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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08
FRANCIS JOSEPH, EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA.

The Austrian troubles are by no means
settled. Only the most careful diplomacy
will keep the situation from becoming crit
ical. Francis Joseph, however, is likely to
prove equal t" the situation. He Is one of
the grandest sovereigns in Europe. He is
emperor of Austria. king Of Hungary king
Of Bohemia. as well as Dalmatia. Crotia.
slavonia. Galicia, Lodomera, Illyria, Jeru-
salem and others. He is also arch-duke Of
Austria. grand duke of Tuscany and many
other distinguished titles. He is no less an
emperor than warrior. His brilliant SER
vices on the field have given him world
wide reputation. He is popular and sensi-
BILE. The reconstruction of the Austrian
empire. which is considered one Of the most
skillful, managed operations of recent years
was ent. ly by the result of his labors. He
was born in 1880 and assembled the throne in
1s4s upon the abdication Of his uncle, Ferdi-
nand /. He was married In 1854 to Princess
Elizabeth, daughter OF Maximilian-J oseph.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08
O'NEILL DIES TODAY.
Governor Wo;cOtt Refuses to Inter-
fere With Action OF Courts.

BOSTON. Mass, Jan. 7---JOhn O'Neill,
who outraged, murdered and robbed Mrs.
Hattie McCloud OF Sherburne Falls, Il year
ago. will die today at Greenfield on the
scatfold. His last hope was gone when Gov
ernor Wolcott and the executive council on
Wednesday refused to interfere in the
action of the courts. The governor and
council gave lengthy hearing to DR.. Wood
bridge OF Williams college. who tried to
prove that the woman died in a fit, or ut
least that O'Neill could not possibly have
killed her. The Rev. NJ. Il. Sherry and the
Rev. Alfred Balthuzard will administer the
last rites Of the church to the prisoner and
attend him at the Scatfold.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08
COUNTERFEITS ABROAD.
Government Alarmed and Calls in
RiIls-Big ShjDment,

B11IS-bIR SH1pIIcHt'
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Jan. six ex-
quistely executed counterfeit 500 silver
certificates have been found within few
days. The government is alarmed and thinks
millions of dollars may have been put in
circulation simultaneously in different
large cities. 1t has ordered all 800 silver
certificates called in. and will receive none
genuine or counterfeit mt the sub treasures
without the endorsement of the depositer
for tracing purposes. IN ease the bill Is
bogus The work on the co;interfeits is so
good as to deceive an but the most accom-
plshed experts. Presumably good bills to
the amount Of s. IL, 600 we're received in one
package from Boston yesterday for retire.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

PARIS, France, Jan. 6-The official news
papers still insist TINT the reports OF French
occupation of iainan Island by Admiral de
Ia Bedolliere are absolutely without founda-
ton. NJ. Roume, head of the Asiatic de.
partment of the French colonial office, started
on n secret mission to China on Sunday, In
connection with the crisis. special mil
itary mission will also start for China shortly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08
THIRD OF HIS NAME.

Inauguration OF Josiah Quincy on
Second Term as Mayor of Boston.
BOSTON, Mass, Jan. 6-Josiah Quincy,
third Of his name to hold the office Of mayor
of the city of Boston, has just been inaugu-
ruted for his second term Of two years. He
was the first Of Boston's mayors to hold the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

OF getting up in the morning is in washing or
bathing with Dreydoppcis boraN soap. Full
pound bars at all kind of stores. Genuine
lireyt.oppel. Genuine fun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

publication In the Figaro of several letters,
of none of which has he admitted being the
author, rejecting severely upon the
French army. 1t has also been alleged that
Maj. Estcrha2y was the author OF an anony-
nous letter which played prominent part
In the Dreyfus court martial.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08
The Mountain of Salt.

