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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

The Baltimore and Ohio officials are very
much pleased with certain statistics that
have recently been prepared Of the per.
Torrance Of freight trains on the Second
division, which handles all the east and
west-bound traffic between Baltimore and
Cumberland. Before the new freight en-
gines were purchased, and the improvements
made in the track in the way of straighten-
ing curves and reducing grades, the average
number Of cars to the train was % IL. Now,
with more powerful and modern motive
power and better track, the average is 40
cars per train, an increase Of Al per cent.
The average east-bound movement per day
for the first ten DAYS of August was l,l23
loaded cars. On the Third division. Cum
berland to Grafton, where there are grades
of lbs feet to the mile, the engines used to
haul 10 l-2 loads u the train. Now the
average is IS 90 loads per train, an increase
Of 81 per cent. 1t would certainly appear
that the money spent in improvements Oh
the B. and o. is Icing amply justified, and
that the cost of operation is being very ma
tcrially reduced
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

river. In my day
and generation l
have seen various
and sundry diff
ferent people 60
down into the val
leys aud shadows,
but the things l
saw and heard
with my own NOR
tai eyes and ears
that night come
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02
eAeY.s RUBBER TUB.

COavenlcDt Novelty Tor TokinG Away
in the Summer.
There is a new bathtub, which will
emuse the baby immensely in its work
ings. 1t is made of rubber, and, to give
it shape, you blow it up with bicycle
pump. through tiny valve. It stands
on the floor, and holds water equal to
the strongest wooden tub.
They say that every tub must stand
upon its own bottom. This tub can
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

Mickey "a rejected suitor)-Aw, says
I just heard Mamie Kelly say dat her
face was her forchin!
Chimmie (alsc rejected and likewise
ungnllant) Oats right! If she hasn't
got q dough face I dunno who has-seee
m. Y. Truth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

back to me so constant and SO fresh till
for the present l can't think about moth
in else. It was the first and onlyest
time have ever raw Twin man send
word by dyin man to friend and fell
low citizen who had died and gone on
before.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

-John," said Mrs. barley.
'Well?"
The paper speaks of wild cat insur
ance companies"
"What Of it?"
II can't imagine why anybody should
wish to insure wildcats.-N. Y. World
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02
A relline oeeupataoI

Rector's Daughter-What do you
mean to do with your son James, Nra
Blobb?
Mrs Blobb-Well. miss, he's going to
work for Mr.. Light the butcher. which
II fortunate, for James be desperate
fond Of animalA-L0ndon Punch.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02
Sob Rosa.

Robinson-Do you like roast beef rare or
well done!
Jenkins-I like it rare, but that's in strict
confidence.
"Why in strict confidence"
"Well, if you knew our cook you would
see the necessity for concealing my real sem
timents ON that subject. Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02
DO We Need mtg MusclesY

Bv no means. Persons Of hercu!ean build
frequently possess a minimum of genuine
viSor, and exhibit less endurance than very
small people. Real vigor means the ability
to digest and sleep well, and to perform {
reasonable amount of daily physical and
is because a course of Hostettcr's Stomach
Bitters enables the enfeebled dyspeptic to
resume the allotted activity of every day life,
an well as TO participate without discomfort
in its enjoyments, that it - such pre-
sminently useful medicinc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02
MeZ&MN43

San Antonio Tex ~
Ny wife has used DR. H
A. Siuam0no Liver Nod.
leine many yeaIs IorSaek
0eailaehe and never
fails 70 buy . package
when she expects 70
travel. Il saves one from
taking injurious drugs.
For Is yeAzs u has oesn .
necessary medicine n NJ
hS,arsa
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

judge Prisoner 1t the bar
Prisoncr-If I'm at the bar give ~ .
Y. Truth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02
OVER THE RIVER.
IAGo Runnecs Sends Word b. thA
Dying to tho Dead.


