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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
LAND OFFICE, New ORLEANS, La,
June %. 1885.

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Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler hes filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Judge or in his
absence the Clerk OF the District Court.
at Coyington, La, August 4, 1885, viz:
kINIAN BOUTWELL,,
Who made Homestead entry No. 6529
for the east half of the northeast quar-
ter of section "a, and west half of the
northwest quarter of section 30, town.
ship ., south range 10 east, st. Helena
meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said laad, viz:
Milton Core, W. II. Mathies, Preston
Bennett and Robt II. Mckee, all of st.
Iammany parish, La.
iy4 st c. b. DARRALL, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

Col. A. J. Dumont, late Naval
Officer at New Orleans, md Presi-
dent Of the Republican State Cen
trail Committee, committed suicide
with pistol, at his residence in
Algiers, on the 30th nit. Losses
and family troubles are said to have
prompted him to commit the deed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

We hear some one almost daily
recommend "Biie Beans" to his
friend who makes some com plant
of feeling badly or bilious, or out
of sorts. 1t is good Indication that
a great many people are using
these goods. They certainly are
an excellent remedy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

Hon. B. T. Jonas has entered
upon his duties rs Collector of
Customs for the New Orleans Dis
trict.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

The Illinois Legislature has
made all appropriation of $4,000 to
continue its exhibits in the new
Exposition.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

Mr.. J. T. Munsch, proprietor Of
Live Oak Vineyard, presented US,
yesterday, with some delicious
grapes, Of the Ives variety. Many
thanks.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
Figs are ripe.

Mr.. Chas. w. Bradley offers a
farm for sale, on the Tchefuncta
river. See advertisement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
jy11-1t-pd

1t is stated that over 700 Of the
exhibitors Mt the Worlds Fair sign
ed pledge to return next fall,
while but twenty refused.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

From the Pearl River Neus we
learn that Mr.. Ben Hampton, ST.,
is fatally i'll, and his death was mo-
mentarily expected, on the I'd inst
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

Gen. Leon Jastremski, editor OF
the Baton Rouge Capitolian- Adco-
cate: will probably succeed Mr.. Mer-
chant, as Postmaster at New Or
1oopu
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

We have had several fine show
ers during the past week, and hope
they have extended throughout the
parisb
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

The Police Jury met last Tues
day. The proceedings will be
found in another column.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
Sixteenth Section
Sale.
State of Louisiana, Parish Of st. Tam
many.

Notice is hereby given that. pursuant
to and by virtue of an order of sale
emanating from Hon. O. Il. Steele,
Auditor of Public Accounts of the State
of Louisiana, dated June II, 1855, and
in accordance with the provisions of
Section 1916 of Rays Revised Statutes
of 1870, i will, on SATURDAY. the 25th
day of July, 1885, offer for sale at the
Courthouse door, in the town OF Coving-
ton, parish of st. Tammany, State of
Louisiana. within the legal hours for
judicial sales, the Sixteenth Section
School Land in Township y, Range II
East, Grecnsbnrg District, Parish of st.
Tammany, La, said lands to be offer
ed in lots not less than forty or moro
than one hundred and sixty acres. No
bids for less than appraised value will
be received.
Terms of Sale-One-tenth of purchase
price to be paid in cash. and the balance
in nine equal annual installments. with
per cent. per annum interest thereon
from date. secured by special mortgage
on the land sold, and personal security
IN solido. Or if the purchaser prefers.
lie can pay the whole amount OF the bid
in cash, deducting tie interest which
the credit would otherwise draw.
w. 3. Cook,
Sheriff and Ex-Ofiicio Auct,oneer.
CovINGTuN, la, June II, 1885.
DemOrt.l,e < (,usachs VS.. Consin 4
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

Coringtoa, La, July 10, 1855.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

