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Evening star., 1897-01-23
TO PROTECT WILLS.
4 Connecticut Judges Plan for Car
rying Out IL TestatOr's Wishes.

rying Out u TestatOr's Wishes.
From the Hartford Tines.
The only practical and simple scheme
for the prevention of attacks on Wills fs
that proposed by Judge John II. White
CT Hartford and defeated by the legislature
of 1886. 1t provides that every person on
making will may deposit 1t with legal
officer. who shall give public notice that
will has been SO offered. and that all
who wish to attack the capacity of the
testator shall have certain time in which
to offer evidence and bring the matter to
a decision If no objection to the testator's
capacity is made within the time specified
the Will cannot be attacked on that ground
after his death
The contents of the will are not disclosed
even to its custodian. No one has any
ground TO attack it because he is left out
or gets less than he thinks he should have.
Evidently people will think twice about
attacking the testamentary capacity Of a
man who is there to defend himself. espe
cia1ly when they are uncertain how he has
devised his property, and may be biting
off their own roses. AS Mr.. Swiveler re-
marked about the rooms at Bevis Marks:
THE contingent advantages are extraordi-
rary. Under this law there would be no
premium on will breaking.
The proposed law does not require any
one to deposit his will. 1t merely gives to
every person an opportunity to make sure
that his intentions regarding his property
shall be carried out and a growing scandal
diminished.
Another idea Is that the legislature pass
an act directing the judge in his charge to
the jury. in case of will contests, TO in
struct them as to the weight of evidence
and the verdict that is demanded by the
law. These will cases present questions of
law about which the judge knows more
than the jury, and We can conceive of no
mole infamous practice than that of break
ing will on technical points, when the
intent of the testator is clear. Something
should be done to stop this continued and
growing raid upon wills.
Evening star., 1897-01-23
Evanston Had IL Crazy Horse.

From the chicago news.
The latest object of interest in Evans
ton was a crazy horse. 1t was killed last
evening" after having furnished its owner
and several veterinary surgeons subject
for investigation for four days.
The animal was owned by Lee Gilbert,
a contractor. Saturday he first noticed
its strange antics. 1t would stand in its
stall and nod its head continually, often
for fifteen minutes at time. Suddenly
it changed its antics and amused the
neighbors who came to see 1t by prancing
up and down. 1t kept this UP all that Gay
and Monday. when it developed tendency
to bite. 1t snapped at everybody who ap-
preached it, even it's owner. and yesterday
Gilbert decided to have the horse killed
The police were notified, and last evening
Officer Clifford shot 1t.
There is no doubt In my mind but that
the horse was insane" said Gilbert to-
day. Veterinary surgeons examined IL
and all came to that conclusion. We
thought 1t might have been bitten by a
rabid dog, but could find no trace of
wounds F0ff
Evening star., 1897-01-23

ster, the editor of Harper's Bazar. who has
taken great interest in the movement
Reproduction and Natural Law" will he
discussed by Mrs. Alice Lee Moque.
Miss Amalie Hofer. editor of the Kinder
garten Magazine, of Chicago, wilt speak on
What the kindergarten Does for Moth
erS''
Miss Frances Newton superintendent of
the Chautauqua kindergarten work. will
lead discussion on "Punishments.'
All Will He Welcome.
There will be n book department in con-
nection with the congress- where visitors
will have an opportunity to select litera-
tCre bearing upon subjects Of important
interest to all who have anything to do
with the care of children. For, although
this gathering Is to be a mothers congress.
and is called with special view to their
needs. all women will be welcomed, and the
managers say that If half the congress
should consist of fathers, the first and
greatest object would have been attained,
namely, masculine approval of ard interest
In their great plan of rindicating mothers.
Spinisters end bachelors are also welcome.
Besides the papers subjects men
toned above. there will be general discus
sions upon topics relating to every phase
of child development.
Some prominent ladies of Washington
who in sympathy with the movement,
but do not hold Office. Mrs. John G.
Carlisle. Mrs. Daniel Lamont, Miss Her
bert, Mrs. Judson Harmon ard Mrs. Ella
Herbert Micou.
Delegates from mothers clubs through
out the country have sfSnified their inten-
tion of attending the congress. and new
clubs are constantly forming
The object of the movement is in general
to set mothers thinking upon the serious
question of how best to contribute to the
welfare of their families. and more par
ticularly to that of young children at the
beginning of their education. 1t is thought
that club of this kind will receive more
encouragement frcm the masculine side of
the house than organizations for the dis
cussion of political questions, as the bene-
fit of the former will Immediately he felt at
headquarters in the innermost circles of
the home.
Evening star., 1897-01-23
A Proud Record.
From the Chicago Tribune.

