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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-27
A DlSGUSTED JUROR.
The Sensation Caused by a Citizen Who Was
Not Entertained in Court.

The Sensation Caused by Citizen Who Was
Not Entertained in Court.
An oid fellow who had served during
several weeks on a jury created sensa-
ton in court by arising during a trial
and addressing the Judge.
SOUR" said he, lies listen to me q
mint, if you please. l reconnize the
fact that have made big mistake.
come here an hung round irwin to git
on the jury an at last got thar
"Well. what is the matter with you?"
the Judge demanded.
Il IN comm to that. | got thar, as
/ told you, an we Lit into business. I
thought that would hear all about
how fellers got killed an how some-
body was murdered. an thought that
we'd say some feller was guilty an
would see him hung, but was disap-
pointed. Here come a lot o. cases
about fellers removin' mortgaged
cotton, an all about Mr.. So-and-So
suin' each other but / amt hearn
nothin' bout KILN nor nothin' inter-
estin' yit. am powerful hand for
fun. Jedge, an never could stand dry
details. | wanter hear suthin' that'fl
make my hair stand upon eend. l
thought that juryman had fine time.
| thought that with him it was regular
show, but as l tole you, I've been de-
ceived. Wy. mout stay here month
foolin' with sich stuff. an even then
wouldn't have nothin' ter tell the boys
when got home; so. Jedge. ef yer
doant give me chance to hang feller,
I'll have to jog long towards home. -
-dy.kansasD Trareler. .s
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-27
VERY CURIOUS.
4 Scotch Physician's Experience With .
Chinese Patient.


The Chinese are firm believers in au-
spicious and inauspicious days. When
about to undertake anything of impor-
tance, they resort to divination to ascer-
tain if the project will turn out well.
An American merchant, residing at
Canton, was once asked by a rich
Chinese merchant to visit his son, who
was sick, and to fetch foreign physi-
clan with him. Having chosen a Scotch
physician named Cox, the American
called ut the mansion, where they
found the invalid in his own suite of
apartments, attended by numerous serv-
ants and looking very i'll. The doctor
studied the case, and sent prescrip-
ton prepared at his own dispensary to
the sick boy. But day or two after
ward, the American learned that the
boy was better, though he had been
unable to take the medicine prescribed
by DR.. Cox. Another question devel-
oped the reason why he did not take it.
About A. ID. 1884, there lived a
famous physician named Hwa-To, now
deified and worshiped as the god of
medicine. 1t is customary before TAX
ing medicine to burn before an altar
dedicated to Hwa-To fragrant matches,
and then, with three small pieces of
wood, to divine whether the medicine
will prove beneficial or hurtful. The
divination consists in casting simulta-
neously the three pieces of wood. which
are fat on one side and convex on the
other, into the air. The manner in
which they fall to the ground gives the
information sought for When the
prescription was received from DR.. Cox,
this ceremony was gone through, and
the result being inauspicious, the medi
cine was not taken.
mo good chance" said the father,
in pidgin English. Too muchee curio!
Kok-see (Cox) number one handsome
man.
That is, it was very curious the signs
were not auspicious, as Cox was such
stout man, and the Chinese think stout
ness sign Of ability and mark of
Youth's Companion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-27
SEASONADLE HINTS.
Some Pretty Conceits In Jevelry. Toys and
Candlesticks.

Candlesticks.
Finger rings were never more worn
than at present.
Bracelets and necklaces are both
worn very narrow.
Ornamental safety pins. set with
jewels, are worn in the laces, bonnet
strings and ribbon bows of dressy toi-
lets in Paris.
Gemmel. or double rings, and triple
gypsy rings, each ring set with differ
ent stone, are sought for by present
makers of jewelry.
The plush pug, mounted on casters.
is the favorite toy dog for babies. 1t is
so soft that it can not hurt the little
one, SO durable it is not easily hurt
itself and can run all around the cradle
or baby carriage.
Taste and custom 60 together when
wool dresses are de rigUsur for morn
ing. travelling and utility wear, wool
and silk or velvet combinations for
afternoon promenades and unceremo-
nious calls, and silk and velvet. plush
and lace costumes for reception. dinner
ana evening wear.
Among silver candlestick novelties
are pair representing Don Quixote
and Sancho Panza in grotesquely
elongated forms That is to say, the
Don's long legs are made immensely
longer. while his long sword. made the
same length, serves for the third leg of
the candlestick. Sancho PanZa in the
meantime, with exaggerated short
body. is mounted on his mule, which
has its two grotesque long front legs,
slightly straddled; its two hind legs,
also heightened, placed close together,
with the tail clinging to the same, thus
giving the three-legged pedestal effect
to correspond with the match piece
" y Cs,,,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-27
THE PLAYFUL WASP.
Johnny Tells ali About the Business En-.
terprise of This Funny Bird.