W. b. Cook, Sheriff.
Couington, La, June Is, 1885.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-02

In Philadelphia, on Saturday, Letitia
j. Draper, Quakeress, so years old, COM
mitted suicide. A very old official in the
Corouer's Office said, at the inquest, that
he never before knew or heard of a suicide
by a member OF the Society of Friends.
1t is a remarkable fact that it is very
unusual thing to hear of Quaker crimi-
nal or Quaker pauper. Quakers are not
found in lunatic asylums or places of i'll
repute. They do not commit suicide be-
cause their manner of living does not lead
to the condition of mind that precedes the
crime of suicide.
The Quakeress who committed suicide,
on Saturday, in Philadelphia, had been
afflicted with a nervous disease for a long
time, and her sutferings became unbear-
able. She probably reached the point of
responsibility before she committed the
crime that ended her lite.
The Quakers are a quiet, Industrious,
economical people. They aim to deal
justly with everyone. They are healthy
and fresh looking even after they have
entered the period OF old age, because they
do not seek scenes of excitement and do
not permit themselves to indulge to ex-
cess in the pleasures OF the table.
1t is to be regretted that the Quakers
are not increasing in number. The latest
statistics show that their religious organi-
cation is slowly but steadily declining.
The rule that required them to marry
members of their own society has almost
fallen into disuse, and the young people
are constantly wandering away to other
religious organizations.
Their steady habits, their moderation
in all things, their industry and thrift,
have a coed influence in the communities
in which they live. Their homes have
the appearance of prosperity, and their
surroundings indicate peace and hap
piness.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-02
PERSONAL.

ExPREsIDENr ARTHUR goes to Pelee Island,
Canada, this week TO fish.
LORD TENEYsoN is said to be at work upon
another play. which will carry forward the
historical sketch outlined in "Becket"
SENATOR LOGAN. whose health was much
tried by the long contest IN the Illinois Legis-
lature. will seek rest and quiet for the next
three months In the Shenandoah valley.
stuart CUMBERLAND, having cleared $3.50.
600 by reading minds, proposes 20 retire from
the show live. and is seeking political prefer
ment Ia an English Parliamentary borough as
Tory.
MISS KATE GLEASON, OF Rochester. n. Y,
Is studying practical mechanics m G rnell
University. AMI Is the only lady student in
that department. She has already had one
years experience I'm the Office of her fathers
extensive machine shops, and ia now prepar-
ing 10 become "a thor0u gh draughtsman and
scientific machnist, with the intention " TAX
ing charge OF the designing and draughting
department 81 her fathers business.
THE late joaquin Alcalde. OF Mexico was
In past years one Of the most distinguished
lawyers and political leaders in that country.
He was the counsel for santa Anna ia the
military court AZ Vera Cruz, and also III his
best 10 defend the Inflated MiramOn NJ Quere-
taro. IN ls65 and 1865 he WAS the champion of
the Liberals against the Empire, and was
eXiled BY MAMMALIAN. lie was for many
year- member Of the Mexican Congress. and
the day before his death was reelected for
another term.
CADET JosEpu Y. KUHN. Of Kansas stands
~ the head " this years graduating class at
West Point. the next four ia rank being Mich
Hel j. O'Brlen. son Of the present Mayor of
Boston; William n. Craighill, son VI Gen.
Craighiu, Of the United states Engineer
Corps, Henry S. Cole OF Illinois. and COrne.
lius y. wilcox. Of Georgia. The appointees
from Pennsylvania 20 the class entering this
year are Augustus z. smith, William IL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-02

from me f'bttddetp1tU It0eS.
George A. Beach, the champion oyster
opener and crustacean expert, sat in front Of
his shop on SAMSON street last night, contem-
platlvely pOking some dark objects in box
with stick. "Them's snappers," he said
Talk about cats being hardy and clnging to
life after they have been mortally wounded
Why, they amt white MARKER TO snappers.
Eve seen little chunks of snapper after t had
been cut into hundred pieces twitch and
almost hop twenty -four hours afterwards
when you would touch it with your finger.
1t seems almost impossible to Kill snapper
until you boil it in a pot for several hours. In
preparing the turtle for soup you first cut his
head OFF and lay the carcass away for twenty
four hours to allow the blood to drain off. The
shell IS then taken of and the animal is cut up
aud prepared for the pot. At this time, after
the head has been severed from the body for
whole day, the flesh is still Qulvering and full
OF life and the vital organs are still in feeble
operation. / once tried an experiment by dis
emboweling snapper several hours after his
head was of, and twenty four hours later l
found the heart still beating. At another time
l found that the lungs and heart operated
forty-eight hours after the head was or.
''Still the snapper has to be carefully tended
when out of its native element or il will die
on your hands. That's the kind of a long
lived cuss the snapper isl Mr.. Beach re
sumed his occupation Of pOking the snappers
in the box
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-02

