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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-10-03

iay duty to report you to the douane.
You had innocently told me all about
the lace on your bonnets, and for the
credit of our country, for the sake Of
English honesty was constrained to
point out your bonnets to that Official
Can you forgive me?"
"No," said Annou
But Melissa thought that, notwith-
standing his wicked cruelty, there was
something very pleasant in his smile.
II entreat your forgiveness, ladies;
more. 1 humbly ask . fav6fr
''Sir!" exclaimed Annora.
"Miss Wylie. Miss Annora Wylie"-
the presuming wretch had seen their
names on their luggage, even their
Christian names-''yOu will confer q
great favor on me If you will tell mo
your address"
Annora retldened. Melissa blushed.
Perhaps he was ashamed of the cruel
part he had played and was about to
offer an apology; perhaps their brave
and gentle endurance of misfortune had
touched him; perhaps their charms had
% won upon him that he wished to see
more of them, with view-their sup
positions broke of abruptly.
Annora looked at Melissa and Melissa
looked at Annora. Then the elder sis
ter spoke. I'VE live at 113 Angelina
Gardens. Edwin square, South Kensing'
ton. S. W."
The stranger made note OF the ad.
dress. Melissa was on the point Qlnls
ing his name, when he said. a1 =
.You shall hear from me-" len he
discoursed on the country through
which they were passing; after which
he buried himself in Figaro and talked
no more. At the next stoppage he said
a brusque Good morning. ladies" " and
left the compartment, and they saw no
more Of him.
There was considerable of . fluttel
in the heart of Melissa, who was OF Q
romantic turn of mind, and who could
only imagine one reason why this stran-
ger should want her address. She still
believed that he was German who
spoke English remarkably well, and she
had seen that he was not gentleman:
she therefore made up her mind to re-
fuse the offer of marriage which. no
doubt. he would shortly make.
ARRIVED at Angelina Gardens. the
Misses Wylie were occupied in arrang'
ing the household, and couple of busy
days were spent by them. On the third
day after their homecoming they re
ceived. by the same post, a parcel and
q letter. Annora opened the carefully
tied and sealed parcel. while Melissa
read the letter. Having read it once ia
herself, she next read il aloud to hel
sister:
''Mesdames: I felt myself under 2 very
great obligation to you the other. DAY at
swathed round with hundreds OF yards oi
| fine Brussels lace. and thought that the
best way Of drawing the attention OF the
| custom house officers from myself was tc
draw 1t to you. 1t vas purely In self-defens>
| that directed the raid on your bonnets
Having been the cause OF the loss Of YOU
| lace, wish to make you due compensation
and beg leave to send you some finer lace
| than that which you lost.
Il am. obediently yours,
| YOUR STOUT FELLOW-TRAVELE
Melissa took possession of black
lace fiounce and Annora Of q dozeI
yards of white lace and q lace-edged
handkerchief, and they quite forgav,
the stout German for his cruelty and fol
his stoutness.-Strand Magazine.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-10-03
Not Hls Letter.

A Pittsburgher who possesses one Of
those names which can easily be mis-
understood by persons hearing it for
the first time, and which is usually mis-
read by those who see it written. some
times has trouble with his mail. Let
tiers which should be delivered at his
home are held at the post Office and ad-
sertised. The other day when scan
ming the advertised list, he founde
name SO much like his own that he
explained the similarity to the pretty
girl at the window, and she said she
Hould see about it. After shutting a
nile of letters she found the one wanted.
and IN amused smile spread over her
face. 81 don't think you want this let.
ter she said. She exhibited it to tho
applicant, who saw that it was ad-
dressed to the County Jail" and had
been sent back to the post Office from
that institution. NO." said the appli
can't: II don't thiLx waEs that letter.
It,s not mine."-Pittsburgh Chroaicle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-10-03

