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DIED.

PECH ON-In Covington, La, OF
Monday, July G. 1885, at ten minutes
past 10 o'clock p. NJ, GEORGE PFC HON,
infant son of Jules Pechon and Victoria
blanche, aged one year and six mo nths.
JAUFROID.-Iu Covington La. on
Friday, July 10, 1885, at o'clock A. NJ.
EvEL1NE TRoscLAIR, wife of Frederick
Jaufroid, aged 81 years.
The deceased lady. Nine. e. Jau-
froid, has for several years been
manager Of Claiborne Cottage, and
had large circle of friends, both
here and in the city, who will sim
cerery regret to learn of her death.
We extend our sympathy to the
husband and children
in their sad bereavement.
The funeral will take place this
Saturday morning. at 8 o'clock,
from Claiborne Cottage. The
friends and acquaintance of the
family are respectfully invited TO
attend.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
TERRIBLE RAVAGES OF THE
CHARLTON.

This most fatal.of all diseases to
which our chief domestic animals
are liable, isnow making sad havoc
with herds in various ocalities in
Iberia and other parishes. In
Cbenicre Lacroix, 1000 have died
out of $500. In Cheniere-aux-T I'll
gres, of so horses As died in one
spot where they herded. In prairie
Cariin, the ravages are extending
in the same ratio with fearsu. ra-
pidity. 1t has appeared on Avery's
Island, on Weeks Island, and from
the latter the stock have been
driven out into the prairie. 4 Mr..
Broussard lost four animals last
Year with it, and to save the re-
mainder, the experiment of cutting
off their tales was resorted to, after
which he lost no more. Various
are being tried, with
more or less apparent success, but
the utmost care. and the
use Of the bsst known preventives
and antidotes, the slaughter is SIM
ply appalling. We have lust heard
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
U. S. DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

Several prominent members of
the Louisiana bar have been urged
for the Office OF United States Dis
trict Attorney for this district of
Louisiana. Among these gentle
men is Mr.. L. c. W. Ellis, one OF
the ablest and most eminent men,
bers of the Louisiana lar. Without
disparagemont of any of the other
aspirants, we do not hesitate to ex-
press the opinion that Mr. Ellis
possesses pre- emineutlJ the qualifi-
cations for this very important Of
fee. He is conceded to be a man
of large ability, and is learned in
the law; his integrity is of the loiti-
est type, and his industry untiring.
He has had extensive experience rs
lawyer in the Federal as we'll as
the State courts, and has now a
large practice. In abort, there is
no mental or moral qualification
for this important Office which Mr..
Ellis does not possess in an emf
nent degree.
In addition, we should add that
the gentleman we commend is one
of our stalwart Democrats, who,
though he has never sought Office
or political distinction, has been
one of the most untiring. unselfsh.
and efficient workers in our cause
In the list of prominent Louisiana
Democrats there are very few
whose individual interests or aspi-
rations have not carried them into
the extreme of one faction or the
other. Mr.. Ellis is one of this
notable and noble few; and, pro-
nounced as he is. and always has
been, on all issues that have arisen
inside or outside of the party, so
judicial, conservative and wise have
been his advice and actions, that
we do not hesitate to say his ap-
pointment by Mr.. Cleveland to the
position OF United States District
Attorney will be satisfactory to all
factions of the Democratic party,
and hailed by the people generally,
irrespective Of party lines, as a most
wise and judicious selection.-Daiiy
States.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
THE NEW POSTAGE RATES.

On July 1st the new law reduc-
ing the rates Of postage went into
effect.
Sealed letters can now be sent
to any postoffice in the United
States. for two cents on each full
ounce OF fraction of an ounce. Any
letter over one full ounce, aud up
to two ounces. four cents, aud so
on. The full ounce weight will APP
ply to drop letters, delivered for
one cent where the carrier system
is not in operation.
Registered newspapers. sent by
publishers or newsdealers, one cent
per pound, to include regular or
specimen copies. Other papers.
sent by any one, one cent for each
folr ounces, or fraction of four
ounces
Articles in newspapers may be
marked with pen or pencil, to call
attention to them. but no words or
figures cen be used.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
Woman.s Province.
THE DUTIES OF THE CENTER SEX
HOW BEST FULFILLED.

