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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-26
.BrOUn's Iron BitterS

is sold everywhere. The price is only
one dollar bottle.
The result Of its use is
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03
A COTTON HARVESTER

The United States Cotton Har-
vester. invented by Mr.. Owen L.
Bugg, of Georgia, was recently ex-
hibited in operation at the New
York Cotton Exchange. In spite
OF certain disadvantages arising
from the slipping OF the wheels on
the polished floor, and the brittle
ness Of the dried cotton plants, the
trial was pronounced successful by
the planters in attendance. The
cost of harvesting the lint by hand
is at a low estimate $40 per bale,
while with this machine the inven-
tor states that the cost will not ex-
coed 81 per bale. Should he be
able to realiz these figures in prac-
tioe, the innovation will be of i'm
portance to the entire cotton-grow-
ing district.-Scientific American.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03
A GOOD SHOWING.

We extract the following state.
ment of collections of the six mill
tax for the year 1884, from the
Auditors report:
Total taxes, sl,l9S. e95 95.
Unpaid. Sl34, S95 63.
Per cent. collected, sS.75.
ST. TAMMANY PARISH
Taxes, Si,153 81.
Unpaid. Sill 79.
Per cent. collected, 1912.
Explanation of delinquency, s11 %,
sold to the State.
WASHINGTON PARISH,
Taxes. S2,512 SO.
Unpaid. zone.
Per cent. collected, 100.
For the fourth quarter Of 1885:
st. Iammany parish-Taxes, 81, I'll %.
Collected. S2,O3S SO.
Washington parish-Taxes, S2,54l O4.
Collected, 5000 81.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03
Corrected,

Miss Anna Johnson, of "a Front street,
Columbus, Ohio, says: 81 suffered from
an aggravated form Of constipation and
indigestion for several months. Ny fam
lily physician tried all kinds of medicines
and pills, but to no effect. began to think
my case was a hopeless one. A friend Of
mine Mrs. Elvira Redmond, of East Long
street, this city,, called and seeing the con-
dition was in, recommended me to try
your MANALIN. Unjust say had but little
faith in the medicine, but after had taken
a few doses / was convinced that MANA
had taken one bottle was entirely well
Of my complaint. consider it one of the
best remedies for constipation have ever
used. I have several friends who are US
ing it. They think it an excellent remedy.
/ recommend it to all who are afflicted
with constipation or indigestion. Any
one doubling this statement 10 invited to
call on me at ~ Front street."
Mr.. Milton Knots, Urbana, O., writes:
LAST November one year ago was tax
en- sick. and called in our family physician.
He examined me and said had symp.
toms of typhoid fever. He gave me
medicine for two weeks or more with
outany relief. Ibegan to think that my
days on earth were fast closing in. I
saw at once that his medicine would
not reach my disease. Just rs was about
to conclude that would have to die, my
daughter brought me one of your pamph-
les. ! noticed . case whose symptoms
were like mine, and PknuNA and MANA
LIN had cured him. concluded at once
to try it. Iprocured one bottle Of Psau-
MA and one Of MANALIN, and took them
Is directed, and before had used the two
bottles began to receive strength and
gain in flesh. I finished the rest of the
two bottles and continued its use until
the third bottle was used. When they
were used I could eat anything wanted
tn and 60 about my work. / consider
that if it hadn't been for your PnRuNA
would have been in my grave. Parties
wishing information can write me at the
above place. recommend your medi-
cine wherever I Co."
Mr.. John r. Davis. Moundsville. w.
Va, writes 81 have been handling
your PRRuNA ever since its introduction.
All who have used it speak highly of ito
curative properties. I consider it reli-
able remedy"
Mr.. George Fisher, Portsmouth, O.,
writes: am handling your PERUNA,
and having . good trade on it. It gives
splendid satisfaction"
fE-nu-NA Is bold by all Druggist
Price 81 per bottle, six bottles IS. II
you cannot get it from your Druggist.
We will send it on receip, Of regular
prioe. We prefer you buy it from your
Druggist. but if he hasn't it. do not be
dersuadep to try something else. but
order from US at once, as directed.
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Columbus, Ohio.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03
AN APPROPRIATION OBTAIN
ED FOR THE BOGUE FALIA,

