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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-11
Rain.Drops on the Roof.

Hark ! hear a patter,
Falling soft and sweet
Like the dancing footster
OF some fairy's feet.
'Tis the sound OF raindrops
Raindrops on the roof.
Fairy little raindrops,
Raindrops on the roof.
Oh they sing Of blessing,
From the Fathers hand
As they fall so gently
On the thirsty land.
Listen to the raindrops,
Raindrops on the roof.
Happy, smiling raindrops,
Raindrops on the roof.
Falling, gently falling,
Whispering soft and low,
OF His love and goodness,
Telling as they go.
Hear the patt'ring rainlrop
Raindrops on the roof.
Softly whispering raindrops,
Raindrops on tho roof.
-LorrY G. MosEl
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-11
FOR FARM AND GARDEN.
PURIFY THE YARDS.

Whenever contagious disease np-
pears among fowls is essential to doc
tor the yard as we'll us the henhouse.
This may be done cheaply by dissolv-
ing one pound of copperas in two gal
Ions of boiling water and, when cold,
adding one pound of sulphuric acid
This mixture may be applied to every
portion of the soil by means of a
watering pot. New York World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-11

A writer in the st. James Gazette
attributes the "anxious look and un-
wholesome pallor," the nervous ox-
haustion and headache, often observed
among bicyclists, to the incessnnt,
though unconscious, strain upon the
brain and nervous system due to the
constant effort necessary to maintain
cnnilibrinm.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-11
RULES FOR TREE PLANTING.

The following twenty rules are self
evident to most tree planters. who. for
want OF attention, break some of them,
and reminders therefore often useful :
l. A valuable sort is worth more
than merely handsome tree.
9. Good, healthy, braciAg roots are
ofmore importance than. q symmetrical
top.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-11

Judge Millen of the law division of
the Postoflice Department has rem
dered n decision concerning the de-
livery OF mail matter by jail officials
to convicts; and the same ruling will
apply to inmates of charitable insti-
tutions. He holds that estate and
county institutions for the confine
ment and punishment of parties con-
victed of Grim IS have the right to pre-
scribe rules and regulations as to
communication from outside parties
to convicts. While they have no right
without the consent of the convicts,
to open the letters addressed to them
yet they have the power to refuse to
deliver or permit to be delivered to
the convicts any letters addressed to
them, unless they will consent that
the letters be opened in the presence
of some officer. Where mail is ad.
dressed to convict, it is proper to
deliver the same to the officer in
charge of the prison. While this
would not authorize the officer to
open such letters, he would have the
power, il the state and county laws or
regulations of the prison so author
lied, to refuse to deliver such letters
to the convict during his imprison.
ment unless he consents that they be
opened in the presence of the officer. 4"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-11

Great Indignation is expressed in
Paris because for two years mining
problems that cannot be solved have
been set for the examination of the
Ecole Polytcchnique through the
blundering of the examiners.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-11

There are 10000 blind persons in
France, nearly half of them from
what is now known to be preventible.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-11

South America has the greatest un-
broken extent of level surface of any
country in the world.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

Most Rev. Francis Janssens
Archbishop Of New Orleans, is ex-
peoeed Tuesday, Jan. 8, to give
holy confirmation in St. Peters
Church on Wednesday. Jan. 3, At
10 =. m, and St. Francis Xayier's
Church, jacksonville, Thursday at
10 =. N.
Those to be confirmed will receive
holy communion in Covlngton at
holy mass At 8 .. m. on Wednes-
DAY, Confession Tuesday between
> and 5 p. M. or Wednesday be-
tween 6 and 8 =. N.Y. and those
% receive confirmation at Madison
vile on Thursday At 10 .. H., will
- to holy communion in st.
Francis Xavier's Church during
8 O'Clock mass, after having made
holy confession on Wednesday even
inG between 1 and 6 O'Clock, or on
Thursday morning between 6 and 8
o'clock.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
PERSONALS.