The City Councilman of New Orleans
would have acted much more wisely if
taey had arranged for taking the famous
Liberty Bell back to Philadelphia without
extraordinary expense or display.
The sum Of $4,000 was appropriated 10
meet the cost OF returning tie bell, and
there was objection raised at once. A
small committee, whose entire expenses
would not reach $500, could take the bell
back as safely as could the Mayor, City
Council, Continental Guards and fire
company who have been selected to spend
the $1,000.
If the city were rich and had money in
its treasury, it is probable that no one
would have said a word against wasting
so large a sum, but the truth is the city
10 not rich. 1t cannot pay its debts. The
interest on its bonds is not promptly
paid, and there is a great lack OF funds
to meet current expenses. The school
teachers haven't been promptly paid for
years, and, as a rule, they do not get all
the city promises to pay them, small as
the amount is.
The State Judges refused to grant the
citizens committee of one hundred an in
junction against the Council prohibiting
the spending OF $4,000 appropriated for re-
turning the bell, but Judge Pardee, of the
United States Circuit Court, granted it,
Whether he will decide that S., coo can
not be spent lawfully in the way proposed
is a matter of considerable speculation in
New Orleans.
This legal fight over the bell can hardly
be agreeable to citizens of New Orleans
who made such enthusiastic demonstra-
lions when the bell was received. Itplaces
them in the light of showing lack of ap.
probation Of the bell. 1t is not true,
however, that they do not appreciate the
bell and the courtesy which permitted it
to 90 to New Orleans, but in their present
financial condition they do not feel able
to have $4,000 Of the public money applied
to the furnishing of big spree to a lot of
hack politicians, a company OF militia
and fire company. 1t is probable that
the militia company, the firemen and the
Councilmen will have either to stay at
home or pay their own expenses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-02

The Other Branch of the Party.
In an interview a day or two ago, Mr..
Garter Harrison, the Mayor of Chicago,
being asked If the administration was
popular in Illinois, said that the Pres-
dent had not yet done enough in the way
of making appointments 10 enable him 10
answer the question satisfactorily. "The
! President" said Mr.. Harrison, "has re-
cognized one branch OF the party, and II
1 he doesn't recognize the other branch
/ there Will be music in the air"
! Mr.. Harrison clearly belongs TO the
branch Of the party in Illinois that has
not yet been given any of the Offices, and
his opinion of the administration will de-
pend largely upon whether his branch
gets the Offices they want.
1t is worthy OF notice that the distribu-
ton of patronage has brought out the fact
that in many Of the States there are two
or more party factions. one faction may
speak in terms Of the highest praise of the
administration, while another may either
refuse to express an opinion about it or
openly condemn it.
In New York there are three factions,
,
offices. TO give one more than the others
is to incur the hostility of those disap-
pointed. In Ohio there are two factions,
and the feeling between them is about as
strongly marked as it is between the
Democrats and the Republicans. In Lou
isiana the two factions are fighting each
other with so much vigor that ii is said
that both would rather have the Republic
cans to remain in Office than that either
should have the greater number Of the
principal offices.
In other States doubtless there are the
same kind Of faction fights, though they
may not be waged so vigorously as to at
tract general attention.
1t doesn't follow, therefore, that be-
cause this man or that man in New York,
or Ohio, or Louisiana or any other State
speaks Of the administration in disparag-
ing terms the people are dissatisfied with
the administration. AS long as it shows
a disposition to put the right sort of men
in office and to manage the government
honestly, fairly and for the good of all
concerned, the people will not be greatly
influenced by the utterances of disap-
pointed faction leaders.
The few Democrats OF any prominence
who have found fault with the admins
tration have not spoken from the stand
point Of statesmen. They have made
their complaints and uttered their denun-
Citations from the low plane of the spoils
system. They were angry because they
failed to get such appointments made as
they desired. The other branch Of the
party, rather than their branch, was sue
cesstul, and their disappointment found
expression in criticisms that We're unjust
and unwarranted.
The country is beginning to find out
something about some of the applicants
for office who were recommended by these
faction leaders, and is satisfied that they
were rejected for very excellent reasons.
There is no particular danger that the
disappointments of leaders of branches Of
the party growing out of the struggle for
the Offices viii seriously endanger the
harmony of the party.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-02
INDEY 70 new ADVERTISEMENTS.

