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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04
IA GRIPPE IN AMERICA.



Rumors of the prevalence Of Ia
grippe come from nearly all the
American cities. New York, Phila-
delph.a, Baltimore, Chicago, Bos-
ton, Omaha, Brooklyn and jersey
City all claim that it is prevailing
among their people. These stories
are to be taken with very great al
lowance. 1t is highly improbable,
judging by the European experience,
that the disease could have been 50
generally widely diffused in 60
short . time.
1t travels rapidly, but not quite
as fast as some Of our Western
friends pretend, and the symptoms
they give Of the malady show very
clearly that they have mistaken the
colds and catarrhal fevers, SO fire.
quent at this season of the year, for
Ia grippe; indeed, in the present
excitement prevailing, every cold or
attack Of pneumonia is labelled lin
Auenza."
At the same time, it cannot be
doubted that the iniluenza is located
in this country and is spreading very
rapidly. 1t is generally of mild
type, the chief danger, as in Europe,
resulting from exposure while re-
covering from the disease, q conse-
quent relapse and pneumonia OF
Inflammation of the lungs.
The disease has given New Orleans
and the surrounding country time
to prepare for it, SO that when il
comes here, we will know its symp-
toms, the danger from it and how
it should be treated. Uuder these
circumstances, with such ample pre-
paration, Ia grippe ought not to be .
serious malady. The mistake in
Paris and elsewhere was in underes-
timating the danger, in exposure
and relapse. When it comes here,
as it will, little percaution will en-
able New Orleans to pass through
the epidemic without the loss of .
single life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

At the Methodist Sunday School
last Sunday Master Frank Briggs
was awarded q handsome silver
medal, for having the best record
for attendance, lessons and conduct
ut Sunday School for the year 1889.
A beautiful silk banner, worked
and painted by Mrs. L. NJ. Cloud,
was awarded to Class No. l, Mrs.
J. E. Smith teacher, this class hav-
ing the best general record for the
year. These prizes were offered
by the pastor, Rev. L. W. Wood,
in the early part Of the year, in or
der to stimulate study and interest
in the Sunday School, -aH0 were
competed for by the entire school.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04
Girls. Sing Soft and Low.

Henry Potter, q Montana man
who counts his silver dollars by
machinery to save time, was in q
Philadelphia variety show last
month, and he heard "Annie
Laurie" sung in such q soft, low
voice that he wiped his eyes, blew
his nose, and offered his heart and
his dollars to the singer.-Free
Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04
Weather Report.


List Of Letters
Remaining in the Covingto0, La Post
Office Friday. Jan. 3. 1859:
Persons calling for the aams will
please say advertised:
Armstead Oily (2)
Boyle Jos ] A
Lenliness Decisions
Kline Mary c May
Mitchell Bella care Mr. Fedrall
Sewell Aug
Talley EnOc
Thomas Sarah Mrs
Thomas Slhel
Waters Mary Mrs
Williams Josephine Mrs
II not called tor in thirty days from
date. thu above Letters will be sent 10
The Dead Letter Once.
4 fec Of ono cent additional postage r
required on all advertised letters.
CnAA HxIxrz, r. u.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

Covington Lodge No. 1873, F. and
A. NJ, on the 9th ult., installed
the following officers for the year
1890:
w. C. Warren, w. NJ.
F. B. Martindale, S. w.
Milton Burns, j. w.
w. Kennedy, Treas.
w. B. Cook, Sec'y.
Chas. Heintz, S. D.
Zach Strain, j. d.
F. Columbus, Tiler.
The Lodge meets at the Court
house on the second and fourth Sat-
urdays of each month.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04
Notice.

The East Louisiana Railroad has
placed on sale Yearly Tickets. Thess
tickets are strictly persousl. aud will
he good for the year 1890. Rate be-
tween Covington and New Orleans.
SOS per yeaS. Hate between Anita
Springs and New Orleans. SlOO per year.
For further information apply 10
+. s. FERG-soN, G. r. A.,
New OrloonaL
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

La Grippe is epidemic in Europe
and is rapidly spreading throughout
the United States, q number Of Ca
ses proving fatal. Calvin s. Brice,
Chairman Of the National Demo-
cratic Committee, is down with it
at Lima, Ohio. Several hundred
cases are reported in New York.
One death has occurred at Utica.
Some fifty cases are reported at
Chicago, over q hundred at Norfolk,
Va, and the large number Of 5000
at Toledo, Ohio.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04
The Sugar Que stion.

