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The age-herald., 1898-12-14
WARSHIpS TO
 GO TO HAVANA
Brooklyn, Texas, Castine and
 ResoIute Ordered There.
NO THREAT IS INTENDED
To be Conveyed by Sending the Ves- sells, But Their Presence May Aidin Keeping Down Trou-
 ble in the Future.

Washington, December 1S-The Brooklyn. Texas, Castine and Resolute have been or dered to Havana.
 While there is not the faintest desire to convey a threat in the dispatch of these warships to Havana, it may be noted that when they lie within the harbor they will hold the town in perfect submission It is surmsed that the suggestion came from as a result of the unfortunate eruption Sun day night at the Hotel Inglaterra. At any event the event brought the authorities to a sudden realization of the exact state ger of another such outbreak, which per haps might run into the proportions of riot and cost many innocent lives. With only a small force of American soldiers in such distance as to make it difficult of access in time to be of service to the Ameri- can element in the city, now swollen to large proportions by the advent of many hundred commercial men ana others seek ing opportunities for employment, the ne- cessity for some protection was apparent. To increase the number of soldiers materi- ally is not easy, in view of the difficulty of transporting them as well as providing for them when they reach Cuba, but the navy's motto now is always ready, and it was de- cided to hasten the ships named to Havana to form formidable bulwark against any anarchic outbreak that might occur before the completion of the American occupation of the city.
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ATTEMPTING TO
 SELL FRANCHISES
Scheme of Spanish Autonomist
 Government of Cuba.
RIGHT TO BUILD RAILROADS
Throughout the Island and Electric Lines in the Important Cities-A Quietus Put on Movement by
 the United States.

Washington, December 13.-From nfor- nation received here 1t appears the auton- omist government of Cuba, established about one year ago, is making strenuous effort to dispose of number of very val uable franchises and concessions before the advent of the military government of the United States.
 These franchises and concessions include the right to construct and operate the Cen tral Railroad line of the island, including eleven branches, and also network of electric tramways for Havana. The au- thorities first secured an agreement with General Wade at Havana by which Span ish sovereignty over the island was to cease and formal occupation by the army of the United States begin on January 1, 1899. Advertisements were subsequently prepared and inserted in Havana news paper asking for bids for these concessions and franchises, the same to be opened and presumably the reward made on Decem- Der 29 of the present year, two days before the government is formally turned over to the United States. The president, however, has seen fit to put quietus on the enter prise of the Spaniards and has issued n- structions to General Wade at Havana im- mediately to inform the officials of the Spanish autonomist government that the United States strongly disapproves of the proposed disposition of the concessions and franchises described and to ask that all ne- gotiations for the same be discontinued.
 It seems probable that this hint will be sufficient, but If 1t is not, General Wade's instructions are sufficient to meet every contingent. He is ordered to put a stop to these proceedings without any limita- tions on his authority in the provinces. If necessary there is no doubt that the prin- cipals n the scheme would be promptly ar- rested and imprisoned.
The age-herald., 1898-12-14
LAFAYETTE MONUMENT.
Commission in Charge of the Matter
 Holds a Meeting.

