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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21
A CANE CASTLE AT THE
EXPOSITION.
DESIGNED BIZ A COvINGrONIAN,
Parish Commissioned.

II the Louisiana State space. in
the Government Building. tlle.e il
towering structure lately pnt mp.
1t is lofty spire of a slender and
graceful form, and is built OF cane.
both the sugar cane and reed cane
being employed in its constr nciion.
1t ia constructed with buttrcsses at
each OF tho four corners, made oil
bundles of long iced canes bound
closely together. while the si3es OF
the tower are made of sugar canes
put mp in diamond lnttice work.
Tie structure is three stories high,
the FIRST being II feet. the second
- feet and the third 10 feet. being
finished with conical spire crown
ed with fan-pSlmctto. while SINH
lnr fans are disposed ut the corners
Of the tower and spire-likc cro:heis
Oh gothic siecrle. Inside the
latticed tower is 10 be displayed
sugar in bulk, and on the outside
around there is to 10 seen sugars
and syrups in crystal packages.
This exhibit is a novel and hand
some one. aud is particularly char
acteristic of Louisiana. It is being
made Ivy Hon. L. ]. Gay. Of Iber-
vile parish. 10 display the products
of hiS various plantations. and was
constructed after designs by sIr.
Thomas Sully. architect. Of this
city.-PicayHne.
NJ. Thos. Snlly. the architect
above referred to, was raised in
Covington, being son Of our re-
spected fellow-townsman. Mr.. G.
w. Sully. Although young in years.
u number Of handsome buildings in
New Orleans attest 10 our friend
Toms" taste and skill rs a de
sisner aud architect. Since he re-
moved to the city. three or four
years ngo. We have heard numer-
ons reports of his successful
achievements. and predict that he
has brilliant and prosperous fn-
ture before him. He is indeed ~
worthy sou OF u worthy SIRE"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

SUDDEN DEArH.-Nfrs. Abadie
died very suddenly. last Tuesday
night. at ber Residence in Covihg-
ton. She was sitting in her chair
knitting. when she was taken sud-
denly i'll. DR.. Lnvilvaresse was
summoned Immediately. bu. before
he could reach tie house she was
dead. Her funeral took place
Wednesday. and was largely Mt
tended. Her husband aud chill
dren have tho sympathy Of the
community in their Sudden and &C.
we're affection.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21
THE WORLDS EXPOSITION
New ORLEANS, Feb. II, 1886.
EplroR Sr. TAMMASY FARMER:

EDlroR Sr. TAMMAsY FARMER:
The exhibits ut the Exposition
continue to increase in number mud
m"gni;icence. aud the Judgment Of
critics who hare seen the worlds
fairs at Vienna. Paris. London and
Philadelphia is very pronounced
, that our show far exceeds any oil
them in interest and grandeur.
The attendance during Mardi
Gras has fully kept up to cxpect,..
tion. and even exceeded it; md as
We have favorable reports from
Washington in regard to tie a.ldt.
t:onal loan Of $500. 900 asked from
the Government, We feel satisfied
that q great many will be induced
to come who have heretofore held
back. thinking the finnLc ial troubles
would be fatal to the enterprise
Of course no one knows what Con-
gtess. will do, but We are informed
through public. and what We con-
slider reliable private sources, that
the loan asked for will be made.
Major Burke is temporarily ab.
sent, and the appointment of Me-.
SaMl II. Buck MS Director General
pro Tenn. gives uabounded saiisfac-
ton here. He is II brainy. brillinut
gentleman. has captivating man
ne,s, il full Of enthusiasm for the
undertaking, and for anything that
will benefit Louisiana and the
South. He is comprehensive in his
ideas. is wonderfully self-reliant.
aud possesses executive ability in II
remarkable degree. He has work
ed harder aud done moro for the
Exposition than amy other member
Of the Board, ard it is predicted
that great good will result from his
appointment MS he is fertile III his
resources aud plans for the tiuan.
cial good Of tho great Fair. and
your T., nt(ers can rest assured the
enterprise is in very safe hands.
IL NJ: next I will write especial
ly about the st. Tammany parish
exhibit.
GEO. M0onMAN,
Parish Commissioner.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21
Neither mental mr. ny,vs;c.l