The Rivers and Harbors Com
mittee completed its bill last Sat-
urday. The total of the bill was q
triae larger than was anticipated,
being SIS, l64,2 200.
The appropriation for the Misais-
sippi River below Cairo is 81, $50
900. Of this sum 100000 is de-
signated for the harbor of New Or
leans, S25O,OOO fer the rectifcation
of the Red and Atchafalaya rivers
by preventing further enlargement
Of the latter stream and restricting
its outlet capacity, and for main
tanning a navigable channel through
the mouth of the Red into the
Mississippi; $4,000 for the river
at Greenville; 500, 900 for the har-
Dor at Vicksburg, and SIS, 900 for
the Memphis harbor.
Among the appropriations for
Louisiana rivers we note the fol-
lowing:
Tchefuncta river and Bcgue
Falia, $4,000.
This shows the benefit of news
paper to a community. The Fan
MER, for a number of years. has
battled single-handed for an ap-
preparation for the Bogue Falia.
Recently the New Orleans Bee
noted our efforts in this direction
and lent a helping hand. Con-
gresham A. B. Irion also took the
matter up and carried it to a sue
cessful termination. Our river, the
Bogue Falia, is now, for the first
time, enrolled among the navigable
streams of the country, and will
hereafter be provided for in the an
nual appropriation bill. The sum
secured is not large, but it will do
to start with. Doubtless a much
larger appropriation could have
been secured, if the merchants and
business men of st. Tammany and
Washington parishes. and the own
ers of brick yards, saw mills, coal
kilns, farms, and sailing vessels and
steamers. had come to the assist
ance of the FARMER by sending for
ward a petition, but such was no.
the case. We hope the appropria-
ton we have been principally in
strumental in securing will be ex-
pended to tie best possible advan-
tase. and the general public he i'm.
nensely benefited by the success of
our modest efforts in the ir behalf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03
COURT ITEMS.

District Court adjourned last Mon.
day. The following cases were de.
cided since our report of last week
Mrs. A. Bonavita vs.. her hus.
band. Judgment for plaintiff Of
divorce. with the right to assume
her original family name. Defend.
ant to pay costs.
G. l.. Hardeman VS.. r. A. Orr.
Judgment for plaintiff, with costs.
Succession of Mrs. M. A. NAL
Tory. Judgment for homologation
Of accounts.
Succession of Mrs. E. J. Smith,
Judgment for homologation of &C.
counts.
L. Verret VS.. G. 81. Roche. Or
der OF survey, w. H. r. Haneen
appointed surveyor; returnable on
the hrst day of the June term of
Court.
Mrs. T. Levy VS.. N. Levy. Judg-
ment for plaintiff, of separation of
property, with costs.
Theo. Dendinger VS.. A. Marigny.
ct ais. Judgment for plaintiff with
costs.
Theo. Dendinger vs.. A. Marigny.
Judgment for plaintiff. with costs.
6. C. Marigny. failure to work
Oh the public roads. Guilty. Fined
$50 or 10 days in Jail.
The will OF the late David R.
Morgan was admitted to probate.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03
BY MRS. l.. cRARY sApLER.


OF the old home circle so dear,
Many links are missing to-tlay.
Only us four are left on earth
10 wait, to watch, to pray.
A few weeks ago there were five,
But now l count only four;
One brother the margin has reached,
And crossed to the radiant shore.
He fain would have tarried awhile,
To comfort us still with his love;
But n winged messenger came to him
From the dear loving father above.
And so he said. Il must tell you good
bye,
For the messenger cannot wait.
Wife, baby. and Ill. I'll meet you
again,
Inside of the beautiful gate"
all sadly l take up my cross,
And tho of my brother bereft,
know that the Savior will never for
get
To comfort the four that are left.
Yes, brother, ''well meet at the beau
tiful gate.
And the circle completed once more,
How sweet it will be, and Well never
more say,
OF til, loved ones there's only us
four.
IEauoo, Pearl Rirer Station, La, Mdrch
81, 1886.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

Gov. McEnery has ordered q
special election in the Second Con.
sressional District, on the goth oil
May next. for the purpose of filing
the vacancy caused by the death OF
Hon. Michael Hahn. A lurre nnm-
Der of possible candidates, Demo.
cratic and Republican, have been
mentioned by the city press. and
our favorite in the list is Col. Jas.
Lingan. whose fine talents and
splendid oratorical ability would
soon make him q shining light in
the halls of Congress. Louisiana
should have q solid Democratic
delegation in Congress. and the
citizens of the Second District can
find no truer Democrat nor talent
ed and worthy gentleman to repre-
sent them than Col. Jas. Lingan.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03
A BUILDING BOOM.

