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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

Some years sgo ex-Represntative
White OF Kentucky secured for D.
G. Colson clerkship in Washing
ton. Colson studied law during his
residence at the capital, returned
to Kentucky, heat Mr.. White in the
election. and is now one of Ken
tucky's Representatives in the
House.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

Tie publication of the names o!
the crew of the Maine,' SAYS tine
Washington Post, ''has disclosed
.he nationality by birth of every
man on board. 1t shows that over
40 per cent of the men on board
this vessel were foreigners, there
being la American born aud III
foreigners. The latter represent
Ireland, Scotland, England, other
British Possessions, Norway, Swe-
den, Denmark, Japan, Germany,
Malta, Finland, France, Belgium,
Greece and RoImania. OF the
Americans $50 are from the
Northern and forty-four from the
Southern States. This Is exclusive
OF the officers, one-half Of whom
were Southerners. 1t has been.
ano Is now the practice TO enlist
men anywhere they may Ee needed.
Secretary Herbert while in office,
urged that enlistment be confined
to Americans, and Assistant Secre-
tary Roosevelt Is persistent advo-
cate OF Amerlcanizing the personnel
of The navy
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

In case Of war. a prominent New
Yorker offers to lena the Govern
ment $4,000 without interest. and he
says there are at least 10000 ricl,
men who doubtless would do the
same. This would give the Gov
ernmen. $1,000. OOO, 900 which
would be pretty good for . starter.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
q. S. Land Office New Orleans La.
Feb. ), 1887.

O. s. Land Office New Orleans La, !
Feb. ), 1887.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler las filai mott ce of b Is
intention te make d nal proof in support
OF his claim, aad that said proof W iii be
made before II. Il. Warren, clerk Of thu
district court. at Covington, La, on
Thursday. March. a. 1898, viz:
ARCHIE II. RUSSELL.
no made homestead entry No. Is. 4S4.
for the enst half OF the SO uthw est nn,r.
ter OF section 20. and the cast halt OF IN,
northwest Quarter. section -. township
!. south range IL east. st. Helena reri-
.iian.
DE names the following Witnesses
TO prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz.
1, n. Galloway. Vim. Perry. Henry
IL. Stafford. Jesse Richardson. ali II
coyington. La.
fe l2-Gt. g. Med. BsUs,BY, REGISTER.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
U. s. Land Office. New Orleans, La. =,
February IL lSyS

U. s. Land Office. New Orleans, La. /,
February II. 1898. (
Notice is hereby given that tie follow
ing FAMED settler his filed notice Of Iii.
intention 10 make :shal proof in support
OF his claim, and that sal l proof viii
be made before II. Il. warren, clerk O.
the district court, at covington, La.
on Saturday, Apri! 9. 1898. viz:
ROSEMAND QUAyE.
Who made homestead entry No. IS, 2I]
for the southeast quarter Of section 10
township 5, south range u cast, St
Helena meridian.
lie names the following witnesses ,e
prove Is continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land Wig:
Charles Crawford, o. ID. Crawford
Sam Grantham and w. L. Purvis. all OF
Townsville, La.
fc 26 st. G. Ned. Drumby Register
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
j. G. Vaughan vs.. E. Baker.
Sixteenth Judicial District Conrt of
Louisiana. in and for the Parish OF
st. Tarlm any.

By virtue of an order of sale from the
honorable the aforesaid court and 10 me
directed. bearing date Dec. ?, 1896
will proceed to sell at public auc-
ton. at the door of the courthouse in the
town Of Covington. La On SATURDAY,
April &c. 1893, between legal sale hours,
the following described property to
wit:
The undivided half OF 164 acres OF
land. more or less, together with all
the buildings and improycn ei t. there
on. being tue uolth half of the south
west quarter OF section Is, and the west
half of the northwest quarter CT section
35, all in township 6. south range IL
east. situated in st. Tammany Parish,
L,. The Sail undivided half will be
sold subject to the usufruct of the idow
of W. Baker during her widowhood.
Seized in the above entitled salt.
TerIus Of sale cash, with the benefit
OF appraisement.
JOHN ]. STROBLE, Sheriff.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