Messrs. Ralph and John Nc
Cracker returned last Sunday from
. three months sojonrn in South
| America.
Mr.. S. Bateman. of Franklinton,
il employed in Darlington Bros.
store, and is an addition to the
social circle Of Covington.
Master Alvin Martindale left last
Wednesday for Bay st. Louis,
where he goes to attend St. Stanis-
laus College. Master Archie Smith
returned last Monday to Centenary
College, jackson, La, and Messrs.
Julian and John (Deed) Smith to
M,lsap's College, Jackson, Missis-
slppi.
Mrs. w. NJ. Badon and daugh-
ter, Mrs. l.. Batson, Of Poplarville,
Miss, spent Christmas in Covlng-
ton the guests Of Mrs. Adolph Fred
erick.
Mrs. Alt. Leblanc returned last
Sunday from a visit to relatives and
friends in the Crescent City.
Mr.. William Badon, Jr., Of Pop
larville, spent the holidays with his
aunt. Mrs. W. B. Cook. near Cow
ington.
Miss Fanny look left Oh Wednes-
day for Poplarville and Meridian
where she will visit relatives and
friends. We wish her pleasant
Two MERRY MAIDS.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

Next Sunday, Jan. 6, Epiphania
or Kings Day, there will be holy
mass Ut Madisonville at 8 .. M, At
Covingten ut 10 =. M, aud at
Abita SPRING. 1t 8 .. m, followed
BY sermon by Rev. Tn. Enright,
c. %. r., Missionary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

President Harvey, OF the Queen
and Crescent route, arrived here il
bic private car Last Monday, accom-
Daaisd by his wife. son and friend.
On Tuesday Mr.. Harvey and son
went on a hunt, guided by Sheriff
Strobe and Deputy Sharp, and
llr. Haxvsy succeeded in killing
one deer, 95 cartridges and : num-
Der Of robins. The party left for
Cincinnati Wednesday morning,
delighted with their visit. and
promise to return 1t an early day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

Holy Mission At Anita Springs
will be closed with sermon and
benediction on Monday evening,
Jan 9TH. at half past z o. clock.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

The rain last Wednesday put .
stop to the burning woods and
Eess, but net until many fences
had bssn destroyed, and farm resi-
dsnoss ADd barns were only saved
BY hard work fighting the Ere.
Score blessing No. l for the New
Year.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

The magic cry, :He for Christ
masl" has given away to the more
practical one, Hoe for cotton,
cans, and corn !"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

TAKRN UP.-A small black horse
mule. Has saddle and collar
marks. Came to my place On
Bogus Chitto, at the lower bridge.
November 9Th. Tho owner will
please call for the Same. or it will
b strayed according to Law.
W. NJ. CRAWFORD.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

Poplarville High School.
OFFERS TIM VERY FACILITIES FOR SECURING
ThOrOugh Practical Education
With the buildings we'll selected
furniture
ability
Expenses
less Monday Sept 1884,
= fol /.
Or T. r WHITE Secy Board,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

RUN.wAY.-Last Friday after
noon, while Revs. ID. G. ;iawls
and w. T. Curry were on their way
to Covingt0n from the German
Settlement. III : buggy, the horse
became frightened aud run away.
The wheels struck q tree and threw
both the occupants to the ground.
Mr.. Curry received some slight
bruises, but Mr.. Rawls was con-
siderably injured, having one rib
broken. He il being attended by
DR.. J. F. Pigott, and will doubles
soon be al right again.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

Dr.. Prices Cream. Baking Powder
Worlds falr Highest Mela1anA Dlplo0o.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

Our genial and popular fellow
oitizen, Mr.. Paul Schneider, re-
membered the FARMER, on New
Years morning, and sent 10 : quart
bottle Of l3-year old sour mash,
with . happy New Year greeting
to ourself and family, Our sppre
citation Of the generous gift is only
exceeded by the happy assurance
that We were not forgotten by our
portly friend. We hope he will
b spared to see many happy re-
turns OF the day, which is more
than We can say for the sour mash.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
LIST or LKTrxRs

LIST OF LETTERS
Rem aiming in the Covingten, La. Post
Office. FRIDAY. Ian. 4. 1885:
Booth w
Brown Abraham
Carter L Mrs
Chawey Alex
Covington Jas n
Diesel Rosa Mrs
Evans Burk
Geislcr Ludwig A 3
James Joe
johnson Frank
McGinnis G ID
Ray w ID 8
Ryley Henry
Richardson John
Schneider Helen Mrs
Williams N j
Williams w H
Persons calling for she same VIII
please say advertised.
1 fee OF one cent AaditisaAl Hossa1s 10
required % al .dvsvtixsi ist.srs.
C0A1. AxIErZ. p. i
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
A. PECHON.
Old 8AM cry
Covingtou. La.