ADDe -
should send reports of the battle they
would undoubtedly give buell. all credit
for the victory. Commodore Graham
gave Mai. Carroll one of bis transport
steamers, and the major steamed away
tc Fort Henry for the parpose Of send
ing his dispatches. Telegraphic COM
munication with the north was estab
lished at Fort Henry, and Maj. Carroll
was the only newspaper man in the
army who knew that fact. He still held
his commission rs the Herald CORE
spondent, and wrote his account of tn.
battle while the boat steamed down the
river. He paid the telegraph operator
ten dollars for his immediate atten.
tion, and Immediately the news begar
to 20 over the wine. All newspaper
matter was subject to eeusorship, and
very soon the operator told Carroll that
the commanding officer at Fort Donei
son wantedr<o know who was sending
that long dispatch. 1t happened that
the commanding officer was Gen. Lo
gan. and when the operator sent word
that it was Carroll he authorized the
report to go ahead. Thus it happened
that Maj. Corroll sent the first news OF
the battle Of Pittsburg Landing. and
by doing SO he not only accomplished
the greatest feat ever performed in waT
correspondence. but at the same time
gave the world . report which fairly
represented Gen. Grant, thereby fore
stalling the reports which were sent
later in the interest of Gen. Buell.. Con
seguently, during his entire lifetime
Gen. Grant was = warm friend OF Maj
Carroll, and took occasion to demon
strate his appreciation.
Mai. Carroll then secured leave of alb
sence, went to New York. and after.
wards to Washington where he saw Sen.
ator Washburn, and personally gave
him q correct account of the battle
giving credit to Grant for his splendid
efforts, and correcting many misappre
tensions which existed. 1t will be re
membered that Gen. Halleck gave ere
dcncc to Gen. Buell's report. and re
lieved Grant of his command, humiliat
ing the great soldier to such degree
that, but for the warm friendship ana
urgent advice of Gen. Sherman and Gen
Rawlins, Grant might have resigned
from the army. Senator WashburI
took Mai. Carroll to the white house
where he had an extended interview
with President Lincoln, to whom h
gave valuable information concerning
the Illinois soldier who was at tha
time being roundly abused and villifies
from many sources.
To the friendship of Msj. Carroll. Gen
Sherman. Gen. Rawlins, Senator Wash
burn and President Lincoln the countr!
is largely indebted for the subsequen
career of Grant; for, during those day
of Misrepresentation and calumny. tn
great soldier was m0odiiy determines
| to leave the army. His friends wer
few, but they warmly espoused hi
cause, comforted and encouraged him
| and very soon thereafter President Lin
| coin restored him to command, and b.
brought the war to . conclusion witt
honor to his flag. and with credit to him
self. And then he added luster to hi
laurels by lis clemency to the con
qucred, and by his declaration: "Let .
have peace.
SMITH D. FRY.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-10-03

O v e : WIN
{ ' e ry b Q d y
down in this
pleasant strip
of country ex-
c e ptin Blev
Scroggins and
j ule Nabor&.
Everybody is
9Nl but Blev
AID julie, which
tlgy are mad
rne f0amin,
fghtin m q d.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-10-03

Ebbs-sWho shall decide when doc
tors disagree?" asks the poet
Hebbs-Oh. the undertaken usually
comes in and buries the bone Of conten-
tjoa.-Town Topics.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-10-03
SMITH D. FRY.
ne Lesser Evia.

She-We should certainly move.
There IL 50 much malaria here.
He-My dear. the malaria ID the only
thirg that keeps your mother from
coming tc live with us.-Town Topics.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-10-03
a ment ri Doeeaer.

Inyalid-I don't believe that this med
icine is helping me at oil.
'sWhat makes you think %?
ut does not taste bad enough to do
me any 1ood."-Texas Sitter.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-10-03
Bv and bv IN eut,in some

tli6 kepse. BY and by in euttin some
faral dgger with . high stroke Buck
got his big feet and them loud
rcd leather shoes III tangled up
there together and down, he went in
one fell nile as it were. He fell face
foremost and then laid there lie ba
was dead. The crowd broke 0Vt in .
big laugh at first, bu: when Buck didn't
move everybody got skeered for fears
he was killed. The boys called him.
but he didn't come. Then presently
they 1xied to turn him over and he
wouldn't turn. But by this time every
body could see that he was still breath
in the breath OF life.
"Are you killed. Buck?" says one OF
the boys.
NO. l amt killed." says Buck, as he
hugged the floor and hid his face.
"Are you bad hurt, Buck 2" they went
on. -. =
NO." says Buck. Il amt hurt a'6laQo
bit, but shamed to death. oh, Lord:"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-10-03
- Nsns Dsse

.Well," sighed the girl. 'as I cannes
be q man. suppose ] must do The ne1t
beet thing!"
s.What Is that?" asked her moaAeN
sHave one."-N. 7. World.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-10-03
AFTER THE WAR.
An Q1iet At 1lke "Oonfiuenos q
the Streams"


