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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

A physician gives the following
for malaria: Take q good sized
lemon and cut in email pieces, rind
and pulp: add one pint of water.
Boil down to . half pint, strain and
cool. Take teaspoonful or more,
II the stomach will bear it, an hour
before meals. 1t is said to do all
that has heen attributed to quinine.
~itliout affecting the nerves or the
head - quinine d0es.-Exchange.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

"Nice eggs, amt they:" said q
man at Wood River station the 9th
er day to a correspondent of the
Providence Journal az he picked
up sample Of ''hen fruit" from q
pail that q fellow passenger car
ried. Eyes, responded the owner
Of the eggs, ''they're pretty good
looking" "Blooded stock" he
continued, ''bnt Al I only paid y
cents for them l guess they won't
hatch "Why, how's that z" asked
the ignorant city man who stood
near. "well, you see," replied the
man with the eggs, III these
eggs we're sold for Matching they
would fetch something over 81 al
bakers dozen, being blooded stock;
but the supply being greater than de-
mand they we're sold for eating pur-
poses at the regular rate Of y |
cents. The farmer, though, tol
guard against their use for setting,
has run . fine needle through the |
butt end Of each SO as to just pierce
The inner skin, . trick that does
away effectually with all hopes Of
Matching it," This little scheme
II the guileless farmer to keep ND
he price Of Matching eggs in season
vas new to the city man, but his
Informant said il was . practice ~
Id as the hills.
The members Of the Anti LOTTERY
Farmers Alliance political clubs
Il Louisiana wouldn't be guilty of
he above mentioned trick. they're
90 honest. All they want is their
lost rights" whatever that In.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15
RUSTON AND THE CHAUTAU.
QUA.

TIE projectors Of the Louisiana
Chautauqua made serious mistake
and one most disastrous to the suO-
cess Of that institution bv selecting
Rust0n as its dOnicile. Even were
it intended for the sole benefit OF
the people living along the line Of
the Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pa
cific railway, its situation is most
unfortunate one, anil ITS name,
that Of 1.-The Louisiana Chautau-
qua" complete misnOmer. The
hot red dunes Of RustOn are scarce
~ inviting enough to draw people
thither in summer, while its inaccess-
Utility to vast majority Of teachers
and friends Of education living in
other parts of the State, who, to
reach the Chatauqua, would he COM
PEELED to lay over at Shreveport or
vicksburg. places this educational
resort in most unenviable posi-
ton.
Persons in search of recreation,
comfort or pleasure could scarcely
be expected to pass vacation from
the duties OF life amid . thicket of
scrub pines, two or more miles from
a railroad, with no greater induce
ment than that Of quatling the wa
tiers OF an ordinary spring, just such
as can be found in any pinewoo,ls
parish more centrally and delight
fully located. II the Chautauqua
was to be for the whole State. why
was it not loo ated in East Feliciana
or Tangipahoa, where the springs
have fully as great curative virtue,
where lovely, clear, shiny streams
can he found for bathing purposes,
and where the scent Of pine mingles
with the perfume Of the magnolia,
and where magnificent forest trees
their pleasant comfort !: |
or in st. Tammany, where Abita
bubbles forth, not an nntried spring, |
but one known to Indian and white |
for centuries, and where the cool
lake breezes temper the heat, and
its waters furnish fine boating AMI
fishing! There are many other
highly favored spots within easy
reach far superior to Ruston, both
Tor pleasure and comfort. where the
Chautauqua could be located
among people, cosmopolitan BY
association, and where the summer
lwellers would not be at the mercy
II the local merchants and hack driv-
rs. and visitors could enjoy their re-
igiOus or political opinion without
'eing threatened with revolution
lire and bloody" Let the Louisiana
;hautauqua he removed to some
more accessible point where dwell
people less bigoted and narrow
minded than those OF Ruston.
sstOn Rouge Truth.
Covington is the most suitable
lace in the State fone the location
( the Chautauqua. Our beautiful
fine springs, delightful cli-
,ate, good boating, bathing and
shing, hospitable and intelligent
eople, and our proximity to the /,
'ty. and easy access. either by the ,
asst Louisiana Railroad or the I
andsOme steamer New Camelia,
nd our large and commodious Town :
all for meeting purposes, all point !,
this as the most desirable place G
II the Louisiana Chautauqua, and !
it is decided to remove from the
'tiqrated shades of Ruston, we !,
'pe the chautauquans will carefully :
'nsider the advantages Of our v
wn before deciding on q new To- B
tiOn. o
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

