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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-20
LAND OFsIcE, NEW ORLEANS. La, I
Oct. IL, 1886. (

Notice ia 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 Register
or Receiver. at New Orleans. La. on
Wednesday. December l, 1886, viz:
WILLIAM PROVOST,
Who made Homestead entry Nc 5507.
for the southwest quarter Of section
"a, township z, south range IA east, st.
Helena meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land. viz:
G. L. Crawford. p. Craddock, S.
Craddock and John A. Harper. all Of
ST. Tammany parish. La
ocl6 St THos. ]. BUTLER, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-20
For Sale.
Desirable Investment.

The country seat and farm known as
Summer Camp" recently occupied by
l.. Nelson de Contour, ard formerly by
the late Lionel C. Levy, situated in st.
Tam many parish. La, two and a half
miles from Covington and Abita Springs
and adjoining Mulberry Grove, on the
Bogue Falis river. with splendid bath
ing knd fishing. and sslubrious pine at
mos phere. The tract contains "A acres,
is heavily timbered. about 80 acres
cleared and we'll fenced; . young or
chard (partly bearing) peach, pear,
Japanese persimmon, MesphiIus plum,
fig trees and scuppernong vines; bath
house. Comfortable country residence,
large kitchen and two extra rooms in
the yard; ccmmodious barn and stables
for cattle and horses, with an assort-
men: Of agricultural implements. Fish
pond. dairy and spring house, and all
convenient out-buildings in perfect Or
der. Shade trees. oak and hickory. A
fne we'll, AMI cool mineral springs
(slightly iron) in close proximity. Fur
niture sold with house. Also $50 acres
of land, heavily timbered, adjoining said
farm. The drives and scenery are un-
surpassed in this section Of the South,
and the place is surrounded by the
most popnlsr and heslthful summer re-
sorts. Applicants will be shown over
the place by the superintendent in
charge.
For terms, apply to Fred. D. King.
Eco, Fattornsy-at-law, Carondelet
street. New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-20
LAND OFFICE, NEw ORLEANS. La,
Oct. IL 1856

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 che Judge or in his alb
sence the Clerk of the District Court,
at Franklinton. La. on Saturday, De-
cember Is. 1886, viz:
GEORGE w. BICKHAM.
Who made homestead entry No. 1852,
for the southwest quarter Of the north
east quarter, northwest quarter Of the
southeast quarter, and east half of the
southwest quarter of section Z, town.
ship l. south range IL east, st. Helena
meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land. viz:
Charles Magee. DR.. H. q. Magee,
Jesse Magee and Eli Gravee, all of Wash
ington parish, La.
oc16 St Tuos. j. BUTLER, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-20
JULES PECHON.
DEALER IN
GrOcerles. Dry Goods, Hats,
Boots. Shoes, Etc..
COvINGTON. LA,
The highest market price paid for
country produce.
LOUISIANA STATE UNI.
HERSlTY
And Agricultural and Mechanical

Has opened its z3t6 session on the
magnificent o. :. Garrison Grounds, a
recent gift Of the National Govern IN ent,
and the most superb college home in
the United MATES.
TUITION FRIE. Board about SIS Der
month. Large Library and Scientific
Museum. Good Chemical laboratory.
Mechanical Workshop. and Agri.nl-
tural experiment station.
Discipline military. and efficiency of
drill proverbial.
Best Institution of Learning in Lonis-
lana for the education of Louisiana
youth. D. F. BOYD, President.
Baton Rouge. La, OCT. II, 1886.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-20
Land Office. New Orleans, La,
Oct Ii 1SR6


Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in sup-
port Of his clai m, and that said proof
will be made before the judge, or in his
absence the clerk Of the District Court,
at Franklinton. La, on Saturday, De-
cember Is, 1886, viz:
JAMES G. RESTER,
Who made homestead entry No. 6045,
for the northwest quarter of the south
east quarter. and lots Nos. and 2, Sec
ton %. and lots Nos. l, 2 and 3, section
33. township 2. south range IL east, 81.
Helena meridian
He names the following witnesses to
prove his contiE nous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
j. w. Duncan, James Knight, Walter
Adams. Fielding ]. Adams, all of WASH
ington parish, La
ocl6 St THos. J. BUTLER. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-20
SHEEP.
For Sale or Exchange

A thoroughbred Jersey Bull aud a
graded Jersey aud Durham Bull, for
sale or exchange for native stock, in
proportion 60 value, Ly
4. THOMSON,
Sulphur Springs. Covipgton. La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-20
HEADQUARTERS
FOR
American Watches,
WALTHAM WATCH co.