, In regards u the great and growing
question of politics the war is now about
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-10-03

bit, but shamed to death, oh, Lord:
They KaoeksA HIN Out.
Black Jack Virgins driv by our house
the other day to tell us the news touch-
in . scandlous big rucus which come to
pass over there in Cyclone Streak one
night last week.
1t would seem from the general way
in which Black Jack gives out th- news.
that a gang of them bad boys from the
Streak had went back there IN the
hills to see the. Widdcr Harkins ard her
girls, and whilst there they rounded
up littD 1(nare dance amongst them
selves to make the time pass smooth
and pleasant. But in the main time
two or three members Of the gang had
got tangled up with some of the "drs'
runnins of the cotrn," ard naturally. of
cou(pe, things then went on from bad
to worse and still more Of It. Then
presently Raj Lumpkins-wbich l
reckon he had got more than his share
pulled his gun and proceeded to shoot
wild and promiscus. In the mighty
scatteration which followed, all the
lights got put out and the crowd left
the house to darkness and to Raz. After
50 long a time It would seem like Raz
come to the conclusion that ne had
killed some and crippled some aud run
the balance of, which he then come
forth and got on his mule and rid of
towards home.
Then finally at last when the crowd
struck light and reassembled them.
selves together cncst more Gid Law.
renee was the onlyest missin man. No
body couldn't tell what had went with
Gid-whether he was livin or dead. or
Jest naturally abscatulated. Bat to
rectly they found his hat and one OF his
boots in the chimney jam. and then one
of the girls took the trail and found
that Gid had started out through the
top of the chimney. He went so far
and no further. and then his only
chance was to back down and out
Now anybody and everybody in Cyclone
Streak will tell you that Gid Lawrence
must of been way back by the out
side door when they banded round the
| brains. and with the noise and con.
fusionment and the smell of gunpow.
derby this time he had lost what
little sense he started out with. Ets
boys called him and the girls called
him, but he wouldn't say nothin anf
hespxouldn't come forth.
| And what do yoa reckon that gang
Of. boys, the Widde Harkins aud hel
girls all then pitchd h - do? The,
struck a match and started little firs
and proceeded to smoke Gid Lawrence
out of the chimney like you wouit
smoke a rabbit out Of his baRpw. Gii
he sneezed and kicked a1ahEy Ned, ans
scuffied and sneezed and Kicked hnrt
and fast and furious. But they fetchet
him-oh. they fetched him. An'
1 when he did turn loose and come forrl
he come with mighty crash and roar
It then took the er1Hd two hours II
bring him around on his feet in hi
right mind oncst more.
Everything that goes up mus: con-:
down. Icastwise that's what tho.
say in Cyclone Streak. And there i
plenty of fun in America yet.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-10-03

He-Let's kiss .nd make mp.
Ehe-Are you sure thae you nean NJ
ssNever in such deadly earnest in my
II. here's your mother. :"
'sBut you know mother's awfully
,horts39hfed."-De -Detsoit Free Pres.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-10-03

Young Jones (who has fancy for
game fowls)-Did . man bring game
bird here for me to-day. Bridget?
Cook-There wss rooster left here.
and I thought he wes for dinner. so !
cut OF his head and roasted him.
Young Jonea-Greet Scott. wonsn5
That was my Imported black - game
cock. and cost me @l0-Harpe14 lnng9s
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-10-03

Very lovely and lovable is the woman
who has cultivated Z adisposition angelic
enough b see the good and not the evil
side OIL - nature, who can be severe
with I zsk failings, and excuse the
faults a fthers. We are told that she j.
a dull, uninteresting creature. and II W.
take the trouble to look into the matter
we find that she does not laugh at he.
neighbor's pet weakness; she does no;
enjoy hitting out right and left at ths
world at large. and 10 always ready with
a plea for unseen and unsuspectesi
Ieasons. which. IL theS could be re-
vealed, would go . long way towards
modifying harsh judgment. Our low
able woman may not be witty. she may
te little prosy; but she 1t il to whom
We 20 when in trouble for sympathy
ard confide with feeling that our
secret will not be torn to shreds as soo-l
- our back II turned--Detroit Free
pwnga
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1896-10-03

Elev amt mad with julie, you under
stand, and neither is julie mad with
Blev. They aint. mad with anybody in
particular, but they are mad with every
body in general.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
Montano's band at East
Lake till October l for dances,
five nights a week. Go out.
ODD FELLOWS PARADE.
Five Thousand in Line Cheered by $4,000
STANDARDIZATION of 0ficers-Texas
Gets the Grand Sire.

