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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25

The troops at Camp Coppinger,
Mobile, including the First and
Second Louisiana Volunteers, have
been ordered to Miami, Fla. The
order indicates that they will go
with the Porto Rican expedition.
Gov. Foster has received the call
from the President for Louisiana to
furnish three batteries of light ar
tillery.
Col. William J. Bryan will bat
tie for Uncle Sam under the direc-
ton of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee. The
Nebraska Regiment of which he
was recently elected Colonel was
placed under command of Gen. Lee
and made part Of the forces that
will be under the leadership of the
ex-consul general to Havana.
As Military Governor of the
Philippines, Gen. Merritt will have
SO many duties Of an administrative
character to perform that it would
be impracticable for him to retain
the active command of the troops
on the islands. He will be, OF
course, the supreme military
authority in the Philippines, but
the direct command of the United
States forces there will devolye
upon Gen. Otis.
Adynamite shell from the Vesuvi-
us destroyed the entire garrison on
Cayo Smith, Santiago harbor.
An envoy from the Kaiser has
submitted to Sagasta a proposition
that Germany shall establish
protectorate in the Philippines and
pay Spain 500, 100000 marks fol-
carrying on the war in Cuba.
Gen. Shafter, with his army Of
lG: 900 troops, arrived at Santiago
last Monday, and has effected a
landing fifteen miles from the town,
where he was joined by Gen. Gar
cia, with 1000 Cubans. During
the landing the warships shelled
the coast and kept off the Spaniards.
It is expected that Santiago and
the Spanish fleet will be captured
in day or two.
Admiral Cervera has moved his
ships so as to command the en-
trance to Santiago Bay, and will
resist the. American warships.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
UNITED WE STAND.
A SOUTHERN VOLUNTEER.

Yes, air, l fought with Stonewall.
And faced the fight with Lee;
But il this here Union goes to war,
Make one more gun for mel
l didn't shrink for Sherman
As he galloped to the sea;
But il this here Union goes to war,
Make one more gun for me!
I was with 'em ut Manassas
The bully boys in gray;
l heard the thundeIs roarin'
Round Stonewall Jackson's way.
And many q time this sword OF mine
Has blazed the ronte for Lee;
But If this old nation goes to war,
Make one more sword for me!
I'm not so full O. fightin',
Nor half so full o. fun.
As / was back in the sixties,
When ! shouldcred my own gun ;
It may be that my hair is white
Such things you know must be,
But If this old Unions in for war,
Make one more gun for me.
l ha,nt forgot my raisin'-
Nor how, in sixty-two
Or thereabouts, with battle shouts
l charged the Boys in Blue;
Ard I say: l fought with Stonewall
And blazed the way for Lee;
But II this old Unions in for war,
Make one more gun for me-
Atlanta Constitution.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
Register Under Section 5.


Those entitled to vote under the
famous section five of the new con-
stitution must 90 forward and reg
lister prior to September lst Of this
year or else they will be forever de-
barred from voting in this State.
They are those who do not possess
the education or property qualifica-
ton as required by the new consti-
tuition, but who "were, on January
lst,- 1867, or any date prior thereto,
entitled to vote under the constitu-
ton or statutes Of any state Of the
United States, wherein he then re-
sided. or is son or grandson Of
any such person, NOT less than
twenty-onc years Of age at the date
Of the adoption of this consti-
tuition. Also persons Of foreign
birth who we're naturalized prior
to the first day Of January. 1898;
provided they shall have resided in
this state five years, next proceed
ing the date at which they shall APP
ply for registration. Il is very inn
portant that all persons entitled to
register under this section should
do 50 at once and not lose their
right Of suffrage. The section is
intended to cover all cases and a6-
NIT to the right of suffrage all white
persons who are excluded under the
property and educational tests, or in
other words to permit all white men
| in the state to vote. All communi
ties having such voters should see
that they 60 forward and register
and not permit them to lose their
votes. The good citizens Of each
| ward should attend to this in
struct them what the law is and in
sist upon their taking advantage OF
it and registering within the allotted
time. We hope that they will do 50
and that there will not he single
white man in the parish who will
be debarred from exercising the
elective franchise when the registra-
tration books close on the LIST OF
September next.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
Nicaraguan Canal.

