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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-03-24
IMMIGRATION.

Au0 IOiIOWin& are some OF t0o
important resolutions adopted at
the recent Immigration Convention
in New Orleans:
Judge W. g. WILEY offered the
following. which was unanimously
adopted:
Whereas. this Convention, in ex-
tending IN earnest invitation to
capital to enter Louisiana. would
not discriminate against any sps-
cies Of capital costributivs to her
advancement, whether it comes in
the form of honest immigrants. or
in the projects OF new railwsys, by
which that immigrant mny fud ter
ritory readily available and com-
municatiOn be made complete
throughout the State. Further,
that this Convention cordially in.
vitss all deserving immigrants 10
settle in Louisiana, aud the Con-
ventiOn favOrs the building Of III:
railroads that capital may choose to
construct
Judge Jas. II. Thompson offered
the following resolution:
Whereas. the public lands are
being rapidly taken up in large
bodies,
Resaued. That this Convention
hereby request and petition our
members III Congress to use their
utmost efforts ~ have q certain
amount Of our pnblic domain ret
apart and reserved for homestsads
for actual ssttlsra
TIE resolution was unanimously
adopted.
Col. Geo. Norman offered tie
following:
Whereas, the mineral resources
OF Louisiana are comparatively un-
known. and ~ recent individual
efforts and researches have level
oped evidences Of wonderful mines
of wealth in this State.
RESOLVED. That this Convention
request our members of Congress
to use their efforts to induce the
General Government to have y
complete geological survey made Of
Louisiana.
Also. that . copy Of this reso!u-
ton be sent by the Secretary to
each member Of the General As
sembly Of Louisiana and xlso to
each member Of Congress from this
State.
Judge Jas. NJ. Thompson, in an
interview with = DAILY States re-
porter. said:
Ny reasons in Offering the reso-
luton at the recent convention in
regard to the reservation OF y cer-
tain portion Of the public lands
we're as follows:
The actual immigrant or settler
on our public lands 10 usually n
person of small means. Where he
can Homestead 40 Or 80 acres Of
land. his scanty capital can be de-
voted entirely ~ ita improvement,
instead Of being largely absorbed
bv the purchase price Of the land.
Where these lands are purchased
for speculation Or for mills they are
naturally purchased in solid bodies
Of thousands OF acres. These large
purchases entirely exclude the Get.
there who desire to engage in agri.
culture. This will bring almost
exactly the state Of c.aiirs now
rxis.:-.s III uuglsnd and Ireland. It
requires no argument to show tina,
many email farmers add more u
the national wealth Of the country
than few large landowners.
ACTUAL SETTLERS WANTED.
I would advise that every alter
nate section. or Que quarter of each
section. be reserved for homestead
settlers. or else 10 parties who pur-
chase upon the condition Of actual
settlement and cultivation within
ak month"; of entry Tho 4Oyarn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-03-24
COR REPRESENTATIVE:

We are auth ,rized TO announce the
name Of
J. 8. BOSSIER,
as candidate for the Oalcs Of Repre-.
sentative to the State Legislature from
ST. TsmmaDy parish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-03-24
For Governor.
Francis T. Nichols,
OF Orleans.
For Lieutenant Governor,
James Jefries,
OF Rapides.
For Secretary Of State.
L. F. Mason,
OF Concordia.
For State Treasurer,
w. II. Pipes,
OF East Feliciana.
For Attorney General.
Walter II. Rogers,
OF Orleans.
For Auditor.
o. B. Steele,
OF Union,
For Auditor.
O. i. Steele,
OF Union.

For superintendent OF Public Edu-
cation.
Joseph A. Breaux,
OF Iberia.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-03-24
EOR SHkRIFR:

We are authorised to announce
w. B. COOK,
Az candidate for the Office of Sheriff of
ST. Tammany Parish. subject to the
action Of the Democratic Convention.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-03-24

A number OF items are orowdst
out this week. =
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-03-24

The Weaver place and Newell
~ - sLv0rG:..- -. ~-.k.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-03-24

