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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-10
DIR. J. L. POPE.
DENTIST.

Office over Frederick's Drug Store.
First-class Dental Work, viii be dons
on short notice
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-10
U. s. l4and1 Office. New Orleans, In.
July 6. 1897.

U. s. land0 Office. New Orleans, La.
July 6. 1897.
Motto is hereby given that thu follow
ing named settler has dlosl notice Of his
intention t. lual . final proof in support
Of his clai =. and that sall proof will lie
made bafore II. Il. Warren, clerk Of the
district court, ut C0vington, La. on
Monday, August l6, 1897, viz:
CASHIER POPULUS.
Who made homestead entry No. Il, 96S,
Tor the southeast quarter of the north
east quarter, section IS, township 1.
sonth range 10 east, st. Helena meridian.
He names the following witnesses 10
prnve his continuous residence upon
and cultiv .tion Of land, viz:
AriMui Populus. Joe Rodriguez.
Enais Rodriguez and Albert Bertnh0-ne.
xll OF 81 Tammany Parish, La.
jvlO 1t. q. Med. BkUMBY, Register.
J. AMI d. ScLutfen vs. Charles Schellhaas
No. l82.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-10
". G. KENTZE5. Secretary.

The following warrants were issued
to members for milcaoc and per diem.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-10

Tenders his professional services Il
the public. Day and uiSht calls ,sompe .
attended To
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-10
H. TISSOT,
'Tinsnaith

At reasonable prices. FirsLclass
work guaranteed.
Office at Paul's Excha nge, in
Vaudeville, and at C. Segond's. in
Covington.
In New Orleans. 5O4 Bourbon st.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-10
FOR SALE.

A Farm of l54 acres, 20 acres under
cultivation, the rest timber land:
Good dwelling, stable, etc. Good well
water. Situated ON the railroad. about
half way between Florenville and Pearl
River Station, being the southeast
quarter Of section "a, township 7, south
range IA east. Twenty-fOur miles
from Covington, and 2lls miles from
Pearl River Station. Title guaranteed.
WADIH MALL1k.
ElorenSille, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-10
POLICE JURY.

Covington. La. July ), 1897.
The Police Jury met In special ses-
sion at the Courthouse ON the above
date, pursuant 10 q call by the Prcsj-
dent.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20

The tramp, whom the ladv OF me
house had admitted to the kitchen
table and was giving a dinner of her
own cooking, was such a pleasant-loolx-
ing fellow that she became quite inter-
ested in him. After busyinp abont
awhile she yentured into conversation
says the Detroit Free Press.
You have not always been in this
business, have you?" she asked.
No, madam" he replied briefly.
"Ah, | thought SO. You have seen
better days, then?" -
lie looked at the fine piece of ME and
big glass of cold milk she set down On
the table for him to finish on. and lsid
down his knife and fork.
II you mean by better dave
madam" he said, shat I have not al,
ways been tramp, will reply YES,
but II you mean by better DAYS that T
nave ever had pleasanter surroundings
imam the present, or that | have snr-
rounded pleasanter things. and he
pushed, Il will say emphatlcallv that
nave not" and the good woman was
SO pleased that she almost wanted -
take him as permanent boarder "
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20
American, of Philadelphia,
P Pennsylvania; of Phila.
q. c. ANGLE,
journal Differentiation,
letter, Salt-Rheum and Eczema.

letter, Salt-Rheum and Eczema.
The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, is instantly allayed
by. applying Chamberlain S Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
md chronic sore eyes. % cts. per box.
DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, are
,ust what % horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put
aorse in prime condition. Price rs
cents per package.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20
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Steel BEADS, which are important factors IN
the seasons trimming. brighten black net
)snd bearing black v . appliques and let
nai-heads A bodice nd bolero in goli
18th WITH alligator skin markings is TO-
.ojendant with emeralGs and gold cup-shaped
o4nrles. The jacket is made with black
satin revers jewel cd like the rest.
Fmb.odeties Of gold and silver bullion in
omen devices studded with pearls and bril-
apts are made up in pointed bodice elrdies
for evening gowns.
A carniture of the Bertha type, usually
chosen for a low-cut bodice, is of black net
with applique of coral velvet outlined with
minute let and gold spangles cabochons being
set ct the edges Of the Bertha, which is made
with shoulder capes that flare from square
hack and front. The same idea is produced
in white Honiton braid and jet and steel
spangles.
Brown hats are stylish and are preferably
worn with brown gowns, the color being at
present modish. A charming example OF q
brown hat has soft crown Of brown velvet
and q b1im made of fancy mixed-brown moss
braid. Black point Vcnise lace bands the
crown ana at the left side are arranged three
erect loops of black satin ribbon. At the back
the brirn is upturned and supports black
satin rosette between two punches of shaded
red velvet roses which gives animation to the
ch0pedG. =,
A second brown velvet hat includes pink
in its color scheme The crown is soft and
the brim is rolled slightly at the edge. At
the left side bow of coral-p;nk glac6 taffeta
ribbon supports bunch of brown tips. AT
the opposite side is another pink bow and at
the back o rosette OF brown velvet nestles
between bows of the bright-colored ribbon.
Jewelled and beaded concelts prevail:
Their CLINT is seen in the folds and curves OF
gowns devoted to occasions of ceremony, and
likewise they are in evidence upon less pre-
tentious costumes, though in this latter case
their application is limited to the bodice. :.
Jewels and cup-shaped spangles that vie
with gems in brillance are frequently used IN
conjunction upon transparent bands, beads
and sometimes silk embroderies being also
introduced, an exquisite harmony Aof tones
resultirg.-From The Delineator.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20
THE WONDERS OF SCIENCE.
Lung Troubles and Consumption Can
be Cured.
An Eminent New York Chemist and
Scientist Makes Free Offer to Our
Readers.

