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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-01-03
Catarrh Cant Re Cured

LARGE checks are always fashionable for
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-01-03

DenAL drsNpation-A meadow "lark"-
reds Eifungs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-01-03

-AMAN always feels great deal sicker when
the doctor has called his disease by high
sounding and unfamiliar Latin name-Ex-
change
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-01-03

BIsI, easiest to use and cheapest Piso's
&D0y Tor Catarrh By druggists. sc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-01-03

Insult to lnjury-First Boarder-
'.Arc you sure this is year 6ute?" SEQ
ond Boarder-"Why. Of course. Don't
I play on iseveey night?' First Board
er-"Tnst was why asked. You seem
to he so imperfestly acquainted With
tn y. s1a- ~ - =
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-01-03

The decline Of literaturo-The printed
blank that accompanies rejected manu-
script-SL Joseph News
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-01-03

HAVE no equal - . prompt and positiv,
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patton, pain in the side, and all liver troubles
Cartcr's Little Liver Pills. Try them,
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1891-01-03

Not Of worldly leods, but Of an ewthly
malaria The fell scouree ia hoWever. shor1
Of it, thong in advance BY Hostetter'c Ston-
aoh Bitters, its only sure preventive and
remedy. Dyspepsia, biliousness, constipa-
ton, rheumatism, nervousness and kidney
complaints are also among the bodily a61ic-
comes with certainty. Use it systematically.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-16
THE BULLDOG'S MISTAKE.
He Gets Hold of a One-Legged rhiefs
Empty Trouser and Is Clubbed.

He Gets Hold of One-Legged Thiers
Empty Irouser and Is Clubbed.
Young Policeman Nugent of the First
precinct made creditable arrest yester-
day. He was walking through Railroad
avenue yesterday morning, when he saw
two men walking up the railroad tracks
with mysterious bundles. He overhauled
them and found that the bundles were
cigars and liquors, evidently stolen from
some saloon. He arrested the men and
at the station house they described them
selves as William Martin of No. 67 Morris
street and Frank Smith of No. 40 Morris
street Martin had in his possession a
loaded revolver.
Later in the day it was learned that
Henry Detger's saloon at No. 62 Essex
street had been broken into and a guam
tity Of liquors and cigars stolen. Detger
subsequently identified the articles found
on Martin aud Smith as his property.
The thieves had secured an entrance by
forcing open the fanlight of a door lead
lock- From information received the po-
lice determined to arrest John Adams. a
Young man with one leg, OF No. 20 Hud-
son street. IL appears that Detgsr has a
bulldog in his store, and when the young
man entered the animal caught Adams
by the leg of his trousers which con-
tanned no flesh and bone. Before ne dis
covered his mistake a blow from Adams
crutch stretched him out
The accused were held for trial.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-16
NEVER TURNED A HAIR.

The Waiter Not Surprised Even That the
Diner Did Not Walk out On His Head.
Two men went into a restaurant on
Adams street yesterday afternoon and sat
down at a table presided over by solemn
gloomy looking functionary in black.
One Of the two merely ordered mutton
chops and cup of coffee. but the other
looked carefully through the bill of fare,
laid it down. reflected few moments, and
said -
aBriug me bunch of toothpicks."
''Yes. sah-"
They were brought, and the solemn
waiter stood at his elbow, looking OFF
teeth.
Another careful inspection Of the bill Of
fare resulted in the order
Bring me some ice cream"
The ice cream was brought and disposed
Of in a leisurely way, the bill Of fare was
examined again from top 70 bottom, laid
down as before and cogitated upon, and
an order for lemon pie was given TO the
solemn waiter.
The pie was brought and eaten in the
same calm, methOdical way, the bill of
fare studied again, and an order given for
stewed peas and sliced cucumbers.
The iDperturbable waiter stood re-
spectfully by while these were slowly de-
vOured.
You may bring me some roast beef and
brown potatoes" announced the guest,
after another prolonged study Of the bill
Of fare.
Yes, sab"
These were brought and laid before him,
and he ate them with great deliberation.
after which the bill OF fare was subjected
to another scrutiny.
''Some bread and butter, If you please
"Yes, sab"
While the bread and butter were being
slowly absorbed the melancholy waiter
stood motionless, looking of into a va
cancy as before.
II think rll take a bowl OF tomato
SOUP said the guest. after another ex-
hausted perusal OF the printed slip.
The waiter brought the soap and stood
like statue Of gloom until it was dis
posed Of
Once more the bill of fare was brought
into requisition-
Now bring me half dozen blue points
on the half shell
Yes, san. :"
Hold ont You needn't do it" ex-
claimed the guest. ! give it up. MY
friend here offered 20 bet me that there
was a waiter in tnis restaurant mat
wouIdn't bat his eye If | should eat a
square meal wrong end foremost, and /
look him mp Pm out s.. out learned
something
"Yes, sah," remarked the fupereal
waiter, and as the two guests picked up
their checks and made their way 70 the
cashiers desk he stood erect, with folded
arms, looking solemnly away into the
fathomless depths Of space--Chicdg0
Tribune.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-16
TIE RAlDED GAMBLERS.
One of Their Witnesses Arrested for Per-
jury at To-Day's Examination