Neither mental nor physical Ia
bor can be accom- plisl,el satisfac-
torily unless the system is IN order.
When You feel tired, lnnyuid. wea.
ried without exertion. the mind
slow to net. and requiring great
mental effort. You eau rest assured
that your liver is not acting prop
erly. and that nature requires MS
distance to help throw of impure
ties. There is no remedy TINT will
accomplish This So mildly and yet
efectunlly ns PRIcxLY ASH BrrrKRs
A trial will satisfy you Of It's merits
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

FINEST TIMBER IN THE SoUTu.
Tie Northeastern Railroad il car
rying some very pretty sticks Of
yellow pine timber 10 New Orleans,
says the Mobile Register. The re.
gion through which the road runs
is almost virgin oL,. and the
finest timber to he found in the
South lies for miles Oh both sides
OF the line. The timber is being
hewn and raiis,l to New Orleans
where now, for tho first time in
the history Of that port, shipments
OF timber 10 foreign countries are
being made.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21
LAND OFyIcE. New ORLEANS, La,
January 10, 1885.

Notice 10 hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has fled notice OF
his intention to make final proof in sup
port Of his claim, and that said proof
will he made before the Judge or Clerk
OF the district Court. At CovIngton,
Ls.. ON the 3ath Of March, 1886. Wig:
pxul F'ancois. who made Homestead
Entry No. GOOS. for the southeast quarter
Of the southwest quarter Of section IL.
township Z, south range IL east.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land, viz:
Richard Johnson, Harry Guice. Henry
Williams and John Delery. all of ST.
Tammany parish, La.
fe7 St e. y. D.RRAII, Res iasA-.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21
New Advertisements.
Glib Parker Va. r. H. Hall.

by virtue Of q writ of feri incias ON
the honorable the aforesaid court, and
to me directed, bearing date February IL,
1855. I will proceed to cell at public
auction, at the door of tine Courthouse, in
the town Of Covington. parish and State
aforesaid. on SATURDAY, the 2lst day
Of March. 1885. between legal snls
bours. tie following described property.
to-wit:
Lots Nos. 10 and 90. according to .
survey Of NJ. Dicks, anil was owned by
the succession Of Louisa c. Hoffman,
containing eighty acres. moro or less.
and reserving all Movables ON the
premises.
Seized in the above entitled suit
Terms Of sale. cash.
5. Is. STAPLES, Constable.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21
4 f,r,ner li1;nv in tho E,eto

A farmer living in the Eastern
part of Kansas missed couple OF
lis cows some time ago. and II dill.
gent search anl notices in the
county papers failed to bring then,
to light. Yesterday. however.
while in the field. he noticed hole
in one side ofa pumpkin. aud. on
getting lantern and going in. he
found the lost cuws quietly eating
pumpkin seeds aud getting fat. The
hole in the fruit was canse,l by the
rapi'l growth Of the vines. which
had dragyed it along on the ground
for over half mile.-Kxnsas Tee
totaler.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

The silk industry 10 > growing
one in our parrish. and more atten-
ton will be paid to it this year than
ever before. We learn tlst Mr.. Ch
Thiery. Of Mulberry Grove. recent.
y received forty ounces OF eggs
(about leo. 000.) and others have
received smaller quantities. Tie
number OF c0cooneriss il increasing
every ) ear.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

The latest il tho tobacco cure.
Dr.. T. L. Clingman claims that the
leaves Of tobacco. moistsned in
warm water. and applied to affect
ed parts. will cure govt, rheumat-
i.m. neuralgia. and every other
similar disease. It may also be
applied with good results to cuts or
wounds.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

Work has progressed slowly on
The cew Courthouse this week. ow-
ing to the cold weather. With q
low days Of favorable weather the
brickwork can he completed. when
work on tho roof will commence.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21
MAYoR's OTTIcR,
CoyINerON. Feb. II. 1845

MAYoR's OYTIcs,
Cov1NaroN. Feb. IA. 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed. pursuant to au ordinance Of the
town OF Covington. La. adopted Nov. Z.
1853. will proceed to sell ut public auc-
ton. Mt the door Of the Mayors Office.
in the town of Covinstnn, La, on WE'D
NESDAY, Feb. %. 1885, commencin. ut
the hour Of IL o'clock \. NJ. the follow
ing described property. to-wit:
!. Seven head 1T hogs, marked with
under figure seven in one ear, and ua-
der-bIt in the other.
!. Two head of hogs, marked with .
hole in each ear.
Terms Of sale cash.
pJ DTYJ.ION Hfarah,l
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