.MEErINGs-E Excelsior Lodge No. S, X. of p.
MILITARY ORDERs-GeOrgia Hussars.
SPECIAL NOTICEs-Installment on Subscrip'
ton to Mutual Protective Ice Company; Dlyi-
dend No. 45, Augusta and Savannah Rail-
road.
AUCTION sALEs-Gas Stock, by c. II. Dor
sett; Assignees sale, by /. d. LaRoche's sons;
Horses. Mules, etc. and Cow and Calf, by j..
McLaaghln & Son; 10 Lots by Geo. w. Lamar.
AMUsEMENTs-MusIc, Moonlight and Dane
ing at Montgomery.
WANTs-General City and Travelling Agent;
A Secondhand Press, with Type, Etc.
For RENT-Two Pleasant Rooms;
Dwelling.
For sALE-valuable Property, by l. D. La
ROche's Sons.
ART APPLIED TO UPRIGHT PIANoS-Ludden
4 Bates Southern Music House.
ST. LOUIS LAGER BEER-George Meyer.
Sole Agent.
OATS, CORN, HAY, ETC.-G. S. McAlpin.
MEDICAL-B. b. b.
LEGAL NOTICEs-Applications for Leave to
Sell Property; for Letters Of Administration.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-02
A Place Found for Randall.
Ga1yestopa Neaos (Dem.)

UuLUc6bOV NetCS Deh1.I
1t is not necessary to degrade or humilate
Mr.. Randall, but he should be placed IN a
position where he cannot vitality affect the
mandate Of the majority of the party for tariff
reform. There IS the chalrmanship Of the
naval committee, for instance. This will be a
position ofprominence in the next House, and
Mr.. Randall has always paid considerable at
tentlon to naval Affairs. In this position he
cannot interfere with the distinctive meas
ures OF the party to greater extent than
voting against them but either as speaker or
the head OF the ways and means or appTopria-
tlons committee he would have the whip hand
on the House. and by dint of his parliament
tary knowledge and natural audacity might
be able, with the aid Of Republicans and
few weak -kneed Democrats, to bid defiance
TO the Democratic majority. Practical COM
the Democratic majority of the next House of
Representatives in dealing with Mr.. Randall.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-02

1t seems that Mr.. John Kelly is seri-
ously i'll. He is at Clifton Springs, New
York, where he has been for several
months, for the benefit of his health. For
a few weeks after going to the springs
his health appeared to improve. His con-
dition now, however, is much worse than
it has been at any time since his illness
began.
The disease from which he suffers is
said to be melancholia. He does not care
to see his most intimate friends. In fact,
he avoids them. A great deal of his time
he is apparently oblvious to his sur
roundings. Reference to the power that
he very lately exercised in the politics of
New YORK does not seem to arouse him
or even to excite his attention. He con-
fesses that at times he is not able to call
his own name.
Only few days ago very interesting
but, perhaps, not very valuable biOg-
raphy of Mr.. Kelly was published. In
it the leading events of his life are doubt
less stated with considerable correctness.
Mr.. Kelly has played a very conspicuous
part in the city and State Of New York.
He has made and unmade city officials,
judges and governors, and has even ex-
erted a controlling influence in Preslden-
tial elections. He is much broader and
a great deal ADLER man than he is gener-
ally credited with being.
He was just the sort of a man that was
needed at the head of an organization
like Tammany. When in full health he
had a will Of iron, and his resources in
times Of emergency always answered to
the demands made upon them.
/ Mr.. Kelly started on the lowest rung Of
the ladder which leads to success, and
! climbed so high that the whole country
caught glimpses of him. He started as a
newsboy, and had acquired fame and for
tune before he had got much past middle
life. His strong will and excellent judy
ment helped him forward.
1t may be that MIR. Kelly will never
again be an active participant in business
or politics. Many hard things have been
said Of him. the most Of which perhaps
were undeserved.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-02
The Cable Cut In Twain.
From the Chicaqo Meas.