Washington, December 13.-The Lafayette monument commission having in charge the matter of the erection of a monument to General Lafayette in Paris in 1900 held a meeting today.
 The report of the treasury showed that approximately s5OOo already had been re- ceived toward defraying the cost of the monument principally from dime donations from children of the public schools, which fully met the expectations of the commis- sion and insures the success oe the enter prise. cablegram was received from Paris stating in substance that the French government accepts the Lafayette monu- rrent with gratitude and that it grants Il site on government ground, beautifully To- cated in the heart of Paris, opposite the princinal entrance to the Louvre gallery, on the main axis and in the rear of the Gambctta monument.
 By direction of the commission, Acting President Peck within the next few days will appoint an executive committee of five with power to act on ali matters when the commission Is not In session.
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bill can pass that body with this change If not It will fall into the hands of con- ference committee. The senate will take it up tomorrow.
 Started in to Win.
 In the house as in the senate, the ma- jority started in for some result before ad- journment was had. standing committee had been appointed by caucus the night previous and every plan was arranged.
 Time and again motion was made to adjourn, but without the formality of a vote Speaker Waller simply announced that he would entertain no such motion until vote was reached on the pending meas ure.
 The feature of the discussion was the suffrage clause, which it is supposed the constitutional convention will adopt. As the leading speaker for the majority, MT. Waller proclaimed that not white man in the state would be dsfranchsed. This met ready response in the hearts of several confederate veteran members of the house.
 One grizzled old fellow arose and in his speech intimated that his personal convic- tions were toward a constitutional conven- tion, but that his constituents had instruct ed him to vote against 1t.
 "I know it will ps4ss," said he, "and want to ask every member of this legisla- ture to go home and see to 1t themselves that good and wise men are sent to the con- Sttutlonal convention. In my county the best men are veterans of the civil war and can neither read nor write, and l would part with my good right arm rather than see a single one of them disfrancl1ised" (Applause).
 Ranking next in the discussion was pro- posed change in the basis of representa- ton. The representatives from north Ala bama contended that there should be a change. The argument was that the white counties were outranked by those in the black belt, the basis being made on the ne- gro population instead of the white.
 Representative Hubbard who took this position, referred to an editorial in The Age-Herald few days ago. He said he had opposed bill to allow each county to levy a special tax for school purposes. He thought this would be throwing the respon- sibility from the state to the county. The Age-Herald he said, had taken the position that the county was the unit and should be allowed to levy such tax. He condemned such a position.
 It Will Bet one Law.
 All question as to the bill becoming law has now vanished. The senate will either pass It or a conference committee will set tie the differences satisfactory to all par ties and then all necessary will be the gov nernor's signature.
 The interest now devolves upon the com ing election, the selection of delegates and the several new features to be inserted in the constitution.
 The suffrage plank to be carried will prob- ably be modelled somewhat on the Misss-
 TContinued on Second Page.l
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PRESENTED WITH GAvEL,
pr. Cunningham Remembered by His
 Pupils of Medical College.


 Montgomery, December 13.-(Special)- The senate held a very happy informal ses- sion this evening at o'clock just after Lieutenant Hobson had finished his speech. The session was called that the students of the Birmingham Medical college could pre- sent President Cunningham with a gavel. Senator Rather called the senate to order informally, and J. W. Barksdale, In an ap- propriate manner, presented the gavel It is beautiful gavel of ebony. with trim mings of silver; engraved on 1t are the map and coat of arms of Alabama, with the ifl- scription '"To the president of the Alabama senate by the students of the Birmingham Medical college" Two silver scrolls deco rate the handle, on one is the inscription
 'Dr. R. M. Cunningham" and on the other '16 to l." Dr. Cunningham responded to the presentation in fitting manner. The committee from the college here is Messrs Barksdale, Mcleod, Davis. Class, Sims and Miles. -
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Lee Renches Havana

Havana, December 1s-The United States transport Panama arrived this evening with General Lee and stan. The United States transports Manila and Saratoga with two battalions of the Second Illinois Regiment and first battalion of the Tenth Infantry, also arrived. The troops will march to Marlanoa tomorrow morning
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sudden Death of a Barren

New York, December 13.-Baron de Lan- geruil died suddenly from heart disease as he was eating his dinner in the cafe of the IIouand House tonight. The baron arrived in ;s city from London on December 5.
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We will repair your burst pipe promptly. Alabama Gas Fixture and Plumbing Co.
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HOUSE

Washington, December 13.-The house to- day passed the District of Columbia ap- propriation bill without a single amend raent The bill carries $6.S59.950. The house also passed the senate bill which was under consideration yesterday to amend the laws relating to seamen. All the amendments were rejected.
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his property in Florida and was to have left for that state today.
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THE WEATHER.