| Johnny Tells all About the Business En-
terprise of This Funny Bird.
The wasp is very funny bird; hi
has two wings, four legs and light.
ming rod. He is not as useful as the
hen, but all the same he lays fol
humans.
Last summer old Mrs. Bogmyre' s
baby fell down on wasp. But when
the wasp let go. old Mrs. Bogmyre's
baby went right up pushing clouds y
Soon after that '.Bill Squacks" sat
down on one. But Bill didn't linger,
he seemed willing and anxious to rise.
Then he went capering off home, He
had to carry himself in sling for a
long time.
Wasps do not have to be tanned, they
are always tame enough. When one
comes up sly-like and whispers some-
thing in my ear. it makes me weep to
think they are so familiar with man.
And then I wish they would never
come nearer than a mile away.
Wasps build their nests in fiocks.
And it is dangerous to go near the nest
Nlilic luc ontS dEt SIlllIN.
Once, grandfather owned bull and
wasp nest at the same time. / went
out to the farm to spend vacation.
The old bull seemed to take an inter-
est in me from the start. and didn't act
as though he wanted me to play out in
the field. So | let him chase me up to
the fence corner. where the plum tree
was that had the nest in. then punched
the nest with stick just to see if the
wasps We're at home, and out came the
wasps like pop out of a pop bottle. One
old civil engineer wasp slid down IN
imaginary line and brought up on the
old bulls nose. A thrill of wild delight
seemed to 60 clear through the bull.
He reared up on his hind feet and
beckoned for me to come over and have
some. But declined Then he yelled
to the cows to come and see what he
had found. but by the time they arrived
he seemed satisfied and with couple
of toots he signaled off brakes and
tried race with himself down to the
back field, giving vent to his glee in
loud snorts. As he went, he pointed
his tail up. thought that was prob-
ably the road he wanted me to take
About this time the cows saw the
joke, and they seemed as anxious as he
to go off to some quiet place and smile.
One old cow had to leave or burst right
out laughing, so she winked to the rest
as if to say Come, ladies. let us re-
tire" then they gamboled off down to
where the bull was. to talk it over with
him.
l forgot about the wasps and climbed
upon the fence to see the race. But just
then an old business wasp dove down,
pricked open his misery bag and vac
cinated me in the neck; then / jumped
down and ran to the house. / couldn't
see very well from there any way.
If YOU ever see an old wasp kind of
smiling like. and backing up towards
you at the same time. and acting as
though he had load of something he
wanted to dump. you want to fee; don't
stop to argue; if you do you will be
bowed down with sorrow. bumped up
with sadness. and do your fleeing after
wards.
think the best way to handle wasps
is to let the job to some one else and
then go off on a visit.-Peci;'S Sun
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-27
A Picture Of "Fighting Joe."

l had not seen Hooker for many
years, and l remembered him as very
handsome young man, with fiorid COM
plexion and fair hair. and with figure
agile and graceful As | saw him that
afternoon Cat the second battle of Bull
RUM on his white horse riding Al rear
OF the line of battle, and close up to it,
with the excitement of battle in his
eyes. and that gallant and chivalric ap.
pearance which he always presented
under fire, / was struck with admir-.
alton. AS a corps commander. with
his whole force operating under his
own eye, it is much to be doubted
whether Hooker had : superior in the
army.-Generai Pope, N Century.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-27
Nearly two wears apo a staos
The SGnitdrta,