We regret to learn that onr
young friend Mr.. Robk. Abney. son
OF Mr.. ]. N. Abney. Of Covington.
who removed to Poplarvills. Miss,
about = year ago. and established \
drug store at that place. has had
the misfortune OF having his store
destroyed by ERE. on Thursday
night. ths 18th inst. The building
and contents Of the drug store we're
entirely destroyed. Mr.. Abneyis
loss il estimated ut $1,000. No in
anranco.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

A German f0rest-keeper has pub
lishsd. in the Leipsio Journal. q
cure for hydrophobia. which he hsa
used many times in City years with
invsriable success. The bite must
b batbed with warm vinegar aud
water - soon ~ possible. and
when this mas dried. . few drops Of
muriatic acid poured upon the
wound will destroy the poison Of
the ealiva and insure tho pstient's
safety.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

There was \ pleasant gathering
OF the "Rosebuds" st tho residence
otMrs. Mortee. last Monday night
The evening was very eDjoyably
spent in music and dancing. These
social reunions have an elevatiDg
influence. and should be Of more
frequent occurrence and more
largely attended. It brings The
young folks together in the enjoy.
ment al innocent amusement. aud
promotes good feeling and socia.
bility.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

The case Of Ford aud others. for
the murder Of Cap Murphy. came
up for o second trinl. last Wednes-
Gay. before Judge Baker. when
counsel fer the accused applied for
: change OF venue. and argument
ON this question was continued till
Thursday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

It is n matter of history that
Nero fiidled wl,ilo Rome was burn-
ing. and it is no triAing thing at
this late day 10 have it discovered
that fildles were not invented nm
til long after Nero's time. Why
cannot these innocent Ielusions he
allowed to exist undisturLed?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

We have received the frst copy
Of the Texss Silk Calturist and
Home Journal. published weekly at
Galveston, by n. A. E. Farweli. It
10 . valuable paper, full Of informa-
ton concerning the silk industry.
Price, 81 per year.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

VALUABLE Cough SYIuP.--Simmer
together 4 handful each of boar
hound and mullen in quart OF
soft water. till all the strength is
extracted; add more water If neccs.
sary. and then strain; add to it a
quart of molassos. Dose. ono ia
blespoonfGl. three times a day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REARING
THE SILK WORM.

These who have kept eggs at
home during the winter should. mt
this time Of the year. be watching
them, or ut least examine them
daily, to ascertain if they nre match
in. out. unless they hsve been kept
in aE ice house, when. Of course. it
Is not possible that they will be
hntciiing yet.
When they ara nearly ready to
hatch the eggs will become IL pale
lilac. generally turning white
around the edges Of the shell. As
the period for matching ont arrives
the worm will he seen in the center
! of tho shell. ont Ut which 1t then
eats its way through the side.
When it first energies it closel j
resembles n email black ant. ex-
c-pt that its body is covered with
numerous black hairs. wiiicl, arc
plainly ,liscernible with the naked
eye. II the eggs are loose. it will
be necessary to spread them out
evenly and tlinly oE the bottom Il
u white paper box. spread u light
mosquito net with large meslles
over them. and place young buds
Of the mulberry over it. and they
will crawl up through tue net for
the food. liemove the net with the
young worms to the tray or plat
form Oh which they are to spend
their lives.
Any room which is we'll vcnti-
lated, aud free from Fats and mice.
will answer for tho cocuonery. Ihs
platforms are bail: uf rousl, lunl-
Der. w:lich must he seasoned. Some
cuitlrists use them without trays,
rs they are less trouble to arrange.
When platforms are used. they are
merely four posts set nbou. ten
or twelve feet apart in length aud
two feet in width. though this may
De governed by tho size Of the
room. Nail pieces across length.
wiAs ut the top aud ut least one
ioo: from the door; then crosswise
fourteen inches apart. in order tu
place the boards Icn.t.. wise to form
shelves. These there is no neces-
sity for mailing. simply lay them on
81 they will rest Oh the crnss-pieces.
four shelves being sufficient for
each PLATFORM. if they nre Ia be
cared for by ladies' aud children
only. II u man il 10 caro- Tor them.
hs may mako it higher, using steps
to reach the higher shelves. IL
case the platform is used, spread
newspapers over them. and on these
place the net cont,inin. the worals.
The newspapers should not be
spread open sing'y. bat folded SO
that each batch 0f worms should
lie on ono paper. aud not spread
over prumlscuously. Feed with
young. tender leaves, rs often az
you ses they require food. Do moi
feed too freely. ss the lite: becoMes
troublesome. nud It il likely that
tho tiny insects will be covered by
tho leaves aud thus lost. 1t is very
easy to lose sight Of tl,om. especi-
ally when i'll their first molt. il too
many leaves are given theta. II
the leaves are old aud tough, il
will DO necessary 10 shred them. To
do this. take u handful 81 leaves,
place them very evonly one Oh All
other. and roll them tightly; have
very clean board to cut them on,
and very clean, sharp knife
Hold the leaves firmly Oh tic board
aud shave them off very ine. This
il usually caile.l l'asi'ins Me- leaves.
-Cexau Silk Cuiturist.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21
I. 7. Armstrong vs.. Nathan Page.
State Of Louisiana. Parish Of st. Tam
Many-Third Justices Court.