rA,a ''si6 -sl.si,is' Bakery has bssi
in suseseafxl operation for . number o.
years. Tie p-oprists. has Q ,sured the
services 81 ant-slass professional
HAKEk. and il ssAay - furnish Bread,
Cakes. ets., eSzsl:: - good ~ can be
has anywhere. and al prices that def
SER, petition. None ont the pursst
Spring Water assi in the bakery.
Hrsad from this Bakery can be found
srssh every nerning At the stare of Mr..
Jules Pschon. tis principal depot.
Bread Delivered Daily to oil PsIt
.. '.ugE an. .Su--o1'..:,rs- caL:e -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

Iae CsNngton Brass Band
treated tAea numerous friends to
some delightful music New Years
-. Ne tcknowlsdgs the COM
plineat = charming ssrsnads.
40 MI tls genial members Of
ssae oendA happy and prosperous
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

christnas D}y, one year 40, in
1921, the weat - wes very warn.
and p New Isa1's Day, 1894,
ohofo was fr9st and ice. That 10
ahout H. sal = = il was this year.
Ne learn hee quite number Of
penps wsrs lsissd By trying t
shaw thsn 81 during the freszs Of
let wsek, hid he pump DEALER
"a. nl1eb1pe rsapsd : golden her'
VEx4.<AEA.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

u ! afe had occurred Last week,
uhi1s to wsllsswsrs Trojan up, the
1aDoo would hsv4 had 1 walkoyer.
The ceuncfl should hurry up with
<thoes artssian firs wells. They
nsver fresas.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

EoEus1 Or IHn AoON.-We So
~ to nsw almanac for 1895, that
thers will b : total eclisps OF the
moon o Tuesday night. Sept. Sd.
watch out for i.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

~ Win f. seen Ia another column,
- tarners'in Nebraska are starv-
= 9 deGh. 4 Southern State
Wsa II 6rk to come TO their ~
eeAnoe, Rkh ! carload Of provis
eoas. 1hsSouth may not be rich.
= gold al silver, but ws have
plenty y vt and wear, and ARE
always reaiy 70 assist suffering
Annanity.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

+ ssas hardly possible, but
nevett onk = true. that on an
avs1.e sesvy 6ftY-lffth person you
nsse se6f v. I. Douglas Shoes.
Dld 20 ser realfss what m inn
nsase aad taking it is to supply
- asttsaslof wearing apparel to
ovss 90 nllion people.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05

Usder - new postal laws,
which vent ito eject January l, :
dve csst stalp viii carry . letter
. aay oeu1try, except to China,
Aorocco, - Orange Free State,
and ~ Iaands q Ascension, st.
HslsnA - Pitcairn. which are not
- - Uplsssal Postal Union,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
IL salooa e Mobiles, Parker 4
ca, Slidell. burned Christmas
neGaing. i

10 New Tt No Grootod with
- .booning I cans, ringing Of
-, and most b the Covinstoa
1hees win = Z judicial sale At
- 0ars6oosS e 4, in the cas .
]. Hart : Co. ". Mrs.
5esephfns Sofia Sec advertise
~
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1895-01-05
MUQNIER BROS.
Crescent Hotel
Vaudeville, La.

t.. well-knowi. select Hotel. frOl.. =
ing ON Lake Poptcharti ain, noted for in
excellent table, beautiful garden. with
two pure clear aprings OF IMMORAL water,
in nov open for the season.
Fine drives throngh the forest or piny
woods. Splendid bathing. Soft-ahs j
crsha and all kinds Of 6-E always ON
hand. Daily commnn cation with New
Orl ,anA via thu East I.nuisisna Railroad
or steamer New tan,~ii.. ~ rail. onl
ons-hali hour iror. A.5iiA Springs.
Write for tsrua.
MUGNIElt BROS.
Vaudeville. La.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-26
Prepared Solely By ARMOUR PACKING CO.,, Kansas City, U. $. A.
ANOTHER INDUSTRY.
Birmingham Packing Companys Buildings in Course of Erection at North
 Birmingham.