One of Their Witnesses Arrested for Per-
jury at ro-Day's Examination.
There was a dark confident aspect
about the First District Police Court
this morning when the forty-six colored
and one white man, who were arrested
Saturday night in the policies first step
toward suppre ssing gambling in this
city, were arraigned before Justice
Stlising. Detective Kilcauley, with q
brand new beaver which he carefully
brushed every now and then; Detective
Sergeant Dalton, more important than
ever and the other ornamental if not
useful members of Inspector Smiths de-
tecIiye force were on hand to swear
against the prisoners. Lawyer McCartin
appeared for jackson, whose examination
went over until tomorrow
Most of the men arrested declared 'foah
de lawd, Mistah Stilsing.I done played no
craps" and their being no evidence 10
the contrary, they were discharged. The
proprietor, jealous friend of one of
them, aud about half dozen who were
caught in the act, were held for
the grand jury. The Jealous friend
was Samuel Ostley, bartender
at Jackson's Montgomery street
place who swore that craps were never
played in the place. When he left the
witness char, much to his chagrin, he
was escorted to the pen, charged with
perjury upon the complaint Of Inspector
Smith.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-16
JERSEY BOYS RAN WE'LL.

Three of Them In the First Six Home In
the HarrIers' Cross Country.
The Jersey City runners did well yester-
day in the handicap cross country run of
the Prospect Harriers. but not so well as
on February %, when the race was orig
inally run. Through stupid management
the course wss not properly de Iined on
the first occasion and the majority
OF the runners went over n short
course A few familiar with the
route traversed the proper course aud
demanded the prizes. The Jersey City
runners were in a head at the head of the
column of those who travelled the
journey with the majority. The Har-
rlers decided TO repeat the race yesterday.
The course was about seven miles.
Vogellus of the WayneS finished second,
and was followed by his club mate,
Clossey. Flaherty of the Lorillards, and
also Of the Harriers, was SIKH and a
prize winner. The first man home
was p. Grady. HarrieIs who
had Z minutes, 30 seconds start.
His actual time was Al minutes u seconds.
Vogellus of the Waynes who finished
second had minutes 10 seconds start.
His actual time was Al minutes AZ seconds.
Glossy of the Waynes who was third
with minutes 4o seconds start covered
the distance in 4 3 minutes seconds.
Kuhlke of the Harriers was fourth. He
had minutes start aud his actual time
was Al minutes seconds. He took the
fast time prize as he beat Vogellus' time
by "A seconds. Fitzgerald, Star A. G. fol-
lowed Kuhlke home. He had 3 min utes
80 seconds start aud his actual time was
AZ minutes 80 seconds. Flaherty was
next He had 3 minuses As secon ds start
and his actual time was 43 minutes 80
seconds. He won the Prospect Harrier's
novice cup and Fitzgerald the prize for
the fastest novice
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-16
WRAPPED In FLAMES.
A Lafayette Woman's Horrible
Fate-She Smelt Something
Burning.