Covington is at present experiencing
a boom in the way Of new buildings and
improvements. We give below partia
list of buildings in course Of erecti or
and contemplated:
The residence Of Mr.. F. A. Guyol, in
The Division of Spring, is nearly finish
ed, and when completed it will be one
of the prettiest and most attractive resi-.
dences in Covington.
The property en- the corner of Florida
and Rutland streets, known as the NAL
Tory place, now belonging to Mr.. j. r.
Hosmer, has recently undergone extern
sive repairs. and now presents n fine APP
etc.
The business prope rty on the corner
of Columbia and Rutland streets, be-
longing to Mr.. J. Pellaot, is being raised
and enlarged to about twice its former
lie, ana when completed will make a
fine large store. There is a rumor that
it is alrendy rented.
Mr.. j. Bacconien, who recently pur-
chased. from Rev. G.. r. yickers, the
Tate lots, on Columbia street, has the
lumber on the ground. and will soon
commence the erection of fine cottage
thereon.
MIR. NJ. H. Tally, of the firm of War
rem L Tally, will shortly build a resi-
dence for himself on Kemper street, be-
tween Rutland and Boston streets, nea r
the FARMER office. A quantity of lum-
Der is already on the ground.
We learn that Mr.. VIM Henry. who
recently bought the Abita Springs prop
erty, oontemplates the building of a
large first-class hotel. for the aceommo-
dation o:summer and winter3isitors.
Mr.. Eddie Bossisr is making extern
sive Improvements to the Bossi er House,
at Abita Springs. in anticipation Of o
large crowd of summer boarders.
Mr.. H. Michuel.s is building an adj
dition to Long Branch Hotel, at Abita
Springs.
The Labat House, near the Springs,
ia preparing for the summer campaign,
and will he ready to accommodate all
corners.
The machinery fer jays new saw-mill
on the Abits has arrived, and the mill
will soon be in operation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

Expenses never end. No sooner
does the weather get warm enough
for the youngsters to go barefoot
ed-thus saving shoe leather-than
here comes a new expense for
school books. The money saved
on the covering for the urchin' 8
feet must be spent on filling for his
head.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Covington Post
office. Friday. April 2, 1856.
Persons calling for the same vii
please say advertised:
Anderson Mary Mrs
Biers j
Cunningham James
DIaz Cora Mrs
Eugene Susan Mrs
Flot Antoine
Glover Rufus
Hall Jacob
Jackson Frank
Keen WI
Leblanc Alf
McCcny
Mcintyre Olivia 2
blanche Victor
Ring Mary Mrs
Reagan Iserbelle Mrs
Rayburn Joel
Sharp Eveline Mrs
Smith Samuel
Second C
Tnlley Samuel
Wheatly NJ
Willis Sophronia Miss
Watts George
Wilson Sr
Williams W Rev 2
If not called for in thirty days
from date, the above letters will he
sent TO the Dead-Letter Office.
The Postoffice will be open, on
Sunday, from Z to 8 O'Clock A. 81.
CHAs. HEINTz. p. NJ.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03
CHARGED WITH MURDER,

Messrs. Jas. jenkins and An.
drew Turnbull were arrested ard
imprisoned last week. the Grand
Jury having found bill against
them for the murder of Ephraim
Conley, The accused were subse.
quently released under $4,000 bonds
each, to appear for trial ut the Oc-
tober term of The Criminal Distri ct
Court.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03
AN EFFICIENT ROAD LAW.