In the Island of San Domingo there
is Il remarkable salt mountain, nearly
four miles long, estimated to contain
nearly ninety million tons, and SO
clear that medium sized print can be
read through block foot thick
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. 6-Albert Small OF
Dsering has been appointed by Judge Bon
ney official stenographer OF the Cumberland
county superior court, to succeed his father,
Ruel small, who has received an appoint
ment Us stenographer in the national House
OF Representatives.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

Murderer O'Neil's Death Watch Set.
GREENFIELD, Mass, Jan 8-The death
watch has been set over Murderer John
O'Neil, In the Franklin county jail. and 1t
will be continued until he is led to the gal
lows next Friday. O'Neil Is pleased at the
prospect OF having some one near HIN to
whom he can talk, even II It il his death
guard. He still maintains his innocence.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

Eastern quail and European sky
larks, which were introduced in Idaho
and Oregon some years ago, are doing
remarkably well. California Valley
quail failed to propagate and died ont
soon after they We're liberated.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

Bv throwing a piece of telegraph
wire over the Neversink copper trolley
wire near Reading, Penn, and ground
ing the former, II thief burned of and
stole 200 pounds of copper wire.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

last resort, must decide" An immense out
burst of applause greeted the repetition Of
these memorable sentences. There are dis
quieting reports regarding Mr.. and Mrs.
Gladstone's health. They attended church
at Christmas and appeared to be most feeble.
Mrs. Gladstone had to he led to the com
munion table. while Mr.. Gladstone was com
PEELED to cling to the choir stalls on his way
there. Mr.. Gladstone's sight is worse. On
leaving the church no failed to see his car
riage which was only two yards off.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

The Mennonites are to- found a col
ony near Houston, Tex., purchasing
an immense farm. to be coloniZed by
all the Mennonites now scattered
throughout the West.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

In Suffolk, England, there is n
young man who, though blind, is n
good skater, dancer and bicycle rider.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

new, two year. term. His great grandfather,
Josiah Quincy. was Bostons second mayor.
succeeded few years later by his grand
father, Josiah QLinry. Both of the former
were presidents of Harvard college.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

Mrs Wnslow's Soothing Syrup for children
tcethny, sOftcnS the gums. reducing infiamma-
ton, nlays pain cures wind collie. BIC. bottle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08
1t Keeps The Feet Dry and Warm

And is the only cure for Chilblains, Prostitutes.
Damp. Sweating Feet. torns and Bunions
Ask for Aliens Foot Ease. II Powder 10 be
shaken into the shoes At all Druggists and
shoe Stores, ~. sample sent FREE. Address
Allen :. Olmsirl, IrRnN. \. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DIR. Kline = Treat
NervcI3cstorer. S!trial bottle and treatise free.
DR. X. II. KLINE, Ltd, E'l Arch St, Phila., IA.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08
Traes i'm T1,iinl,lps

Little oak trees Al inch and half
high are grown by Chinese gardeners.
They take root in thimbles.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08
Do Won Dance IO-Niyhtc

Shake into your Shoes Aliens Foot Ease. II
powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or new
Shoes feel Easy. cures torns. EuniOns, hill
blains and Sweating Feet. AZ all Druggists
and Shoe stores. Do. sample sent FREE. Nd
dress Allen :. Olmstcd Leroy. y. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

of the new colonial cabinet. will assume
control of tho government OF the island.
Weyler's star has sunk. an royal Cnbans
would rather hang him than General Gomez.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08
Sad Memories.

Hungry IIiggins-WelI, we'll! Here
is q story bout Teller gittin' $500 fer
Il dog bite.
Weary Watkins -You don't say?
Jist think of the forching we otto have
at that rate!-Indianapolis Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08
Thirty Years an Overseer.