] ALABAMA-FAIR; MUCH COLDER :!
 LIGHT NoRTHERLY WINDS. esss0sssssoooessseoeeseseee
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bill can pass that body with this change. If not It will fall into the hands of con- ference committee. The senate will take it up tomorrow.
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-12-24
Tho Oerwan Feeder.

1t does seem little strange that
German farmers are able to import
American corn for hog and cattle food.
while southern farmers can not afford
to raise pork on corn. Where is the
Gifrcrcnce-in the stock or the feed
ers.
The German farmer is scientific
feeder. lie is believer in the bal
anccd ration. He makes large use OF
his experiment stations. When lit
tie 10y, he was taught the elements
Of agriculture in the primary school.
When lie became man he was a read
er and student of the science of feed-
ing. If any professor. like Wolfe. had
patiently experimental on the feeding
question. rhe German farmer did not
sheer at him end call it 'all book
farming and theory" He reached out
after the truth wherever he could find
it. As a consequence, he can pay the
freight on American corn for 1000
miles, pay the spectators price for it
besides, and make money by feeding
it. When our American farmers
squeeze some of their conceit out of
them. put in it's place disposition to
respect what science is patiently do
ing for them. and the farmers become
more studious and intelligent. they
will make more money with their
farm animals, cows and hogs in par
ticular. We believe there is consider
able difference in the feeders.-South-
ern Farm Gazette.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-12-24

Though he grew sick and giddy with
fear. the boy did not lose his presence
Of mind.
Jump out!" he sharply commanded.
Ida May tried to obey and half
climbed to her feet in the end of the
seat nearest him, from which the mo-
ton seemed about to hurl her.
Then the wagon passed him, its ter
rible load jolting and banging. AS it
did SO, he crowded the young horse al
most against the front wheel, and,
leaning far over, snatched Ida May
from her bounding perch and drew her
across~ the horse.
With shaking hand he turned the
horse then rode back into the highway.
His eyes were shining like stars, his
breast was heaving. his cheeks were rcd
and his lips were white. The young
horse was painting and its satiny coat
was fiecked with foam from it's jaws.
At the other side of the rocky field
was a stone wall, toward which the
maddened team was dashing. Too late
the horses saw they could not leap it
and sought to turn aside. 1t was q
sharp. rending turn; and the wagon
seemed to go over with the lightness
of wind-lifted leaf.
Then the very earth reeled and shook
as il in the throes of an earthquake;
and in that same moment team and
wagon ceased to be.
But you saved Ida May" sobbed
lobe Springer, as he took the child in
his arms some minutes afterward.
You saved Ida May! For that, may
God bless you!"-Golden Days.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-12-24
rouIouss Geese.

Toulouse geese are the largest of the
goose tribe, weighing, when fattened
and matured. as high as 60 pounds per
pair They have all the good points to
make them the best geese raised in the
northwest. In the first place. If you
want goose for size and weight they
take the lead unchallenged. Second,
If you desire feathers of the finest
grade and one-third to two-thirds of
pound to a picking" they will please
you. Third, as layers and good breed
ers. we can say that they lay from 80
to 40 eggs each season, commencing to
lay early in March; giving one a chance
to have the earliest of young geese
and of bringing the higest price.
Fourth. they are small feeders for
their size, and require no food in VIM
ter. Fifth, their disposition is gentle
not unruly. They do not wander,
and are quiet and satisfied. Sixth, we
find them easy to raise, much stronger
thaa-common goslings, and they grow
rapidly. Geese are very profitable
fowls. especially where grain, potatoes,
bran or other light feed is cheap. One
does not need u goose to get o start.
Get sitting Of eggs and give two hens
four or five eggs each (they can not
well cover more. for the eggs are
large), and you can have every reason
to expect good number of nice geese
in the fall.-Northwestern Agricul-
turist.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-12-24