From the Shreveport Times:
Undying fame awaits the astute
legislator who can and will frame a
road law that will give the people
good roads. An efficient system is
the Ell Dorado of legislation; it is
ever searched for but never found.
Men have brought States cut of the
depths OF financial depression who
recoil in self-confessed defeat when
brought mce to face with the
dread necessity of a really effective
road system.
What is the trouble in this cafe
Why is 1t that other knotty prob
lens of legislation are solved, but
this remains as far from solution as
the cause of the spots en- the sun?
One great difficulty lies in the
fact that the Office of road overseer
is thankless one. enjoying none o:
the pabulum oGcii, but revealing in
the curses aud maledictions of the
masses, who see in road duty only
u check upon their freedom as
American citizens. No man likes
to work for nothing; patriotism, it
is true, is of fine appear ance on
paper; it loses its brilliancy and
lustre when the spade and shovel
are in sight. The fact that the la
Dor required is not voluntarily Of
fered. legally required. makes road
working offensive to the bulk of
the people. and road overseers do
not like to incur the ill.will of their
neighbors by strictly enforcing the
law.
Another difficulty is found in the
disinclination of every good citi-
zen to report to the grand juries
dereliction of duty on the part of
overseers. Such action is usually
more as an exhibition Of
pc rsonal ILL i'll to the officiul than
rs the performance of a duty to the
people.
Thus it will be seen that there
are difficulties innumerable in the
way of an efficient system Of road
Jaw. These difficulties might be
if men woald have the |
pluck to do their full duty MS citi-
zens, but as the millenium has not |
come, and there are no signs on the
noon of its early arrival. it is too
much to expect of weak humanity.
A few men in each parish who
would rather be right than be pop
liar might cause a revolution in the
carrying out Of our present road
aw. As the matter stands to-day
here is no fountain-bead Of respon.
there are too many avenues
II official escape from the duties
We would be pleased to have
bis matter fully discussed in our
oiumns, and will cheerfully give
Insertion to reasonably brief COM
aunications treating of the ques-
ION OF an efficient road law for the
tate. |,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

The Presidential Appointees are
happy men, but not more so than
are scores of private citizens in this
vicinity. who have used Van Wert's
Balsam for coughs and lung trou-
bles. This great remedy is infalli-
bic in the cure of Asthma, Bron-
chitis, Coughs and Consumption.
4 sample Tree at J. Cahier & Co,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

superiority. las created a large de.
mand for them throughout the United
States. and any lady who gives her time
and energy to canvassing for them can
soon build up permanent and profit.
able business. They are sold by mer-
chants. and We give exclusive territory
thereby giving the agent entire control
of these superior corsets in the terri
tory assigned her. We have large num-
Der of agents who are making a grand
success selling these goods. and we de-
sire such in every town. Address IME.
GGR1SWQLD & CO., 92S B'way. New
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

"This World is all a Fleeing
Show" but you would think differ.
emily after trial of DR.. Van Wert's
Cathar.lc pills. TLey will make
yon feel like a new person. j.
Cahier & Co.. sell them.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

The heavy rains during the early
part of the week caused the river
to rise up and cross over the bridge.
No damage done, except q few
planks carried away.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

March came in very pleasant and mild,
Like a gentle Merino's newborn child
But like the Storm Kings loyal scion,
March went out like roaring lion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

There was frost last Tuesday
morning, causing considerable in
jury to early vegetables. In some
cases replanting will be necessary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03
New Advertisements.
ESTRAYED.

Came to my place, two head of cattle,
one brown Cow, with bald face. and
one red Heifer, both marked crop and
half crop in each ear, and branded J. C.
They have been in my pasture all win
ter. The owner can recover the same by
calling for them, aud paying for this
advertisement ERDIN COOPER.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

Kite-fying is now the principal
amusement of the future President
of the United States.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

A lady agent is wanted for the
sale of Nine. Griswold's patent
skirt supporting corsets. See ad-
vertisement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

Danger! a neglected cold or cough may
lead to Pneumonia. consumption or other fatal
cold as by magic. Best Thing for dyspepsia in
digestion, sick headache as thousands testify.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

We have received communica-
tion from Miss Amanda NJ. Clarke,
of Madisonville. which we will pub
lish next week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

Mr.. Erbin Cooper has two head
OF stray cattle on his place. See
advertisement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03
SHEEP.

| will exchange one pure Merino Ram
and some high-graded Rams for common
Ewes, in proportion to quality.
A. THOMSON.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03
WANTED-IN CONVICTION

An energetic business wo-
man to solicit and take or
Iders for The MADAME
GRISWOLD Patent Skirt
Supporting Colsets. These
'corsets have been extensive
ly advertised and sold by
lady canvassers for the past
ten years, which, with THAR
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

For exchange-One pure Merino
ram and some high-graded rams
for common ewes. See advertise
mrnt.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

The public schools will be open.
ed next Monday, for term of three
months.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03
ONLY FOUR.