I ffoIH tHe NHIcag0 Tribune,
Who was that 'SqrIee Huxatable that
died last week?' asked the caller at the
newspaper office.
he was a man. responded the editor of
the Perkins Junction Palladium, who had
taken this paper nineteen years, always
paid for 1t In advance, never expected me
10 make local item about it when he put
a new rcof ON his barn or sold his pork
When ne came in to ask me a question
never began by saying AN editor is sup
posed TO know everything always sent q
" Dill with the wedding notice whenever
any OF MS family got married. and never
than 1 could". -
And the editor of the Palladium furtively
towel.
Evening star., 1897-01-23
just the Manafor Chairman.

From the Chicago Post. :,
"Oh. he makes the best chairman for a
banquet that we can GET
Il didn't know he had any qualifications
for such a position
why. he has the best in the world"
He hasn't any witt
NO"
And he can't speak well enough to hold
attention ever thirty seconds"
mats true too; but don't you see he
parts his hair In thedmiddle. and it has a
tendency to make the speakers table look
very evenly balanced"
Evening star., 1897-01-23
The Franks He Played With a Young
Soldier Long Ago.
A Love STORY OF THE War 1872
There Were Many Imposing OBJ
stacles in the Way.
B q T ALL ENDED WELL

Written for The Evening Star.
Evening star., 1897-01-23
Gathering to Be Held in This City
Next Month.
PAPERS ON 4 VARIETY OF TOPICS
But All viii Deal With the Train
ing Of the Young
MANY PROMINENT SPEAKERS
written for The Evening Star.
HERE HAVE BEEN

congresses for the
consideration of re-
ligious and political
questions. T II e r e
have been worlds
fairs for the eXhibi-
tion of great achieve
in science and
art, and county fairs
for the promotion of
interest in the rais-
ing of cattle. There
have been Jockey
kennel clubs
Evening star., 1897-01-23

AA~N ~ IL w -hlk VIZ
1872 was in progress,
capricious Cupid con-
tinued his conquests.
and despite the trou-
blous times, his work
resulted in the found
ing Of two Washing
ton families, which
have become quite
large, and some of
their members have
settled in the far
west. In this city
the representatives of
Evening star., 1897-01-23
Heard in Boston

From the New York Journal.
visitor-"My! how your little boy grows
Mrs. Commonwealth-"Yes: we intend Ia
put him In spectacles next week."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

The new Town Council should
do something towards identifying
the Town Hail grounds. A
fine artesiam we'll should be driven,
similar to the one in the & Courthouse
yard, and the ground be set out
in flowers and shade trees, with
walks between. With little ex-
pcnse it could he made an attractive
public square, which would give
beauty to the place and add to the
appearance Of the town. We
could then point with pride to our
Town Hall and grounds, and we
believe that such a move would
meet with the approval of the tax
payers.
The Police Jury Of Tangipahoa
Parish have offered $500 reward
for the arrest and conviction of the
parties who assassinated Samuel &.
Hyde on the morning Of July 3.
Gov. Foster has also offered re-
ward of $500 for their arrest and
conviction.
Mr.. Hyde was \ member Of the
American Legion of Honor. in
good standing, and carried policy
of $1,000 on his life. which amOunt
will be paid to his widow "a soon
N the preliminaries can be ar
ranged.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17
ENTERTAINMENT.