We have sold thousands of these
Watches. and SO certain ore we of
their reliability that we agree to
taEs them back and refund the
money if they do not give satisfac-
ton. We have lately reduced them
to he following figures:
SOLID SILVER KEY WINDING WATCHES
"Broadway..' jewels ..... $40 90
"Wm. Ellery," II jewels. -. IL 90
SOLID SILVER STEM WINDERs.
Sterling jewels ...... ...... 10 so
''Wm. Ellery," IL jewels ...... Is 90
up. $. Bartlett" i jewels. -. 81 so
10-kARAr SoLIp Con STEM WIND, RI
Sterling" jewels ........... 80 0U
"Wm. Ellery," II jewels 80. -. SO 90
"P. S. Bartlett" Is jewels. 1890. 81 90
l4-kaRAr SOLID Go1p STEM WINDERs
Sterling" jewels 1890. Az 90
"Wm. Ellery," II jewels. ......... so 90
"P. s. Bartlett" Is jewels St 90
appleton Tracy" adjusted and
Patent Regulator . 81 0G
1S-KARAr SOLID GoLD SJEM- WISDsRs
"sterlins,"7 jewels ....... 80 90
"Wm. Ellery," IL jewels. .... g. 90
Up. ). BARTLETT" Is jewels $500. 65 90
"Appl,ton Tracy" adjusted 49,. rs 90
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-20
Lrnd Office, New Orleans. La, I
Oct IL. 1886.

Notice 10 hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has hlsd 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 Covington. La, on Saturday, Decsm.
Der Is, 1856. viz:
JAMES BAKER,
Who made homestead entry No. 1898,
for the southwest quarter of section 26.
township z. south range Is east. s.. He
lena mridion.
He names the following witnesses e.
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz:
William e. Henley. William D. Hen
dley. Hiram Grow. all of st. Tammany
parish. La
cole st Taos J. BUrLEs, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-20
Land Office, New Orleans, La, !
Oct. IL. 1896

Wv. IL, 1000.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice OF his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that SAID proof will be
made before the judge. or in his absence
the clerk Of the District Court. at Gov
ington. La. on Saturday, December 1s,
1886, viz:
WILLIAM GILL.
Who made homestead entry No. 1854,
for the southeast quarter of the north
east quarter of section 81, and the south
vest quarter of the northwest quarter,
and north half of the southwest quarter
of section %, township Z. south range
IL east, 81. Helena meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
Joseph Spell, VIM. Badon, JEFF Strain,
Zach. Str.in, all of 81 7ammary parish,
La.
ocl6 St THos. ]. BUTLER. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-20
GUNSMITH and MACHINIST

Restocking an Requiring of every
description. Work guaranteed an!
prices mo lerate. Orlers left with VIM,
Budon, Mrs. Chas. Keller. F. Il. Mar
tiniale. or at the shop. six miles from
Covington. east of the Lee road, will be
promptly executed.
SEA 3m H. ROBERTS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-02-20
MARTINS FERRY.
The IovorPo, oT riitOnNii'e I.,o u
Town.

Tho Incorporation OF riitonNire I.,o "a
Town.
The l.llC town OF Tiltonville, short
distance above Martins Ferry, on the line
OF the c ~ p. railroad, has been much an
nuyed recently by Iawle7snes, OF different
descriptions and especially by certain Get
Of characters from other and larger towns,
who make Tlitonville sort OF hesdqusr
ters when they wish TO have q time and do
not care 10 be caught In view of this fact
and with the hope that municipal gov
ernment might alleviate the grievances
and assist the town in gaining some prom.
nence, u cpizens meeting was held Thurs.
day eYening in the school house and q
manual selected and arrangements
made for the incorporation Of the vii.
lsge. The meeting wSs very well
attended and numerous names suggested.
When q vote WAS taken however, the name
"Belvidere, va9 the most popular, and
committee was appointed 10 make arrange
ments for the incorporation and christen.
ing Of the new town which is the sn.
Attorney Kitchcraft, OF Steu6ansiiie agrees
to attend TO the gcsk and furnish q charter
all flle3 out new and signed and sealed
TOR $40. The work was ins;rusted 10 his
care by the committee, and il is hoped
that the worl: will all be done in time TO
allow the county commissioners 10 act up.
on it al their next meeting. A surveyor
has been employed 10 make drawing OF
the Town aud number Of the lots 90 that
everything may be started new IL all
goes well the town will elect his FIRST mu.
nicipal officers in the spring and it il TO be
hoped that the new government will give
The town the impetua 1t sas needed for so
many yesr2, Il IHase 1t q busy little city
Tie pottery Al that place will probably re-
sumo operations in few weeks, and sith
the Yorkvills mires on tull With one hun.
dred men employed, and he fflytwo votes
who comprise the petitioners they will
Iase enough 10 think about.
To morrow communion ssr.iCss will be
held in ST. Paul'G Episoopal Church.
Rev. A. r Brovnlee OF Washington,
Pa will preach in the (. 7. Church 10
morrow at 10 80 a IN and p. m.
At the Sbreve Literary Society mee!iDy
yesterday afternoon, the question, Pc
solved, That examinations are OF pr proiitto
scholars, vas discussed the affirmative
was taken b. Charles Hoyle and Jessie
S=srtz, and the negative BY Geo Chissell
and Hattie UpdegrSG The decision was
awarded to the affirmative.
In the case Of the Ohio City Bank Va.
the s'ockholders OF the Ohio City Iron and
Nail Company, set for trial in st. Clairs
vile this week, no Judgments we're granted
and the case vas postponed III! ihs next
term OF court
c F. Harrington Tdi open his ssioou
on second street. few doors below Han.
over TO day, With a grand treat, iree beel
and lunch.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-02-20
BRIDGEPORT,