The distinguished chemist, T. A. Slocum, of
New York City, demonstrating his discovery OF a
reliable cure for Consumption pulmonary
Iuberculcs.s,) bronchial, luLg and chest troub-
les stubborn coughs. catarrhal affections, gen.
eral decline and weakness, loss of flesh, and
al; All conditions of wasting away. will send
THREE FREE BOTTLES (all differently OF his
New Discoveries to any afflicted reader OF this
paper writing for them.
His New Scientific Treatment has cured
thousands permanently by its timely use, and
he considers it simple professional duty to
suffering humanity to donate trial OF his in
fall1ble cure.
Science daily develops new won ders and this
great chemist. patiently expert ment1ng for
years, has produced results as beneficial to hui
mainly as can be claim ed by any modern genius.
his assertion that lung troubles and consump-
tlon are durable in any climate is proven by
heartfelt letters of gratitude" dled in his Am
erican and European laboratories in thousands
from those cured in all parts of the world.
The dread Consumption, uninterrupted, means
speedy and certain death.
Simply write to T. A. Slocum NJ. c., IS Pine
street, New York. giving postoffice and express
ADDRESS, and the free medicine will be promptly
sent direct from his labor atory.
Sufferers should take in slant advantage of his
generous proposition.
FIease tell the Doctor th at you saw this in the
JOURNAL.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20
Jack wilted.

Silverman & Co.'s store was closed
for the night. The long line of en-
ployes had filed out; the iron gates
were tightly shut and locked. But for
the second time that day two peramubu-
lators nearly collided in front of it's
portal. Both came to an abrupt stand
still.
Too late!" groaned the propeller of
one.
CLOSED, by Jove!" came from the pi-
lot of the other
However shall I live through this
night sighed the former, and, at the
mournful tone, her companion in mis-
cry whirled around. An electric light
shone full on her face
Miss Allison!"
"Mr. Vinton!''
This is knock-dbwn SURPRISED"
1T is, indeed. What brings you here
and with-with-" questioning look
at the little carriage.
You'll never guess, for-isn't it fun
ny!-l am hunting lost baby
You are? Why, SO am To- Then
peering under the dainty rose-lined cano-
pies. ut looks, too, as if we had both
found what we want. Suppose we ex-
change perambulators."
And as they did SO, they laughed in
joyful sympathy, while suddenly the
heart OF each commenced to beat to a
new and sweet refrain.
'Oh, L am so thankful" sobbed Res-
sic Allison, as she Rugged her wee niece
10 her breast. "See, Mr.. Vinton, isn't
Margery the prettiest little flower of a
baby?"
Lovely. And what do you think of
my nephew, Harold?'
"Oh, he is fine, noble-lookinp bow >,
Fair, l believe; but girls are ALWAYS
sweeter. So this young lady [ have
been trundling about is called Mar.
gerry" taking her from Miss Allison and
danddlng her awkwardly. "Weu, Mar
gerry, please ask your auntie if she re-
members those moonlight nights on the
City of Paris
"Da, da, da," cooed Margerv.
Which Miss Bessie seemed to under-
stand, for she answered demurelv
Yes, baby; tell Harold's uncle I do and
always shall, for it was the manifest
week of all my life"
And Margery gurgled, "Goo-o-o!"
Now, Bertha, l think deserve all
solution pleaded the young man, when
Master Harold was once more. safe and
very cross, in his mothers arms. "for
L have not only found the heir of the
house of Henley, but secured a substi-
tute for Mrs. Sherman. Miss Allison
an old and dear friend OF mine. and a
good whist player, has promised to
come tonight if I will go and fetch her
Isn't that returning good for all the
evil you have been heaping upon me p,
Maybe was bit hard.' acknovl-
edged his sister, as she overwhelmed
her offspring with caresses. Being
man, | didn't suppose you knew any
better than to follow that dangerous
nurse-maid custom of leaving children
alone In the vestibules of shops. feel.
however, as though my hair must have
turned white from fright, and all be-
cause of those dreadful mixed-up Der
ambulators"
But as Jack sprang upstairs, three
steps at time, he murmured:
Those blessed perambulators!~-
Ladies' World.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20