SACO. Me-. Jan. John ii. Marshall, for
80 years Overseer Of the carpenter depart
ment of the Lewiston b!eachery, is dead.
aged 62 years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

HAVANA, Cuba. Jan. G-General Blanco
will take the field within the next fortnight
and proceed to eastern Cuba. During his
absence from Havana Senior Galvez, premier
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

have found risos Cure for Consumption
an unfailing medicinc.-F. X. LORI, 1905 Scott
ST., COvingtDn, Ky, Oct ]. 1884.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

To Cure u CO'd In One S'ay.
Take Laxative BrJmo Quinine Tablets All
Drug lists refund money tiff ais t. cure. nc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
So Count Esierhazy will Shortly
Ra rCpinI

PARIS, France, Jan. cit has been de-
cided by Gen. Sausier, military governor OF
Paris, to try Maj. Esterhazy by court-martial
ehind closed doors. on Jan. 10. Maj. Es-
terhazy is the French officer on the retired
list who, at the time Of the Dreyfus accusa-
ton, was brought into prominence by the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08
ONE ENJOYS

ONH ANJ
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all ard have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA F1e syrup CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ~. HEw YORK, N.Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

Chew star Tobacco The Best.
Smoke Sledyc Cigarettes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

~ we'll. We are still disposed to pay many
millions for the privilege of stopping the
hloodshed, but there must bn no half way
measures. We tried them ut the emf OF the
last war;"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

dictated the terms OF peace after the capitu
lation of Paris. February, 1871. He was APP
pointed chancellor Of the newly organized
German empire. 1871, and was raised to the
rank Of prince, March, 1872, He resigned
the presidency OF the state ministry.
December, 1872, and was reap
pointed Prussan premier, October, 1873.
He was fired ut by man named KIliman
and slightly wounded. July ID, 1874. In
1873 he presided over the Berlin congress of
the representatives Of the great powers to
discuss treaty of st. S,efano. He retired to
private life March. 1880. receiving title of
Duke Of Lauenburg. In 1891 he was elected
to the Reichstag. He attended the wedding
of his son, Prince Herbert Bismarck, in
Vienna. in 1892. He severely criticised the
German army bills In 1892 and 1899. Princess
Bismarck died, December 1894. The old
chancellor has been i'll since 1893.
LONDON, Eug.. Jan. 6-There has Just
been dramatic scene at the National
Liberal club. In the midst of the
speeches the chairman called upon Mr..
Gladstone to make speech. and Il
photograph Immediately gave an extract
from the statesman's last speech In the
House of Commons, on the subject OF the
House of Lords. The words were most
clea ly heard. Mr.. Gladstone said: ut
IL not for the Commons to pro-
nounce Judgment on the subject. There
is Il higher authority than the Commons. 1t
is the judgment of the nation, which, In the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

The number of divorces TO marriages In
Japan l. rs one to three. Mel
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

LONDON, England, Jan. GEngland is
profoundly agitated over events in the far
East Lord Salisbury's declining to make
an official statement concerning the situn-
ton there hcishtens the anxiety, inducing the
belief that it is exceptionally grave. Never
theless, he has not cane led his arrange
ments to spend three weeks his residence
in Beaulieu, near Nice, before the opening OF
parliament, Feb. s. The apparent inaction
OF the British government In the face o.
Russias steady encroachments in China and
Of Germany's proclaimed policy is causing
extreme dissatisfaction, especially among
Lord Salisburys lingo followers. lndiS-
nant protests against his alleged supineness
appear even in the ministerial papers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