Contractor McLsin, who is at work on
the new County Court House, has sued the
County Commissioners for $1,000, the
amount claimed by him for extra work on
the northwest corner of the foundation.
For Rent.-The room now occupied by
". Il. Hillyer. The stand is on excellent
one for q grocery. Possession given April
ist Call ON George ". Medill
Frank Mslby is again able to be out.
He will resume his duties in the C., l. y
W. yard on Monday.
Miss Anna Williams died at her home
in .E,nsville OF heart disAe:e. yesterday
morning. at seven o'clock. She will be
buried in Weeks cemetery tomorrow at z
p. m.
Rev. W. R. Thompson, OF Allegheny
Seminar, VAS iu town yesterday calling
on Rev. HaYs.
The con Of Mr.. I'D Simpson, who Was so
badly burned 10 the fire by which his
fathers house was consumed this week,
will probably die. he and a hired man
were occupying a room together and
when the alarm was given they
both started out, but the bov thinking ths,'
his watch was in tie sooni vent back 10
searon Tor IL and when he returned bis
means OF escape were cut off aud he had 10
walk several feet through the flames. His
hands we're terribly burned and EiG iace
blackened Both eyes are swollen shut
and bis lips badly blistered and cracked.
There is q movement on foot sUong the
merchants TO close their business houses
at 1880 p. m.
Branum Post and the K Of P. held 60
cial sessions last night.
Miss Kate Cook is in Fairpoint visiting
relatives and friends.
Judge J. Il. Gsstoh. ot S.. C!airsvllIe
WEB in town yesterday,
Miss Belle RYAN end Mr. W. +. Chang
will be married on "Wednesday aezL
Tbs usuGl 5esvi,es will Le held OF tbs
Ereabyteriau church "a morrow morning
b. tle pastor Rev C. c. Hays. ln th'
evening be will exchange pulpits with Rev
Brown, OF Bellsire.
Oscar Townsend, Of the C., L & ". Wa
in town yesterday.
The c., L. L ". has e ueT short cane
male iroua the initials CT the words com
posing its name. II is "ClaT.
Ii is probable that Council will eco!
pass an ordinance prohibiting ;h2 LGrisi 0
human csrpses INSIDE Of the corporate
limits.
There is movement on foot TO 10
stone fag pavenents and otherwise N
prove parts Of Whit2!7 Gud Lee streets i
hirEEood
Revival services sre still in progress ,
the West Bridgeport n. E. Church
Preaching Sabbath evening 81 tAe pssto
]. 6. SearesG. Subject The Valley
Dry Bones" ,
Mr. James 6. Carlyle and son, OF Il
Carlyle Brick Co, Of TuscsraEaa. we're
town yesterday. -
Daniel Bonner and William Sharpe,
p Cniontnvn, we're 10 town yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-02-20
SEW vENTEENTH ANNIVERSARY
OF the Germania Singing Society Last
Evening