Charming little dresses for children arc
made of Liberty or China silk or of cashmere,
vailing or Henrietta in the delicate hues most
becoming to the young, and ribbon, insertion,
lace or embroidered edging are the garnitures
usually chosen. The Pinafore dress Illus
trated is closed at the back and the full yoke
is gathered while the loose flowing front and
back may be shocked or shirred. Stylish
frill-caps extend over the top of the bishop
sleeves, which are completed with Follower
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholea and
Dlarrhaa Remedy, always affords
prompt relief. For sale by all drug
gists.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20

the illustration. The basque-waist is closed
at the left side in correct Russian style and
the overlapping closing edge is shaped IN
tabs. The fronts puff out stylishly and. mar
row ribbon provides attractive garniture.
Double circular caps stand out over the
mousquetaire sleeves which are shaped IN
square tabs at the waist. The Indispensable
ribbon stock and belt are of violet ribbon. A
foot plating of the dress goods trims the
eight-gored skirt.
The Butterick patterns are basque-walst
No. 9O73; 10 sizes; bust measures, 81 to 40
inches; any size. 80 cents; and skirt NO:
$3.50; 9 sizes; waist measures, 20 to 80
inches; any size. 30 cents.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20

faring cuffs. The rundown collar is in two
sections that flare at the front and back.
Barege India or China silk, challis, cham
bray and many of the sheer washable mate
rials viii be chosen for the dress, which may
be worn at parties and various dressy func-
tons if suitable materials and trimmings are
selected. A very pretty dress was copied
from it of primrose yellow Liberty silk
trimmed with black velvet ribbon.
The Butterick pattern is dress No. 924O;
10 sizes; ages, 3 to IL years; any size, 25
cents.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20
DiGNIFiED BUT lLL-MANNERED.
Such, in the Opinion OF q Western Lawyer,
Is the Federal Supreme Court.

Such, in the Opinion OF q Western Lawyer,
Is the Federal Supreme Court.
Il am a lawyer from western city
in Washington on business" said AL
fred Fremont to a writer for the Wash
ington Star. Il have seen the sights
on other visits and find myself with an
idle afternoon. 1 recall that the SUI
preme court is in session, the most au-
gust judicial tribunal in the republic,
whose members are the very embodi-
ment of the majesty and dignity of the
law. [ conclude to go there with a
reverent feeling, hoping for baptism
of the spirit which will inspire me to
better efforts in my profession. enter
the chamber with muffled tread. There
sit their judicial majesties in awful ar
ray in their great high-backed, padded
chairs and most of them apparently
asleep. But [ reflect that such a DO
sition with closed eyelids is conducive
to abstract attention and reflection.
They are bordering deeply the argu-
ments OF counsel, a man of age and
dignity who has perhaps spent months
in preparing for this occasion, which
to him is the high-water mark in his
professional life. Suddenly one of the
Judges rOuses himself and makes some
remark to his left. It is evidently ir-
relevant to the case, for both laugh and
pass it down the line to right and left
1t prOvOl1eS comment and retort back
and forth and smiles and mods until
the whole court is engaged with itself
while the poor lawyer, on his feet. not
daring to notice the inattention and
dlscourtesy even by a momentary
break in his speech, plunges hopeless
~ on, realizing that his carefully pre-
pared argument is receiving no atten-
ton. When the irrelevant subject is
exhausted the judges settle back into
impressive, high browed silence, which
is broken again and again as they lean
over and talk to each other right or
left or call a page or examine a docket.
write note or retire to the ante-room.
But this IS not the worst, for just
as the clock strikes four-at the very
first strol1e-Withouteve even somuch as i
beg pardon' or May I interrupt vou?'
the chief justice breaks in: Adjourn
court III the very midst of the speak
ers sentence, and all the judges jump
up and are off as though they were so
many laborers in a trench throwing
down their picks at the stroke of the
hour The constitution insures them
their Offices during good behavior
What pity good behavior had not
been defined to include courtesy and
politeness toward the bar, whose mem
bers, appearing before them. are Off
GERS OF the court, charged with the
equal duty and dignity of maintaining
the laws and securing justice. Why
should there be two codes of ethics or
etiquette for the same court, one re-
curing from the most venerable nrac-
tl6ioner the utmost Difference. while Il
permits absolute rudeness from the
CONF? These men Of the bench are re-
III ID gentlemen, observing the forms
ana usages of polite society. and how
such, rudeness can have become the
practice of this great court is a nrob-
lem to lawyer from the west. where
Judges are models of judicial courtesy
and dignitv.'
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won.
oerful medical discovery of the age. pleas.
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
s ano positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cure headache, fever, habitual constinati S1
ano blllousness. Please buy and try box
% =. =: =. to-day; 10, Is, SO cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20