Dr.. Chandler, Dentist, has returned
to Covington, and can be found at the
residence of Mr.. L. Poole. See adver-
tisement. All In need of flrst-class
dental work should give him an early
call.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

needs the 81. 100000 a year which
the Lottery proposes 10 pay for
license. the money to be devoted to
public schools, hospitals, asylums,
drainage and pensions.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

We acknowledge the receipt of IN in
vitation to attend party to be given
this evening, 1t tie residence of Mrs.
N. X. May, 1t "Mayridge."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

d. l. 4. 0uild. Atlanta. Ga. writss:
w. 0salock. living On ny place,
bad - agly running .les. % hts Am
whioA oedinASv ro0sdiss failed 70 CO.,
ssol. A. . last rsaort placed hin % .
NE Il 3. b. = and The ulcer begaa 70
hoal q aoes, aod e0setsd - eotirs eorA
Il b : remedy veil worthy ct cent?
6eneA"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

Two new bales Of cotton arrived In
New Orleans last Wednesday, one from
Tangipahoa parish. They sold for 81
and cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

Judge Jas. N. Thompson IL clearing
land north Of town for another rice
field, and hos . force ct work blowing
up the stumps.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

A special meeting of the stockholders
of the East Louisiana Railroad Co. was
held In Covington last Thursday for the
purpose of amending Article 8 of their
charter, by which the o1lces of Secre-
tary and Treasurer were made separate
and distinct.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

Miss r Meader, Of New Orleans. Il
visiting Mrs. Amelia Smith In Coving.
ton.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

Remember the Gypsy Encampment, ON
the 18th inst, ct the Tcwn Hall, for the
benefit Of the Piano Fund.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

A hard rain and hail storm occurrsd .
short distance north Of our town Last
Thursday afternoon.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

The succession sale of Edward Bon.
ner will take place ut the Courthouse
to-day. See advertisement on next
page.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

FoR SALE-A nne young Jersey milk
COW and calf. Perfectly gentle. Ap-
ply 1t this ONCE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

There win be . moonlight sociable
next Friday night under the oaks near
Rita villa, the residence Of T. NJ.
Hurst, for the benefit Of the Bedico NJ.
e. Church. The ssdonkey" win be on
hand and refreshments viii be sold on
the grounds. The public are cordially
invited.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

Inc gross receipts Of the Garden
Party were e61 90, and expenses $ll 80,
leaving cash balance Of $50 20, with
- tickets yet to hear from.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15
New Advertisements.
DR.. G. A. CHANDLER.
DENTIST.

Can be fouud at Mr.. l.. Poolea real.
dence, opposite the Courthouse. will
remain In Covington tin further notice.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

14A0y Heeo00O
oso Browne Iron BitteRD
g Z s;;s. "a %: 81 Ia q 80 80 8.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

NARRIED.-At the residence Of the
brides mother, on August 9, 1891, at 8
r. H., BY Rev. F. Matthies, Joseph
Pickett and Miss Josephine Page.
We extent our congratulations and
hope the union Of the young couple will
prove . happy and prosperous one.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

Another musical medicine man 4. IN
town.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

The grand concert and festival, next
Saturday night, ct the Town Hall, for the
benefit Of the Catholic Church Building
Fund, promises to be one Of the finest of
the season. The programme win COM
prise vocal and instrumental music BY
well known artists from New Orleans,
and arare musical treat u In store for
all who attend, and We have no doubt
the hall viii be crowded in aid Of
the good cause. Admission, Is cents.
Among those who have volunteered
their services are Mrs. Jas. Mott, Mrs.
LabaEre, Mrs. Ogilvy, Misses Flower
and Roubion, and Mr.. Hanno r. Deiler,
leader Of the New Orleans Quartette
Club. This llne quartette win give
several selections, including . German
song, and win be . prominent feature
of the entertainment.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15

Capt. Weaver's llne new schoon er,
the "Josie Weaver" came In On time
yesterday with flying colors and good
freight list. The genial captain has
our thanks for . cold present from her
trim new vessel . long and profitable
career.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-08-15
Fall gardening has commenced.

some OF our planters are picking cot.
ton.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18
ADDITIONAL PERSONAL.

