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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

VAUDEVILLE. La, May 20. '84.
EDITOR ST. TAMMANY FARMER:
A company of gentlemen have
organized the "St. Tammanv Tele-
phone and Tel egraph Company"
regularly chartered under the laws
of the State. Enough money has
been subscribed to build aud equip
a telephone line from Vaudeville to
Slidell. Bayou Lacombe, Bon
fouca, Slidell. Lewisburg aud Man
deville have all subscribed liber-
ally. and We propose to have offices
at all the places named. The wire
and insulators have all been pur-
chased and will be in New Orleans
on the Gath inst, and the Superin-
tendent says he can build the line
in less than two weeks from the
time he commences.
The telegraph operator at Sill
dell will receive telephone mes
sages, under the rules and regula-
tons of our company, for all parts
of the world, and transmit them
over the telegraph company's wires,
under an arrangement we have
made with that company.
If Covington desires to connect
with US, and will subscribe enough
money Give or six hundred dollars
will probably be sufficiently we will
issue certificates of stock to the
subscribers, in shares of ten dollars
each, and as soon as we are mott
fed that we can rely on the amount
OF money named. we will order the
wire and material, and run the
wires on to Covington at once.
You will find copy of the charter
in the States of Sunday, March 80.
1884. Judge Thompson has been
consulted in regard to it and can
give full information. and we hope
Covington and vicinity will take
action, as You can then communi-
cate with oil the parish stations, Us
we'll as the outside world, and we
will make charges as reasonable as
possible. We will commence work
about the Goth or 9th inst.
Yours. ETC., GEO. MooRMAs.
President.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

Bagasse will soon be utilized in
the manufacture Of paper and other
articles. The New Orleans Plea
yune. of the 18th inst, was printed
ON paper made from bagasse, and
although it was a little off-color,
having yellowish tint. (Which was
caused by the use of unsuitable
machinery it presented an unu-
sually fine appearance for the first
attempt. 1t has been fully demon
strated that bayasse is suitable for
the manufacture of buckets. dish
es, clap-boards, cotton sampling,
hardware packing and newspaper.
The Louisiana Fibre Company has
resolved to raise at once 100000
to establish pulp aud paper mill,
at some advantageous point to be
hereafter selected. A paper manu-
facturer of long experience is to be
placed in charge of the mill, and
fair profits are expected annually.
1t is to be hoped the Fibre Com
pany, in selecting a location for
their mill. will consider the great
natural advantages offered by st.
Tammany parish. Here they will
find good water power. an abund-
ance Of clear water. cheap fuel, and
no danger from overaows or cre-
vases. Our proximity to New Or
leans is another inducement, and
the steamers and sailing vessels
plying our navigable streams would
afford cheap aud easy access to
market. No parish in the State
affords q Healthier or better loca-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

Says the Baton Rouge Capitolian-
Adrocate: Judge Bossier, the Rep
resentatiye of st. Tammany, is
credited with having made very eff
fective speeches, last Thursday
night, in the Democratic caucus, III
favor ofthe vote by ballot and for
an adjournment till next evening,
two measures the friends of MIR.
Eustis wished to carry just then.
Judge Bossier's speech on the first
proposition was argumentative and
humorous, and it is said to have
contributed very materially to the
adoption of the method, which, by
affording free expression OF the
preference of the caucus. gave the
nomination to Mr.. Eustis. The
Judge devotes all his attention to
his Legislative duties, and he will
doubtless retain the prominence he
has won in the recent unusually
close aud exciting Senatorial cou-
test.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24
Mulberry Grove
Hotel.
Near COvingtOll, 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 Ivy Q number of new
cottages, for families. The water of the
fine springs ut Mulberry Grove were an
alyzed by G. L. Kepler. chemist. and
DR.. 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 Der
day; SO per week; $35 per month. An.
ply to or address. CHI. TROUILLY, l32
Canal street. New Orleans, or to CH.
THIERY, Proprietor, Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24
NOTICE.