In Vaudeville, La. Two thousand
feet square, with covered platform fol
dancing, and artesian well; also beauti-
fui elevated residence, furnished, on
the beach, 100 feet front by 25O feet in
depth; artesian well; different fruit
trees; stables; situated near Camelia
wharf; one square of ground opposite
J scksOn Park, four thousand feet square,
all cleared, with half-mile 60-foot race
track attached; barn with I6 stalls
upper part to stack 30 tons of hay; all
implements for farming; fine artesian
well giving 40 gallons minute; cows,
2 mules and number of horses and
vehicles. Address Jules Manaud,
MnndEriIIn
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

Gen. Cabell has offered $4,000
and General Somebody Else l0o,-
ooo ex-Confederates to the United
States in case of war with Spain.
Nov, Is every one of these aspires
Is not less than Colonel's COM
mission, we would like to know
here their snbordinates are to
cone from. If any great number
Il, - Confederates should take up
,rras preposterous proposition
Ia - and intirmities are con-
Z e Con. Gordon Or Gen. Lee
leed them.-Baton Rouge
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

The London Daily News, com
menting on the great interest in the
defense experiment now on its trial
in America, says:
sit is quite on the card that un.
der the stimulus of danger the
Americans will turn out some Won
derful guns, beside which the
Hotchkiss and the Maxim will be
mere children's toys
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
FOR SALE.

The beautiful commodious and well
appointed Guinault home, ON the Bogue
Faiia 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.
633 Bourbon St., New Orleans, La
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

District judges who are constitu-
tional delegates favor abolishing
the circuit courts, while the peram-
bulating judges are in favor of
abolishing the district courts and
providing for parish courts.-Iber-
vile South.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

George Wheeler, President OF the
Engineers Benevolent Association
OF the United States, has gone to
Washington to. offer President Nc
Kinley the services of SO 900 marine
engineers in the event of war. Only
such engineers as are American citi-
zens belong to this Association.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
FOR DALE..

A farm of $50 acres and improve
ments, consisting of dwelling house,
barns, stables and out-houses Thirty
acres under cultivation. Three acres
In bearing grape vines. All kinds OF
fruit trees, and ten bearing pecan trees.
Also horse, 3 cows. stock of hogs. a
one-horse wagon, one buggy, and farm
Ing implements. About miles north
OF Covington. Inquire or address L.
Matthew, at the place, or Paul Laborde.
COYinr ton La
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

In accordance with Act No. GA of the
legislature Of the State of Louisiana OF
1888, / hereby give notice Of my inten-
ton to homestead the following State
land, viz:
For the northeast quarter of section
"a, township 5. south range Is east,
Greensburg District, In.
LEANDER MAGEE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

: The poll tax requirement is one
part Of the suffrage amendment
that should meet with universal
favor. If a man desires the privi-
lepe Of voting, he should be will
ling to contribute poll tax for
EDUCATIONAL purposes. If he be
unable TO pay, he certainly is a
manner. and has little business in
exercising the right to vote
Donaldsonyille Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
FOR SALE.

The Leblanc place, situated Ave miles
from COvington, on the Tchefuncta
River, and one mile below Old Landing.
Contains 1000 sores, more or less.
About 1000 acres timbered. Has a
front on the Tchefuncta River of a mile
and quarter, with residence, bath
house. wharf, artesian well, gas, and
all necessary outbuildings. Will be
sold entire, or separate. Title guaran-
teed. For further information, apply
at this Office, or to Alf. lie Blanc, on
the premises. Postofifce address,
Covington, La, Box sc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

Capt Eulate, of the Spanish war
ship Vizcaya, that recently visited
New York CITY, says the American
women are all beautiful, and the
men are all in a hurry. In the
near future he may find that the
men are all ssrushers,' and no
mistake,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

Noticc il llereb' given to the creditors
of this estate. and to all other persons
hereio interested. to show cause, within
ten days from the present notification,
if any they have or can. why the final
account presented by Joseph Vial, Al
ainistrator # the succession Of Jeannie
Vial, hhonll not be approved and no.
mologated. and the funds distributed 10
accordance Herewith.
By order Of the court this 10th day o.
March 1875.
H. R WARREN, Clerk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