ACTUAL SETTLERS WANTED.
I would advise that every alter
nate section, or Que quarter of each
section. be reserved for homestead
settlers. or else 10 parties who pur-
chase upon the condition of actual
settlement and cultivation within
six months Of entry. The Govern
msnt is in no nesd Of the money to
bs derived from the sale Of public
lands; tue growing population is iu
need Ut homes and farms.
l do not oppose the purchase OF
land where the timber il to be used
for sawlnills or manufactures. On
tue contrary. am in favor Of all
such undertakings. A reservation
Ut a half or fourth Of the public
lands for farmers would still leave
immense bodies for the mill. As
the farmer cleared his lands he
would sell the timber to the near
est mill; thus the mill would obtain
the same amount Of logs as If they
owned the entire tract Of land. Our
population in the pine country is
rapidly increasing. both from nntu-
rAl causes aud from immigration.
RAPID INCREASE IN VALUES.
Few persons have any idea Of the
amount Of public 'lauds which arc
being daily absorbed by large ,.ur-
cLasers. In the parish Of st. Tam.
many DO not know Of one entire
section Of well timb4red public
lands which now remains in the
hands OF the United States Govern
ment There are only disconuect.
ed fractional sections left here aud
there. Tue lan,6 purchased by
parties from the Govern ment are
now held at FROM s. to s. Per acre.
Land entered during February,
1887. hos al'sad, been sold at s. Is
per acre. One company owns over
so, 600 Acres in St Tammsny, and
another over 81. 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12

the executive committee had been formed by con;
sutation with the candidates. MIR New RESPONDED
that IL was wholly the work OF the subcommittee
The discussion was interrupted by Ihe receip.
OF an invitation from Colonel Elliott r. Shepard
to dine with him at the Union League Cluo
immediately after adjournment OF the evening
session. The invitation was accepted.
THE FOURTH SECTION ADOPTED.
The fourth section continued TO create dis
cussion which was participated in by Messrs.
Evans, Murray, Dudley. Bayne, Conger. Houk'
Payne, and Others The Southern and North
west members expressed desire to have rep
resentatives On .hc executive committee. The
section was then adopted
On the reading Of the fifth section, MI. Bayne
of 'cl tn,> substitute
That the report of the committee be amended by
Pacific Coast and substituting the OF Thomas
Committee consisting r G. Evans A. C. Melette and
Charles s. Warren. be appointed
Mr. Payne moved to refer the entire matter Of
subcommittee to the Executive Committee, and
Mr. Bayne accepting the motion, il was adopted.
Mr. Goodloe offered this resolution. which was
adopted
Resolved That tho National Republican Committee
approve the organization Of Republican clubs under the
rule and regulations adopted by the State and National
Leagues and tender them support and full CO
operation valuable auxillares to both State and Ma
tions Committees
Mr. Payne offered resolution indorsing. tho
formation Of Women's Republican Clubs, and leav-
Committee This was carried and the meeting
adiourncd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
STABBED IN REALITY IN THE PLAY.
THE HEROINE OF THE FALL OF ROME MEETS
WIFI A srRIOrs ACCIDENT.

THE HEROINE OF THE FALL OF ROME MEETS
WITH A srRIOUs ACCIDENT.
An accident that Mortified fer time the 2c00 per-
formers In kralfys opcn-a spectacle of Nero, the
Fall OF Romc' Saint George, Staten Island occurred
last night Although II took place in full view OF the
$1,000 people composing the audience 1t was un-
noticed except by those the stage. In the Circus
Maxlmu the pretty Thirza represented in the power
OF Nero She falls upon her knees and begs her brother
to kill her rather than her dlsgraced He tragcaly
sabs her to the heart Last night the sabbng was done
In earnest.
Henrietta Watham, who nightly impersonates Thlrza
was absent through Illness. and Evelyn Smith took her
place. She threw herself upon sanus, the supposed
brother. assumed by young man named Thompson,
with than necessary force, and the sharp point of
dagger he held penetrated through her Hight garment
and inflicted severe wound In her side. She shrieked
and fell to the stage Those the stage knew at once
that something had occurred out Of the usual as the
shrek was altogether too natural Sallnus called out
to those nearest to him that he had In reality stabbed
the girl and Mr. Klralfy who was in Roman costume
a short distance off, realizing what had occurred had
the wounded girl carried 10 the side entrance Tho
play proceeded as II nothing had happened upon ex-
animation II was found that the blade had entered the
right side and inflicted a severe gash. she was IT,
moved 10 her home I'm Flatbush ave. Brookyn' hee,
after blunt instrument VIII be used by sanus instead
n a keen blade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
INCENDIARY FIRE At HANOTER, N IT.
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE AMONG THE LosERs-Lisr
OF LOSSES AND INSURANCE