Under Article 48 of the State Consti.
tuition, the undersigned hereby give no.
tice that they will apply to the General
Assembly, at its next regular session,
for The passage of an act to amend and
re-enact an act entitled IAN act to in
corporate the town of MadisonvilIe,
Parish Of 81. Tammany, La" approved
March 10. 1852. w. HEUGHAN,
Louis BAHAx,
BERNHARD GoLDArI,
II. HEIsER,
III. BxEcHLER,
A. PERKINs.
JACKSONVILLE. La. April Z, 1884.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

CHILDREN's DAY.-There will be
a meeting, especially for the chill
dren, tomorrow afternoon. at half
past three o'clock, at the Metho-
dist Church. It will be observed
as "Children's Day." in celebration
of the Tooth anniversary Of the or
ganization of the Methodist Church
i'll America. A programme, con-
sisting of select music, responsive
service by the children. and some
lectures apropos to the occasion
has been prepared. Everybody is
invited, especially the children, of
all Sunday Schools and all Church
es. There will also be preaching
at the Methodist Church to-mor-
row morning and night.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

The advertisement of that well
known and popular summer hotel,
the Bossier House, at Abita Springs,
will be found in another column.
This house has recently been en-
arged and improved, and visitors
find nothing lacking that can add
to their comfort and pleasure. The
widespread reputation of this
house is its best recommendation
and the fact that its former patrons
always return, certainly speaks vol
umes for the able management of
Mrs. F. A. Bossier. the propfie-
tress. For further particulars see
advertisement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24
Communicated.
ILLITERACY IN THE SOUTH

A gentleman from the North,
travelling through the South. was
heard to say that the majority OF
the Southern people were as non
enterprising. ignorant and careless
a class as it had ever been his mis-
fortune to meet with.
Rev. DR.. Gray, President of the
Little Rock University, in a lecture
recently, said "the amount out
laid in schools was about 80 per
cent. greater in the North than in
the South, or $66. 900. 900 had been
expended on Northern schools,
while $4,000. 900 were expended on
Southern schools. There were four
factors observation-disclosures, IL
braries. teachers and newspapers.
There were in the libraries of the
North $780, 900 books, while in the
South there were but 100000.
In the North the value of school
houses and furniture was $118. 0OO.-
900, and in the South, with 46 per
cent. of the territory. the value was
but about 100000. The absorb
ing interest of the South was sla-
very, because it paid, aud was q
basis of social standing. The peo-
pie had no time or inclination to
put money in manufactures. The
slave interest made the mechanics
all poor. The people there were
poor and could not help them
selves. Of the colored people, 80
per cent. could not read. Of 10O,-
900 that could read, there were
generally 700 criminals. OF the
same number who could not read,
there were 5000 criminals; 80 that
in building school-houses, they
were preaching the gospel and dis
polling crime. The criminality of
the South was due to illiteracy,
and not to politics. What else
could be expected. when there was
no thought. no reaection?"
All Of which makes true what the
Northern gentleman said.
OF the four factors suggested by
Mr.. Gray. We support but one. and
that but poorly, and that is the
newspaper. OF the leading news
papers of the South. there is but
one that compares in circulation
and general support of the people
with Northern journals, and that is
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

Says the Lufkin (Texas) Banner:
Mr.. Sam. Cams little boy was bit
ten few days since by a moccasin
snake in two places-one just be-
low, the other above the elbow. The
remedy applied was spirits Of tur-
pentine aud the flesh of the snake
bound on the wounds. He is rap
idly recovering. Mr.. Gam says
that when the serpent's flesh was
removed from the wounds it seem
ed that the poison was all extract
ed from the arm and was in the
flesh poultice. it being green.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

ton for such m enterprise than St.
Tammany, and we believe the Fibre
Company, while benefiting the par
ish, would at the same time consult
their best interests by locating here
We hope our suggestion will meet
with their careful consideration.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

The proof OF the pudding is in
the eating" SO says the old adsge.
and so the proof of the value OF a
medicine is the opinions OF those
who have used it. Thos. Bass. ST..
of Steelville says: II have used
Prickly Ash Bitters in my family
for two years, for ailments OF the
kidneys. liver and bowels, and find
there ia no remedy equal to it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24
DUNK.
Written for the FARMER
ACROSTiC.
BIZ D. F. Y.