Nearly two Years ago a stage
driver on the Reding and Lake View
route in California was drowned while
crossing stream, and the mail-poucf,
he was carrying was lost. Recently
the missing pouch was found on the
bank of the river, and its contents were
in fair state of preservation.-San
francisco Call.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-27

The cattiemen of Montana have
formed q protective organization, Of
which the motto is: You had better
mind whose range you are on and
whose cattle You are branding"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-27

The common daisy is perhaps the
most divlsible plant in the garden
Each separate branchlet may be re-
moved. with its modicum or root. and
every bit will form q plant.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-27
DENSITY OF POPULATION.
An Interesting STUDY for Students Of the
Population Problem.

An Interesting STUDY for Students Of the
Population Problem.
The following summary will be of in.
terest to those who wish to compare
the relative density of the population
in different countries in Europe and
America. The number of inhabitants
given is that occupying square kilo-
meter, which is about .39 Of square
mile.
In Europe, Belgium is the most
densely populated country, and in
America. Chill. The mean density of
the population by countries is thirty
two inhabitants to the square kilometer
in Europe. Doubtless the limited ex-
tent of territory in Chill give it the ad-
vantage of more dense population,
because there is little waste territory
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-02-27

-Garfield's memorial window at
Williams College has been finished at
. cost of $S,645.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09
Commissioners. sIeet,ne.

Notice is hereby given that a special
meeting OF the board OF county commls-
sioners within and for Yankton county,
Dakota territory, will be held at the
office of the county clerk in the city of
Yankton on Monday the 18th inst, for
the purpose of accepting the bridge
across the Dakota river, in section
IL, township 96, range 81, as built by N.
Morgan, under contract, and also to
audit the accounts for said bridge, and
also to attend to any other matters that
may come before said board.
Yankton, OAK, Dec. 7th, 1886.
e. IvERsoN, County Clerk.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

Second Hand Stoves-H. w.
Pike has q lot OF second hand stoves
which are in the best condition and
which will be sold at bed rock prlces.
Cooking and heating stoves.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09
New Restaurant and Bakery
Last but not Least.

A New Restaurant and Bakery
Last but not Least.
Charles Chapman, the well know
caterer, has opened a first GLASS restaurant
and boarding house on Walnut street
two doors south OF Turner hall and is
ready to accommodate the public with
board by the day, or week, or with single
meals. Oysters in every style to order.
cakes, pies, choice pastry q speciality.
Cakes ornamented to order in all styles.
Warm rolls, graham and white bread,
evening German rolls. Please call and
see.
Walnut street between Third and
Fourth street, Yankten.
CHAs. P. CHAPMAN.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

To Farmers-Owi wing to extensive
repairs now under way in the Yapkton
pork packing house. the company give
notice that they will receive no more
hogs during the present week. On the
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

jackson HUI Goal. the choicest
product of the justly celebrated mines
of Ohio at Qaaal & Oo's yards near the
Northwestern depot. Telephone So.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

LACONxCBs
A ball is to be given in the roller rink
Christmas eve.
Another sloppy day. Continued die-
appearance o; snow.
The WOODEN mill is paying twenty
cents per pound for wool. There is lit
tie offering.
P.of. Allmon.s dancing classes raees
tomorrow afternoon and evening az The
Morrison house.
Lonis Dennis now rides bshipd hi.
own equine. He purchased ticket il
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

Taxes-Ths taxes for 1886 are now
due and ell who are indebted to the
county are requested to call at the a
ty treasurer's Office and pay up.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

The Best Soft Coal j. h. Queal
& 90. at the Northwestern railroad yard,
received yesterday : ahipment Of the
finest soft GOAL the world produces-ths
Jackson Hill, Ohio, product, This is .
choice lot and once tried will always be-
used. Telephone No. 68.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09
Fancy Candies, at Tammen's

First Class Horse Shoeing-At
Tyler & Nissen's and prices to suit the
times. New shoes 40 cents, resetting 20
cents. Wagon repairing at lowest price
by first GLASS workman.
The Best Soft Coal-The cele-
brated Ohio jackson Hill soft coal can
now be purchased in large or small
quantities at the yaras of Quesl & Go
near the Northwestern depot. Tele-
phone No. GO,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