THE DUTIES OF THE CENTER SEX
HOW BEST FULFILLED.
What a great task is assigned to wo-
man. Its dignity can not be elevated. 1t is
not her province to make laws, to lead
armies, nor to be at the head of great en-
terprises, but to her is given the power to
form those by whom the laws are made,
to teach the leaders of mighty armies and
the governors of vast empires. She is
required to guard against having the
slightest faint of bodily infirmity touch
the frail creature whose moral, intellect
ual and physical being is derived from
her. She must instil correct principles,
inculcate right doctrines, and breathe into
the soul of her offspring those pure senti-
ments which in time to come will be
part of themselves, and bless generations
vet unborn. Yes, to woman is given the
blessed privilege Of aiding the sufferer in
all the various stages of his existence. She
smiles serenely at the christening, and
weeps at the burial, while she soothes the
bereaved heart. This is her province and
duty. Yet how can she fulfill her mission
unless possessed of a strong and healthy
bodyi The preparation of DR.. S. B.
Hartman, and known as PERUNA, is just
the thing for persons suffering from ma
iority of the complaints incident to this
climate. 1t is invaluable to women, and
Mrs. ]. w. Reynolds, of New Lisbon,
Columbiana county, Ohio, is a noted ex-
ample of what the medicine can do. She
says she has suffered for years with con.
gestion of the lungs, catarrh in the head,
and was troubled with bad cough. She
had tried a number Of physicians, but
they all failed to cure her. She was in.
duced to try PERuNA, and Immediately
marked change took place. After using
one bottle her cough ceased and in short
time her other ailments were cured. She
is now completely restored to health, and
gives all the credit to PERUNA. Mr.. ].
w. Reynolds, her husband, was a con-
firmed invalid. He could not sleep we'll,
neither could he work. Housed PERuNA,
and as result, was completely restored
to his former vigor and strength. He
says he now feels like a new man.
Mr.. Bernhard Seubs, St. Clair, ST.
Clair county, Mich, says: 81 have thor
onnhlv tried your PERuNA in the various
d .>es 10 which parents and a large fam
ily of children are ever liable, and find
it in every case to be just the thing needed.
No family can honestly be without it."
Nancy Feterman, Cookport, Indiana
County, Pa, says: Gentlemen: Your
valuable PKRUNA is the best medicine
ever used"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

We do not recommend bile
Beans" to cure all the ills human
flesh is heir to, but we know they
are superior in every respect, as a
cathartic and corrector of the liver.
to pills and liquid liver regulators.
One "bean" is n dose. They do not
grippe, sicken the stomach or weak
en- the system. Try them once
and you will never be without
them. Sold by druggists and medi-
cine dealers at % cents per bottle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
Farm for Sale.

Tie well-known .ERBIN COOPER"
farm is for sale. This farm is stu ated
on Pearl River, near the mouth of the
Bogue Chitto. about fifteen miles from
Covingtcn. Con tains 900 acres of land.
a portion of which is we'll timbered; 400
acres IL Cane Pasture. Thirty acres I'M
der cultivation, in corn, potatoes AMI
rice. There is fine large new dwell
ing, three smaller dwellings. stables,
outhouses, etc. A good two-horse team
in d wagon, five cows and calves, about
twenty-five hogs. ard all necessary Iarm-
ing utensils. Prise. $4,000 cash. Fer
further particulars, apply mt this Office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

Congressman A. b. Irion pub
fishes notice, in another column,
stating that he has been authorized
to appoint a Cadet from this Dis
trict, to the Military Academy at
West Point, New York. Young
men, between the ages of II and
p, who desire TO compete for the
appointment, are requested 80 seEd
him their address. This will be a
fortune to the one who gets it, free
of all cost-as the United States
Government pays the expense
and we hope some young man from
81. Tammany parish will secure
the prize.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

The Fourth OF July was cele-
brated at Franklinton, Washington
parish, with grand barbecue, for
the benefit of the three Sunday
Schools and the High School. Six
teen sheep. three pigs and two
beeves were roasted whole" for
the occasion, and there was an
abundance of other tempting edi
bles. sweetmeats, etc. In the after
noon there was speaking by the
school children, and an interesting
address by Prof. Moore, Principal
Of the High School. We learn that
all who attended had "a very pleas
ant time"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
KINIAN BOUTWELL,,
Mrs. S. E. Pervis, ct ais, VS.. VIM.
c. Warren.
State of Louisiana. Parish of st. Tam
many-Third Justices Court.