Mrs. Helen Johnson, whose residence
was at Maple and Pine streets. met with
an accident Saturday morning at ten
O'Clock which resulted in her death.
As she was sitting near the stove rock
ing her graudchild to sleep, her dress
began to shoulder without her noticing
il. After while she put the baby in the
cradle and went about her work, ironing
some clothes.
While working she smelled smoke, and
thinking the hall was on fire. she started
out to investigate. The draft caused by
opening the door, famed the fire, and
Mrs. Johnson for the first time saw
that her dress was burning. She ran into
her room and screamed TO her stcDdaugh-
ter Annie, who was upstairs Annie
came running down, but when she saw
Mrs. johnson one mass of flames. she
ran screaming out into the hall looking
for aid.
john Moore. who lives on the floor be-
low heard her scream, and hurrying up
stairs. rushed into the room. Mrs. John
son was rolling about on the floor. Her
dress was almost burned to pieces. Mr..
Moore at once tore the carpet from the
floor, and telling Mrs. johnson to keep
her mouth closed for few minutes,
wrapped the carpet about her, but it was
some time, however, before the flames
were extinguished.
Mrs. Metzer, who Is also a resident Of
the house. summoned Doctors Varich and
Mcdonald, who at once set to
work to relieve the poor woman.
Doses of Morphine were injected and
Mrs Johnso went to sleep. The doctors
found that her skirts were burned from
her body aud all that was left was a few
shreds OF tipder. Her legs were burned
to crisp. Her chest aud arms were also
badly burned. The doctors did all they
could to save the poor woman. Their
efforts however were all In vain and she
died at noon yesterday.
An examination Of the room shows that
large hole had been burnt in the carpet.
The table and chairs were also charred
The baby. however, escaped injury.
Mrs Johnstou's. husband, Henry John
ston is conductor on the New Jersey
Central Railroad. He did not know any
thing of the accident until yesterday
afternoon when he returned home to
spend his day off. The poor man was dis
tracted with grief and wept continually.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at two O'Clock.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-16
A ROMANTIC WEDDING.
Justice Wanser Ohiclates and Clay
KenaD is Best Man.

Justice Wanser Ohiciates and Clay
Kenan is Best Man.
Police Justice Wanser signalized his
approaching laying aside of the ermine
by performing romantic marriage on
Saturday; at least the names Of the high
contracting parties are romantic. Frank
Claude Dingmnn, a young. horny-handed
son of toll, of No. Court House Place,
and Eva Maud Clayton, a pretty damsel
OF eighteen summers, who lives with her
mother at No. Is Second street, have been
lovers for some time. Recently Eva Maud
discovered that her standing in good
society could be maintained only by her
marriage with Frank Claude, and she
refused to do his part toward maintaining
Eva Maud's social position. and was OBJ
durate to all her tears aud entreaties.
As last resort Eva Maud consulted
Justice Wanser, aud in a few hours
Frank Claude was behind the bars Of the
Hudson County Jail He fingered there
until Saturday afternoon. when he in
formed the Judge that ne was ready to
marry the fraIl Eva Maud.
The Justice consulted with Eva, and
Eva referred him to her ma, who gra-
ciously gave her consent, and prepara-
tious were made for the nuptials. They
took place in the Second District court
room, and were witnessed by Clay Kenan
and Mrs. Clayton. The gallant detective
also filed the responsible position of best
man to the satisfaction of every one. The
happy couple took the Greenville cars for
a wedding tour of Currie's Woods and
the Bay Cemetery,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-16
Drinking in England.

The bar service is almost invariably by
women-in London and the larger towns
by young. sprightly and generally beau
tiful girls; in the country and in the
poorer quarters of the city by the proprie-
tors wife and daughters. Good ale Is
"three-hapence" (three centsl a large
glass; q small go Of cold Scotch" Is
tuppence or thrippence, and the largest
''gon or the most expensive liquor is six
pence in all bat the finest places. The
spirit is invariably measured out and Is
Of high proof; if it is diluted, notice to
that effect is conspieuously posted, as the
law requires. My estimate IS that tax
ing a general average, TWO EnglisAnen
drink as much as three American men,
aud as All or nearly all the women drink
the traffic is enormous. l have not tray-
elled any road yet that did not average a
public" for every two miles, exclusive
Of the larger villages. And finally, the
revenue from liquor Is just now rapidly
increasing, frou which economists argue
that the laboring classes are prosperous.
Ind diQUapOtiS NefcS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-16
FARR NOMINATED.