A seasonable supply Of sleighs, cutters
and bob sleds can be found at Foskett't
warehouse. All styles and prices.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

Eat-Go to Guys Merchants lnnch
house for first class lunches, and oysters
served i'll any style. at reasonable prices.
The best cook in the city employed
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09
Corner Third street and Douglas Avenue,

per pound. Select Oysters 40cts. stand
ard Oysters Scots; fish of all kinds 10
cents per pound. J. B. SHAW,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

Warm Lunch-Warm lunch every
morning at the Dakota house.
Jos. BADER.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

House for Rent-A house of five
extra large rooms, coal house, good
cellar, cistern snd d buildings. located
on the corner Of Seventh and Linn
streets, is for rent at reasonable rates.
Inquire OF CHAs. CHAPMAN, at restaurant
on Walnut street, one door north of
Third.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

Pure Buckwheat -Four, made
rom Yankton county grown buck wheat
at @. FL. BATES.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

81. G.. CLARK a. CO., r still
~recNiving Watches. Jewelry and
Silver Goods OF all the lat st
desigus, at their Jewalry stoi on
Third street, YanktOn.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

Don't forget that Fred Meth &
Company are moved into their new
quarters.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09
The County Jan.

An item OF interest was discovered in
the report Of the last territorial grand
jury, and is appended;
Grand Jury Room, Yankton, D. T.
Dec. 3rd lS88-To His Honor Bartlett
Trip, Chief Justice, DaEota-According
to charge OF the. court. We the grand
iusy for November term OF district court
in and fos the second judicial district
of Dakota, subdivision Yanktop coun-
ty, beg leave to report that We have ex.
amined the county Jail OF Yankton coun-
ty and found it In Q very neat and CON-
Portable condition, which Is to the credit
OF the party having the Jail in charge
for its good condition, and We the Jury
believe HIN to be q good true and
| efficient officer. We have no recon-.
mendations to make.
JAMES KNGsBURY, Foreman.
JOSEPH PEN, Clerk.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

Fred Meth g. Co.'S, new store on nortb
Broadway IS open to the public.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

Give Shaw your orders for Fish
fer hew,ll clean them for You at i2il1cts
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

Dry wood by the load at 1875 per cord
Terms Cash, Apply to
J.J.FELBER, Yankton.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

Picked tongue, pigs feet
and tripe at
l. III, CARR'S.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

Important Changes-A regular
passenger train by. which travellers can
leave Yankton and reach Sioux City in
far less time than in the evenings past
will leave this station at 1850 p. M. each
day in the future over the Northwestern
line, and passengers taking this train
reach Sioux City at 1O:45. No more
waiting in depots or at way statione.
a. B. WICKER,
Agent @. & N. w. Railway.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09
LOCALLACONICs.

-@S q. II. THOMPSON,
mot received. Beret, Eieaat Corps, US. A
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

Oysters at Tammen's.
Fred Meth & Company. the Broadway
grocers are settled in their new quarters
in the Sydel block on north Broadway
where they will be pleased to see then
old friends.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09

Headquarters tor A.
Booths fresh oysters. By
the can or bulk IT,
l. 4 III. CA R,S,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-09
II WEATHER.

SIGNAL 5xHvICE, q. 8. ABxY.
HAHKToH. December 9-ll.O ., M.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-12-23
I.EESBUl lsG.