OF LOSSES AND INSURANCE
Hanover. y. IT,, July IL SpcclaD.-A fire started IN
the stables OF the Dartmouth Hotel at about half past
o'clock this morning and completely destroyed the
hotel thrce adjoining buildings and three barns The
hotel was frame building, old and dry and burned so
rapidly that the guests had barely tmc to save them
selves. Dr. p : Conner, Of Cincinnati. lost several
trunks containing valuables. Mrs Dearborn, OF
Nashua lost about $500 worth Of furniture which was
stored IN the house Ten twelve students who dur
ing term time room in the hotel, lost all their fur
nlture Tho hotel was kept by L A. Purmont, who
lost over 500 worth OF stock carriages and harness
and all his household goods. His insurance was only
$500 in the Granite state Company. The college
owned the hotel building. which valued at $1,000
Insured for g., 800 in the Merchants and Farmers
Company.
Loss on the other frame dwellings owned by the
college amounts $1,000; insured for 1000 in tho
Enchburg Company. c. +. ClNord's loss on dwelling
and furniture - 1000 insured for $1,000 In the New
Hampshire Company. 7. II. Whitcomb's dwelling
and furniture loss. s. OOO insured for ~ 300 in tho
New-Hampshire Company. $1,000 in the Peoples, and
500 I'm The Underwriters. Mrs. DennlSon, OF En-
field. loss furniture. 300: no insurance. The fire
Is believed to have been Of inccndiary origin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
CoyFEssIyG THE BURLINGTON PLOT
TWO OF CHAIRMAN uocEs ASSISTANTS ASSERT Hrs


AUTHORSHIP or THE sAL-sODA CIRCULAR
Chicago. July II (SpecaD.-The events of the last
twcnty four hours I'm connection with the BurllnG
ton plot have been Of character that augurs de-
cdedly III for Chairman Hose and Murphy, whe wero
arrested Yesterday morning. Tho confessions OF
Kelly and McGlvary, who acted as clerks for Hoge,
have very damaging effect on the case OF the lat
ter who has repeatedly denied all knowledge OF the
famous "salsoda and emery circular Attorney
Collier Of the Burlington was seen by reporter th'
afternoon and in reply to request for Information
said: 81 have TO say that Messrs Kelly and NC
Calvary have squealcd. Not only that. Each mas
written statement OF his knowledge OF the case and
both statements are in the company possession lhee
Never was clearer case OF cOLspiracy against any
one than the case we hare against the men We nave
arrested They confessed to having sent ont the
Jobn Sewers circular. calling on the various assem-
bes 10 send Brotherhood men supplied with soda and
emery 10 the " O. to apply for positions. and when
obtained to use their places to iriurc U property.
They said that they had drawn up the circular az
Hoge's dctat.on. and mailed COPIES OF II according
IN his orlers They further said that number OF
letters had been received from those who had received
The circulars expressing their surprise n the radlal
zone and asking If they werc genuine. To this heuy
and NcGilvary said that iOgc had lad them reply that
the circulars were all right
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
4 xEw rE. rrRE OF THk IOWA LIQroR Jaw

Burlington Iowa, July IA decision OF moro
than ordinary Importance. involving new point
under the prohlbiiory liquor law OF Iowa, has been
rendered by Judge Phelps. of the District Court
Two years ago a saloon-kccpcr, whose place Of bust
ness was enjOncd q nuisance, appealed 10 tho
Iowa Supreme Court and after filing super scdeas
boud continued the traffic. The injunction
tained and the saloon keeper again gave bond and
carried his case TO the United states supreme Court
where II IS not likely be reached for year or
two Recently proceedings were brought - have
him arrested and hncd for contempt Of court in con-
tnuing the Illegal traffic, Notwithstanding the IN
junction. Ills defence that pending the decision
Of the Federal court, the injunction did not apply,
but the District Court decides that the iniunc-
ton must stand and that the saloon must close. The
saloon keeper A. once closed up and Others viii FOL
low suit a. they admit that further resistance 10 the
law Is useless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
LOSSES IN VARIOUS PLACES.

DanvlIe, KY, July 1.-THE large training stable
OF william Rue burned late last night Thirty
three fine trottcrs consumed. The total loss VIII
be $4,000 some Of the trotters entered in
Ohio and Ncw-York races.
Albuquerque, y. NJ, July ia dispatch TO The
Democrat from Deming, says \ fire this after
noon burned ten business houses Loss, 100000; ;
insurance, $1,000.
suisun. Cal. July 1.-THE total loss by the fire Of
Monday is now placed at 100000 with an insurance
OF $4,000. Sevencichtls OF the town was burned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
Loss OF LIFE AT 4 BUFFALO FIRE.