Gen. Browne, of Indiana, viii in-
troduce . bill to reduce tine duty ON
sugar from seventy-eight to twenty
Ave per cent. I'D valorum and pay
4 bounty OF ono cent per pound for
all domestic sugar. Gen Brown says
after the bill has been with the COM
mittee q few weeks, he will ask for
the adoption Of . resolution instruct
ing the committee to report it back.
II this and the bill to abolish tobac-
co tax passes, there viii be left NO
margin for other tariff reductions.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

Tommy-Mr. Spoon, can you
swim.
Clara (impatiently) - Tommy,
leave the room. You are annoying
Mr.. Spoon.
Mr.. Spoon (graciously) Oh, that
question does not annoy me, Miss
Heartsease. Yes Tommy, l can
swim. Why do you ask?
Tommy (edging toward the doof)
Cause heard Clara tell sister
Kate she was going to throw you
Observation-Disclosures Tit-Bit.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

Let us have school during nine
months Of the year; let us have
habitable school houses that will not
be a reproach to the boosted inter-
est we are said to take in matters of
public education and let US have
safe bridges and well worked public
roads throughout The parish
Baton Rouge Truth.
That's what every parish needs
and ought to have.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04
"ERNEsr's" COMMERCIAL HOUSE

On Saturday evening, Dec. 2ath,
the Commercial House, owned by
that popular and talented caterer,
Ernest" was opened to the pub
lie, and in honor Of the event .
grand banquet was given to the
friends and patrons of the house.
Forty-two guests were seated at the
table, which was profusely decorat-
ed with rare flowers and fruits, and
loaded down with the choicest vi
ands, prepared as only ''Ernest"
knows how. The drummers Of the
city were well represented by a
large delegation, under the leader
ship Of that jolly traveller, Mr.. Ed.
Lucas. The railroads were repre-
scented by Gen. John Glynn, of the
Northeastern road, and Messrs. Fer
guson, Favre, Sam Poitevent, Paul
Gusman and w. b. Franklin, Of
the East Louisiana; while the town
and parish were represented by
Judge Jas. NJ. Thompson, Jas. X.
and w. F. Hosmer, Sheriff Cook,
ex-Sheriff w. +. Parker, f. b.
Martindale, VIM. G. Hutchison,
President Police Jury, Mayor F. A.
Guyol, l.. Wehrli, Jr., Capt. F. NJ.
Pppo, Postmaster Chas. Heintz and
host of others.
As usual on such occasions, Mr..
and Nine. Ernest were untiring In
their efforts to add to the pleasure
and comfort of all, and neither
pains nor expense were spared to
make the affair q grand success in
every respect.
After partaking of the sumptuous
repast, toasts and speaking, music
and singing were in order, and
formed fitting close to, perhaps,
the grandest dinner ever given in
Covington. The genial host was
presented by his friends, during the
evening, with handsome French
clock. 1t is scarcely necessary to
add that "The Commercial" opened
under the most suspicious circum-
stances, and its success as favor
lite hostelry is already assured.
We acknowledge the compliment
Of an invitation to be present, but
were prevented from doing SO, ow-
ing to our absence in the city. We
were kindly remembered, however,
by bountiful supply Of good things
from the feast, and predict for 1.-The
Commercial q long and prosperous
career, and that the hospitality ex-
tended towards its guests at its
opening is but an "Ernest" Of what
all its patrons may expect in the fu-
ture.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

WATCH NIGHr SERvIcEs.-As is
the beautiful custom of our Meth
odist friends, Watch Night services
were held at the Methodist Church,
on New Years eve, from 10 to II
r. n, to watch the old year out and
the new year in.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

A desirable Cottage hoase on upper
Columbia strset. in 'ovinyton. coatain-
ing folr rooms and hail. diniaK rooa
and kitrhea. good drives yell. carriage
house. crib aud stable. large asl we'll
shaded yard. aad two ~ three ACRES Il
good pasture lard. Apply 10
GEO. T. YICKER9.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