L. Y. Morris left Tuesday night for
Emerson, Ia.
J. 7. Barrow of Burlington, Col, was
In GOOdland Monday.
8. G. Fry Is able ts be about after an
attace OF pneumonia.
A. VIM and e. T. Rule Of Kanorado.
was Ia town Tuesday.
Willard Smith will move out on his
claim near Voltaire soon.
Mr.. j. G. Bourne has had q serious
tune with neuralgia lately.
Fl. w. Craig of st. Joe. Mo-, was at
the Grier house Wednesday.
NJ. L. Blackwelder was here from
Washington, Kas., Wednesday.
E. KENYON holiday goods man from
Atchinson, Kss., was here Monday.
Rev. Brown and Wesley Eakfps of
Kanorado, were over to Goodland Tues
day.
L, R. Dayton and G. L. Calvert, ale
both down with something like Ii
grippe.
- ESAACgf ShACHkO AuNGE-OCChn
agent, Of Topeka, Kss., was in GoOdIaud
Monday.
Mrs. Bryant, the mother of W. B.
Bryant of Wallace county, Is visiting
here son.
Miss Mary Caldwell and her sister,
Ms. Hobart, Lave both been seriously
i'll recently.
Comrade A. 81. Ford has been down
week with penumOnia, and Is also
troubled with heart difficulty.
II. B. Tomblin and wife, left Friday
night for q visit to his people In STAINS
bury. No, until after the holidays.
!. r. Rakestraw left the first of the
week for Geneva, Neb. Before leav-
Ing be ordered tbs REPUBLIC sent TO
him.
Mr.. Wheeler Of Chicago, H., who has
been sick two weeks at the Gsier house,
with mountain fever, has got around
again and left Wednesday night for
Chicago.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18
Gloomy Outlook.

The situation in the bituminous coal
regions of Brazil, Ind, in which some
twenty thousand miners are on a strike,
is becoming a gloomy one for the
strikers, and its outcome may bring
the wolf to the door of many miners
Though their committeeman are trying
TO hide tho fact. it Is nevertheless true
that the families Of the striking miners
are on the verge of starvation. 1t is
stated that mine owners Of the adioin-
Ing states have been supplying con-
tracts for Indiana mines This viii
be investigated and If il cannot be
checked in any other way the miners
will be called out
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18
TWAS Ever Tina

Denver News: Every old timer, as well
as the modern conner to Colorado, repro
bates the terrible crime young Kit Carson
committed, and they regard with pro found
sorrow the dark cloud he has cast over the
RlorY OF great name by his net, Kit Carson,
sra the greatest scout and frontiersman thu
ever lived, has his name embAlmed I'm his
torV, song AND story. Above any other man
bis courage cleared the way for the civiliza-
ton now enjoyed beneath the shadows Of
the Rocky Mountains; and while his record
Tor bravery Is unapproached, ne won equal
fame Tor honor, tenderness and loyalty. It
IL 10 bad that the son who bears his honored
name should have sullied so grand a fathers
memory with one Of the darkest crimes that
blackens frontier history.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18

The news of the death of Dom
Pedro met with no official recogni-
ton in the Brazilisl capital. A num-
Der of merchants and shop keepers in
Rio Janero closed their places of bust
ness for the day cut of respect for
the ex-emperor, but otherwise the
death of the former ruler of Brazil
was marked by no demonstration
of any kind.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18

The careful perussl of the mes
sage fails to bring to light much
mention of the poor, or suggestions
of legislation that would tend to help
them. On the other hand he devotes
much space to the manufacturers or
the wealthy class ia general. Whole
columns to capital, and scarcely men
lions the laboring classes. A little
of this will help the Ia
boring man to see how mucn Benny
and the g. o. p. thinks of him:
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18