BY virtue of writ of fieri facias
from the honorable aforesaid court, bear
ing date July !, and also one bearin g
date July q. 1885, and to me direct
ed, will proceed to sell at public aue-
ton. at the courthouse door, in the town
of covington, parish ana State aforesaid,
on WEDNESDAY,, August ~, 1885. be-
tween legal sale hours. the following de-
scribed property. to-wlt:
certain tract or parcel of land, to-
gether with the buildings and improve
ments thereon, lying and being situated
on Pearl River, in this parish and State,
being the same lands on which the
plaintiff, MIS-. 5. Z. Pervis, now resides,
containing 800 acres, more or less.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale cash.
$. Il. STAPLES, Constable.
Covington, La, July 8, 1856.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
WEST POINT CADETSHIP.

MAEKsvILE, La, July 4, 1885.
EpIToR ST. TAMMANY FARMER:
/ am requested. by tho Secretary
of War; to nominate legally quail
fed candidate for app ointment rs
Cadet to the United States Military
Academy, at West Point, n. Y,
from the Sixth Congressional Dis
trict of Louisiana, and notice is
hereby given to all, who desire to
apply for appointment, to send
their names and postollice address
to me, at Marksville, La, that no.
tice may be given of the time and
place for a competitive examina-
ton,
Applicants must be between
seventeen and twenty-five years OF
age, and free from any deformity.
disease, or irfirmity which may
render them unfit for military SER
vice. They must be we'll versed in
reading, in writing, Including or
biography in arithmetic. and
have a knowledge of the elements
of English grammar, of descriptive
geography, particularly OF our
own country and of the history
of the United States.
A, 3. IRON.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
Succession OF V. Populus, ST..
State of Louisiana, Parish of st. Tam
many-Eighteenth judicial District
court.

By virtue of an order of sale from
the honorable the Eighteenth Judicial
District Court, in and for the Parish of
st. Tammany, State of Louisiana. in the
matter of the succession of V. Populus,
ST., number on the docket LIT, bear
ing date July 10, 1885. and to me di-
rected. will proceed to sell at public
auction, at the late residence of the de-
ceased, on the Bosue F.lia river, four
teen miles above the town of Covington,
in the parish and State aforesaid. on
TUESDAY, the 18th day of July, 1888,
between legal sale hours, the following
described property. to-wit:
Twenty (2ey head of Beef Cattle, more
or less, to be sold to pay eff the debts of
said succession.
Terms of sale. cash.
w. B Cook Sne.lfi.
Eo,.iucf0D. La. ,Ibu 10. 1855.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
NOTICE
CONVICTION, La, June 18, 1885.

CONVICTION, La, June IL, 1885.
All persons who may have claims to
urge against the community lately exist
ing between the undersigned and his
deceased wife, Mrs. Eliza j. Smith, are
requested TO presen; the same to the I'M
dersigned ct once.
And all persons indebted to the said
community are hereby notified that the
affairs of the said community must be
closed, and are also hereby notified to
come forward at orce and make pay
ment, without delay, and thus save
costs and trouble.
j. E. SMITH,
Testamentary Executor of the success
sion of Mrs. Eliza j. Smith. deceased.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

Papa, do chickens always go to
the country to spend the SUMMER
inquired precocious lad of six.
when the house was filled with
guests at dinner party the other
day. "Bless me, no! What put
such an odd fancy into your little
head, George "Why. l was out
in the kitchen this morning when
YOU kissed our girl, Jane, and when
abe turned red in the face and pre-
tended to DO mad, I heard you tell
her that she should have new silk
dress when the old hen went to
the country for tue summer. Elk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
SO Rev: ard.

A reward of Ten Dollars will be paid
for information that will leai to the ar
rest and conviction of the person or per-
sons who stole the posts and wire from
the fence at Sulphur Springs Plantation.
Also, suitable reward will be raid
for information .ha. will lead to The ar
rest and conviction of any person cut-
ting timber or hanliug wood from any
of my property in this parish.
A. THOMSON.
Covington, La, May 30. 1896.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

that Cypremort is being ravased
by the fell destroyer. and we sup
pose the whole Gulf Coast and
island are in the same category.
Three mon in Vermillion parish
have been attacked, but whether
fatally OF not we have yet to learn.
New IBERIA Enterprise, July 4.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
LAND OFsIcE, New ORLEANS. La,
June %. 1885.

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
Iowing-namei settler has filed notice oil
his intention to make final proof In snip.
port of his claim, ana that sail PROOF
will be made l,efore the Judge or Clerk
of the District Court, mt CavinSton'
La, on August 1. 1885. viz:
LEWIS SHARP.
Who made Homestead Eutry No.
7OI6, for the west half Of the northeast
quarter Of section &c. township D. south
range III east, St. Helena meridian
He names tue following witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
Alfred q. sharp. Frnnk ID. Sharr.
James C. Stevens and Emile Sharp, all
of st. Tammany parish, La
iva st T.. Il. DARRALL, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
New Advertisements.
Farm for Sale.

