with the Bopae
faila, and of the bar at its month
The method and location of i'm.
provement, rs approved, is as fol-
lows:
The placing of a structure reach
ing out from the shore tn deem
water, on the east side of the on
trance to the river, to stop the wash
OF material along shore and the
dredging of the bar. With the on.
trance to the river improved, SO as
to give good channel, the lower
part OF the river would make an
excellent harbor of refuge for Lake
vessels. The Improvements would
therefore be beneficial for nayioa-
tors of the Lake as well ms the
river. The estimate of the cost il
$40, 400, which will, I think Ia
sufficient for the work. In the |
original project for this work No
breakwater was contemplated but
1t Is believed that mere dredpino
OF the channel would produce onIv
temporary relief, as it would soon
Nil up. A plant was built for work
ID tins river, the Anlits and the
ilckfaw. During the year it has
been at work in the latter two and
IS now ready, with little modifi.o-
ton, Tor work on this improy,
nent. The river. from the iunc-
lion to the bar, is now free from
distractions. At the month tho
channel will have to be dredged. as
here Is not current enough to cut
'ut the present bar, which is form
ID OF sand and shells; but were if t
nee cut through, and the drifts Of i
ana from the eastward stopped I
think it woull remain open until i
he sand should have filled out TO $
he outer end of the breakwatsr Il
'hich would then need attention Il
his will take a long time, as the =
II IL not rapid. No material comes
own from above for bar forma- 1
on. fe
ihis harbor would be a great 81
elp to schooners in the Lake b,
hich are now more exposed than
rmeriy, on account of tue bridge - =
the northeastern Railway, which fir
It's them off from the former good on
'rbor of refuge east of Point any III
erbes light. and leaves no other In
rbor than this On the north shore
ailable at low water. Original Gu
innate, $500; amount appropri. !
ID, $4,000; amo unit expended. az
SAT 35.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11

We wish every colored man
would read and ponder upon the
subjoined paragraph, from the
Brennan (Texas) Banner:
"In private life it is an unde-
niable fact that whenever a colored
man gets in distress or trouble
which in plain English means ar
rested. he goes straightway to a
Democrat for assistance, or to 90
on his bond, and. strange as it may
appear. If it is bailable case, he
is not refused one time in a hum
dred. In all the ordinary affairs
OF everyday life, We help those who
help us, and there is certainly no
reason why The same rule should
not apply in politics. The colored
people have no better friends than
the whites, and, inasmuch as the
whites own most of the property,
and pay most of the taxes, it stands
to reason that they are the best
Judges of the fitness of men to hold
offices. They will certainly not put
any man in office unless they be-
lieve him competent to fill the po-
sitlon. The colored man has en-
|oyed the utmost freedom in the |
past, and will continue to do SO in |
he future, because there is Lot the
slightest desire to abridge his po-
itical rights"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-10-11

Last Monday, in New Orleans
Nose Williams, a colored deck
hand from Covington, shot Laura
johnson, alias Williams, in the
head. Lauras wound, which was
not serious, was dressed at the
Charity Hospital. Williams es-
capped.