The Farmer acknowledges the
receipt Of . beautiful and artistic
calendar for 1890, from the ''old
reliable" N. 0. Picayune, and q
handsome Christmas card from DR..
F. Gaudin. the Prytania street Den
fist.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

The New Year came in warm and
windy, with . light shower in the
afternoon. Rain is badly needed,
and the continuous warm weather
1t this season of the year is some
thing unprecedented in the memory
of the oldest inhabitant.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

The Episcopal Church was taste
fully decorated on the night of Dec.
26, and there was q very large at
tendance. The beau tiful Christmas
tree was a work of art, and the hap
DIV faces of the little ones added q
charm to the occasion. All receiv-
ed something and left for their
homes with happy hearts.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

Local notices are inserted in the
FARMER to our regular advertisers
at two cents line. All transient
locals from parties who do not regu-
larly advertise, will be charged
for at five cents per line.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

1t is stated by pension Office au-
thorities that Mrs. Jefferson Davis
is entitled to . pension as the widow
of = Mexican War veteran. and that
upon application her name must go
upon the roll.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04
A vegetable cartridge-shell, whic

A vegetable cartridge-shell, which
is entirely consumed in firing, has
been brought out in France. The
cartridge has scarcely half the weight
of one with . metal shell, the cost is
considerably less, and the inconve-
nience of removing the shell after
each shot is avoided.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

DrED.-Near Covington, La, on
Thursday, Jan. 2, 1890, at II :45 r.
H., MRS. CLARA Mason, daughter
of Isaac and Mary NJ. Hinton, and
wife Of D. H. Mason, Jr., aged
Is years.
New Orleans and Chicago papers
please copy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

The American people Of to-day
are q reading, thinking and bargain
seeking class, and they as naturally
turn to the advertisements in the
columns Of their favorlte newspaper
for places in which to secure need
ed articles at the lowest current
price, as the traveller refers to his
guidebOok and time table for infOr-
nation when about to start on q
journey.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

Mayor Shakespeare has put stop
to glove fights in New Orleans. He
is right. II the dudes can't fight
q square stand up fist fight, with
out gloves, they ought to be made
to move on.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

Thanksgiving day was a sad one
to the family Of w. A. Reyburn, at
Atgien, Chester County, Penn.
His three months old daughter was
found dead in bed, with the family
cat on the child's mouth and nose.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

Many thanks to our popular post
master and merchant, Mr.. Charles
Heintz, ST., for kindly remember
ing Us during the holidays, with .
large bottle of "extra dry"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04
New Advertisements.


In accordance With Act No. Ga II the
Legislature Of the State Of Louisiana Of
1851. hereby give notice nj my intsa-
ton b. homestead the following State
land, viz: East half Of che s0ctheast
quarter ami northeast quarter Of the
northeast quarter and southwest qnAstse
OF the northeast quarter n section II.
township 4. south range 10 e.ast. in u.
Tanmany parish. L..
ALEX. =. BLACKWELL.
COylNGrON. La. Jan. 4, 1890.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

IxPURE BLOOD sue
cess in the cure of blood disorders
has been accomplished by the use Of
4 few bottles of REEDS BLOOD LIFE,
and the work Is thoroughly done.
TRY II.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

A Coop RULE.-Do all the good
you can, to all the people you can,
at all the times you can, by inducing
them to use REEDS CHILL CURE
for Chills.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

Land Once. New Orleans. La.
Dec. Is. 1859.
Notice II hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has Ale.l notice Of his
intention 70 make Anal proof in sup
port Of hm claim. AMI that said proof
will be made before the judge or ID his
absence the clerk Of the district oouFt,
at Covingtoo. La. on Monday. Rsbsa-
aTy 10. 1850. viz:
Dolphin PIERRE.
Who made Homestead Entsy No. 63l9,
for lot No. 4, iu section Z. aud lots Nos.
I. J. 3 and 1. in section IN. t0vnahip 5.
south range 10 eat. 81. Lelesa Neridsa~.
He names the fol owing witnesses to
] rove his cont nuous sesideoce upoo
and cultivation q, sa,d land. viz:
A. J. Gore, Lewis Pea, William Rich
.r,lson and John isaham. all al 81
Tammany parish. Ia.
ja4 Ct Tzos j. BUrLxa. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