Washington, June 90. The
Senate committee on the Nicaragua
canal to-day agreed to report a bill
providing for the construction Of
the Nicaragua canal, but on lines
very different from those of bills
previously reported. The bill au-
thorized to-day practically provides
for the construction of the canal by
the United States.
The Maritime Canal Company
is to be continued in existence, but
all the stock is to be held by the
government of the United States,
Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The
bill provides for tie payment Of
IS, 00o,0 900 TO the present stock
holders for the work already per-
formed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25

The following from the States
will be interesting to lawyers and
litig giants:
"Mr. Scholars tells me that many
lawyers with whom he has spoken
approve the spirit Of his bill to allow
litgants to serve their own papers.
A similar system prevails In other
cities; and In the country parishes
especially Mr.. Sholars thinks such
an act would work with eminent
satisfaction to lawyers and li:igsnts.
It would prove to be measure Of
economy at least to the litigant
and helpful more particuslly to the
poorer classes who are frequently
restrained from going into the courts
to obtain their civil rights or q re-
dress Of grievance by the heaviness
Of the expense involved"
In reference to the above, the
Cha.ahou,a News truthfully says {:
Such a law might be of some lit
tie benefit in the way OF saving costs
to such litigants who choose to serve
their own papers, but there are
serious objections to 1t, and for our
part we arc inclined to the opinion
that much evil would result in the
various parishes. The people gen
orally ere wont to respect and SUBJ
nit to the acts of the regular execu-
tive officers and those clothed with
authority, however harsh may be
remedies by which their property
is taken out OF tLelr possession
and into the custody OF the law.
But it would not be so in. case OF
private citizen serving papers in
his own interests. Imagine. for in-
stance, person going to execute a
writ OF attachment of his own
against his neIghbor. A scrap, and
more probably killing would be the
natural result. 1t will be a bad
law for the public.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25

The newspaper readers Of Madrid
have been informed that Theodore
v. Roosevelt Is the Commander-in-
Chief OF the American Army; that
he was formerly New York police
man, who was born near Harlem,
but emigrated to America when
young and was educated at Harvard
Academy. Harvard, it is added for
the edlfication of credulous Madril-
enians, is a commercial school.
there being no universities or col
leges in America.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25

Commissioner Evans has been
called upon for an opinion as to
whether pensioner could enlist in
case of war with Spain. The COM
missioner informed bis inquirers
that they were peDsioned for dis
ability, and the government always
sought for ble-bodied men for sol.
diers. The pension stood in tue
way Of old soldiers enlisling. for
it was q certificate of disability
which no medical examination could
set aside. -Des Moines Leader.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
Private and Select Board
AT THE
BOssier Cottage,
ABITA SPRINGS. LA.

Mrs. Widow Harry Bossier has open
ed her House at the celebrated Abita
Springs. No more beautifully shaded
grounds In the parish, with fine water,
and in addition Sulphur Well. Plenty
of milk. chickens and fresh eggs.
Table and cooking will be first class.
The place is immune from yellow FEVER,
cholera and malaria. We never quaran-
tine. As healthy as any spot on eartn.
So pronounced by the United states
Government Health reports, now on file
at Washington, d. G. The Abita Spring
is world-rcnouned for its miraculous
curative properties.
Terms ST 80 per day, $40 per week,
S35 per month. Servants, and children
under 13 years of age, half price rates
for families.
Railroad Depot, Postoftice, Telegraph
Station, and in few days money order
Office.
For further particulars, address,:
MRS. HARRY BOSSIER,
Anita Springs, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
GOOD ROADS.

There are some excellent provis-
ions in the new Constitution of
Louisiana for the procurement OF
good roads, but these provisions
will not execute themseles. II any
parish wishes to possess good roads,
its police jury must make road
districts, set aside at least one mill
per annum of the taxes levied by
them, impose a per capita tag OF
not more than 81 per annum on
each ablebodied male inhabit ant
between eighteen and forty-five
years OF age. levy annual license on
each vehicle, including bicycles
enact ordinances for the enforce
ment of the property and license
tax and also for the per capita tax.
The jury can levy other taxes for
road and bridge purposes on the
property Of the parishSepfoyided a
majority in number and value shall
have voted for such taxes. The
State engineers are required to fur
nish plans for roads when called on.
Provision is also made in tue
Constitution for sentencing convicts
to work on public roads and
bridges.
In order to get this system into
effective use there onght to be no
delay on the part Of the police
juries. The time OF the year when
work on the public roads can most
conveniently be undertaken is now,
not next winter. The policy Of
the people should not be that Of
the villager who refused to repair
the leaks in his cottage in good
weather because he did not feel the
needs Of repairs. and in bad weather
excused himself be declaring that
1t was quite impossible to attend to
the matter cow.
This is not case where the Legis-
lature can be asked to enact legisla-
ton to put the new Constitution into
effect. The people Of each parish
can do it or let 1t alone, whichever
they prefer. -Times-Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
Letter from DR.. Patton.