Situated on the Tchefuncta river, four
miles from Covington. and six miles
from jacksonville. containing eighty
acres, well timbered. Ten acres I'M der
cultivation. Good Dwelling. Kitchen
and Stables. For further particulars.
apply at this Office, or to
CHAS. w, BRADLEY.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
LAND OFFICE. New ORLEANS, LA,
June IL 1885.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof IN
support of his claim, and that SAID
proof will be made before the Judge or
Clerk of the District Court. at CoyIng-
ton, La. on July 80, 1885,. viz:
JAMES HENLEY,
Who made homestead entry No. 1914,
for the east half of northeast quart
of section 81, and west bali OF northwest
quarter of section 80, township z, south
range Is east, st. Helena meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
VIM. T.. Henley, james Baker, HIram
Crow and Henry Lloyd, all of st. TAM
many parish, La.
je27 st G. b. DiRRAII. Re- lister.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
Demorelle & Cusaclis VS.. Cousin 4
Cnsachs.
The State of Louisiana. Parish of st.
Tammany-Eis Eighteenth Judicial Dis
trict court.

BY virtne ofan order of seizure and sale
from the honorable aforesaid court, and
to me directed, bearing date June 3,
1855. l will proceed to sell Mt public
auction, at the door of the Courthouse, in
the town of Coyington. parish and State
aforesaid, on SATURDAY, the 18th day
of July. 1885, between legal sale
hours, the following described property,
to-wit:
A certain tract of land. together with
all the buildings and improvements
thereon. situated In the parish of st.
Tammany, State of Louisiana, and
known as the Southern Belle Brick
yard, fronting on Bayou I.acombe, and
measuring six and one-qnarter acres Oh
said bayou, by sixteen acres deep.
bounded north by Bayou Mii)in, and
south by Bayou Barry, or Sqirrel Branch,
and one kiln Of new burnt bricks. ON
said Southern Belle Brickyard," three
wheelbarrows AID eight brick III olds.
Seized in the above entitled Suit.
Terms of sale, cash.
W. b. Cook, Sheriff.
Copip1toa La June IA lSS5
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

Our Parish Prison, which is
empty most of the time, now has
one occupant. a young colored ian.
by the name of Jos. Daniels. He
was arrested last week and tried
before Justice r. T.. Terrell, on o
charge of petit larceny, and bound
over to appear before the District
Court, in the sum OF 500.
Failing to give bail,
He fingers in Jail.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11

The reopening Of the Exposition
next fall promises we'll. The gen.
uemen who inaugurated the move
ment have spared no pains, and
the new Exposition, from the pres
ent outlook, promises to eclipse by
far any institution of the kind the
world has ever seen.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-07-11
T.Adreltisemtat.
A CARD.
To the Public:

10 the Public:
At the Juns term Of the 18th
Judicial District Court, in and fol
the Parish OF Washington, held at
Franklin.on, there was on the
docket of said court case of MS
sault and battery, entitled "The
State of Louisiana vs.. Archie Whit.
tington,' charged with beating and
manning one, Ben. Baughman.
During the trial of the case, the
two sons of tue writer of this arti-
Gle, Elley and NJ. N. Roster, were
sworn in behalf of the State.
The counsel for the defendant,
Archie Wilmington, asked Elley
Roster, witness for the State, if be
bad not struck Wilmington in the
head. while he was trying to gel
him off of Baughman. Witness
answered mo" He then was ask
ed If lie had 10. struck Whiting
ton in the back. This the witness
denied. Witnesses brother, NJ. n.
Roster, was then sworn, and the
question asked him, if his brother,
Elley Roster, had not struck Whit
tington. To this he replied Eyes. -
Now. it is currently reported,
throughout Washington parish,
that Elley Roster was guilty OF
lying, while sworn witness. In
other words, that he had commit.
tel the crime of perjury.
The truth of the matter is sim.
ply this: Elley Roster is boy Of
eniy IL gears Of age. He was con.
fused and frightened at being sworn
in as witness, and merely ans
wered Eyes" or "no" to the ques.
tons propounded TO him by the
learned counsel for Wilmington.
He did not. at any eime, deny
striking Wilmington. but being
asked whether he struck him in The
back, he said "no;" "did he strike
him IN the head ?" he said mo.
Now. the simple truth is Chat he
struck him on the SIDE, and not in
the head or back.
Now this is similar to the tn le OF
the Galveston darkey. Being ar.
rested for stealing chickens, he
plead mot guilty" The Judge
then asked him if lie had not stolen
turkeys, and he said mo" Had
lie not stolen geese? mo Had
he not stolen Guinae hens? NO
He was thereupon discharged, there
being no proof.
As he went out of the court
room, lie whispered to one Of his
friends: II eolly, Jim, I was really
skart; had the Judge asked me
about ducks, he'd got mel"
Tins is like the Washington par
ISL case. Had the questions been
asked CT Elley Roster whether lie
had struck Wilmington on the side,
or struck him." he would quickly
have answered Eyes" Bnt these
questions were never asked him
and he did not desire to probably
criminate himself by stating more
than lie was asked.
This is a trivial matter to blast
the character of young boy-it is
a crying shame-anl it behooves
the critics who are eliminating
my boy, to see whether they are so
pure and holy as to be able to cast
reproof on poor, ignorant boy,
who was trying his best to aas,ce,'
the questions asked him by cul-
tured, learned lawyer.
w. W. RESTER.
jy11-1t-pd
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POLICE JURY PROCEEDINGS.
CovINGroN, La, July 7, 1885.