The young folks are actively re-
hearsing for the grand entertain.
ment to be given next Saturday
night, July "a, at the Town Hall,
Tor the benefit of St. Peters Catho-
lie Church. The program is a most
attractive one, and there will be
fine vocal and instrumental music,
choice refreshments, etc. The
cause is a most worthy one, and all
should help it along, and At the
same time have an evenings en-
j0yment. Admission % cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

ssLast summer one of our grand
children was sick with = severe
bowel trouble" says Mrs. E. G.
Gregory, of Fredcrickstown, Mo.
''Our Doctors remedy had failed,
then we tried Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
which gave very speedy relief.
For sale by w. G. Heintz, drug
gist, Covington, and r. B. Paine,
Vaudeville.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

What's the matter with young
America: They allowed kite time
to 60 by this year unnoticed, and
skipped from tops and marbles to
base ball and swlmmin'.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

Little Dudley Weaver, who was
recently severely injured by fall
from the stable loft, is getting
along very we'll. He was able to
be taken out for a short ride this
week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

The days are getting shorter
aud colder, and when the time
comes for pine knots and fat wood,
overcoats, blankets and quilts, q
week Of July weather would be
acceptable.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

Watermelons are plentiful, but
there seems to he a scarcity of
cantaloupes. The demand for the
latter cannot be supplied. Our
farmers should raise more canta-
loupcs, as they meet with a ready
sale at good prices.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

When You see 4 hog on the
street, don't kick him, but 50 and
tell the Town Marshal. Zena
King, of Falkland, Mich, kicked
at hog and missed it, and broke
his leg against = post.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

Remember the entertainment to-
nigh. at Vaudeville, for the benefit
of the UuiOn School. The COving-
ton Minstrels will take part, and >
pleasant time is assured to all who
attend.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

1t has been impossible to manu-
facture many local items this week,
because the weather has been SO hot
that the ideas melt and run as fast
As they come out Of the molds.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

The Police Jury of Tangipahoa
Parish met in Amite City last week.
They fixed the rate of taxation at
ten mills, and resolved that all
wild and wood lands would he taxed
at 81 50 an acre.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

There are a number Of houses for
rent in COvington, and the hotel
keepers are not doing as we'll as
they did in former years. Posi-
bly, this is one of the results of
McKinleyism. The ''advance agent
of prosperity" has failed to bring
about the promised good times, and
the people have no money to take
a summer outing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

Lovers of good fishing should
come to st. Tammany Parish.
We have a number Of rivers
Astounding in good game fish, but
if the rivers are not large and deep
enough. you can fall back in
Lake POntchartrain.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

MARRIED.-On Thursday, July
!, 1897, at the residence of the
brides parents, by Rev. F. Mat
thies, Mr.. John Quave and Miss
Fannie Culbert.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

Have you tried boat ride OH
the river, early in the morning or
late in the evening. If not, you
have missed 4 delightful trip. 1t
is a good thing, pull it aloag.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17
Canlpllleeting Notice.

The Trustees and Tent Holders
Of the st. Tammany Camp Ground
will meet on Saturday, July -, at
=. n, OH the Camp Ground.
Bids for the Restaurant will Ike
received ut the same time.
+. MATTHIES.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

A protracted meeting of the
Baptist Church opened at the
Pythian Hall last Wednesday
night. The public are cordially
invited to attend.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17
FOR SALE.
NEAR MADISONVILLE.

A new house, containing six rooms,
plastered throughout. wide gallery all
round, dining room and kitchen. large
stable, house for servants, etc Ten
acres of ground, five under cultivation,
in garden. fruit trees and flowers. Lo-
Gated one half mile north of Madison
vile. For further particulars apply to
Victor Fauria, or address +. j. La
mothe, 3lO3 Chippewa street, corner
of eighth street, New Orleans, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17
Private Boarding House.