threatened. Both the foreign Of1ice and the
admiralty are agreed on this point Apart
from the question OF the Chinese loan, the
Corean question is more Interesting IoF
Great Britain Mt the present moment thah
the questions of Port Arthura and klno-Cnou.
principally because the marquis OF Salisbury
sees in the attempt to Gust Mr.. j. Mclhavy
Brown. the British superintendent Of Corcan
customs. more serious scheme to overtnrn
Sir Robert Hart, the British director OF
the Chinese imperial maritime customs,
which has apparently been nlpped IN
the bud. The cabinets existence wo'llu
be short ii it permitted Russia to coerco
the Tsung.i.-iamen Chinese foreign or,
flcc) into Diminishing the British head OF the
Chinese customs. At present there Is Keen
Interest in commercial circles over the out
come of the efforts of Russia TO secure a
Chi ese loan. The Chinese government has
refused to place the likin (internal reven'es)
under foreign control as security for the loan
proposed and unless the loan is procurable
without this condition arrangements Will
forthwith be made for q Russian guaranteed
per cent. loan Of 100, 1000, COO taels, to be is
sued at 90 net The security for this loan
will be the land tax, which will remain
under Chinese administration, and CHINA, III
return. will give Russia monopoly
of the railroads and mines north OF the
Great Wall, open port as terminus
of the Trans-Siberian railroad, and will
agree that Russian shall succeed cir
Robert Hart as director of the Chinese Inn
periul maritime customs. The interest Is
increased by the equally strenuous en-
deayors of tine British in China to prevent
Russia from obtaining the loan and the rich
concessions which go with it. 1t is i'm
probable that the British government Will
see reason to recede from its previous re-
fusal to guarantee China financial support,
although offered territorial concessions, APP
parently showing that Great Britain's policy
is not territorial aggrandzement, put uis.
tinctly commercial. A diplomat, talking
over the alleged desire Of Germany to arrive
at an understanding with Great Britain on
the Far East question, explains that the
change might be due to Germany's disatis-
faction with her allies. 1t is fact that fore
seeing the probability Of an understanding
between Great Britain and Japan, Emperor
William Is determined to array himself on
their side. Hence his seizure OF a port
already hypothecated to Russia and friend
ship with Great Britain.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

BERLIN. Germany, Jan.6-The report was
circulated last week that Prince Bismarck
was dead. 1t was later denied, but the fact
remains that the imam OF blood and iron Is
failing rapidly, and his death cannot % lohe
deferred. Prince Karl Otto Won Bismarck
Schoenhausen is the full name Of the Ger
man statesman and following is brief sum-
mary of his career. He was born at Schoen-
hansen, Prussia, April l, l8l5.an studied Ct
Goetbergen, Berlin and Griefswald. Fought
twenty duels; wounded but once. He be.
came member Of the Diet, province OF
Snxopy. 1876, and entered the diplomatic
service as chief OF the legation at Frankfort,
1851. He was sent to Vienna, 1852. 1t was
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

HAVANA, Cuba. Jan. G-The autonomous
government has been formally inaugurated
here, all the officers taking the oath OF
fidelity to the queen of Spain, the monarchy
and the Spanish government. Marshal
Blanco conducted the proceedings. At the
conclusion Of the ceremonies the captain
general RENTED the death penalty imposed
upon persons who had been convicted OF
common crimes,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-08

HAVANA, Cuba. via Key West, Fla, Jan.
6-The insurgent leader, Gen. Maxine
Gomez, has given his third and possibly his
last statement of the conditions, hop s,plans
and probabilities OF tho Cuban cause. He
was at his headquarters ut Majagua. beau
tiful stock farm. neac Arroyo Arena. Re-
garding autonomy he said: ut is too late.
Frankly. realize that although there are
strings to some of the important provisions
of the DEGREES, autonomy is II tremendous
stride in advance for Spain. and close to
genuine rule Of for and by the people.
Three years ago it would have avoid
ed war 1t might have been accepted two
years back, when we reached the gates OF
Havana. Now. no. Not even II Spain should
give up to us everything but her flag Re-
garding Sec. Dupuy de LomeS statement
that Spain would even permit ilvc-pointei
star in the Spanish flag for new Cuba. y
Gen. Gomez said. "If Spain will 90 that fal
we can wait her Willingness to change colors
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-12-24