TIE Police jury met On the above
date.
Present.. NJ. Allison, NJ. Burns.
Zach. Sharp. Alex. Bush, Chas.
Aubry. John Tally. f. V. Cause,
r. Galatas and r. Welch.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
|, The following road overseers
were then appointed:
Neville Pichon. from Levy's ferry
to the four mile post. on the Bayou
Lacombe road, in place of Armand
Cousin.
John Mayfell, from Bayou Vim
cent bridge to the church. on the
Indian Village road, taking off
about one mile, starting from the
bridge. changing that part of the
road so as to run into Slidell on
the main track.
j. G. Mizell, in place of Oscar
Mitchell, On the Columbia road,
from the parish line. through by
the old Smith ferry, to where it in
tersects with the Pearl River road.
The following bill was read and
Gisapproved:
Parrish of st. .Tapmany to DR..
Geo. Tebault. DR.: To viewing
the body of Alice Mitchell's infant.
at jacksonville. Aug. 4, 1854. So;
mileage. Is miles, 81 so. Total.
Sc SO.
The following bills were read
and approved:
". B. Cook, Sheriff. to cash paid
Victor blanche, for hauling Court
house furniture, SO; paid H. A.
Mortee. for painting, SIT; paid H.
Jones, for putting up the Judges
stand, and repairing benches, ar
moirs, etc. S. Is; paid for filing
up and cleaning around the Court
house, Sc so; paid for paint and
varnish, 81 rs; paid Jernette. for
scrubbing Courthouse. 81; to feed
ing John Baptiste, 20 days, $40.
Total, $50.
W. f. Parker. Assessor, to freight
on assessment blanks, 81 20.
Judge Jno. Wadsworth, to SER
vices as attorney to assist the Tax
Collector in the collection of back
taxes and licenses. up to July l,
1855, S37 so.
w. G. Kenizel, to printing one
dozen card board notices for the
Courthouse, 81 so; to printing 200
blank tax til 'es, 81 Total, SIS so
Chas. W. Bradley. Inspector OF
Weights and Measures, to purchase
of liquid measures and stamps. SIS.
The Police Jury then met in
Committee of the Whole, as
Board oil Reviewers. and with the
assistance Of the Assessor, exam
ined the tax rolls. and accepted the
same, after making a reduction in
two or three cases.
Tbs following wa::ants were then
isued to members:
]. NJ Allison, one day and mile
age, Il mile, 50 20.
N. Burns. ore DAP aud mileage,
l + n:!ss. So 50.
I'>ch Slap. one day ana nile
sse, Il la:lea, g 70.
Alex. Buell., ore day and mile
age. 80 miles. 81 SO.
CL.s. Arbry, one day ard mile
age, 40 miles, So.
Jobr Tsny, oae day and nile
sge, 81 m::.ea, Sc 20.
F. Cause, day and mileage, Ga
miles. Sc 20.
P. Welch. one day and mileage.
~ miles, S..
r. G.!atas, one day AMI mileage.
l 1 miles. So 20.
The Police Jury then adjourned,
subject to call.
J. II. ALLISON, President.
w. G. KENTzEL, Secretary.