One night last week old man Travis
Waters nut out and went on over the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

PatientI am - afraid of helms
buried alive. doctor.
Doctos-You xkant 10 4 can pso.
vest it-Qpte-DstA
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

When a man tells MS how energetic be =
we are always anxious to see him when his
wife wants an armful Of wood.-WashiD9tos
Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

Oak .Ala-;wziteo
Have used DR.. u. ~
Simmons Liv OF
Medicine in my fam
lily for 10 years, with
good results. I think
It y stronger than
I"Zei1in's" O. black
|Dfaught. /"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

All Figured Out.-"Yes," said the young
man with the square chin; Il am going to
Kiondike or thercaboute. / may get
richer than 1 am here, and if die, won't
die any deader than would If stayed At
home. Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

Mr.. Goodthing (indignantly)-'See here,
Won rascal! You told me Tornado would
win in q walk" Tout (coolly)-"An % he
would: but dis wus res1nin' race.Sudge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

II man makes success in life, be likes
in9ton Democrat
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

hold in her hand she puts II in her mouth.
-Washington Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

Evidently Sine:e.-Nn. WeEment-"Are
-you iaar,icd.' Wcarie Willie Indignantly
-.sW'ot. Dye t'ink III ',c relyin' on total
Strangers fes support Il bad > wifs!'-
Judgs,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

For Whooping Cossh, Psos Cs.s : 9
. Ave-. 6 au' Avs i. 7. Nov. Il. u
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

drne never heard Of, and can't find in the
book. Druggist one of DR.: Rich
mans prescriptions. He uses faked-up
names for simple drugs, 80 that the patient
will have to 20 to Catchemk Cheatem sdrug
store to ret them filed. He has n half in
tcrcst in the firm" New CLERK see.
What shall do." Druggist the mes
senger we don't keep Photographic chem,
hire another doctor. IN. Y. Weekly,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

iaailss Catasfh Cafo
d taken internally. Price 5Sc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02

A little fresh-air child saw herd of cows
for the first time, and. after watching them
chewing their cnds, in amazement, he said
deprecatingly to the farmer: "Oh. mister,
do YOU have to buy gum for all those eows:
@shautauoua Assembly Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-10-02
An Around the settlement.

prospects of a weGdin match and the
necessary good eatin. Bob is now
CROWN gray in streaks and patches.
whilst Miss Callie has shielded her front
teeth, but the lallagaggin goes on about
the same as usual.
Every year for 20 years before Luke
went on across old man Berry RingstaR
had went on drunk indurin the Christ
mas, got turned out of the church at
Rark Log on Saturday before the thiri
Sunday in January and returned to the
field indurin the big protracted meet
IN In August. You can tell Luke
that Berry never has missed Christ
mas vet, aud I was over at Bark Log
one day last week when he come fiockin
back to the amen corner and got his
name on the chupch books oncst more.
''Consequentially upon the long dry
drought the creeks have rum down low
ant: the lish are now bitin tremendous
free and reckless. But maybe you
would better not tell Luke anything
in regards to that. He mought get
hcmesick and want to return back into
this land Of sin and sufferin.
Don't forget about Dunk Strickland.
Travis, and his three new babies-striI-
lets n they call 'em. Tell Luke they are
now comm three in burr ut Dunk's
house. I went over in the hill country
last Sunday evenin to see the sight
Tell Luke ] found Misses Strickland and
the striplets gettin along a. well n
ycv could expect under the circum-
ference Of the surToundin calamity. but
I have some serious doubts IL Dunk ever
win recover"
II will tell Luke what you say when
! eee him." says old man Travis. AMI
before midnight he bad went on across
to ~ what wopders he would zee.
- RUJUo eANDERA
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-02
THE OREGON HoLD.UP.
Officers Have Cews TO the Robbers, but
Are Keeping Them Secret.

Roseburg. Or. February 1.--oficers
working up the train robbery case now
have some clews upon which their
theories are based. but they keep them
closely guarded The sugar sack mask
found on the trail has teen identified
as taken from Mr.. Lindsley's barn. and
the night before the robbery he ran a
man out Of his barn. The general opin-
ION Is that the robbers came from Rose
burg and the officers are engaged In
shadowing the suspected parties and
colisctfng evidence sufficient for the ar
rests Those best Informed claim that
a great surprise Is In store for the peo-
pie Of Roseburg at an early date.
There Is further evidence IN support Of
the theory that at least one Of the
robbers came from and returned 10
town.
The notorious Bob Hinman. who
broke jail here several months ago,
had numerous fights with the California
and Oregon officers in their efforts 10
re-arrest him. Is supposed to have re-
turned here and rs being secreted in
town.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-02
CHARGED WITH PIRACY.
Serious Allegation Against the Steamer
Three Friends.