Bayonne Democrats Put the Ex-Council-
man at the Head of the Ticket.
The Democratic Mayoralty Convention
of BayonDe met Saturday evening at
Magner's Hall, Centreville. President
James e. Malloy OF the Democratic City
Committee called the meeting to order.
Richard Thomas Of the Second district OF
the Second ward was elected chairman OF
the convention. Ex-Councilmau William
9. Farr of the Fifth ward was given
the nomination on the first ballot
Delegate George Kramer. from the First
district Of the Second ward. nominated
Mr.. Farr. Delegate Kramer said, 'Mr.
Farr is my choice. He Is a good, honest
man" Chairman Thomas then called for
other nominations, and after waiting n
few minutes declared the nominations
closed. A vote was then taken and re-
suited in six for Farr and three blank.
Delegates Kane ana Tierney were ap-
pointed committee to wait upon the
nominee and bring him before the con-
vention.
When Commissioner Farr made his
appearance he thanked the delegates for
the nomination, and pledged himself, If
elected. to do all that lay in his power for
the people. He arraigned Mayor New
man and the whole city government.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-16
down ON HER STEPNA
Mr.. Porter's Pretty Daugh-
ter Arrested on Complaint
Of His Second Wife.
A PACKAGE OF ROUGH On RATS.
Various Offences from SANDER to
Contemplated Murder Alleged
Porter's Predicament.

Mrs. Mary J. Porter, wife OF Gsorge II.
Porter. a mechanical engineer. who lives
at No. 221 Halliday street, some days ago
swore out a warrant before Justice Weed
for the arrest Of her stepdaughter, Hattie.
In her affidavit Mrs. Porter declares
that her stepdaughter had circulated
scandalous stories about her and had
threatened to put rough on rats In her
coffee. Miss Hattie, who is young woman
about eighteen years old, of exceedingly
attractive appearance. was placed under
arrest by Constable Graham.
Justice Weed being out Of town, the
prisoner was taken before Justice Lock-
wood and oailed in the sum OF s2e0 for .
further hearing, her father becoming her
surety.
AT THE PoRTERs' HOME.
All sorts Of wild stories were circu-
lated by those who chanced to get an
inkling Of the arrest A reporter of The
JERSEY CITY NEWS, In order TO ascertain
the true facts Of the case. called at the
home Of Mrs. Porter this morning.
Mrs. Porter Is in rather delicate health.
She seemed terrified at the idea that the
matter was TO be published. She is
woman OF rather small stature, with
pleasant face. and head surmounted by
glossy suit Of hair Of tinge suggestive
of auburn. She appeared busy at
the time In LOOKING after the wants
Of the younger children who had just
come from school She said she was
obliged 10 make the charge, as she feared
the threats of her sIep-daughter that
have reached her ears.
DIDN'T WANT eTEP-MA-
Il am Mr.. Porter's second wife," she
said, "and was married to him by the
the Rev. Mr.. Frazer Of Newark in Octo-
Der last. Before the marriage / had
taken charge of Mr.. Porter's children
and did my best BY them am of good
family-the Trsadmays-
Ny stepdaughter appears to have dis
liked tine idea Of marriage. As TO what
were her threats and what trouble has
existed between as / viii say nothing.
As TO my own character / viii leave that
70 the judgment of my neighbors."
Mrs. Porl er further intimated that she
recently found package of Rough on
Rats" hidden away in the house. She
dumped it in the ash barrel. ard subse-
quently recovered it. and put il away for
safe keeping. 1t will be used as evidence,
she says, If necessary. at the bearing.
There are others who are inclined to
believe that Mrs. Porter is laboring under
an hallucination- Inquiry among the
that in general much sympathy was en-
tertained TOR Mrs. Porter.
Mr. PORTER ANGRY.
As the reporter was turning away from
Holiday street be was .aocosted by tall.
good looking man wearing beaver over
coat and q high hat.
This was Mr.. Porter. He was very an
cry. and said his wife wss not well
enough to stand any excitement
81 infer" said the reporter, that you
propose to stand by your wife In this mat
ter.D
Il am man enough to take care Of my
wife" said Mr.. Porter, as he turned am
grily away.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-16
A MATTER OF SALARY.
Wherein Principals Sweeney and Linsle
Both Get Badly Left.