Il congressman could only be
persuaded or shamed into knocking
of one-half OF the Sl4S. 600. 900 pen
zion appropriation the one-half CT
the $4,000 pensioners being by
general admission frauds we'd In
! few wears have one of the bess
appointed navies on the planet, and
! line OF Notifications around our
coasts that would laugh at invasion.
Times Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

The government of Switzerland
is projecting loan for the pur-
pose of purchasing the 2sO4 miles
of railroad within the boundaries
of the republic, at cost of about
5000, 900, 900. The proposed pur-
chase, when submitted to popular
vote, was approved by 3s4,l46 in
favor to LIT, $50 against.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

Commander Hawley has opened
a recruiting Office in the Custom
honse, at New Orleans, and is en-
listing sailors and machinists for
service in the United States Navy.
The Office is crowded every day
with applicants. The examination
is very rigid, and many fail to
pass.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

By virtue Of an order Of sale from the
honorable the aforesaid court, and to
me dircc ted. bearing date Feb. %. 1895:
will proceed to sell at public
auction at the door of the courthouse in
the town OF Covington, st. Tam
many parish. L., on SATURDAY,
April l6. 1893, bstw cen legal sale hours
the following described property, to-
wit:
That portion of property sitanted in
Block No. One in the town of Slidell,
st. Tammany Parish. louisiana, With
all the buildings and improvements
situated thereon, and bounded on the
north by the property Of b. I. Carroll,
and on the east By the N. O. & N. Z.
Railroad Company, and on the south By
tie property of Block Bros. AMI OF the
west by Eayou Boniouca.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale cash, with the benefit
of appraisemcnt
JOHN j. STROBLE, Sheriff.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

The Court of Inquiry in the
Maine disaster returned to Key
West last Wednesday. from Ha-
vapa. They arrived in light,
house tender, which signifies that
they will be able to throw some
light ON the subject.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

Two new battleships were pur-
chased by the Government last
Monday, the Amazonas and the
Admiral Abrnell. They were built
for the Brazilian Government, and
are new and first-class war ships.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

The Constitutional Convention
has been engaged all the week in
discussing the suffrage amendment.
The measure will probably be set
tled and the bill adopted next Nom
day or Tuesday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

The war question must soon be
settled, one way or the other. Tie
disturbed state of the public mind
will not stand the strain much
longer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
HOMESTEAD APPLICATION

Ir accordance with Ac. No. 81 of the
legislature of the State of Louisiana Of
1883. hereby give notice of my intcn-
ton to homestead the following State
land. viz:
For the northeast quarter of section
ID. township 5, south range ID east,
Greensburg District, La.
ENIESE OJIAVE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

The United States: England and
Japan would make a strong team,
in case of a general war of nations.
But in little dispute with Spain,
there is no necessity of an en-
tangllng alliance with any for
eign country. If France, Italy,
Germany and Austria desire to
help SPAN out, so much the better.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

Old Farmer That's q fine lot
Of pigs over there. What do you feed
them?" Amateur -"Wby. corn,
OF course" Old Farmer-ssIn the
ear:" Amateur-Certainly not !;
In the MOUTH
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
Virgil Martin Wanted.

Rev. j. W. Turner, of Verona,
Miss, sends the Times-Democrat
the following accoun: OF a very
pathetic case:
Virgil Martin left his native home
in Sumner county, Tenn, in 1889.
When last heard from he was at
Twin Oak (lS93), but his home Was
at New Orleans, La. He is twenty
five years old, about feet tall, blue
eyes, light hair and medium weight.
Any information as to his where
abouts will he appreciated by the
family. The mother and sister are
not expected to live but few DAYS,
and they want to see their son and
brother before they die. Address
Rev. j. w. Turner, Verona. Mss,
or Mrs. Mary Stewart, Rapids, Ky.
Other papers please copy. both
dailies and weeklies.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

President Mckinley should name
one OF the battleships either LOUISE
ana or New Orleans, in honor Of
the Pelican State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
FOR SALE.

place of los acres of Land. with
dwelling and buildings necessary for
farm use, neighbor of the late John T.
Munscll, six miles northwest of Gov
ington, on the HUNTSVILLE road. Good
water. Well situtcd. Inquiries will
receive a prompt reply. Address,
Joseph Piland. Biloxi. Miss.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
FINE FARM FOR SALE.