Vaudeville, June 81, 1898,
Editor St. Tammany FARMER:
Twas requested by many citizens
to ask you if you would be SO kind
as to have the following to appear
in your next issue. BY SO doing
You will oblige,
Very truly yours,
g. DEPRE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
FOR SALE.

The Leblanc placr, situated five milee7
from Coyingt0n, on the IchefnDcta
River, and one mile below Old Landing.
Contains 1000 sores, more or less.
About 1000 acres timbered. Has .
front on the Tchefuncta River of = mile
and quarter, with residence. bath
house. wharf, artesian well, gas, and
all necessary outbuildings. Will be
sold entire, or separate. Title guaran-
tead. For further information, apply
at this ofice, or to ALI. lie Blanc, on
the premises. Postofiice ! address,
COvIngtOn, La. Box 36.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
HOMESTEAD APPLICATION.

In accordance with Act No. 81 OF the
legislature of the State of Louisiana OF
1888, hereby give notice of my inten-
ton to homestead the following State
land, viz:
The northwest quarter of section Is,
township 5, south range IA east,
Greensburg District, LII.
4 1866 w. h. MIZELL.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, to all con-
cerned, that will apply for the passage
of special law, at the session of the
Legislature Of the State Of louisa M !,
in 1898, prohibiting the sale of spiri tu-
Gus, alcoholic, malt or intoxicat ing
liquors in the Parish of st. Tamma ny,
Louisiana, within radius Of live mil es
from the towns OF. darlington an 4
Logtown, Mississippi. s 8
py2l Ct W. J. POITEYENT.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
HOMESTEAD APPLICATION.

In accordance with Ac. No. 81 of the
Legislature of the State Of Louisiana OF
1888, hereby give notice of my lnten-
tioo to homestead the following State
land. viz:
| The south half of northeast quarterand
north half of southeast quarter, section
Is, township 5, south range Ii east,
Greensburg District, La.
| lie Is Ct l.. A. PlEhCE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
A CARD.
CAMP CAFFERY. LA. I
June 10. 1898.

0MuO AOS A0VSs
Whereas, First Sergeant FEEDER
lex G Wilson, Of Co. NJ. Second
Regiment, U. s. Vol. Infantry failed
TO pass the physical examinations
being compelled thereby to vacate
his position as First Sergeant Of
Co. NJ, and
Whereas, Since his connection with
Co. NJ. he has endeared himself not
only to the men of his own COM
mand but to tue Battalion as we'll.
Therefore, be it resolved, by the
Sergeants Of the four Companies in
the 3rd Battalion OF the Pad Regi-
ment, U. S. Vol. Infantry, That we
duly sympathize with him in the
loss OF his position as First Sergeant
Co. NJ, and greatly deplore that he
has been compelled to sever his con-
nection with SAID Company and said
Battalion.
Be il further resolved, That we
entertain for him the highest feel
ings of regard, and will always ra-
member his connection with the
Battalion most pleasantly.
Be it resolved further, That our
highest hopes and wishes are for
Ills future success in life, in what
ever position he may be placed, or
wherever fate may lead him.
Jno. G. Moore, Jr.,
1st Sergt. Co. NJ.
Jno. Nagel.
End Sergt. Co. n.
j. II. Hicks.
LIST Sergent Co. /.
Ed. Laughlin,
2nd Sergt. Co. /.
B. l.. Parker,
LIST Sergt. Co. X.
j. III. McCracken,
End Ssrgt. Co. X.
b. j. Rosenthal,
lst Sergs. Go. K.
o. N. O. Watts,
2nd oergt. Co. K.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
FQR SALE.