Wherein Principals Sweeney and Linsley
Both Get Badly Left.
There has been considerable talk since
the last meeting of the Board of Eluca-
tion over the application Of two princi-
pals for increase or salary, the facts Of
which were smothered in caucus. About
S7C0 it was supposed of the appropriation
for salaries would be left over this
year, and the principals decided to let
Principal Linsley of School No. 1, who
has been in service for upwards of forty
wears. make application. without eoul-
petitor, for an increase of $500 in his salary.
When the matter came up IN the caucus,
however, well developed movement TO
give Principal Sweeney Of the High
School raise Of $500 was found TO be on
foot.
Principal Linsley, when seen this morn
ing, refused TO say anything for pnblica-
ton, as ne thought the matter had better
be dropped. | succeeded in finding an
intimate friend OF the Principal, who
proved more communicative, and who
told the following story 4.
''It became known a month or so ago
that about 500 would be left over on the
salary account, and it was suggested to
Principal Linsiey that ne make apptIca-
ton for an increase Of salary, Principal
Linsley at the meeting of the Principals
Association made "A statement at the re-
quest OF his friends and asked il there
was any objection to his asking for an in
crease. There was none. aud mis- friends
went 10 work and talked the matter up.
Five votes among the director were
pledged, but just previous 10 the meeting
Principal Sweeney's claim for an increase
WAS put in with the result that both were
defeated. II Principal Sweeney's apDlica-
tion had not been put in everything would
have been all right, and Principal LinsIeT
would have secured his increase
l asked Principal Sweeney this NOR 4
ing what he had to say in reference 10 the
matter, and to the talk that his appliea
tion has been put in for an increase when
it was agreed that only Principal Lins-
ley's should be submitted.
There is no truth whatever in the
statement he said. ITS all tissue OF
falsehoods."
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Linsley recon-
sidered his determination not TO speak,
aud said that he understood Mr.. Swee-
news application did not hinder MIN from
getting his raise. He understood there
was no surplus money whatever aud
consequently neither could get it under
any circumstance
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-16
A BIRD IN fHE MIRROR.
Queer Antics of Sparrow Before
Uu.txf-o- -. ChaA

Queer Antics of Sparrow Before a
LookiD. Glass in "A Shed.
On Pacific avenue there is an open shed
in the rear OF workshop, and on shelf
in the shed stands looking glass. Not
many days ago sparrow flew by chance
into the shed and caught sight of its own
image in the mirror. Doubtless the spar
row at first thought it was another winged
creature of its kind, for it ailghted in
trout of the glass and approached it with
caution. When it found that the image
was harmless, it began TO cut some very
queer capers. It danced a jig, and then
paused with uplifted wings TO mark the
effect of its antics There stood the image
in Just the same attitude. aud when the
bird pecked at the image, the image
pecked back at the bird. Then the bird
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-16
A PgRPLExING QUESTION.
The Parentage of a Babe Mystifies a
Branch Of the Chancery Court

The Parentage of a Babe Mystifies a
Branch of the Chancery Court.
The Chancellor was called upon this
morning to act in his extraordinary capa-
city as Solomon to decide the parentage
of babe Giovanni Evaugilesta brought
suit against his wife Anna for divorce
some time ago upon the ground
of unfaithfulness. The parties were
married in Italy and after
living together for some time duarrelled
and separated. They lived apart for sew
eral wears and then went to live together
again. just seventeen days after
their recon ciliation Madame Eyangelista
gave birth TO child. which her hus band
repupiated.
The matter was referred by the Chan
cellor TO Special Master Byington of New
ark, who is an old bachelor with the rep
utation of being "morbidly conscien-
tious." This morning Mr.. Byington re-
ported to the Chancellor that he could
not decide the question of the paternity
of the child. and the Court took the
papers saying he would settle the matter
himself.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-16
DIR. SUYDAM'S TROUBLES.

The Reformed Church Synod of this
district held meeting this morning at
their rooms, No. % Reade street, New
York city. The matter of the Park Re
formed Church was the subject under
consideration. All the members of the
Consistory of the Park Reformed Church
were present, with the exception Of
Charles b. Sweet and James w. WEIGH.
1t is understood that the result of the
meeting is that Rev DR.. Suydam will
sever his connection with the church.
A meeting of the classis will be held
Tuesday, March "a at the South Bergen
Reformed Church