Persons desiring to obtain board in q
private family in COvingtOn, can do 50
by addressing +. A. ALLAN, Glen
Cottage. Large, airy rooms. charming
location, spacious grounds and fne
shade trees. Good boating, bathing
aud fishing. Terms moderate.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

The ladies Of the Presbyterian
Church and their friends are re-
quested to meet at the Presbyterian
Church, Tuesday, July 20, at
p. NJ.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

There will be services in the
Episcopal Church tomorrow at the
usual hours. Sunday School a,
$3.50 o'clock. All are invited to
attend.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17
WOOlbime Cottage
Slidall. La

Board by tho day. week or month.
Cool airy iOcrls. Accommodations IN
good rs the best. ii net better. The
patraonage If 4. ON IN crcinl Travellers AMI
Trans,, 1t~ especially solicited. Grips
and light baggage transported 'r,m and
t. the Il Il. ID pc.
MIRA. =. II. DECKER.
ProrristresS.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

The young folks seem to he en-
joylng themselves. There are a
number Of social gatherings and
parties every night.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

Furnished house for rent, or .
few select b0arders wanted. ut
Home Cottage, north Of the FAR
MER office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17
We learn that Prof. Mitchell has
purchased the Schultz place, about
seven miles north of COvingtOn.

We have had refreshing rains
in the past few days, which cooled
the air and gave new life to vege-
tatiOn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

Gray's Legal Blanks are copy
righted. We order them on COM
mission and deliver at catalogue
prices. See samples and leave or
ders at this Office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

Examine your assessment and see
II It Is correct. The Police Jury
will adopt the roll next week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

Last Wednesday night the losth
anniversary of the fall of the Bas-
tile was celebrated in grand style
at Mulberry Grove Hotel. The
grounds were gaily illuminated
with Chinese lanterns. and there was
a fine display of fireworks. Prof.
Hochard treated the guests to some
fine vocal music, including La
Marsellaise, accompanied on the
piano by Miss Myra Richard.
The ball was opened by a grand
march, after which dancing was
enjoyed till a late hour. Choice
refreshments were served, and the
event was a most delightful one in
every respect. and reflected great
credit upon the enterprise and
patriotism of the genial hosts. Mr..
and Mrs. DR.. MarrerO.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

Our summer hotels are-gradually
niiing up with guests from the city
and elsewhere.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17
Il . medical man is a physician,
tnen . pedical man must lie a cy.

ihe East Louisiana train was
crowded with excursionists last
Sunday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

The Police Jury will meet in
regular 50 session next Monday, July
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

NJ. Eug. E. Smith has gone into
partnership with Mr.. Robinson in
the turpentine business.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17
Notice to Sunday Schools.

The Parish Sunday School Con-
vention will meet in Covington,
July 90 and 80. Prominen,
workers have been secured, who
will make the sessions interesting
and profitable. Let every Sunday
School in the Parish send dele.
gates.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

The ice factory is kept busy sup
plying the demand. They make an
excellent quality of ice, clear as a
crystal, and 1t keeps longer THAI
city ice.
The First and Last Chance Sa-
loon has been neatly papered and
otherwise improved, and Mr.. Sharp
now has one of the neatest bar
rooms in town.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17
A Correction.


CuvIxeroS. La July lc, 1897.
Mr.. EDITOR. - Please kindly
state in your next issue that the
Vaudeville Sunday School for which
the Covington Minstrels are to
play next Saturday night, is a
Union School, not Methodist Sun
day School, as was reported in
your columns last week. The Cow
ington Minstrels are to play for
the Vaudeville Band of Kings
Daughters, not for the Sunday
School.
Thanking you in advance for in
sorting the correction, | am, yours
very trueiy, JNO. Il. KENT.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

BOARDING. HOUsE.-Covirgton,
La on Columbia street. next to A.
Sharp's. Meals at all hours.
Coffee. meals and lodging. Prices
moderate Mrs. Louis Dirksen.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17
FOR SALE.