The celebration OF the seventeenth AL
niversarY OF the Germauia Singing Society,
held at their hall lagt evening, was bril-
liant affair. The Gsrmauis aud Maen.
nerchor halls were both thrown open
and while speeches and general good
time was indulged in in the former dane
ing was kept up enjoyably in the latter The
opening address was delivered BY President
q. C. Meyer. 1t gave history Of the
society from the time Of it5 organization to
the present. The gentlemen who formed
the present society, seventeen years
ago, are Johann Petler, Heinrich Biusell,
Fred Delbrugge, Heinrich C. Meyer, G, A.
Meier, Fred Schwertfeger, Louis Fuhr,
Fred Hsnke and Christian SChnepf. All
these gentlemen are still living and five
are still members of the society. The
Germania is in very Aonrishing condition
and is ranked among tie leading SOC ce.le'
OF the country.
All the societies in the city and several
neighboring towns were represented, 3
great many guests coming from Martins
Ferry and Bridgeport. The concert, which
was of fine order, consisted OF q chorus
of thirty voices Of the Maennerchor Of Mar
tins Ferry, chorus by members Of
Mozart, chorus By the singing section Of
the Turner Society, double quartette by
members of the Arion, chorus by Leider
kraug Society Of bridgeport, double quar-
tette by Beethoven, double qusrtette By
Meanuerchor members and chorus By the
Gevmanis. All the numbers were rem
dered in an unexceptionsble manner.
At the conclusion OF the concert those
who desired, adjourned to the Maenner.
chor Hall where Prof. Joe kramer and
full orchestra were stationed. Dancing was
INDUCED in until on early hour this
morning aud all left tired but happy,
convinced that the GerTania folks are the
most hospitsbie psople in the world, and
wishing the society long life and unbound.
81 snccegs
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-02-20
MAGNITUDE OF THE COKE STRIKE.
Bitterness Increasing aud No End Seen
to the Trouble,

Bitterness Increasing and No End seen
to the Trouble,
PlTTsgunG February l9.-lhe action Of
the coke workers at Soo,tdsle yesterday,
in resolving to accept no compromise, has
had q tendency 10 increase the bit
terness of the struggle and settle
ment seems further away than ever More
men we're idle today than at any time since
the beginning OF the s.rike, only two small
works were in operstion and these were
not running full. Notices " Il be posted
up by many operators on their houses
in few days making q EDsl demand
upon their tenants to vAcate their property
on March |, and after that time evictions
will likely become general This morning
about l clock 400 Hungarians armed with
rifles, revolvers, hatchets and clubs marched
With military precision through Mt
Pleasant to the Standard works. IL had
been reported that work was to begin To-.
day, and the parade WAS for the purpose Of
preventing resumption. No attempt, how.
ever, was made 10 start the works
The magnitude OF the coke strike is
greater than many people imagine The
amount OF capital invested in the coke
business from Pleasant Unity to Fair
change would reach sl8,000.G00.
This great sum does not in.
clud0 speculative investments in
coal land but ia the aggregate Of cost price
Of different plants Of the region. Not only
is no interest being made this great total
but on either hand more capital is being us.
ed in keeping property intact from external
danger from strikers and internal danger
from flooding. The monthly interest is
almost 100000, while it is impossible 10
compute the expense account without acceos
to books Railroads are losing freightage to
the extent OF 500 carloads daily while 1000
cars on eide tracks are bringing in
no revenue whstsVer. Gn tie ether
side about $500 labOrers engaged in
operating the. mines are losing 50 900 daily
in unearned wages making for the thirty
three working days they have been idle n
gross loss Of $4,000 ConSeqleI-
tai damages to outside employ.
ment affected b. the strike cannot
be computed Sho1ld the strike continue
much longer it will take years for both
capital aud labor to recover ground lost on
both sides dErinS this unfor,G uate di;
agreement,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-02-20
BRADSTREET's BAROMETER,
No Great Change in Trade During
the Week.
BUSINESS MORE ACTIVE INTHE WEST
Prospects Good in the Northwest---The
Better Weather Responsible
East Fares Worse.