Buffalo. Y. Y. July 1.-The livery stable Of II. c.
Springer In Park Circle entirely destroyed by fire
at 3 o'clock this morning The building was for
mcry occupied a roller skating rink The flames
spread with such rapldtY that two employees. John
Burkhardt and Richard Brennan. were unable TO es-
cape and were suiocated. Their charred bodies were
aftcrwari taken from the ruins That Of Brennan
was found I'm a hack in which he slec ping when
the FIRE broke out. Fred Springer. a brother Of the
proprietor. had a escape. and considerably
uiured. TWENTY-FIVE horses were also burned 10
death The total loss is estimated at $4,000 TO
100000. insurance. about SO OOO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
s11L1 sEEKIvG coMllrrA rI0v F0R N1wELL.

SILL SEEKING COMMrTI TTON FOR MAXWELL
ST. Louis, July II speciaD.-The people who arc
doing their best 10 save Maxwells neck again occu-
pied the whole day In appealing to Governor Moore
house W. FaunfIeroy. counsel for the prisoner.
made a five hours address. The death watch has
boen placed on Maxwell and the gallows IS being pre-
pared The prisoner is very nervous but still CON
ndent that his sentence Will be commuted Gov
crnor Moorehouse viii BIS candidate next month be-
fo,, the slato Democratic Convention for the nomi-
nation for Governor. II hs should commute, It VIII
tniure hls chances II f. believed h VIII reprleve
Maxwell for thirty days. and then II hs Is nominated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
THE GovERyoR EXPECTED AT THE STATE CAMP


state Camp, pcekskill. y. y. July 1.-THE weather
to-day has been all that could be desired The COM
pany drill showed much Improvement both in the
G5th and the separate companies. Battalion diI
was enlvened By volly firing with blank cartridges.
The cgiment occupied the new parade ground while
the battali0ns used the old ground. The band has
been treating the regiment to evening concerts, which
are a pleasant innovation. Dennis Barton, a mem
Der Of the 18th Separate Compny, age about thirty
five Is confined to the hospital tent. The surgeon
believes him TO be incurably insane. He IS a
bookleepcr when at homo. and has been working
hard day and night dlrlcut accounts for some
time past. His lack of rest has told upon him and
dctbroned his reason.
To Is expected TO be a gala day III camp.
Governor IIn IS Looked for, and there Is rumor iha
some companies from the 9TH Regiment will make
an excursion 10 the camp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
crave ROBBERS At WORK.

Carlisle, Penn, July IL tspecaD.-Last night grave
robbers wero after the body Of Martin Van Buren
uoaven who died at his homo near Newburg, In this
county, two years ago The silver plato having en-
graved thereon his name and age was carried away
By the thieves. 1t had been reported that his vile
had placed some money in the coffin, and no DOUBT
that was what the ehouls were after. \ reward Of
$500 was offered To- day for the gully persons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
1RON MILLS TO srIRr rP.

,sethiehem. Penn. July 1.-THE bethlehem Iron
Company will start up rs rail mills Monday under
new scale which reduces the wages from hye TO twenty
per cent and guarantees CO. tin. ons work until Jan
nary. The men will probably accept the reduction
In preference n ninue1 ileness. The puddle de-
partment has shut down intehn tcy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12

Chicago, July 11.-B. p. Hutchinson, tho well
known spcculaOr, seriously injured last night at
the Century Club. lie coming out Of the club
rooms and In the darkness misse! his footing He
fell 10 tho bottom Of the stairs ten or dozen steps
receiving a concussion OF the spine. He was alone
AZ tho time. and being unable 10 rse, lay there
nearly two hours before he was found. The physl
clans do not think that he Will die
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
oH4RGEs AGAINST Az 1ysURAYcE COMPANY

CHARGES AGAINST AN NSCRANCE COMPANI.
Pittsburg, July IL (Special,.-A. Pariee, president
OF the Stokes Manufacturing Company, Of Walnut
Cove, y. c., IS trying to recover $500 due his COM
pany by the Kttanning Insurance Company Of Kittan
ming Penn. Last December the works Of the North
Carolina company were destroyed By fire. and all pol
lccs except the Kittannng Companys for 500, have
been paid. Mr.. Parleo went to Kitannng, and
found that the company was composed Of four men,
although their charter called for nine directors. one
Of the members asked Mr.. Parlee what be would take
compromise the case, and the latter replied that
he would not tako cent less than tho amount due.
Mr. Parlee then went to Harrisburg, and learned
from Commissioner Foster that the State Insurance
Department had been fighting the Kittanning Com
pany for years, and that printed reports, giving
the departments dealings with the company had been
sent 10 every insurance journal In the country The
department made two unsuccessful attempts TO stop
the company from doing business. There arc S42 900
worth Of judgments fled against tho company in the
county courts. Tho state Commissioner advised
Mr. Parlee 10 purchase one of these judgments, and
take the case Into court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
REAFrrru1yG THE AWARD TO TIE ADR1EyyE