Prof. VIM. w. Weiss, Of Soule
College, and Miss Annie Smythe,
were married in New Orleans last
Monday, and spent . few days of
their honeymoon in Covington. We
extend our congratulations to the
happy young couple, and wish them
. joyful and prosperous future.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

In accordance With Act No. 81 1t The
legislature Of the Mate NJ Louisiana Of
1858. hereby give notice Of my intso-
ton 70 Homestead the following sstats
land viz: The north half and m0utl-
v.st quarter Of the northeast QuArts:.
sud southeast quarter Of the north west
quarter Of ssction IA. township 4, soath
range 10 sask in St. Tammany parish.
Ia.
JOHN A. STAFFORD.
COvias0tOn La Jan. l. lUGl
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

FACTS TALK.-The great popu-
larity and wide spread demand for
REEDS CHILL CURE is q true index
of its great merit.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

Christ Church (P. E.) It is ex-
pected the morning prayer and ser
mon will be resumed tomorrow,
Jan. 5th, at IL o. clock.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

l888. hereby give notice Of my inssa-
tiOn to homestead the following State
land. viz. The southwest quarter Of
the southeast quarter Of section -. wsse
half Of the northeast quarter and the
northwest quarter Of the southeast quar-
ter Of section "a. township 4. south
rsngs IL sask in 81 Tsmmany parish.
La
ELI SrAEFoRD.
CovinRtoo, La, Jan. 4, 1880.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

The Police Jury met Thursday
morning and are still in session.
We will publish the proceedings
next Saturday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

Christmas day, and all the week,
We had unusually warm and de-
lightful weather-more like the 4th
of July, than the proverbial ''chill
December"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

ssTeaser" failed to arrive this
week. Hope he hasn't got ''La
Grippe" /
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

The installation of officers will
take place in the Knights Of Honor
lodge, at the courthouse, next Mon
day night.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

There will be a judicial sale at
courthouse to-day, in the case of w.
n. Keen vs.. j. w. Martin.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

There was a delightful party at
the residence of Mr.. Milton Burns,
last Monday night. His daughter,
Miss Josie, leaves for Kavanaugh
College tomorrow.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

Every business man should adver-
tise in his home newspaper, and now
is the time to commence.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

Happy New Year to you all, and
may prosperity, thrift and progress
cOme with it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04
NJ. e. Church South.
CONVICTION CIRCUIT.


APPOINTMENTS
1st Sunday
Pearl River. la. n.
Bayou Lacombe. lat ].
Todd's House) Ar. n
I'd Sunday :.
Vaudeville, IL \. II.
Sharp's School House. 3P' n.
Covington, 7:3O P. n.
Sd Sunday
Slidell. ii A. n.
Oak Grove. 8 Pm.
4th Sunday
CovingtOn. IL A. n.
Bedico. Ar. n.
Ma,iisonvi!le. 7:3O n.
Rev. l.. w. WOOD, p. C.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1890-01-04

Work on the new hotel at Clai-
borne is progressing rapidly.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-12-31
THE WATER FRONT.

Some idea OF the steamer travel during the
duh season may be gathered from the fact that
over 200 ti( kets for Tacoma are sold In one day
at the city dock for passage on the Union Pacific
boats, and seyenty-fiye passengers took the
Eastern Oregon yesterday morning for down
Sound ports.
The steamer Idaho left for whatcom last night
time, but will not return until the last of The
week. meeting the Emma HAYWARD at Utsaiady
tomorrow and transferring passengers md freight
there to allow the latter boat to return for re-
pairs.
The ship General Fairchild was towed to sea
yesterday by the tug Pioneer. She had l. cargo
of 200 tons of coal for San Francisco.
Work on the Hassalo at the dry dock Ii pro-
crossing rapidly, but the boat will not be off the
ways for some time.
The tug Coils boasts of having lowed the ship
Primrose Hill from Cape Flattery to Tacoma in
twenty-four hours.
The Union Pacific steam schooner Michigan
win sail from Portland today with freight for
Sound ports.
The tug Wasp had rough passage up from
Skagit head Monday, meeting strong wind and
heavy sea-
There are seventeen vessels in port for cargoes
of coal The bark Detroit went to the bunkers
yesterday.
The steamer Willamette arrived light from
Portland yesterday, and viii take on a cargo of
coal
The bark Margaret will be ready for sea today
with cargo of coal for San Francisco.
Ihe steamer Grace finished repairing and re-
turned TO her regular run yesterday.
The tug s. L. Mastick broke down Sunday
while towing in the straits.
The Haytian Republic sailed from San Fran
cisco for Seattle yesterday.
The steamer Fanny Lake came in with load
of hay last evening
The steamer May Queen is repairing at
Badere's wharf.
The schooner Margaret came in from Quilcene
yesterday.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-12-31
sTEPNIAK IN AMERICA.
1reaf Russian NihiIist Comes to Lecture
In Aid Of the Revolutionist..