a farm Of 1870 acres and improve
penfs, consisting Of dwelling house,
aarns, stables end npt-houses Thirty
acres under cultivation. Three acres
y bearing grape vines. all kinds Of
lfalt trees, and ten bearing pecan trees:
Also ! horse, 8 ccws. stock OF hogs, Q
one.norse wagon, one buggy, and farm
Ing implements. About miles north
OF Covington. Inquire or address L.
MaIhieu, at the place, or Paul Laborle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
FOR SALE,

The beautiful commodioHs and well
appointed Gulnault home, on the Bogue
rama river opposite the town of coving-
Ton. This is one Of the most comfort.
able homes In the parish, built of solid
masonry, and is in first-class condition.
Contains sixty acres of land.
Apply on the premises, or address
Mrs. JAS. p. GUINaULr.
o35 Bourbon ST., New Orleans, La
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
or. s. Lam. Olice New Orleans La.
Nav I6. 1898.

U. S. Lam. OGice New Orleans La.
May Is, 1888. I
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing panied settler has fled notice Of his
intention to make final proof in sup
per. of his claim. and that said proof
will be made before the clerk OF district
court, q. Covington, La, on Monday.
June ~. 1893. Wig:
EDWARD E. CRAWFORD.
Who made homestead entry no. Il, 497.
for lots and 2 or north half Of fractional
southeast quarter of section 26 town
shir z, south range IA east, st. Helena
meridian.
He names the following witnesses b
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Calvin G. ralley, James NJ. ObeFrY
p. G. Craddock ald Louis +. Talley,
all of Florenville, La.
may q st. G. Med. BRuMBx. Register
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
MARRIED.

MARRIED. = In Coyington,
La, Wednesday evening, June %,
1898, by Rev. Jos. Koegerl, at
the residence of the brides parents,
Mr.. Louis J. Heintz and Miss
lula Warren.
Tbs wedding was a quiet one'
only relatives and q few friends
being present. The happy couple
are natives OF Covington, and popu-
lar with all who know them, we
join their large circle Of friends in
extending congratulations.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
FOR SALE.

Two hundred acres Of land two miles
southeast of Elidcll. Has 500 fruit
trees assorted, 500 pecan trees, now
beginning to bear. About 30 acres In
cultivation. Good dwelling and out
houses. Address,
ARTHER PROVOST,
Slidel1, La.
Or to j. G. richardson, 635 Com
mercial Place, New Orleans, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25

Mr.. f. +. Killbourne, the Chica-
go photographer, has put up nea,
Studio near the Episcopal Church,
and is prepared to do the finest Of
Photographic work. Mr.. Killbourne
is without doubt the, best photo
grapher that has ever visited this
section, and we predict for him d
busy time during his short sojourn
in Covington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
ENTERTAINMENT.

EN- EN- 7 III - n E1s =
Saturday night, July ?, a grand
entertainment will be given in the
e. +. d. A. Hall, in Jacksonville,
for the benefit 9f St. Francis
Xavler's Church. An attractive pro-
gram is being prepared, and there
will be choice refreshments, etc.
Admission, 25 cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
FOR SALE.

4 farm Of twenty acres, located two
miles and hall from Coyington, near
Columbia Road. Also land for safe IA
lots to suit. Apply at L. Medals gro.
Gerry. on Columbia street.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
FINE FARM FOR SALE.

Located 10 miles nDrth of coyingrop,
on Ine Hoimesville road, containing 1870
acres Coed residence, large barn,
nne water. Well timbered. Forty acres
under cultivation. For furth er particu
lars apply at this Office or add ress.
B. \. ROC Frs,
Covin1ton, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25


By virtue of an order of sale t1
me directed by the honorable the afore-
said Corrt, bearing date April ~, 1898:
Twill proceed TO sell atpublic rn:tior
ut the Co irthouse door, in the town OF
Covins.or. ST. Tsmnany Parish, La
on SATURDAY, the 10th day of July,
1898, between legal sale hours, the fol
lowing described property, to-wit:
Acertain piece of land in st. Tam
many Parish, La, near Slidell, descrlb-
ed as the south half of the southeast
quarter, and the south half OF the
southwest quarter of section 2, in town
ship Q, south range IS east, containing
l59 7I-IOO acres, together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon.
Terms of sale cash. with the bepehi
of arpraisement.
JoHS ]. SrEoBLE. Sl.erh
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25

1t costs 464O,OOO to kill one
Spaniard. AT the recent heavy
bombardment of Santiago, 1000
shells were fired that cost on an
average of 50, 1000 each, or So, 2O0,-
900. There were FIVE Spaniards
killed, one fort cracked, and one
ship sunk. In addition to the cost
should be added that Of the pay Of
the sailors, the powder exploded
and the wear and tear Of the ships,
so that really it cost ,million dol
lars TO kill Spaniard.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
Special Notice.