The ground has been broken for an- other large plant on Village creek, where Huntsville avenue intersects it, and ma terial is already on hand for erecting tho buildings.
 The plant referred to is the Birmng ham Packing company. and it promises to be much larger than that of the Ten nesse Packing company. J. P. Phillips & Co. are the proprietors of the new es- tablishment and the fact that Mir Phil lips is a pioneer in that line assures it's success He was the leading factor in the building and successful operation of the Tennessee Packing company's plant and has determined, so he says, to make greater success of his last venture.
 The packing house of the new com pany will have a fine set of equipments and a 100-horse power boiler will be used in operating the plant. The cooling room of the plant will have a capacity of 200 head of cattle and the ice machine. one of Delavergue's latest improved make, will have a capacity of 2000 pounds above the amount needed for use in the packing house. This will enable the com pany to furnish North Birmingham with ice during the heated term.
 In connection with the packing house fertilzing apparatuses will be put in and this article will also be manufactured MT. Phillips informed an Age-Herald reporter that the company proposes to use only Alabama raised cattle, thus making 1t an Alabama industry purely.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-26
VETERANS PICNIC
To Be Held June at Acknowledgements
 of Exercises for the Day.

The Confederate veterans of Camp Hardee will give a grand picnic on Satur day. June 1. at Lakeview park, the pro- ceeds of which will be used as fund to assist disabled Confederate veterans and their widows.
 Elaborate and extensive preparations are being made to have the picnic the greatest amusement success held in this city in years. and it is safe to predict that all who attend will spend a most enjoyable day and evening.
 The committee composed of Messrs. Robert Chisholm. chairman, F. P. o Brl- en, L. M. Cannon, II. c. Kelly and w. l.. Mitcherson have secured a large list of prizes to be given contestants in the many athletic sports, which are on eX- hibItion at Williams drug store, corner of Second avenue and Twenty-first street.
 The committee are making efforts to have the several railroads entering the city put on a half-fare rate for the occa- sion, hoping thereby to draw large crowds from the neighboring towns and cities.
 The Programme.
 The following is the programme of sports for the day in which prizes will be given the successful contestants:
 A swimming match for men, 100 yards. A swimming match for boys under b, 50 yards.
 A running race for men, 100 yards.
 A running race for boys under b, and another for boys under 12.
 Jumping bar match for men.
 Throwing a hammer match.
 Bicycle race, one mile.
 Shooting match, clay pigeons.
 A balloon ascension, aeronaut shot out of balloon with cannon.
 Baseball home teams
 Baseball game between Camp Hardee United Confederate Veterans, and Camp Thomas, Grand Army of the Republic Umpires-Henry Rensford, H. F. Dusen- berry and Ex-Governor Smith.
 A beauty contest between girls from 5 to 10 years old.
 Catching the greased pig. (Open to alb. Dancing in the hall in the evening" with prize to the best dancer.
 Ample facilities will be arranged by the Highland Avenue and Belt dummy line for handling the crowds, as trains will be run every fifteen minutes.
 One trial will be sufficient to install pr. Prices Baking Powder in the kitchen of every housekeeper.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-26
SILVER IN KENTUCKY.
Advocates of Free Coinage Hold Confer
 ence in Louisville.

Advocates of Free Coinage Hold @ Confer
 ence in Louisville.
 Louisville, Ky, May 25.-A conference of prominent Kentucky democrats in fa- vor of the free coinage of silver was held yesterday afternoon and evening. Among those present were Chairman John D. Carroll of the democratic state central committee Maj Phillip Johnston of Lex ington, Editor Urey iWoodson of the Owensboro Messenger. James Richard son of the Glasgow Times, Editor Harry Sommers of Elizabethtown, Gen. w. F. Hardin, candidate for governor, and Har- vey Meyers, of Covington.
 The object of the conference was for the discussion of the best policy of the democratic party on the currency ques- tion.
 The Owensboro railroad commission CTS convention declared for free coin age, and two candidates for governor are making their campaign on the free silver basis. which may imperil demo- cratic success. Those present seemed to favor majority occupying some middle ground of concession on. the currency is- sue in the ostensible effort to harmonize matters before the coming state con vention.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-26

Hardness and Amanda in the stake race and captured first and third money. The other events of the day wore not of special interest.
 First race, six furlongs seling-Santa Maria, 93 (Newcome), to 1, won; Pey tonia second. Contest third. Time 1:15k.
 Second race, one mile, selling-Pearl Song, 100 (Cassin), 6 to 5, won; George Beck second, Orinda third. Time. 1;4115.
 Third race, one mile and one-sixteenth -Lissak, 9S (Perkins) 1 to 5, won; Ray sell second, Cataraugus third. Time, 1:4SH.
 Fourth race, Clipsetta stakes, for g. year-old fillies five furlongs. value to winner $23S0-Myrtle Hardness, no C9. Wiiliams), to l, won; Altedena second, Amanda third. Time 1;02A
 Fifth race, for 2-year-olds, five fur longs-Ramero, 110 Perkins), to 5, won: Squire G. second, Damien third Time 1:03B
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-26
MINERS ENJOINED.
Mass Meeting in Half Dozen Places-Trou
 ble May Come.