THE latest fad in church social af-
fairs il the basket social. To prove
his pisty and devotion to religion, :
man has to pay an exOrbitant price
for = basket; some are empty, and
some contain prizes. There is a sug-
gestion of the Louisisns lottery in
this that is fully appreciated by the
man who draws an empty basket.
But it is . great sinner who could
complain in the cause of religion.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18

impeached for treason" To be ;
tory in revolution times Was 70 be
. traitor. The modern tory b as
certainly 3 traitor as vas eyer Bens-
dict Arnold BE only sought to sur
render . single military pos, West
Point. While these honorable(P)
members of congress, and honor
able(S) senators of the United States
have surrendered our entire fiscal,
and financial system to English
dictation and control.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18
In Hard Lines.

Charles Shelly Huges, the printer
evangelist, in Jail at Sedslia. Mo-, is
the victim of bsse ingratitude. He
loaned his pants and shoes to a fellow
charged with horse stealing to appear
for trial in. The fellow was acquitted
and walked out of town in Huges' toys,
compelling the evangelist to wear q
blanket until relieved by the sheriff.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18

The Topeka Capital in one column
on the same page, IN its special from
Washington, announces the opinion
that PETER would not get any place
of Importance on senate committees,
and in another records the fact that
he was appointed on several very
important ones. A dish of sour
taffy and crow on the same platter.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18

A REPUBLICAN, said to Congress.
man Simpson the other day, "Peffer
and Kyle, your attained salons, will
be lost in the senate. They should
be at home with their pitchforks and
rakes." jerry replied. ''They are
all right; PETER can rake them mp
and Kyle can pitch them out in pretty
good shape right where they are. Z"
Good for Jcrryl There are no flies on
the sockless Socrates. We will risk
PETER, Kyle and the house delegation
to take care of themselves in voting
or debate.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18
Ex-sErAroR RxAeAr Of Te,s,

Ex-SENAToR REAGAN of Texas,
delivered a mastery address on the
free coinage of silver at the south
west miners convention, ct El Paso,
Tex, on Tuesday, December Is. He
asserted that the silver plank in the
national platform in 1892, would
assure the success of the party adopt
ing it. The peoples party ought to
get there if that Is the case,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18
Northwest Kansas Editors.

There was a special meeting of the
Northwest Kansas Editorial associa-
ton held at Colby, Monday, December
II. Tho attendance was large and
mu CHI enthusiasm was manifested in
the proceedings. 1t was decided to
hold the next regular meeting at Good
land on May 20. from which point an
editorial iaunu mas been arranged.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18

ATTORNEY GENERAL MILLER has
designated special counsel to bring
suit in the state of New Hampshire
against one of the New England rail
roads, in order to get q judicial de-
cision as to the legal right of rail-
roads to issue free passes. He thinks
the interstate commerce law absolu-
tely prohibits free passes.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18
HUNpREps of women are enoaued

HUNDREDS of women are engaged
in Spandis, Germany, rolling paper
for cartridges. This work had hither-
TO been done in prisons, but that
source of supply is not sufficient to
meet the present pressure offered in
the royal arsenal. The gun casing
department is working night and
day.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18

PRESIDENT HARRIsoN has nomi-
mated Representative Culbertsou of
Texas, for the democratic vacancy on
interstate commerce commission, and
Judge Culbertson will At once tender
HE resignation to the governor of
Texas, ss . representative IN con
grsss- His acceptance of this ap-
POintment is regarded here TO mean
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18

Ex-clerk of the house of represen-
tatives, Mcpherson, who dropped into
''the soup" with the advent of the
democrats, was presented with a sill.
yer tureen by his employees when he
retired. 1t seems that they might
have selected a present which would
not have been quite so suggestive.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18

CoNeREssAAE Mills position in
the house is just now the cause of
much speculation. He has not been
offered any Craftsmanship by Mr..
Grip, and some say that he will
accept none. He says nothing, and
keeps himself secluded the most of
the time.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18