Nsw YORK, February l9.-Special tele
grams TO Brsdstreet's represent some
changes OF detail as to the condition o.
general trade yet the situation as q whole
is not widely different from that previously
reported. At Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit
Indianapolis, Memphis and Ksnsss City
the movement of merchandise has been
more active and is increasing. This is
true to some extent also at Cincinnati. St.
Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and Davenport
business is fair and prospects point
to good spring trade The chiet
improvement at the cities first named
appears to have been in dry goods. More
favorable weather and the regularity Of
transportation are largely responsible for
it. On the other hand, the distribution of
staples from tha large Atlantic seabosrd
cities has been smaller, and is plainly dis,
appointing. At Boston the situation makes
observerst here less hopeful. Drygoods are
inighter demand, aud there is q tendency
to mark up prices to labor troubles and
higher wages, and to make delivery Of
contracts conditional on no labor troubles
Print cloths are dull and lower at 6 4,5c, be.
ing Ste less per cent per yard Wool is
less buyont owing TO the higher
wages paid operatives. Imports have de-
pressed the market, and while prices are
unchanged, doubt has replaced confidence.
At Philadelphia business has not equ8lled
expectations, and at Baltimore the move
nent Of goods south and west does not i'm
prove. There has been no gain in snthra.
cite coal prices, Notwithstanding the much
talked of coal road combination, and quo.
ta,ions are from Is to 25c lower psr ton
than at like date last year
There is no visible change in
iron, or steel in the direction of
improvement, Notwithstanding expecta
tious al various centres Of higher prices
soon Petroleum has been higher and ex-
ports have increased The late speculative
combination to force decline has appar-
emily accomplished its purpose. There is
no special change in the wheat market
Prices declined during the early part OF the
week, but have reacted since on
frner cables, improved exports
and reports Of increased interior
milling demand. Indian corn is weaker
and lower since the attempt to corner Feb.
ruary option, and hog products are easier
as well. Cotton is heavy and lower, spot
closing &c off as compared with the close
one week ago. The industrial situation is
no less involved. The frequency Of strikes
and boycotts to enforce the demands Of
organized employees being conspicuous
and more numerous than previously.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-02-20
a HORRIBLE LYNCK HING,
Joseph Burns Hanged by a Wild
Mob.
HIS BODY RlDDLED WITH BULLETS
The Black Brute Dragged from Jail anc
Tried by Judge Lynch, at
Martinsburg.

MARTINssURG, W. Va, February l9.-
This city was the scene of q horrible lynch
ing affair last night. Joseph Burns, the
negro who raped Miss Mollie Fellers, was
unceremoniously hanged about Il O'Clock
while the city was wrapped in Slumber,
and while the guards at the jail
were Oft duty. 4 great mob OF
men Oh horseback and foot surrounded
the jail and demanded the prisoner. Jailor
Dumfori declared the prisoner was not in
the iail but search was hastily instituted
aud the black mau found hidden in back
cellar He was then dragged out and tbe
mob headed tos the country, making the
prisoner walk in their midst. The town
waa startled and terrified bY the number Of
the lynchegs, and no interference was made
with them. After leaving the city behind
some three miles the mob halted in the
shadows Of q woods on the Winchester
pike the leader formed his followers in a
circle aud placed the prisoner on horse
WITH ROPE AROUND HIS SECE.
lie then said
Joseph Burns. A,e you guilty of this
rape?"
The uegro saiIsnly answered, # am
guilty"
DO YOU deserve this punishment
lido, replied the doomed man, and |
ask for your prayers
A msddeuing veil burst from three hun.
dred thr0ats at the Acknowledgement OF the
crime, and fierce cries Of Burn him
Cot him to pieces resounded on all
sides, while revolver shots rang out on the
calm night Sair. Then the mob grew
quiet A man stepped out from their
midat and approaching the prisoner prayed
with him. Burns was quiet ana bowed his
head While the prayer was being offered.
The rope was swung over the limb OF a big
tree hundreds ot haCds reached for it,
theG came low gurgling, choking
rattle, the body OF the prisoner
shot up, then stopped, shot upwards again,
and then, after te~ spasmodic kicks aud
wrishes swung to and fro above the road,
Joseph Burns YES dead.
For the next ten minutes
pANDEMoNEUM WAS LET LOOSE
on earth. Wild, fendish yells and shrieks
followed each other in wild discord and
scores Of cleaning revolvers belched forth
q torrent of bu!letsst the motionless figure
dangling overhead Bacchus also cele-
bra'ed the event The mob then came
back 10 town and galloPped up aud
down through the streets singing wild
songs. The prisoner would have
been tried iu March and surely sentenced
to be hanged Judge Faulkner gave
strict orders to keep the Jail guarded. and
there will be some attempt made to dis
cover the leaders iu the lynchlng. Every
body says the mob did right. The coro'
ner s Jury are dehberGtinS OYER the body,
and if there ever was brute in human
form, Joseph Burns was He has been
rascal, thiss end mean criminal for years,
and the voice of the people demauted his
execution. Some one in the mob cut Of
the pr soarrs ears ami cut his clothing in.
10 shreds Burns net his fate without a
murmur and scoffed at his oaptors sll the
way to the scene OF the execution. A mum
Der Of the lynchers were from Maryland
and EirJtita.