NIi. r g.. .M.lRRxRO, PROPRIETOR.
M ccesso, to Charles ":,iery.
This popular summer resort in tho
kiney woods has, for the ancommoda-
tion of families. single and double cot
ages. Mineral Springs, Artesian Wells,
Sulphur Baths. Splendid shade. fine
bathing, 6rst-clsss table and plenty 1T
r.ilk.
Terms-Per Day. 81 so; per Week,
$40: ger Month. $S5.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-12-24
Notice Of Sale Of
school Lands.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish Of st. Tammany,
COvinDfOn Oct IL 1909

Under am By virtue of ar or.ler ISSUED
By the Hon. w. ". Heard. Auditor 81
Public accounts OF sail Slate. dat,d
Sept %. 1885 will proceed to sell. &c :
cortling to law. at public a3ction 70 the
last and highest bidder. at the front
door OF the Courthouse, in tho town Of
A;ovinRtOn, Parish a;.l state afor ss.,iJ
on SATURDAY, Jan. z. 1899, ut ii
o'clock A. n. he following described
school land, Wig:
Section Is, Township 5, south range
IL east, situated in st. Tammany
Parish, La.
TERMs-Ten percent of the purchase
price cash, aud the balance In nine
annual installments, the interest to be
paid on the whole amount annually, at
the rate of eight per cent per annum;
the notes to be made payable TO the
Auditor of Public Accounts, secured by
SPECIAL mortgage on the land sold, and
personal security in solid0, until final
payment Of principal and interest. Or
ii the purchaser prefers, he can pay the
whole amount of the bill in cash, de-
Quoting the interest which the credit
would otherwise draw.
In the event of the purchaser neglect
ing or refusing 70 pay any Of these in
stallments Or interest ~ maturity, the
mortgage shall be forthwith closed aud
the land resOld
Given 1t SovingtoD, in said Parish
and State, this 18th day Of October,
1888.
]. II. ABNEY,
Treasurer Of st. Tammany Parish, Ia.
Covingt0n, La Oct. IL. 1898.
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TODD & KENNEDY.
ATTORNEYS at Law.
OFFICE IN COvINGTON.
Will practice in all the courts of tile
Sixteenth Judicial District.
Christmas Celebrations.

Sunday. Dec. %, the Nativity "f Our
Lord Jesus Christ, will be soI-muize.i
in St. Peters Church. Covin-tun, D.,
holy mass at $3.50 n. and high mas
and sermon n A. N.
Confession can be made Saturday. be-
tween aud 6 p. NJ, and Sunday, be-
tween 6 and A. NJ, outside of service
time.
At Anita Springs holy mass will be-
said at 10 A. N.
In Madisanville, a Bene,liciiHt Father
from 81. Joseph's Prinry. near P'micha-
toula, will hear confessions saturday
from TO 6 r. NJ, ami Sunday from Is To
8 A. N. holy mass time excepted.
Their. will be holy mass said at 6:31
and 8 A. NJ, in jacksonville, and in the
Chapel near Bedico River, at 10 \. ".
Saturday, Dec. 81, being Vigil Day,
Is day Of fast and abstinence.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-12-24
A Rare Opportunity.

Asfine pair of pure breed Berkshire
hogs eighteen months old, sow in pigs,
q bargain at S25 90. Also good milk
cows, ~ piny woods stock, mixed Jer-
sey and Holstein, when fresh gives from
3 to gallons of milk per day. Will sell
for $50 90 q piece, or the three for
SIS 90. A gentle mare and family bar
rouche in good condition for $50 90.
A milk cart, together with two seven
gallon milk cans, for 3l8 90. =.
Address, VAUDEVILLE DAlRN
Vaudeville, La.
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Rev. A. II. Edbrooke will ho Il Christ.
mas services in the Episcopal Church
tomorrow. The choir will render az
proprlaie music for the occasion.
DIED.-In New Orleans, La. Friday.
Dec. l6, 1898, Miss Bertha VI. Devinr.
aged 81 wears. A native of Co. ington.
The funeral took place last Sunda,
afternoon. Rev Jos. kOegeri officiating.