Located 10 miles north of Covington,
on the Holmesville road, containing 100
acres. Coed residence, large barn,
fine water. Well timbered. Forty acres
under cultivation. For further particu-
lars apply at this Office or address,
B. +. ROGERS,
COviuufnu To
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

The Bank Presidents of Waco,
Texas, all but one of whom are ex-
Confederates, offer to loan, money
to the Government, for war pur-
poses, without interest.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
U. S. Land Office New Orleans, La.
February Z, 1898

U. S. Land Office New Orleans, La. |
February z, 1898 !
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice Of his
intention to make final proof in sup
por: of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the clerk OF district
court. a. Covington, La, Oh Saturday,
March 10. 1898. viz:
APP WESLEY TONNES,
Who made homestead entry NO. IL 1863.
for the north half of the northwest quar-
ter, and the southwest. quarter of tie
northwest quarter, section IA. town
shi, 8, south range il east, st. Helena,
meridian.
he names the following witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence upon ana
cultivation Of sail land, viz:
Aaron WEIGH, Sam Kennedy Columbus
Moses and J. IA. Roach, all of Pearl
River P. o.. La.
fe IL Ut. g. Med. BRuMBY. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
FOR SALE.

A ten acre farm, with improvements,
at Claiborne Station, Larose's place.
VIII sell furnishedif desirable. Apply
to 30 Charities street, New Orleans, La.
FOR SAT,E
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
TOWN OF CONVICTION.

Mayor-Geo. L. Williams.
Aldermen-Hardy II. Smith. 8.
ID. Anderson. IL. T G. Weaver, j.
L. Cahie-. Emile Ere derrick, NJ. G.
Day.
Treasurer-E. j. Frederick.
Secretary-W. G. Kentzel.
Marshal j. Dulion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
Covington and st. Tammany Land and
Improvement Company, VS.. John
Murphy.
Sixteenth Judicial District Court Of
Louisiana. in and for the Parish OF
st. TammaDy.

BY virtue Of writ of fieri facias from the
honorable the aforesaid court, and to
me directed, bearing date Feb. I. 1898:
will proceed to sell at public auction
at tile door of lie Courthouse, in the
town of Covington, st. Tammany
parish, La, on SATURDAY. March
IS, 1898. between legal sale hours, the
following described property, to-wit:
Square One Thousand Seven Hundred
and Cne, situated in the town OF New
Covington, st. Tammany Parish, LOUISE
ana. Said square is bounded by. Jeffer-
SON and Madison streets. and by 18th
18th avenues, as per plan drawn by 2.
L. Gusman, surveyor.
Seized in he abore entitled suit.
Terms of sale-cash, with the be fiefit
of app:nisement.
JOHN j. STRoBIE. Sheriff.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
Henry J. Smith VS.. Albert Kendall
No. 29O.
LouisiaLa, in and for the Parisa OF
St. Tamnany.

BY virtue of writ of fcri facias
from tho honorable the aforesaid court
and TO Eie directed, bearing date March !,
1885,
will proceed 70 sell ut pm ollie auction
at the door of the courthouse. in the
town of CovinRton, st. Tammany Par
ish, La, on SATURDAY. April 8, 1895,
between legal sale hours. the follow in g
described property. to- wit:
The northeast quarter of he SOUTH
west quarter, and the west hs,lf Of the
southeast quarter, of section 4, township
s, sonti. range lO east.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Terms Of sale cash, with the benefit Of
a2pnisement
j. ]. SrRoBLE. Sheriff.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

Pray for peace, but keep your
powder dry.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

Nicholas Burke Co., Limited, VS.. Louis
Baham-No. 275.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
Succession OF Louis Quiseleit.
Civil District Court for the Parish OF
Orleans, State of Louisiana.