ssw YORK, Dec. 38.-[speciai. l-serpius Son.
nlaA, tne distinguished Russian liberal writer.
arrived with his wife in this cite fht- u,orn,,g
~ sne Canarder Umbria. He was welcomed ar
.he COCK by number az friends and sv,nna.
sn,]eis. lie Is a handsome man. ~ wears
o.a, "ca quilt and exceedingly muscular. with a
,oaus,on OF curly black hair and black beard.
Though speaking with marked fores,,, az.
cent, ne has an excellent command Of Enyiisb
ne y an enthusiast. and gets excitabIe when
sa,Aiiis Oh hussias wrongs at the hands Of her
iniseosernors. HIS name Stepniak is psen
uonym. the literal meaning OF which IS child Of
the steppes. W . ShAi' VI
on Americans" said be. Shave wrong i'm.
preston as to what n nihilist really is. The
80 49,, ~ tne way, Is nickname merely, ap-
pueo nTss by our enemies and one which vse
nave never accepted. We are not destroyers and
suDser'ers OF everything as that word implies.
we want the right of suffrage; we want Russia
soserEeu, not by an autoerat, but by ruler
subject to a constitution and parliament"
onaer such conditions Mr. stepriak said he
would be satisfied to see the present DYNASTY
Iclghing. The emperor OF Russia, personally,
was good enough man, who honestly thinks
ne Is doing his duty IN snppresslng everything
tending toward freedom of thought aud sneccb'
ana if was just this course that made his life
uncertain from day 10 day, cndaugcr-
Ing his dynasty and bringing his
country nearer and nearer 10 n
bloody revolution. Mr. Stepnink said he hopcd
TO enlist American opinion and sympathy on
tne side OF the Russian revolntionists In his
own county there was such thing as public
opinion, and the only influence that could be
brought to bear in Russia was through the for
eign press
Mr. stepniak will remain in this country
some months, and will deliver about fifty
lectures on nihilism and kindred subjects
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-12-31
WHITE CAPS IN NEW YORK.
Young Man Kidnapped While Counting
the Village Belle of HurleYvilIe

MIDDLETON, n. Y, Dec. S0.-[special IA
White Cap outrage Of an extraordinary charac-
ter was perpetrated at Hurleyville, a station on
the New York, Ontario d Western railroad,
thirty miles north of this place, on Saturday
night. The victims are OF the best social stand
ing there.
John Knapp, the principal merchant of the
village, is widower, aud his household is COM
posed of Mrs. Parker, his housekeeper, and her
daughter, Miss Gertrude Parker The young
lady is the village belle, and has a number OF
suitors The favored one is Roswell verney,
young farmer III the neighborhood. While Yer
ney was spending Saturday evening with
the ladies, the three being alone in
the house, six masked men entered.
They roughly seized Nerney, and after
drawing strong canvas salt sack over his head
and shoulders, and tying his legs and arms with
ropes, carried him out to a sleigh and drove of.
The kidnapers did not offer to modest
the ladies, but left them paral-
wed by terror. After driving at
full speed ont of town the kidnapers threw their
helpless victim out upon a spowhank by the
roadside and then went on. The night was in
tensely cold, the mercury being below zero, and
young Verney would have persisted there had
not a neighbor Glanced TO drive by. He heard
the young mans cries for assistance and helped