The regular annual meeting Of the
East Louisiana Railroad Company will
be held at the office of the Company,
in Covingtoa, Friday, July u, 1898. q
r. NJ, for tho election Of Directors,
and for such other business as may
come before the meeting.
A. POITEyENT,
Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25

Prof. J. Hapno Deiler, of ru-
lane University, arrived With his
family Thursday evening, to re-
main for the summer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
VENIRE.

thereby certify that on the 23rd day
OF Hay, 1893. the following jurors
~eye drawn by the Jary Commissioners.
to serve FOR the hIst weak Of the June
term of the Sixteenth Judicial District
CouIt for the Parish of st. Tamulany,
La. to commence Monday, June =
lSQS,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25

AR. r. Ketcham of Pike City,
CAL. SAYS: ''During my brothers
late sickness from sciatic rheuma-
tism, Chamberlain Pain Balm was
the only remedy tina. gave him any
relief" Many others have testified
to the prompt relief from pain
which this liniment affords.
For Sale by v. Fl. Frederick,
Cosing.on. and r. b. Paine,
Vaudeville.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25


For simplicity and GOODNESS, the
moae dress in the PHILIPPINES is all
that could be desired. The ordi-
nary costume consists Of coat and
trousers OF white shee.ing, made to
order at cost Of about 81; . thick
felt hat with broad brim, q pair Of
white canvas shoes, a light under
vest and socks. The average we'll
TODD citizen wears and soils two OF
the suits . day, and an outfit Of
eighteen or twenty is none too
many.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25

MaIarion is devoid OF bitter taste.
Cures Chills and Fever; acts on the
liver and regulates the system
generally. All Druggists.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
SPANISH COMPOSITION

This essay is said to have been
composed for little Alfonso: There
was once Black-hearted Pirate.
He spoke only in fierce Thun-der
tones and he Killed Little Chill
iren. He CARRIED a knife between
his Fe-ro-ci-ous Teeth, and he dotted
on Blowing up ships in the Night.
Women trem-bled before him, and
when he saw that he USED to Swell
with Pride, and say aloud. VIVA.
a Great and cru-el Pirate l am
l am the cru-el-est that ever was.
/ am not afraid of the babe at the
mothers breast. l kill sick people
and am not timi6, that is, II they
are very sick" But one day Tall
White Man took the Cruel Pirate
by the neck and kicked him till he
could not see. Then the Cruel Fl
rate dropped his cleaning knife and
wept and screamed: II am not a
Cruel Pirate. / am good and
peace-able. Will no kind gentle man
help q Poor Old Cripple against
this ruf-iian?" But all the people
laughed and said: Kick him
again |" And the Tall White Man
was very strong and g good kicker,
and when he had kicked the Cruel
Pirate about three thousand miles
there was 3 Great Demand for Man
tle-pic-ces in Spain at Meal times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25

Eastport, Me-, is not afraid of
being bombarded. cit is SO To-
Gated" says citizen, that a
Spanish fleet could not run in close
to the city without being in British
waters, and, of course, this would
not be. tolerated for moment by
the British authorities, and if such
Z feet lay outside in American
waters tbs only way that Eastport
could be bombarded would be for
shells and other projectiles to pass
over the island of Compobello, and
as this is also British territory
Spain would undoubtedly receive a
prompt call down from Great
Britain. 1t fact it would be i'm
possible for Spanish feet 70 de-
stroy Eastport without trespassing
OH British territory"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25
School Board.

The next meeting of the Public
School Board will be held in Gov
ington on
WEDNESDAY, July 6, 1898.
All members are requested to be
present, as business of Importance
will come before the meeting.
G.. FL. CAUSE,
President.
F. w. HOSMER,
Secretary and superintendent.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25

FOR RENT-The residence of
Mayor Geo. L. Williams, furnish
ed. Central location. Apply on
premises.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-25

When you go to New qrissFs,
stop at PENIS Hotel, corner of St.
Charles and Poydras streets. All
front rooms, newly furnished
throughout. Charges reasonable,
by the day or week