Bent on o tirelcss, endless way,
Over rocks and sands-eyer gay;
Giving lustre to the fishes,
Cnmolested by vain wishes,
Ever and anon she goes,
Frolicsome as lamb-no woes
A day, year of bliss and joy.
Loved by all, as child his toy,
Afsr away. to other lands.
Yclept, perhaps, by fairy bands,
Away she goes Ger the bright sands.
Resplendent waters, pass ye on;
Intrinsic as the dews of morn;
Veering onward to no known end,
Elusery at ev'ry bend
Relevant waters, 0. farewell
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24
TELEPHONE LINE.

The communlc8tiOu OF Col. Geo
Norman, in another column
shows what steps have already
been taken to place our parish in
direct communication with the out
side world. Covington, the most
important town in the parish, il
not included in the telephone cir.
emit, SO far as the present arrange.
ments are concerned, but propo.
sition is made to extehd the line to
our town. We have no doubt oul
citizens will view this important
matter in the proper light, and take
immediate steps to secure an ex-
tension of the line to Covington
The subject has been discussed
here for several years. and in May
1880. telegraph company was
formed, subscriptions taken, and
finally the stockholders held a
meeting and elected the following
officers: President, j. Cahier;
Treasurer, j. E. Smith; Secretary.
H. j. Smith. at that time the
question of building the Northeast
ern Railroad was being agitated.
and as it was thought by some that
the road might pass this way. fur
Their action was postponed, to see
whether or not the railroad COM
pany would build a line. Since
that time nothing has been done
and no meetings have been held.
We believe a sufficient sum was
subscribed in 1880 to construct n
telegraph line from Covinston to
Pontchatoula, and the former sab
scribers will doubtless look with
favor on the present proposition, to
extend the telephone line from
Vaudeville to Covington. The dis
lance is only ten miles, and we do
not think it will cost as much as
the sum named by Col. Moorman.
The incalculable advantage and
vast Importance of this enterprise
should enlist the hearty support of
all our citizens, and no time should
he lost in making tue necessary ar
engagements, SO that the line may
be completed as soon as possible.
It will be an additional attraction
to induce summer visitors to spend
the season here, and will prove a
great convenience to our merchants
and business men, and the public
generally. We have no doubt the
officers formerly elected would still
to act, and we suggest that
President Cahier call a meeting of
the old subscribers without delay,
SO that the question may be fully
considered, and committee APP
pointed to raise the necessary
amount and communicate with
Col. Norman on the subject.
Scarcely day passes but tie urgent
need Of telegraph or telephone
line is not felt by some one, and
this is our opportunity to secure it.
Let us take advantage of ii ut once.
if we hope to see our town pros
per. 1t will be proud day for the
FARMER, and all our citizens, when
we can proclaim that Coyington is
by telephone aud tele-
graph with New Orleans and the
rest of the world.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24
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 Ii 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 50.
The usual sxcellect cuisine as hereto
fore will be continued.
ED. DOSSIER, Manager.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24
Claiborne Cottage.
PINEY WOODS FAMILY RETREAT.

Board per Month. SIS; per Day. 81 so.
This charming residence, situated on
q hill, opposite the town of Covington,
on the banks of the Bogue Falia, be-
sides being noted for its healthful cli-
mate and beautiful scenery. is also REQ
ommended for its beneficent springs,
Abita Springs water included.
Families desiring to procure board
can do so now, by addressing, on the
premises, NINE. E. JAUFROID.
Manager.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24
NOTICE.