Dallas, Tex, Sept. 22-Fully 5000 Odd
Fellows were in the parade today in hon
or of the meeting of the Sovereign Grand
lodge of the world. 1t is estimated that
$4,000 spectators viewed the procession.
The election of officers of the Sovereign
Grand lodge took place at the afternoon
session. Fred Carleton of Texas was
elected grand sire. This is particularly
pleasing to Texas Odd Fellows. The ele-
walton OF a Texas member of the frater-
nifty to the head of the order is a compli@
ment highly appreciated. Texas Odd Eel
lows have never before had grand sire
chosen from their ranks.
A. s. Plnkerton of Massachusetts, was
chosen deputy grand sire.
G.. B. Grant of Kentucky was chosen
grand secretary.
M. Richard Muckle of Philadelphia was
reelected grand treasurer.
A public installation of grand officers
will take place in Dallas next Saturday,
The selection of the next place of meet
ing of the Sovereign Grand lodge will
take place tomorrow. Hot Springs Ark,
Nashville and Baltimore are the candi-
dates thus far announced
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
HON. w. F. kLDRICH.
The Populist Convention of the Fourth Con-
gressonal District at Calera Nom-
mated Him Unanimously

The poulist convention of the Fourth
coneressional district vas baId in ralara
,,ostard,,,
ne convention was called TO order by
Chairman Deans and after temporary or
ganization John w. Pitts of Shelby was
made permanent chairman and M. d.
lYey of Talladega and Frank Crichton
OF Chiffon permanent secretaries
The main planks of the platform adopt
ed were a declaration for honest cleo
lions, monetary reform, protection to
American industries and reciprocity.
Resolutions We're passed indorsng.
Bryan and Watson, pledging support to
the electoral ticket put out by the state
poPuiSt cohNehlioh'
ird NJ A,5nIt, a.so ae'opteu iinuol .
ms vi. ~, aiailc cc course III cougiess, es
6o,,oti ii % ooo ~ ltave oil, pasSta
tba ci.,.,, Io9ov esIt 90 VI puoilU ianue ~
go rn, il.i,i. S'l sonooi a. s',t9
$3.50, ,oi oo ,' aI piopiiation anu
~ 20 a. 81, ny iliaue loi .Iie coiitlilua-
RI Rirn,inohan, ~ ~ n.y. ~ t,s
Van Hooso canal,
Mr. Harvev then nut in nomination, Mr.
w. f. AIdrich. There was no other nan,e
before the convention. Mr. Aldrich was
unanimously nominated Inv rising
vote.
A committee was anpointed to invite
Mr.. Aldrich into the convepfien.
In accenting tha nomipation Mr. AID
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23

Whiteside. to appear respectively In this
city tonight and Friday and Saturday
nights.
+ When questioned about the matter Mr..
Smith said the boards were the property
of himself and Mr.. Ben Thesis and I'VE
tore them down because we were defied
to do so. The boards were put up before
the lot was bought by DR.. Whelan, in
fact, before it became the property of
Captain O'Brien. | made bond before
touching the property"
On further investigation the reporter
ascertained that Mr.. Smith and two
other stage hands had been discharged.
Trouble, it was stated, had been brewing
for some time, the result of an effort
upon the part of Dr. Whelan to displaee
Mr.. Smith and put in his stead one OF
followed, resulting finally in the dis
charge of the men as above stated
DR. Whelans version is that while Mr.
Smiths work was satisfactory, and as
an evidence of his appreciation he has
raised his wages more than double that
paid him last season, he had not lived
up to the pledge required when he gave
him the job.
Dr. Whelan denies having attempted to
employ a man in Mr.. Smiths stead and
says his discharge was wholly on his own
account. Il intend to run the opera
house as please" remarked DR.. Whelan.
land my employees must do as ] say and
not as they would have it, so long as l
control the property.
$50 far as the bill boards are concerned,
when | bought the property they were
located on 1t, and / supposed they be-
longed to the property
DR.. Whelan stated that there would be
no hitch in the running of the opera
house.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
About Ready to Make Snuff.

The McNamara-Laird snuff factory is
about ready to begin operation. 1T occu-
pies an entire two-story brick building
on Twenty-fourth street near First ave-
nue. The machinery is of the best and
the total investment represents $4,000.
From sixty to seventy operatives Will be
given employment. 1t is the only snuff
factory in Alabama. The tobacco used
will be obtained from Virginia and Ken
lucky, and will be Of the best leaf. The
factory will, no doubt, encourage the
farmers of this section to grow more to-
bacco. This soil and climate is admlra-
bly, adapted to the growth of tobacco.
Mr. Mcnamara is from Covington, KY,
and is an experienced tobacco man. Mr..
s. r. Laird is successful local capital
list.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23
OPENING OF HOWARD.
Impressive Exercises in Presence of Cultured
Audience-The ktheneum and Other
institutions Follow Today.