Perhaps one man in ten thousand,
certainly not more, can carry ON bust
ness with borrowed capital withou.
failure. TO the other nine thousand,
nine hundred and ninety-nine debt is
. milestone about their necks, that il
certain. ultimately to pull them under,
while the creditors reap all the profits
Of the toll and strife Of the borrower,
Home-seekers are continually search
ing for bargains on easy payments,and
the easier the payments the greater
the temptation to ''wade in beyond
their depth" They buy 200 acres, 60
ing in debt for $50 acres of it, while
the entire zoo acres is mort&aRed for
the debt. By the time the last note il
que he becomes renter, ana the man
he bought from has added to his bank
account MI the net earnings Of the
purchaser. and probably holds judy
ment againat him for the difference be-
tween the prices Of the property at
private and ct sheri6s ssle, II tha
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-12-24
THE FIRST KISS.

Sweetheart twas but awhile ago-it scarce
seems yesterday.
Though now my locks are white as snow,
and all your curls are gray
When. walking in the twilight haze, ere
stars had smiled. above
whispered soft: Il love you," and you
kissed me for that love!
The first kiss. dear. and then your hand
YOUR little hand SO sweet.
And whittier than the white, white sand
that twinkled at your feet,
Laid ;enderly within my own. Have queens
such lovely hands?
No wonder that the whippoorwills made
sweet the autumn lands!
II seemed to me that my poor heart would
beat to death and break.
While all the world-Sweetheart! Sweet
heart! seemed singing for your sake!
And every rose that barred the way In
glad and dying grace,
Forgot its faded summer day and, lean
ing. kissed your face!
] enyied all the roses then, and all the
rosy ways
That 5lossomed for your sake. are still my
LIES bright yesterdays.
But. thinking Of the first, sweet kiss. and
that first clasp Of hands,
LIES whippoorwills sing sweeter now
through all the autumn lands!
Prank L. Stanton. in Atlanta Constitu-
ton
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-12-24
HERE AND THERE.

~ party of capitalists from tho
west has been visiting Florida with
view to inducing the farmers to en-
gage in the culture of cassaya,, from
Which starch will be manufactured.
The first convention of wheat
growers ever held in that neighbor-
lood met recently at Macon. Ga. Such
a gathering is suggestive of one of the
most effective means of preventing So
called overproduction OF. cotton.
One of the NEST absurd objections
TO good roads was made at Farm
ers institute meeting in Galesburg,
ILL.,. where farmer opposed hard
roads because they were favored by
bicycli>,s, who had cheapencd the
price of horses and feed.
Meat, meal or scraps is u superb
article for producing eggs, but there
is no danger of feeding too much of it
and producing bowel trouble. 4 good
handful per day for a dozen hens il
safe quantity.
There is species of false econo-
my practiced by many of the farmers
of the south that should be abandoned
at once. We refer TO that kind which
permits the use of bad tools, Of cheap
labor and the culture of unprpductive
soils. Farmers should think of this.
1t is about time to put hogs which
are to be slaughtered on strictly corn
ration to give good flavor and quality
to their meat. No other food equals
it in this respect. 1t is also important
to keep their food and water perfectly
clean.
That farmers as a class would be
greatly benefited by better roads mo
one can doubt. Their surplus produce
has To be hauled over the roads. and
this work can be done at much lexa
cost ON good roads than it can ON ncor
ones.
III the money spent in repairing
our vehicles, in keeping up our horses
and the value of the time lost in the
south during the last 20 years caused
by our poor highways had been nlacea
upon the roads the south would TO-DAY
have highways that would rival thoss
Of Europe.
Arkansas has passed u road law
providing for the appointment bv
county courts Of road and bridge COM
There duty. is to divide.
counties into road districts and to. an
Po'nt overseers. All male persons
more tnan 10 years and less than as
years OF age are subject to road dutv
- y least hve days in the year, ex-
emps'on to be obt8ined upon payment
of q day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-12-24
SHEEP VERSUS HOGS.
Farmsrs. II True to Their Own Interests
Would Raise More Sheep and
Fewer Hogs.