1t is said that Mark Twain and George W.
Cable parted company in a great milf, the
cause OF the trouble having been Mr.. Cables
habit of charging his champagne and boot
backing bills to the general expense fund of
the party. gentleman, who Travelled with
the Twain-Cabie combination for some time,
tells us that Mr.. Gable is the most penurious
man he ever met. He says: Il found Twain
liberal almost to a fault. If he was out with
crowd OF congenial spirits, he would insist
upon paying for everything. Yet Twain is
not everybody's frlend-he Is by no means
miscellaneous IN his associations. He seems
to despise sn0bbery and toadyism and atfecta-
ton; the fact that man is rich does not
specially commend that man to his favor. He
likes bright people and he has penchant for
good time in his peculiarly lazy way. He
has habit of playing billiards all night and
OF lolling about his room an day, attired
IN nothing but his Undertaking. 1t is hard
to get an interview with him unless he
knows you to be a congemal person. People
run up from New York and over from Boston
to call on him at his house in Hartford,
but they are turned away in droves-nOne but
the good fellows can gain admittauee. The
Hartford people have tacitly organized
themselves into squads or relays
for the special purpose of anus
ing Twain. one squad keeps him in
amusement one day, another relay the next,
and 50 on dd infRitbm. They are very proud
of hlms and seem to lie haunted with the fear
that he may be tempted to move away from
Hartford. Now, as for Mr. Gable, he is cut
out on small plan every way. He is a typical
Yankee narrowed down. He may think he is
u SOutherner but he isn't. He must have
originated away down at the tip end of Cape
Cod and grown smaller, instead OF bigger.
ever since" When Mark Twain was in Chi
cago several years ago his newspaper adj
mlrers wanted To give him q banquet. NO.
said Twain, II won't hear any such proDos-
ton; but If you boys'll take me into a nice
cool, c1obwebby place. somewhere under
ground, where we can sit around a pine table
and drink beer and tell stories, III so with
you, and be only too glad"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-02
senator Jones. of Florida.
From, a WASHINGTON Specid5 to tile Ye,O Yorj
Telegram.

From Washington .SpecidL to tile Nel0 York
Telegram.
Senator Jones, of Florida is a big man, with
a smoothly haven face, and hair bordering
upon the shade of the orange. MIR. Jones is a
Wldower, and a very coy one. He has charms
and he is willing that they should be admired
at distance. In fact. the senator hatters
himself that he is a ladies man. Some time
ago he was with a party of gentlemen, aud
the subject Of society was brought up. The
Senator waXed eloquent over The superb
specimens Of wOmankind here in Washington,
and remarked that he was sorry 10 see that
some of them were fond of the dudes. But
he concluded, drawing himself up proudly,
self back on his heels. tine ladies' know a man
when they see one. When I'm in their society
they flock about me-" sew ral Of his listeners
smiled and one remarked in an undertOne
that the ladies were probably actuated by
feminine curiosity,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-02
POstmasters and Partisanships

Cte0etund PI1lndenter IUe"t.i
Our reformed Postmaster remarked to a
short time made several appointments. l do
not know whether the appointees are Demo-
Gratis or Republicans" How subimely I'M
partisan this gentleman, who for twenty-five
years mas been a bowling Republican and Of
hceholder, has grown! Great Cesar's ghost,
but changes do rapidly come over men as they
approach the ''sear. the yellow leaf OF life.
why, politics run through the postmasters'
composition as sOrrel hairs run through the
Tennessee horses. He does not know the poll
TICS OF his appolnteesl Does rat know
cheese? Does a cat know bird? Does the
good Mr. p. NJ. Won are meaning too awfnliv
awful. You hardly know a IDEAL" when you
make It either, do you?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-02
Hngo,s Danrhter.


A French gentleman now residing in this
city, who has lived in Paris many ears and
who is familiar with the history Of the Hugo
family, says it is perfectly true that the great
poet had Il daughter by the name OF Adele.
He says that he does not know whether she
married an English officer and followed him
to Halifax. He knows nothing Of the particu-
lars of that special story. He says there Is
no doubt, however, that she was married, and
that her husband deserted her for good cause.
This daughter was a bad character, and was
the subject of so much scandal that the family
dlsOwned her. She became afterwards in
sane. and Is now in an asylum. He says also
that insanity is hereditary in the Hugo family.
The poets eldest son became insane soon after
his marriage, and died within a short time.