Washington. February l.-Attorney-
General Harmon has given instructions
to the United States attorney at Jack
sohvIlle to proceed against the alleged
fIibuster Three Friends under Sec
tion 1897 of the revised statutes, for
engaging In an act of piracy.
This action Is taken by the attorney
general in view of the recent decision
of Judge Locke. of Jacksonville, which
held in effect that the Cuban insurgents
were not people. state. district, or
colony Within the meaning of Section
52sS of the revised statutes under which
the libel was brought; in other words,
that the expedition in which she was
engaged was not a political one.
The attorney generals opinion is that
there is but one alternative. The Three
Friends was either engaged on poiit-
ical expedition against friendly pow
er or on piratical one
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-02

aDf meets defeat. He then comes back
70 Spartacus camp. asking and recefT-
Ing forgiveness.
5partacua and his followers are IN a
dangerous pOzltIon One hundred
thousand Romans are marching against
tho little band. Spartacus details Phar-
Barlup u conduct his wife and child
10 place Of safety, but the Latter.
eager for the fray, gives battle 70 the
Romans on the way. and all but he
afc slain. He bears the awful news
10 Spartacus and then. exhausted from
his wounds. dies.
Left alone. his wife and child dead
and he himself thousands OF miles from
his native land. SpartGcOs becomes des-
peratc and gives battle 10 the great
hOBts Of the Romans with his small
army KhnfOrcemcnts win the day for
the Romans. although the little band
siayh ten times its number. Spartacus.
woaHied unto death. staggers 10 the
lsDgnan camp and thsre breathes his
last. mOurned by even his enemies. but
principally by the youth and maiden
whom hs had protected
To Mr.. James. of course. fell the part
Of spartacus or fine physique and per-
s0nal appearance. he interpreted the
difficult part In faultless manner. Mr.
James is posDesSsed Of a very rich deep
voice. which added greatly 10 his gem
craI excellent acting Mr.. Guy Linds-
ley, as PharEarius. shared honors equal
ly with Mr James. HIS acting IL quite
as gooG n not better than that of the
leading man. His description OF the
horrors of Roman punishment after the
defeS, Of the army that he had taken
from HIS brother was a wonderful reci-
tation and brought forth great ap-
plause.
The ladies. Misses Florence Everett
and Alma Kruger the former az So
noma Spartacus wife, and the latter
~ JulIa, the maiden held by spartacus,
faithfully portrayed their parts. The
scenery was elaborate and true to life.
and had much to do with the excellent
presentation. The last scene IN the
last act. when Spartacus dies. was very
touching. and brought tears 10 the eyes
of many
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-02
LOUIS JAMES AS sPARTAcUs.
Eminent Tragedian Delighted a Large
House at Fishers Last Night

Fishers was crowded by an intelli-
gent audience last night when Mr..
Louis James and his superb company
played "Spartacus." DR.. Birds famous
production. The presentation was de-
serving of the house and a better pleas
ed audience never assembled In this
city. About $50 people were present.
Spartacus is a barbarian who Is cap
tured by the Romans and taken 10 the
Imperial City. He is a powerful man
and, while in bondage, fights with the
gladiators In the arena. He overcomes
several and is finally pitted against a
man hitherto unbeaten. In the arena
the men discover they are brothers,
and Pharsarious, Spartacus' brother,
having melted a great number of cap
tives to rebellion. the men refuse TO
fight, and give the signal for an out
break. The captives defeat the Romans
and Spartacus becomes master of the
empire, His wife. from whom he was
taken In his native land, Is found, n
slave, in Rome and she joins her hus-
band In his role as master of all,
Spartacus holds as prisoners Roman
youth and his sweetheart. Pharsarius,
who takes fancy to the maiden, asks
that she be given to him, but Spartacus
refuses. This greatly angers Pharsarius
and he deserts his brother, all but 1000
men of a magnificent army following
him Pharsarius meets the Romans in
battle. and, although a great soldier,
Is not the general that his brother rs
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-02
FOR A NEW TARIFF BILL.
Special Session OF the Senate After Nc
Kinley's Inauguration.