The undersigned will pay NO debts
contracted in his name. for acconnt ~
his property In St. Tammany parish.
unless the same be authorized by him.
self in person or in writing.
ADAM THOMSON,
CONVICTION. La, May 8. 1884.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

Roasting ears have arrived. We
are indebted Mr.. e. Damiens. the
accomplished French tonsorial ar
fist, for some sugar corn from his
garden, last Saturday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

For RRNT.-The lower portion
of the residence formerly occupied
by the late Mrs. Levecque. in
Covington. Apply to Z. Damiens.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24
A. LOSSET,
Blacksmith and Wheel
wright,
CONVICTION, La

Having purchased +. Losset'a int.r.
est IN the blacksmith shop. the public
are informed that will hereafter con-
duct the business on my own account.
and l respectfully solicit their patron.
age.
have secured the services of A com.
Petent wheelwright, and am prepared to
do all sorts OF work in W(sfSfD and
lKON. on short notice sni on .ecom-
modating terms.
Horse shooting, and all plantation
work. executed with dispatch. PIove.
wagons, carts. wheeibarrows. ironsd
new or repaired. Satisfaction guaran.
.teed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

BUSINESS COLLEGE, LEXINGTON,
Ky-We refer to the advertse-
ment of the renowned Commercial
College OF Kentucky University.
situated in the beautiful. historical
and society-renowned city OF Lex
ington, Ky. Write for circulars to
its President, W. R. Smith. Lex
ington, KY.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

We learn that Norman Parker,
the young man who was shot last
week by SLangy Keller, died on
Wednesday,. We were unable to
get the particulars of the unfortu-
nate affair, but understand there
was ga woman at the bottom of it. /"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

Democrats Magazine always
proves acceptable in the family
circle. and the May number keeps
up its character as an entertaining
and instructive publication. Among
the contents are "Her Story" by
Ella Wheeler; "The Greatest Gent
us of a Great Century," by Eliza
beth Cummings; "Home Art and
Home Comfort" by Hetta Ward;
and GLOW We Live in New York, >
by Jennie June. "Tbe Shores of
Nothing" is concluded, and the
various departments are we'll filled
The illustrations are all good. the
frontispiece being a beautiful oil
picture, copied from a painting by
the celebrated artist, Joseph Coo
mans,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

In our advertising columns will
be found a list of important bills
which Judge Bossier proposes to
introduce in the House at the
proper time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

Judge S. j. Powell. of West Fee
liciana, has been reelected Judge
of this (the Fourth) Circuit Court.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

Hon. J. B. Eustis has been elect
ed United States Senator, to sue
coed Senator Jonas.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

The corporation election will be
held next Monday week. June %.
We are in favor of the cold. ticket
from Mayor down to Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

Our Representative. Judge Bos-
sier, is Il member Of the committee
having charge of the affairs of the
New Basin Canal. He ought to
introduce bill to have it "dredged
mt
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

Hon. NJ. A. Strickland, Senator
from this District, has introduced
number of important bills in the
Senate.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

The music of some of the New
Orleans "belles" can be distinctly
heard in Covington any pleasant
evening.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

The May term of the Civil Dis
trict Court will convene in Coving.
ton next Monday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

There is a good attendance at
the public schools.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

Our gardeners are complaining
of too much rain this week,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24
New Advertisements.
ELECTION NOTICE.

Whereas. it is provided, by an act of
the General Assembly of the State OF
Louisiana, approved March Is, 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 eiecting one Mayor and
six Aldermen, to serve as such for the
ensuing twelve months thereafter, as
the law directs
Now, therefore, I, VIM. c. Morgan,
Clerk of the Eighteenth Judicial District
Coult 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, 1884,
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, have hereunto
signed my name, and affixed the seal OF
said court thereto, at the town of Gov.
ington, this Goth day of May. 1884.
WM. G. MORGAN, Clerk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24
MZ,,, ~: =; !: :';;; ;:

OF Kentucky University, Lexington, ~.
Time complies the ts Diploaa Business Coese about
fos including fuitioa Set OF Be9s 80
oee. Ladies rsceiv 5000 sacees.fal uadsa:ss Over 20
practically and individually npsfed By 10
Special for Teachers and Busness nea Unissf.
and society. and e on i:dns R.ilscads
Fell Ssssgon 1egns foe eeslsrs aad a partealef
adArsss iu Pressdeat w. II. SMITH, Lexlngton, kys
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

Some of the new stills for the big
bridge have arrived on the ground
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

''Godey's Lady's Book, next
month, will open its 1o9th volume
thus holding the proud position OF
1.-The Oldest Magazine in America.
Subscription for the new volume
which will contain Helen Mathers
new story. "Dreeing of the Weird
also Christian Reid's new serial
The Story Of An Elopement.' may
begin now. The address will be
changed as often as desired. Sub
scription for this volume only 81,
Address, Godey's Lady's Book
Box II H, Philadelphia. Pa.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

We have received q copy of the
Biennial Report of the Superintend.
ent of Public Education, for the
years 1928. from which we quote
the following statistics of our par
ish for the year 1888:
Number of schools, 20; number
of teachers, white, II. colored, 6:
number of pupils enrolled, white,
1913; colored, 235; average daily at
tendance. 537; average salary OF
teachers per month, $24 10; aver
age length of school term, three
months; cash balunce on hand, De-
cember 81. 1882, s2176 %; cur
rent school fund. 1882 II; poll tax,
none; parisl, tax. 1892 95; corpora
ton tax, none; rents of lands, ETC.,
SO; interest on sixteenth sections,
sS15 IS; Peabody fund and dona-
tons, none; from ex-treasurer,
1885; total receipts. $3962 Sc;
teachers wages. sl422; rents and
repairs. none; secretary's salary,
800; treasurer's commissions
SIG SO; incidental expenses. $50 81;
building school-houses. none; bur-
glary, none; total expenditures,
S162l 90; balance on hand, Decem-
Der 81, 1883, S234O rs.
What is the matter with the mails
from New Orleans? Last Sundays
Times Democrat never reached here
till Wednesday, although the Mon
day mornings papers came to hand
Monday evening; and on Wednes-
day of last week there were no
Picayunes in the mail. We sup
pose the New Orleans postoffice
officials are too busily engaged
with political matters, just now, to
pay much attention to the ordinary
duties of the office. They should
be more attentive to business, at
least for the next few months.
They will get all the rest they want
about this time next year. In the
the subscribers of the
city papers, on this side of the
Lake, would like to receive them
before they get too stale, if you
please.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

An oyster boat arrived here last
Thursday, Ma(r)y Odd.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24
ST. TAMMANY TELEPHONE
AND TELEGRAPH
COMPANY.

PROPOSITION TO EXTEND THE LINE To
CONVICTION.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1884-05-24

Go to the butcher for "rare" bar
gains.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-08-23
Notice to Creditors.
Administrators Notice.

Estat. Of William ONel deceased.
Notice Is h reby given by the undersigned, ad-
mini trat Of the estate OF vii lam . Neil, de-
ceased t, the creditors of. and all pers ms having
laims against the said deceased. to exhibit them
with the n.cessarv V, uchers, within ten months
afr, the first publication If this notice to the said
Administrator ut his office III HALEY in tn" county
Of Alturns. J. VI BURkETT,
Admin 'strator of estate of WIN O'Neil. decd.
Dat, d ut HALEY, Idaho, June ~, 1884 jel7
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-08-23
Strayed or Stolen.

From Narrow Gauge guch, the 18th inst. q
Light Bncksk thr-e.y-ar-old Pony. sb ut "a
hsnds hi h, with small boot brand en- left sh ,ul
der Has VIII te cn three feet. AMI small white
spot on forehead. Had u rope ha ter on when asst
seen. Ten dollars (si0l reward will be rsid for
his return to Jos. Mo,rill's Stable, HALEY, or to
Weish's stable. Bullion.
Any one dttaning this horse aft r this adver.
tiseuent, will be dealt with according to law.
JOHN McLAU 6HL.N,
au2l Narrow Gau.e Gulch.