The scholastic session of 1S96-97 of
Howard college opened auspiciously yes
terday morning.
The exercises began at 10 a. m. in the
college chapel. which was comfortably
filed with students and friends. Rev.
DIR. w. A. White read a lesson from the
Scriptures, which was followed by an in
vocation of divine blessings on the school
by Rev. w. ID. Hubbard, pastor of the
Greenville Baptist church.
Speeches were then made by Rev. w. D.
Hubbard of Greenville, Rev. John ID. Jor
dan, secretary of the Southern Young
Peoples union; DR.. B. d. Gray of the
First Baptist church of this city; Rev.
Or. p. L. Hale, pastor of the Southsfde
Baptist church, this city; Rev. w. A.
Hobson, pastor of East Lake Baptist
church, DIR. II. j. Dill and President A. ID.
Smith OF Howard.
Maj. John G.. Harris was expected to
be present and deliver an address, but
failed to arrive in time.
There were 125 matriculates, with the
promise of a great many others in the
| near future.
The following is the faculty for the
present session:
A. d. Smith, president and professor of
higher mathematics
DR.. T. J. Dill, professor of Latin and
Greek
B. F.. Giles, professor of English.
r. j. Waldrop, professor of mathemat-
les
J. Fl. Payne. professor of science.
j. S. Ansley, associate professor of
Greek and Latin.
W. A. Hobson, professor of Bible litera-
| ture.
C. c. Jones, M. D., professor of physi-
ology.
To Open Today.
| This morning East Lake atbeneum and
Taylor's South Highland academy will
| throw open their doors for the scholastic
| session OF 1S96-97. The exercises at the
| former institution of learning will begin
| at o'clock sharp, and the public is in
| vited to be present.
Paul Hayne.
Paul Hayne school, this city, opened
yesterday morning with an enrolment of
| 697 scholars.
Prof ]. B. Cunningham and an unu-
| sualy fine corps of assistants were on
| hand and received and classified the
| scholars with great raptdity, and this
morning everything will go on as IL no
vacat ton had been INDUCED in.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-23

James Norton of Memphis is at the
Metropolitan.
Hon. Wiley Tunstall was among the ar
rivals in the city yesterday
Mr.. Caldwell Bradshaw and family
have returned from Monteagle.
Judge j. l.. Dagg of Louisiana is VISIT
Ing his sister, Mrs. H. C. Miller, at Jones'
vile.
Mrs. Fl. C. Miller and babies returned
yesterday from an extended visit TO Ken
lucky.
Mrs J. G. Clant0n Of Huntsville is Wis
iting her NIECE Miss Nj. N Due, 1921 Fifth
avenue.
Prof Fred Grambs has moved into
his new residence on Thirtieth street and
Highland avenue.
Hon. Wilson r. Brown of Colbert,
member of the state campaign commit
tee, is in the city and will spend several
days.
Miss Mertyrs johnson of East Lake has
returned home after very pleasant visit
to her uncle Mr.. o. C. Hanes at Union
SPRINGS.
Mr.. T. w Davis. q prominent attorney
of Thomasville, Ala, is in the city, hav-
Ing brought party of young ladies from
hi university to enter the-Athenaeum.
Jne following Alabamians were regis
teled at the Florence yesterday: John
G.. Apsey, Jr., Eutaw; Hon. M. c. Burke.
Montgomery; Hon. L. w. Turpin, New
berne; Mrs. T. H. Rittenhouse, Selma;
G. w. Garrett, Wayneville; j. D. Riggs,
Selma.
The following Alabamians were regis
tered at the Metropolitan hotel last
night j. B Grishern, Tuscumba; Will
son King. Eidridge; A. A. Dean, Demo-
crat; ]. H. Johnson. Alexander City.
james c. Waugh. Blocton; j. p McDuffe
Admission.
Gentlemen. I fear that will carry over
1000 pairs of tans. but If cutting the price
q and less than first cost will move them
then we will not have one pair left
mean Just that. Please remember that
our stock of Banister shoes are COM
plete. We carry about $4,000 in those shoes
all the time Free shine to those who
wear our shoes. Il. c. King, 2026 First
avenue.