President Polk of the national
farmers alliance says there is not 8
word of truth in the report that he
would take steps to bring the old
charges against DR.. Mscune before
the executive committee at its meet
ing here next month. He says that
DR.. MacuAe eujoys the confidence of
all of his colleagues on the executive
committee. He also says that ali
statements concerning the loss of
strength by the alliance are false, and
that the organization is stronger to-
day than ever.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18

that he viii not be candidate for
the senate, against Mr. Mills, before
the Texas Legislature, shonld an extra
session of that body be called in the
spring.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18

CxsUs W. FIELD. the man who
laid the Atlantic cable, and who
was recently reduced to poverty by
the failure of his son, is reported re-
covering from sickness caused by
the event.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18
Reata H

Topeka Capital: Nature was not very
generous to Jerry Simpson in distributing
her gifts of intellect, but luck has more than
made up up for the oversight. II does beat
h! to see Jerry occupying q seat on the
front row OF the house where he can rest
his socks on the speakers desk.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18
Length of message.
Space devoted to capital.
Space devoted to labor and the poor.
PRESS COMMENT.
NRheHI

ObeTlin Opinion: The editor of the Good
land Dark Horse takes Il as q slam that
Senator Plumb sends him = treatise on the
Diseases of the Horse" He resents anv
initmstion that the Dark Horse is anyway s
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18
As Indicators.

Achison Champion; The newspapers Of
central and western Kansas have generally
a healthy appearance. Nothing better in
dictates the character of . town than fits
newspapers, and nothing pays the people
better than to give It their hearty support.
IL stands for the towns vitality and tn
country's progress.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18

THE telegraph operators on the
Atlantic and Pacific system have
struck for scale wages.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1891-12-18

Entered 1T the PostofIice at Go0dland,
K lnsas, as seco1d-class Mail-MAtter.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-09-22

the charge that the Mckinley law
would cut down cur foreign trade. the
figures OF our exports aud imports for
the arst year Of It's existence are larger
than ever before in our history. in-
stead Of being Chinese wall. 46.s per
cent. OF our imports for the frst nine
months of the laws existence came ia
free OF duty, against 34.s per cent. for
the corresponding period Of the year
before. This in spite Of the abnormslIy
large importations of tin plates during
the entire period. and Notwithstanding
that the free sugar clause did not take
effect uli April l. There can be no
doubt that next year the percentages Of
free goods will Do much larger. That
the new law would depress prices OF
farm produce is answered by substan-
tlal and uniform rise in all the farmer
sells. And the Mckinley prices
humbug on which the free-traders rode
to victory last November has been lit
orally annihilsted by the market re-
ports Almost everything the farmer
bays il cheaper than before the law
WAS passed
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-09-22

There Was no police interference this
time but the excitement OF the night
before attracted an atterdanee which
packed the theater, many OF whom had
some kind expression Of sympathy 10
offer as they purchased their tickets.
Little Goidie Is remarkable little
actress and she assumed three chzIac-
ters. broadly different, in an easy and
artistic manner she Possesses two
good qualities and these are versatility
aud earaestness. The play - up 20 the
average OF those which attempt exploits
amid the life and scenes on the border.
Tue audience VAS unusually emphatic
IN expressions of endorsement The
first matinee will be gwen today.
The Wonderland has retained Steu-
dell and his perplexing illusions for this
week. Zzmora, the triple lolnted won
der, attracts lots of interest and atten-
ton, SD does the ire queen, Zoeilnda,
ana the family from Madagascar. A
very gcot 6ill is presented IN the the
alter.
A very large audience assembled in
Smiths last night, and the hearty well
come extended 10 the Lester Il Williams
Bur!esque Company showed that they
had not been forgotten since their ap-
pearance here last season. "Me and
jack" has been rearranged for the bet
ter. aud there 10 added strength noticed
in the company. Burke, the comedian,
still delights the audience with his in
imitahle tramp, aud IN fact all Of the
old fayorites are with the company.
Some commendable prstcnsion 10 made
IN the direction of scenery, the set in
the second act was heartily cheerei.
The engagement continues for the week
with the usual matinees.
Dr.. Bill will prescribe for dull care
and disappointment at Powers Grand
Friday evening.