Chicago. February 1.-The News
Washington special says:
A special session Of the senate to
meet March or Immediately on the
Inauguration OF the new president Is
now on the cards. The house. It Is said
win not meet untTi March Is The new
ways and means committee will take
Its report OF the house March 22d and II
is proposed to pass a new tariff bill
within fortnight from that time Re-
publican leaders have already canvass
cd the senate and they expect the bill
to pass by June is at the latest, and &c
into effect by July l.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-02
ANSWER TO McNAUGHT.
The Northern Panihc Railroad Sets Up
Counter Charges

Milwaukee,. February THE Nor
thern Pacitc Railruad Company today
filed It's answer In the United States
court To the suit by J. W. McNsught.
late counsel general OF the company,
and afterwards OF counsel for the re-
ceivers Col. Mcknight is suing TO re-
cover 5000 for services rendered the
receivers. and also for an unhxed
amount for services as lobbyist before
the North Dakota Legislature.
In answer the company not only de-
nieSs the liability but asserts that there
Is more than slS5OOO due and owing
the company from Col. McNaught. and
which Is specified In separate items
AZ offsets. Among the items are an
alleged overNiraft Of $500 on his ac-
count with the receivers: voucher for
$500 signed by him for expenses and
special counsel fees. for which Item
l1ed account has not been furnished.
II transpires that Paul Schulze. who
was general land agent Of the company
was short In his accounts and that Col.
McNaught was surety on his bond. Col.
McNaughts liability In answer to the
charges is $4,000. and which he has
never paid Further than this, Col Nc
Naught Is accused OF conveying TO him
self. while President Of the Northern
Pacific and Manitoba Co, valuable
property in the city of Winnipeg, for
which the company paid s2S.7sl,
No accounting is demanded from
Col. Mcknight, the company simply
asking that his claims be dismissed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-02
BANK FAILURE.

Moscow. Idaho. February 1.-The
Moscow National Bank was closed this
afternoon by Bank Examiner Eugene
T. Wilson. of Ellensburg. acting under
orders Of the comptroller Of the cur
rency.
The last published report of the
banks condition at the close Of busi-
ness December II, included the follow
ing items: Cash on hand and in banks,
So, ,6O4.71 loans and discounts, $l22.-
54S.6S; deposits subject to check. $37, 1853
time certificates OF deposit, S67.Ol4s7.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-02
GOVERNMENT STATEMENT.

Washington, February IA compar-
ative statement of the government re-
celpts and expenditures shows the to-
tai receipts during January to have
been $24, 4,SS6,994, and the expenditures
$50, ,269, ,SSS. This leaves a deficit for the
month Of $5,952,S95 and for seven
months of the present fiscal year def
cit of slS,S54,7 1872 The deficit for the
same seven months of last year was
SIS. .6S6.2I7.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-02
THOSE BRIBERY CHARGES.

olympia, February 1.-The house
committee appointed to investigate the
rumors OF bribery in connection with
the senatorial election had Senator
Squire before II this afternoon and also
Representative Warner. whom DR.. Cali
houn charged with offering to deliver
twe1ty votes to Squire for 5000. The
committee is holding secret sessions
and there is intense interest manifested
by members OF the legislature in the
proceedings. Numerous witnesses are
called and sensational developments
are expected
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-02
NICARAGUA CANAL BILL.

Washington. February 1.-The Mica
ragua Canal bill occupied the senate
most OF the day. but no progress was
made toward a vote. Morgan. in
charge OF the measure. sought to Sc
cure an agreement 20 vose tomorrow,
or Tuesday. but the opponents Of the
measure, led BY Villas and Daniel. re-
sisted any agreement While disclaim-
ing any purpose OF obstructing or fili-
clustering against the bill. the oppOsi-
ton insisted that it was OF such grave
moment as TO demand complete discus
sion. -..-.--., .
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-02
DEADLOCK IN UTAH.

Salt Lake. Utah, February THE re-
suit Of the last seven senatorial ballots
today was: Thatcher 27; Rawlins, 10;
Henderson, IA; Critchlow, 2.
While there was a slight variation
in the strength Of the leading candi-
dates. as a result of today's balloting,
the deadlock seems no less pronounced
than last week. the last six ballots
showing scarcely change in the vot-
ing.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-02
TRADE WITH THE ORIENT.
Jim" Hill, of the Great Northern, Tells
Of the Increasing Business.