The MILL HAVEN FARM and con-
ents, at private sale. For further par
ticulars apply II this Office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

Reports indicate that it has been
much hotter north, east and west,
than it has been in this state.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

Good board, and large, airy
rooms, at Mill Haven Farm.
WIpOw JOS. HERNANDEZ.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17
=. 6anlrlsssy 3ar,utr,

this year. s'op VI "s'
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17
Mulberry Grove
HOTEL.
Near Covington. st. TarHaans
2arish. La.

NJ. T. g.. M.lRI;ERO, PROPRIETOR.
Su cccsso, to Charles FIERY.
This popular summer resort in tho
kiney woods has, for the accommoda-
tioD of families. single and double cot
ages. Mineral Springs, Artesian Wells,
Sulphur Baths. Splendid shade. fine
bathing, irst-class table and plen y II
r,ilk.
Terms-Per Day. 81 80; per Week
$40: Der Month. $50.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

See Vaudeville election procl.
"stion, in another column.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

The fine steamer New Camelia
is having good list Of excursion.
lists every Wednesday and Sunday,
and is doing a fair business all the
week. The trip over the lake is
a delightful one, with its cool
Gulf breezes, and the genial crew
of the vessel are careful in looking
after the comfort Of all on board.
For a pleasant days outing, away
from the heat and dust of the city,
a trip over this way on the steamer
New Camelia cannot be excelled.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

At meeting Of tue State Board
of Education held ut Baton Rouge
last month, the ordinance establish
ing . parish high school at Amite
City, and providing N revenue fur
the same, was rejected. We do
not know upon what grounds the
ordinance was rejected. but it is >
fact appsrent to all tax payers,
that before establishing high schools.
. parish should see to it that all
children Of school age are provided
with the opportunity Of getting .
good primary education in the rudi-
notwithstanding. writing and SPELL
ing. When they are all provided
for in this respect, it will he time
enough to talk about using the
public funds for the purpose Of es
tablishing high schools.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

Private Boarding
HOUSE
Kept by Mr.. A. GALs;1CHE.
CONVICTION, LA. =
EyAI TIL. STONE STRINGS.
Board by tho Day Week.
or Month, at Moderate
Prices.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

JNO. b. KENT. President
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-09-10
THE DIRECTORS MEETING.
Addresses and Discussions the Order
Ofthe Day.


The annual meeting of the county
school directors brought together very
large representation of the various
boards. The sessions were held in court
room No. 2. President Repp called the
convention to order at 1920 o'clock and
after making the smile-provoking sug-
gestion that directors who have rela-
tives teaching or seeking a school
should not serve on the board, proceed
ed to call the various orders of busi-
ness. Secretary James ]. O'Malley's
minutes of the preceding convention
were approved and then the convention
listened to a recitation by Miss Mil
dred Green, of Waverly, and an address
by Miss Anna Buckbee on "The Edu-
cation Influence of Environment" The
morning session closed with the report
of Secretary O'Malley on the state con-
vention to which he was sent as repre-
sentatives of the association.
What Should Guide Directors in
Selecting Teachers was the theme
for the afternoon session. 1t was dis
cussed by Charles r. Baker, president
Of the Jermyn school board; Albert
Ball, secretary of the Dalton school
hoard; A. d. Dean, president of the
Waverly school board; Edwin Maclay,
secretary of the Blakely school board.
Miss Maud Bell, of Peckville, delivered
a pleasing recitation.
So interesting was the next number,
the address of Superintendent Twit-
myer on school Directors Opportu-
nifty" that he was pressed to continue
fifteen minutes after his time.
The election resulted as follows:
President, William Repp, Old Forge;
vice president, o. E. Hallstead Ben
ton; second vice president, John p.
Moore, Jefferson; secretary, James j.
O'Malley, of Olyphant; treasurer.
Frank L. Carr, Elmhurst; all re-elect-
ed,