II hes frequently been stated that
we are raising too many hogs in this
country. and therefore, that which
ought to be a source of wealth to us,
is frequently a source of depression.
the oyrr-lcading of the market with
hogs aad hog products not leaving \
fair margin, either to the farmers or
to the packers. 1t is easy to state the
source of the trouble, but it is more
difficult to suggest n remedy and re-
lief. We have, for many years, adj
yiscd The cultivation of mutton as a
desira ole meat, and the raising of
more sheep and fewer hogs. The
farming papers of the country have
taken SIDES with us, and have support
Why the farmers should not do what
is in their interest and what will help
their bank accounts.
y large portion of the wealth of En-
gland and Australia is derived from
sheep iaising. An increase in the
nuilber of sheep in this country would
adj considerably to the wealth of the
nation, especially of the farmers and
of the packers, the more SO now, when
WOOL is amply protected and ought to
bring good price. One of our con-
tempOraries urges the farmers. in the
same manner as we do, and speaks
especially for-the state of Iowa, which
is now very large hog cruising state.
but whatever relates to Iowa relates
10 great extent to other western
states. ami also to the south.
Of course, it will not do to raise
sheep on ground which is too fiat or
wet. But in the blue grass section of
any country sheep would mature "a
we'll, if not better, than they do in the
British islands. We have hotter sum-
mers, 1t is true, but our winters are
more even than they are in England.
The packers and commission men
ought to educate the farmers to UNI
derstand more fully the value of the
sheep as an investment and of mutton
as desirable food. Sheep need some
care. but <-i%-is bestowed upon them
there il no better investment to the
farmer.
Five acres of land will take care of
25 sheep and their lambs during the
and during the winter no
will miss what they eat. Their
feeces will pay about 81 a piece and
their lambs a year old. if properly
cared for, are good for So. II fattened
to 100 pounds weightand put on the
market they are good for IS by the
1t has been figured out by
an authority, that with oats and corn
at 30 cents a bushel and oil meal at
s1.25 per hundred. lamb from the
time that it is two weeks old until il
reaches 100 pounds. which is in the
month. will not consume more
than $1.55 worth of grain. In ovv
opinion. the time is not very far dis
liant when.~ with the scarcity of beef
md with the high price which cattle
we will have to resort to
eating mutton. There will also be a
great export demand for the article.
We have too much corn, too many
hogs. too few sheep.-National Provi-
ii0ner.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-12-24

homeseeker had bought 50 acres In
stead of 200, and paid for it in cash,
his condition might have been greatly
improved. Or, if he had bought so
acres and paid half cash, he wonld
probably have been . contented homo
owner. and really in better condition
than If he mad bought and paid for 200
acres.
A farmer who cannot make good
living and moderate annual surplus
ON a 5O-acre farm ought to be in some
other business. He is not competent
to manage a farm. He might succeed
ms a politician or lawyer, or in mercan-
tile or other pursuits requiring less
native ability and a narrower range of
talent than farming. The acquisition
of a home is the only purpose for
which any farmer should go in debt,
Int this must be done before the vigor
Of life is spent in working for money
lenders and building up private for
tunes for those who neither toll nor
snin. but outdress Solomon in his
glory. The great difficulty. that con-
fronts the average homeseeker isgreed
for land He wants all the land he can
fence and as much outlying domain as
he can get credit for and pay taxes
on. He estimates carefully how many
acres he can cultivate in this crop and
that and what the average yield is
likely to be and how much the price.
He will give better than the average
cultivation and exceed the average
crop. On this basis he estimates how
much land he can pay for in given
time. He makes NO ALLOWANCE for
drought, boil worms, rust. hail or
bearish market; and as favorable and
unfavorable conditions are measured
out to him as to others, he misses the
mark and the sheriff does the rest
What the average farmer really needs
is not ..the EARTH" but only so much
of it as he can cultivate and beautify
and pay for. for no man owns home
until it is paid for In full.-Texas Farm
and Ranch.