10 Is anyways gratifying to receive
testimonials for Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, and
when the endorsement is from a phv-
stefan it is especially so. ssThere is
no more satisfactory or effective rem
edy than Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrh@a Remedy" writes DIR. r..
=. Robey, physician and pharmacist,
OF Olney, Mo-; and as he has used the
Remedy in<his own family and sold it
IN his drug store for six years, he
should certainly know. For sale bv
all druggists
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20
~ gjS;SjS{SSSG;gssStg;SH
y TOILETTE OF LAVENDER LAWN,
CONSISTING OF A RUSSIAN
BASQUE-WAIST AND EIGHT
CODED CKIRT

Shopping in July is not the most blissful
occupation in the world, but there are so
many opportunities for purchasing remnants
and procuring dress patterns at low figures
that the inducement to leave a cool retreat for
a short time and come to town is quite ire
sistble 1t is now that ribbons and lace
edgings are low in price and transparent fab
RIGS are being marked down, and no woman
can do without a little ribbon or lace trim
ming on the fascinating Russian waists, q
very pleasing example of which is shown in
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20

Boom talk reverberates from Seat
tie. Chicago hears it, takes on new
hands, and is prepared to honor her
Orders.-Inter Ocean.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-08-20

astonished Celt and shook her until her
teeth chartered and the milk splashed
over upon her apron.
eBlissed Mother! w-w-whativer is the
nather. Miss Bessie?" stammered poor
Nora.
Matter enough, you miserable girl!
And with the air of tragedy queen, the
young lady waved her hand toward the
Infant now wailing Justify On the bed.
Look there! Is that our Margery )
curly head? No. Are those our Mar
gery's big, blue eyes? No. Is this our
Margery at all? No; it isn't. LISTS
-a-a strange baby. Nothing like our
precious. beautiful pet-but a great, fat,
ugly boy"
"There, sis, now will you be good?'
said Jack Vinton when he finally ap-
peared in the darkiing cleaning, and
deposited the fan in her hand and the
baby on her lap.
Eyes, indeed, you blessed boy" re-
sponded the little woman, once more
all smiles and dimples. "You have
been a real friend in need and can now
go and make yourself look as fascinat-
ing as possible"
So it was with an approving con-
science, a decided inclination to pat
himself, metaphorically, on the back,
that the young man withdrew to dress
for the evening, when he was to fill the
position of host in place of the absent
lord and master.
But he had scarcely Invested himself
of his coat and was still wrestling with
a collar button, when his chamber door
was burst unceremonicusly open and
he, too, like Nora, was swOoped down
upon by pale, wild-eyed woman, who
in a stern voice demanded
Jack Vinton, is this practical joke
you are trying to play on me? Where
is my Harold? How dare you bring me
back somebody else's child?"
Somebody else's child?" and it was
now Jacks turn to stare in stupid
Amusement.
eyes, sir (sob); a miserable, spin
ding, little thing that never set eyes
on DeIOre (SOD) instead OF my great,
healthy, lovely boy" and with some
thing betwixt a gasp and 4 scream
Mrs. Henley sank Imply On the lounge
"Of course it's possible the kid might
have gotten snapped in that confound-
ed vestibule, only know the carriage
all right. Pink and white umbrella
fur rug. Picked 'em out straight as
a string. There, dear, don't get so
excited, for 1 am convinced you are
wrong. Now, how do you know this
is not your Harold?"
A whitening glance was his reward
for this speech.
Gas if mother could be mistaken in
her own child! Jack, you're an idiot.
Besides this baby is-is-the other
kind
Jack Wilted
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-15

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Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-15
CHEAP RATES TO TEXAS.

will sell round trip, tickets from Birming- ham and Montgomery to all points in Texas on July 27th, 1897, at rate of one first-class fare plus two dollars for the round trip. Tickets good to return with in fifteen days from date of sale Limit ed stop-overs allowed on going trip.
 Don't forget the date-July 27th.
 Don't forget the rate-one fare plus two dollars.
 Remember the route; specify to ticket agent that your. ticket shall read over the Louisville and Nashville railroad by way of Mobile and New Orleans The very best reute- to all Texas and western pdsfts. \ For full Information, call on or address R. FsBeasley, Passenger Agent, Birmingham, Ala, 7-14-13t