Mass Meeting in Half 6 Dozen Places-Trou-
 ble May Come.
 Pittsburg Pa., May 25.-The New York and Cleveland Gas and Coal company today secured an injunction in the com mon pleas court against the United Mine Workers of America, the Tnde- pendent Knights of Labor, the officials and divers others of the local miners union, asking that the defendants be enjoined from in any manner interfer- ing with the employees of the plaintiffs or preventing them from their work The bill is made returnable Tuesday, May 2S. The defendants were not surprised by this movement of President Dear mitt of the company, and state that it will make no change in their programme Mass meetings of miners are being held in half a dozen places in the dis trict today, and the threatened descent upon Dearmitt's mines may follow. Deputies have been sent to the Rend mine on the Panhandle. The imported miners sent there refuse to go to work and joined the ranks of the strikers.
 One peculiar thing about Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder is that those who use it once will have no other.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-26
JOHN A. MORRIS STRICKEN.
Paralyzed at His Ranch Near Kerrville,
 Tex.-Doubt of Recovery

pex.-Doubt Of Recovery.
 New Orleans, May 25.-Word comes from Kerrville, Tex, that John A. Nor ris, prominent as one of the owners of the Louisiana lottery, and well known asa race horse owner and breeder, was stricken with paralysis at his ranch, fourteen miles from Kerrville, yester- day morning.
 MT. Morris and party of New Or leans friends went to his ranch last week for an outing and good time Yes terday morning MT. Morris arose feeling as well as usual but early in the fore noon suffered stroke of paralysis, and at 430 became unconscious. Dr. J. W. Belden of New Orleans, MT. Norris physician, was telegraphed for, and left at o'clock D. m. yesterday on a special train over the Southern Pacific. pr. Jones of San Antonio was also sent for and the local physician at Kerrville is i'll attendance The latest news states that MT. Morris temperature and pulse had fallen to a normal condition but he Is still in a comatose condition. His wife is now en route to his bedside from New York. As Mr Morris is about 65 years of age, there is grave doubt of his recovery.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-26
BESSEMER BUDGET.
Age-TIerald Bureau.
Bessemer. Ma. %.

Bessemer. May %.
 The industrial pulse has begun to quicken with the certain prospect of the construction of the steel plant and the first real estate transaction of any note which has taken place for some time was transacted yesterday, when Cap tain Crook sold two pieces of property one lot, for which there was paid Sl00O cash, and the other a two-Story brick, for a 5000 consideration. This shows that the people have confidence in the stability and progress of the future of Bessemer.
 The long talked of and widely adver- tised populite meeting took place in Justice Revelles office about 1 o'clock today, and was called to order by H. P. Burriss. Squire Revelle was made chair man, and then twenty-siX noses were counted, and then speeches were made by MT. Burns and others.
 The Omaha platform was indorsed, and then the twenty-six stood up while Mr. Burriss administered to them the following pledge:
 T, --, in the presence of these witnesses do hereby pledge my word and sacred. honor as an American clti- zen that 1 will support and defend the constitution and bylaws of the National Industrial Legion of the United States of America, and at all times cast my in- fluence and ballot for the declaration of principles as laid down in the costitu- tion, and that l will always endeavor to defend the life, interest reputation and family of all true members of this organization"
 roll call was then had, and thirty six names were placed on the roll, ten names being handed in. The following officers were elected: c. H. Spencer, cap tain; J. II. Revelle, lieutenant: T. T. Huey, adjutant; T. l.. Shawl quarter master; w. E. Brown. librarian; D. I. Allender, chaplain, and J. H. Ashworth, sentinel.
 The republicans will hold a meeting Monday night for purposes best known to themselves and it is thought that they will indorse MT. McEnery, a re- publican, for mayor.
 Capt. A. E. Hewlett left yesterday for Cullman, where he will remain several days.