Boston, July II (SpecIa-At a meeting or The
Eastern Yacht Club Regatta Committee To-Day 'he
decision awarding the prizes for fr,tclass schooner
IN the Adrlenne was rcafiilmed II Is understood
that Commodose Weld has Withdrawn his resignation
or will withdraw II, having become convinced tha,
tho committee has not acted dlscourteously toward
I'm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
JUMPED FROM PRoBABLE TO SURE DEATH

Poughkccpse. July IL (specian.-This afternoon,
piece OF iron weighing six tons was being hostcd 10
its place on the Poughkeepse Bridge. and Il had
reached a height Of about fifty feet when The hooks
slipped ard the mass fell into the river. \. Merritt
and o. Ecker, who were on scow below, saw 1t com
ING down and both Jumped into thr river. Ecker was
rescued but Merritt not being able 10 swim, was
drowned. lie lived at Highland, Ulster County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
1Roy MILLS 10 BE SOLD BY TIE ASSIGNEE

Pttsburg, July II pecaD.-On application OF
Knox x Reed attorneys for majority OF the creditors
Of Graft Bennett Co., the court today ordered the
sale on tweniy days notice. of the firms three iron
mills and all IT. real estate. The property Is valued
at $500 900. Ex-Judge John H. Bally Is the assignee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
rEwER BERBIEs THAN LAST YEAR

Poughkcepslc, July IL (speciaD-Tho shipments OF
berries down tho Hudson not near as heavy as
last season. The Antwerps are now on. but their
quality IS not good last year. because Of the dry
weather Black caps arc quito numerous as arc also
whortleberrcs In every direction watermelons and
musk melons prghiise well
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
YOUNG WOMEN TAKE TIE VEIL.

wlIkesbarrc July l1.-At celebration Of high mass
by Bishop O'IIara this morning. al Mallncroot Con-
vent twenty-seven young women took the veil The
ceremonies were impressive, being participated in by
twenty priests from various portions OF this diocese
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
prp1oyryG MONEY FROM THE MILLS

Detroit Mich, July 11.-Chares II. Wight, for
The last eleven years assistant superintendent In the
mailing department in tho Detroit post Office was
arrested last night charge OF purioning money
from the mails. Inspector Smith, who made the
arrest asserts that Wight has stolen lctteis ever
since bc has been connected with the post Office
about thirteen years. i decOy letter was FOUND on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12

ELECTRIC MOTOR FOR STREET CARS IN NERIDEN
Merdcn Conn. July 1.-THE first electric street
car run In this city started last night The trip
was a decided large number OF people
remsned I'D half the night 10 witness the experiment
Cars will be put on regularly to-morro"s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12

dispatch from the general passenger agent Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Ralrcad at Baltimore states
that all trains are now running regular schedule
all the breaks I'm the line in West Virginia on
count Of the hoCd having been repaired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-12
After some discussion the

ccived at o'clock. After some discussion the
motion was adopted.
Mr.. Chase, OF Rhode Island, made motion
that the committee should also at that hour hear
from Mrs. J. Ellen Foster. Of Iowa He said
she desired to present plan for the organization
of Woman's Republican League. His motion
WAS On tricd.
, 1888-11-15
FOR THE FARMERS.
The Average Yield OF Corn. Potatoes aud
Huckwheat.

The Average Yield OF Corn. Potatoes aud
Buckwheat.
WASHINGTON. Nov. l0.-Returns of
the yield of corn made to the department
OF agricultural indicate the yield per acre
will be equally as large as that OF 1885
aud larger than any other crop since that
of 1880. The average yield is as follows
Illinois 362 bushels, Nebraska SO and
Iowa 81. After three years low yeild, po.
tatoes give an average of about eighty
bushels per acre or nearly the rate of the
yield of 1879. The averages Of several
prominent potato growing sta tes are as
follows: Illinois 80; Iowa so; Minnesota
95; Dakota So Febraska so. The aver
age yield of buckwheat is approximately
twelve bushels per acre, and the crop is
nearly 1l,000, 900 bushels. The average
for Illinois is 1876 bushels; Wisconsin
905 Minnesota IL; Iowa los; Nebras-
ka IL q