Written by request, for Miss Bee kie
Ernest, GU the death of her brother
James.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

The gay season of balls has ar
rlved-codfish balls.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03
WHITE CLOVER.

The above is the name of a very
useful species of grass that is rap
idly spreading throughout the par.
ish, as will be seen from the follow
ing correspondence, which we copy
from the Southern Liue Stock Jour
nal:
New ORLEANS. March Is, 1886.
DR.. D. L. Phares:
Dear SRI forwarded You this
evening by the Southern Express
Company one paste-board box con-
tanning some grass that I found
growing on my farm near Coving-
ton, La, which is spreading pro-
fusely over the place. It is SEEM
ingly a clover species. May I trou-
BILE ron to inform me what it is,
and if valuable or otherwise Cor
cattle food or hay; the soil is light
and sandy. Please report in what
ever way you ind most desirable
Yours truly, A. THOMSON.
ANswER-It is Dutch or white
clover, grows luxuriantly and af-
fords excellent grazing in many
parts of the Southern States from
January on through spring, and Of
ten through early summer. The
second growth severely salivates
horses and mules and some cattle
1t does not usually grow tall enough
for profitable moving. P.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

April 18th will be Easter Sunday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

Mean temperature for March-Maxi.
mum, 69.02. Minimum. 5O.l5.
Number of rainy days, 8. Total rain.
fall, SAT inches.
ALEX. BAND, Observer,
Vaudeville Station, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

NoticeNFair Warning.


The persons. who took double-sesteti
carriage from nnder the shed of b. Aba
dies store, last Sunday night, and thrsw
t on Duval's fence. and xll others, are
hereby warned hot to repeat the same,
! or commit any act of malicious mischief
en- the premises. Otherwise, they will
do So ut their own personal risk.
LOUIS B. ABADIE.
Corington, La, March &c. 1856.
LAND OFFICE, New ORLEANS, La, I
March s, 1856.
Notice is he-eb, siveI. ;int the fLr,s-
ing named set ,ai ha g filed nCtics Of Lis
intention to make fiLni pre- of il support
of his claim, and that said p.rof will
b. made b,iure tie Register OF Re-
ceiver. ut N ew Orleans. La, on Thurs
day, April Is, 1856. viz:
WILLIAM AVERY.
Who made Homestead Entry No. 1922.
for the natthwest quarter of the north
east quarter. northeast quarter of the
northwest quarter, and vest half of the
northwest quarter of section 80, town.
ship Q. south Iruuge Is east, st. Helena
meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said lald, viz:
Raymond Crawford, Alfred Field.
Samuel r. Porter and Elijah Cooper, all
of st. Tammany parish. La.
M st THos. j. BUTLER, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

Continued pn third page.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-04-03

flake cars Corn err
of st. Charles and
Canal streets,
NEW ORLEANS,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-09

daily organ OF the Socialists. While
working for the paper he began to study
the scientific side of Socialism and
otherwise to improve his education.
One year later he was business mana
ger Of the paper, and in 1878 he OBJ
tanned the editorial control.
When Johann Most went to Chicago
the first time he found in Spies an only
too-willing follower. Spies gradually
changed the politics and the tone Of the
paper until it became the moathpiece
Of dynamitards and the most dangerous
classes. Later he published newspa-
pers both in German and English.
Two years ago one Of his brothers,
William Spies, was shot and killed by
policeman, and he then vowed ven
geance on the preservers Of the peace.
William Spies was dangerous char
acter. Three months before his death
be was one Of gang Of toughs who, it
was alleged, killed a farmer named
Lowell. living near Chicago. The farmer
had refused them admittance to his
house, and was killed accordingly by
stones thrown at him. William Spies
was tried for the murder, but acquitted
upon technicalities and on account Of
the influence of his brothers papers.
lie could not, however, enjoy life and
liberty long. In drunken fight he re-
sisted arrest and was killed by an OIL
Ger before he could kill him.