BY virtue Of Ill order of sale fro .he
honorable and aforesaid court and to m.
directed. bearing date Feb. %, 1888
Iwill proceed to sell at public auction
at the door of the Courthouse. in
Covlngton, st. Taminany Parish, La. or
SATURDAY, Aprii Is, 1898. between
legal sale hours, the following descrih.
ed property, to-wit:
Acertain piece of land situated i,
the Parish Of st. Tammany. Louis;an.
described as the west half of the moth
east quarter of section l, township r.
south OF range III east, st. Helena MGR.
dian, containing eighty acres.
Terms o. sale--Cash with the bene6,
OF aop-aisement.
J. J. STROBLE, Sheriff.
Lucius Lacroix VS.. Albert Kend.,,-
No. 239.
Sixteenth Judicial District Cow, :.
Louisiana, in and for the p.r;.i. -,
st. rammany. u
BY virtue of a rrit of fieri faciax fron,
the honorable the aforesaid conrt an1 -
1885, Watch i
l will proceed to sell at rnb.ie auc.
.ion, at the door OF the courthouse
IN the town of Covington, Parish OF ~.
aammany, La, on SATURDAY. April
., :SS6, between legal sale hours. tl,e
following described properly. t. Wit:
The northeast quarter Of the south.
west quarter, and the west half of thu
southeast qnarter, of section 4. town
ship 8, south range 10 east.
Seized In the above entitled suit.
Ierms OF sale cash, With the beneflt
Of appraisement.
J. J. STROBLE, Sheri9,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

Six teentk Judicial District. Court in an
for The Parish OF st Tammany. State of
Louisiana.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

Sa,men Brick l. Lumber Com pany Llmi-
ted vs.. E.. II. Lit tonic. 2TO.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19

State Of Louisiana, Parish of st. Tam
many-Sixteenth Judicial District
Court.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
Succession of JEANNE Vial.

State of Louisiana, Parish Of St. Tam.
many, Sixteenth, Judicial District
Court
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-03-19
HOMESTEAD APPLICATION.

J. ]. SrRoBLE. Sheriff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-20
TONNAGE DUES SUSPENDED.
Reciprocal Action Taken Regarding
yessels From Copenhagen.
The President has issued the following

Reciprocal Action Taken Regard I'm ~
Vessels From Copenhagen.
The President has issued the following
proclamation:
Whereas satisfactory proof has been
given to me that no tonnage or light house
dues or any equivalent tax or taxes what
ever are imposed uron vessels of the
United States in the port of Copenhagen
in the kingdom of Denmark:
Nov, therefore, /, William Mckinley
President of the United States of America
by virtue of the authority invested in me
by section II of the act of Congress entt-
tied AN act to abolish certain fees for Of
fetal services to American vessels, and to
amend the laws relating to shipping COM
mlssioners. seamen and owners of vessels
and for other purposes approved June 10
1886. and in virtue of the further act
j amendatory thereof, entitled An act to
amend the laws relating to navigation. and
Tor other PURPOSES approved April A. 1898,
DO hereby declare and proclaim that from
ard after the date of this, my proclama-
ten. shall be suspended the collection of
the whole of the tonnage duty which is
imposed by said section II Of the act ap-
proved June 10, 1885, upon vessels entered
In the ports of the United States directly
from the port of Copenhagen, in the king
dom of Denmark.
'ottuOo hat there snail De excluded
from the benefits of the suspension hereby
declared and proclaimed the vessels of any
fcrefgn country in whose ports the fees or
dues OF any kind or nature imposed on yes-
sells of the United States. or the the import
or export duties on their cargoes are In
excess of the fees. dues or duties imposed
on the vessels of such country or on the
cargoes of such vessels: but this proyiso
shall not be held to be inconsistent with
the special regulation by foreign countries
of duties and other charges on their own
vessels. and the cargoes thereof, engaged
in their coasti1g trade, or with the ex-
istence between such countries and other
states of reciprocal stiprlations founded ON
special conditions and equivalents, and
thus not within the treatment of American
vessels under the most favored nation
clause In treaties between the United
States and such countries.
And the Suspension hereby declared and
proclaimed shall continue SO leng as the
reciprocal exemption of vessels belonging
to citizens of the United States and their
cargoes shall be continued In the said port
Of Copenhagen. and no Ionzerf