New York. February 1.-Regarding
the success of the new japanese
steamship line, Nippon Yusen Kaisha,
with which the Great Northern has an
exclusive contract for all exports Of
the United States, Mr.. Hill said:
mot a ship has left the American
port that has not left on the dock
freight which she was not able to carry,
and the company is now building shops
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-02

10 meet the increasing business. The
low rate which the company has been
able 10 make opened Asia as a -four
market and people who heretofore lived
on rice are now eating wheat bread.
The European market that heretofore
received ~ much wheat from the Pa
cihc coast Is now short Of that supply.
II having gone 70 Asia, and the amount
In bushels thus diverted Is more than
enough 10 Offset the Argentine supply
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-02

ment station, gave out poShive1y To-
day that ne had been offered and had
accepted the secretaryship Of agTscrd-
ture.
James Wilson was born August IA
1895. at Ayrshire. Scotland, his parents
belonging to the farming class. His
parents auigrated to Connecticut In
1852 and began farming In the vicinity
Of Norwich. They came TO Iowa in
1856, buying government land in Tama
county. Jamss Is the Oldest OF fam
lily Of fourteen children, seven boys
and seven girls. He was sent TO the
Twelfth Iowa General Assembly to get
the stock acts. changing the custom OF
permitting stock to run at large, enact
ed. He was reelected to the ThirteenfA
and Fourteenth General Assemblies.
being speaker OF the house in the last
assembly in which he served He was
elected to the Forty-third Congress and
reelected to the Forty-fourth Congress
He retired al the end Of his second
term 10 his farm. where he was ap-
pointed by Governor Sherman member
Of the railway commission. After serv-
ing one year he resigned TO take his
seat In the Forty-eighth Congress. In
1891 he was elected director Of the Iowa
State College and professor Of agricui-
ture. position he held up to the pres
ent time.
CHARLES G. DAWES LIFE
Chicago. February 1.-Charles G.
Dawes, who has accepted the position
of comptroller OF the currency, was
born in Marietta. Ohio, August "a, 1865.
and graduated from Marietta college
in 1884 and from the Cincinnati law
school in 1856. During his college days
he acquired the profession Of civil en-
gineering and spent his vacations at
that work becoming chief engineer, al
the age OF 10 years. Of the Mar itta
Columbus and Northern Railroad. In
1887 he left Ohio for Lincoln, Neb-.
where he became a prominent lawyer
and well-known business man. He was
also student of finance and in 1894 pub
lished a book entitled The Banking
System Of the United States and the
Relations Of Money and Business cf
the Country" In 1893 he came to Chi,
cago, and has since lived here.
McKENNA IN THE CABINET
San Francisco. February LIN local
political circles there is now little doubt
that Judge Joseph McKenna, OF the
United States circuit court, will be the
Pacific coast representative in the cab
met. Judge McKenna was asked today
II he had formally accepted cabinet
position. That information must
come from Mckinley" replied McKen-
ma.
SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.
Washington, February lit is un-
derstood among Massachusetts, Repub-
licans that Congressman John G. Long
has been rendered and accepted the
office Of secretary of the navy IN the
incoming administration.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-02
GENERAL ALGER's PURCHASE.

Saratoga, N. Y. February General
Russell A. Alger. of Michigan. has pur-
chased OF ex-senator Warner Miller
and others a controlling interest in the
Lauremtise Company. of Guadmer
Quebec, Canada. The company's plant
includes a number Of big pulp mills
and thousands OF acres of timber lands
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-02
SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.
THE MARKETS.

Liverpool. February 1.-Wheat. spot.
steady: demand poor; No. red spring.
IS Cd: No. California, So Cd.
Hops-At London. Pacific coast, g 15s
Portland. February 1.-wheat-walia
walla. st@s2; valley, s4QS5.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-02
PORTFOLIO FOR
JAMES WILSON
He Will Be Presideut McKinIsy's
Secretary Of Agriculture.
SHORT SKETCH OF HIS LIFE
Charles @. Dawes. a Well Known STU
dent Of Finance. VIII Be Comp
troller Of the Currency.

Special TO the Astorian.
Des Molnes. Iowa. February i.--Jafnes
Wilson. OF Ames. professor Of agrdcul-
ture in the Iowa agricultural college,
and director OF the government expert
ment station. gave out positively to-
day that ne had been offered and had
accepted the secretarysfip OF agricr1-