Sy virtue Of a writ OF Teri facias from
the honorable the aforesaid court,
bearing date January &c. 1885. and
TO me directed. will proceed to sell at
public auction, at the door Of the
courthouse in the town Of Covincton,
parish Of st. Tammany. LA,.. on SATUIs-
DAY. tho 5th day of March. 1885.
between legal sale hours, tho following
described property. ts.-wit:
Lots Nos. 81. 81. 81, Is. n. 70. 81. IS.
%. 96, lO5 aud lug. situated in the town
Of Claiborne. in this parish and State.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale. cash.
s. b. STAPLES, Constable.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

Rev. Mr.. Hunter. OF New Or
leans. preached an eloquent and
interesting sermon at the Episco-
pal Church last Sunday. The SER
vices were very we'll attended, con.
sidering the Indictment weather.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

The weli-kn0wn firm of John
Chaffe 4 Sons. Of New Orleans.
has suspended. They propose 10
pay their creditors in full, with in
tersst. aud ask for delay Of one,
two and three yeara
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

The double tenement house. Nos.
1873 aud 435. and single cottnge.
No. 437 Franklin street. New
Orleans. owed by Mr.. ]. E. Smith.
Of Covington. were Destroyed by
IRE last Tuesday night. They were
valued ut $24OO, and insured for
$3.50.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

Ir. Chas. L. Smith. lately Of tie
firm OF J. E. Smith 4 Sons, OF Gov.
ingt0D, has removed to Yazoo City.
Miss, and established . retail gro-
Gerry and dry goods store in that
city. We wish Charley success aud
prosperity in his new home.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

The Congressional appropriation
committee has reported favorably
ON tho proposed additional loan Of
100000 10 the Worlds EXPOSE
ton,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

Tho Grecnsburs Gazette has
been removed to Amits City. and
changed its name to Amite City
Gazette.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

Those OF our citizens who have
visited the Exposition are lond in
their praise of the st. Tammany
parish exhibit.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

There is no known fibre which
equals silk in length. Cocoons
have been kuown to yield thread
1900 yards in length.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

The FARxER keeps MP with the
season. and will be Lent several
times to day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

Forty neatly printed chrome wis.,
iting cards. or plain white ones, at
this Office. only Is cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

Our streets were crowded with
wagons last Wednesday. and pre-
sented : very business-like appear
nnoa.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

The Juvenile Rex Club celebrated
Mardi Gras with a grand street pa.
fade, and . ball Mt night
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

"Uncle Joe Penn" an old color
cd citizen Of Covington. died yes
terdsy morning.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21
Notice.

State of Louisiana, Parish Of st, Tam.
many.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21
Notice to Licanso-PaYers
TAX CoLLKCrons OFFICE,
Parish of st. 'rnMmany,
Covinafon L Ian 81 lHAl
s. B. STAPLES, Constable.