DtCeIuDeT ZUtu 1ooO.
Martin Elg is now occupying Thomas Riley's
house on the hill north of town.
Miss Nellie Johnson. of New Lexington, was
the guest of friends here yesterday.
Will Price. Of the shoe fsctory, was the guest
OF Arthur Barrett and family last week.
Miss Matte Wilson, of Washington G. H i, is
the guest Of Mr.. n. J. Patton and family.
Randolph Foster has purchased ninety acre
of the ElNood Ladd farm, at sos per acre.
We have inst learne of the death of Mrs.
Milo Cherry, who resided abont three miles
northeast of town. An obituary notice will he
given next week.
Mrs. Foster Geffs. who died at Cincinnati
last Wednesday morning. was inferred at
Pleasant Hill cemetery Friday afternoon. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. NJ.
Redkey.
The celebrated Mcneil family failed to draw
q very large audience here Friday night. The
entertainment. however, was very good. At
any rate, 30 claimed certain Old gentleman
who saw the dancing.
Mr.. Isaac Dick of Michiguntown, Indiana, is
visiting his relatives and friends here. He is
the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Eli s. Barrett,
at present. Mr.. Dick is seventy. eight yeai 8
old and is blind This is his first visit here for
twenty-four years. On his way here he arrived
in Cincinnati too late to get train for Lees
burg that night, and consequently was obliged
to remain in the Grand Central depot all night.
I'D. Wright informs us that he has Just re-
ceived letter from his son-in-law, Adna Ladd.
who went to Prosser, Washington Territory.
some two or three months ago, which states
that the weather is now very fine and warm,
and that man can work there very comfort
ably in his shirt sleeves. He reports himself
as being well pleased with the country, and
would not think OF coming back to Leesburg
again to live
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-12-23
l}IJSSELL'S.

December 2lst, 1886.
Miss Jennie Boatright was in Cincinnati last
Saturday.
Casper Mcdaniel is at Iynchbnrg, learning
the cooper trade.
Rumor says another wedding in our village
in the near future.
A. A. Hallsted was in Cincinnati last Thurs
day, buying goods.
Mrs. DR.. Smith. OF Macon. Missouri, visited
her sister, Mrs. VIM. Newton. at this place last
week.
Mrs. Job SouiLarl of this place, spclt last
Sunday in Hiilsboro with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. benjamin Southard
MIR Jacob Snidsr miller at Fairvew, left
that place last week to work in q mill FOR
Joseph ,ole, at Newtonville.
Mr. Philip Roush's family and James Hun.
ter, jr. of Fairview, left this place Monday
morning for Cimaron. Kansas, to make that
their future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. W. Mccoy, who moved from
here to Topeka, Kansas, about fourteen mOntbt
ago. returned to this place last Saturday. We
bid them welcome.
The ladies of this place will give a basket
supper at the church here next Friday night
Proceeds for the benefit Of the church. All are
cordially invited to attend.
Aunt Hannah Mcdaniel and Mrs. Hunter
are both very poorly. Mrs. Boatright aud Mr..
Braceline are both improving. Mrs Burton
who has been sick for some time, is able to bt
around again.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-12-23
SINKING SPRING.

st ..t December goth, 1886.
Mrs Matte Gall Ia visiting her sick mother
Mt Portsmouth, o. ...,#
Mr.. W. II Shoemaker and pupils expect to
have All entertainment in the town hall on
Kew Year, Eve.
The condition Of Mrs. Lily Bethel IL mic,
improved. and her physicisns a.e hopeful OF
her ultimate recovery.
Mr.. o c Wickerham spent the past week in
the city. purchasing holiday gooda. Mrs.
Wickerham spent the week with her pa' ents
near South Charleston, ..
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Yankie spent the past
week In Cincinnati. selecting goods for the
holiday season. They were accompanied by
MIR. and Mrs. Samuel Patton.
Mrs. Elvira wickerham returned home on
last Monday evening from visit to her dsuRl,-
ter, Miss Mamie, at Greenfield, who has = very
interesting class In music there. Miss Mamie
will be at home for the holidays
The Masonic supper aud social participated
in by the Masous, their wives. daughters and
sons, with few invited gnests. was "feast OF
reason, and fiow of soul" The supper was
all excellent one. We don't think that even
the Hill City could furnish q more sumptuous
bill Of fare. Altogether, it was pronounced Q
most recherche affair.
The public installment Of the officers Of the
Masonic Lodge Of Sinking Spring, into their
respective places on the evening Of Dec. 9th,
was made very interesting by the effective and
impressive manner in which it was conducted
by Judge Meek, of the Model Town. dis ad.
dress was also highly conmendab'e, and we'll
worthy the attention OF THOSE who would de-
sire to become good and true men and Masons.