Covington. La, Jan. %. 1854.
All persons who are liable f,r LIZ
CENS&S for the year 1885 are hereby
notified That have received the neces-
sary blanks. and am ready to ISIS 10 Liz
censea for ssii year for all business and
occupations.
In order to save costs. parties will
come forward, without delay. an take
ont snch License ~ their occupation or
business may require. All Licenses nm.
paid on the 3ist day Of March will be
placed in the hands Of an attorney for
collection, with 40 per cent. interest
w. Is. Cook,
Sheriff aud ex-Oiiciu Tax Collector,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

Mr.. S. B. Staples is on the sick
list.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21
DIED..

ARADIE In Covington, La, Tues
day, Feb. IL. 1885, at minutes to >
o'clock P. n. MARoUxRErrE BoURooIs.
wife of II. AbaIie. aged SIS years.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1885-02-21

Wsldiug Invitations neatly printed as
the fAsH11 once Also Visiting Csyde
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1885-07-01
GLEANINGS.
Ger head and ears his cap of seal
He pulls as far as it will go

Ger head and ears his cap of seal
He pulls as far as it will go
He pulls it good and strong.
In days like these when things congeal.
Man wants but little ear below.
Nor wants that little long.
Machines for moistening postage
stamps are being manufactured.
Natural gas in Pittsburg sells for 123
cents per 1000 feet, possible explosions
thrown in.
Henry Irving says much of the NOR
tally of this country is due to buck
wheat cakes.
A pamphlet has been lately published
in London advocating the fining OF peo-
pie who have more than three children.
Eggs packed in well-dried ashes and
so as not to touch each other, have been
kept perfectly sweet for twelve months.
The genius of the American work
man tends toward the rapidity of man
ipulation rather than to laborlous pains
taking.
1t has been proposed at Harvard I'm
iversity to advise with the students as to
rules of order. Possibly it would be
better to advise with their parents.
1t takes the new member of a Legis.
lature about two weeks to understand
that not ten members in the house know
him from the fourth assistant superln
tendent of ventilation.-1Opek0 Lance
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1885-07-01
First Publication May 20, 1885,
SALE.


Default having been made in the payment
of the sum of Five Hundred and Twenty-Five
($522.OO) Dollars, which is claimed to be due
at the date of this notice upon certain
mertgage duly executed tea ana nie asTets1
of Morris, Minnesota, to Matthias Hollopetel
of Allen county, Indiana, bearing date tne
twenty-fourth day of August, A D: lsss
which said mortgage is duly recorded in the
office of the Register of Deeds in and for the
County of Stevens and State Of Minnesota
on the 24th day of August, A: D 1852, at hve
o'clock p. M, in Book & of Mortgages. on
page ninety-seven; and whereas, no action
or proceeding at law or otherwise has been
instituted to recover the said debt secured by
said mortgage, or any part thereof: +ho4
Now therefore, notice is hereby gwen, thal
by virtue of a power Of sale contained IN ano
being part of said mortgage, and thereWlJh
recorded, and pursuant to the statute In such
case made and provided, the said mortgage
will be forecloSed, and the premises described
in and covered by said mortgage, viz: Lots
numbered 06 and1O sixteen and seventeen
in block numbered u3) thirteen, and lots
numbered q and 81 seven and eight in block
numbered 1907 thirty mine, all within the Vii
lage of Morris, in Stevens County, Minnesota
as the Plat Of sad c vii
the Register Of Deeds, in and fol
Stevens County, and State OF
Minnesota, with the hereditaments ana APP
purtenances thereuntO in any manner apper-
tanning will be sold at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash, to pay said debt and
interest, and twenty-five dollars attorneys
fee, as stipulated to be paid by the said mort
gagors in and by said mortgage and the
terms thereof in case of foreclosure, and the
disbursements allowed by law; WHICH sale
will be made by the Sheriff Of said Stevens
County, at the front door. of The First Ma
tional Bank of Morris, in the Village OF
Morris, in said County and state, on Friday,
the 3rd day OF July, A. d. 1885, at 10 O'Clock
A. M, of that day, subject to redemption at
any time within one year from the day of
sale, as provided by law.
Dated May 9th, A. ID. 1885. >,>,,,,r
MATTHIAS HOLLOPETER,
LEWIS c., SPooNER Mortgagee.
Attorney for Mortgage,
Morris, Minnesota.
GEORGE H. MUNRO,