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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11

By the way. letters received by
The Times Democrat indicate that
notwithstanding all we have pub
lished ON the subject there are
readers who do not yet understand
what the reconcentrados are. They
are non-combatants of bott sexes
and all ages, whom the Spanish
officials have driven from their
farms in the country and forced to
come in and reside in the garrlsoned
towns, under constant surveillance.
Since the Assyrians carried away
into their own country the hapless
people of Israel nothing like this
has been done by any nation. For
this alone we should fight Spain
q 0utrance.-Times-D Democrat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
Railroad Commissioners.

Alexandria Democrat: The press
Of the State has already commenced
to agitate the question IS TO how
the three railroad commissioners
provided by the constitution shall be
chosen. Some contend that they
should be nominated by . state
convention, while others incline to
the opinion that they should be
nom mated by district conventions.
It seems to us that the problem is
easy of solution. The ordinance
ENGRAVING the railway commission
into the organic law provides that
the state shall be divided into three
railway commission districts, and
that one commissioner shall be
elected from each OF said districts
by . plurality Of the voters Of the
respective districts. II the COM
missioners we've to be voted tor
from the state at large. there might
be some force in the contention that
they should be nominated BY .
etatc convention. As they are to
be voted for only by the electors Of
each railway district, they should
be selected by conventions in each
distinct. With equal propriety it
might be contended that the con-
gresslonal nominees should be
chosen by . state convention. in
stead Of congressional conventions.
The question is too PLAIN to admit
Of serious argument.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11

Since the death of Mr. Gladstone,
Senator Morrill,, OF Vermont, is the
oldest living statesman. He is five
years older than Bismarck. Sena-
tor Morrill, vas born April IA, 1910,
and eat in the lower house Of Con-
gress twelve years, 1855-67. He
has since served in the Senate
thirty-one years, 1867-98. At the
age Of lightweight he is the chair
man Of the senate finance commit
tee, the most important legislative
committee in the world. Senator
Morrill's continuous service of more
than forty-three years in congress
has never been equaled. He has
five years yet to sit, which will
make his service forty.eight years.
There dues not seem to be any
reason why he may. not complete
bis tern, although at his age it is
impossible to reckon on much fu-
ture.-rimes-Den ocret.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
REGISTRATION NOTICE

Covington La. June ), 1888.
Nosice II hereby given that according
to the provisinns Of Article 1877 Of the
Constitution Of the State Of Louisiana,
Of 1888. the Registration once win b
open In the Courthouse. In the town Of
Covington, June s to June 80, inclusive,
and from July II to Aug. 81, inclusive.
First Ward-Madisonville, at the
Town Hall. July l.
Second Ward-Paul vergsr's July >.
Fourth Ward-Mandeville, at the
Town Hall, July s.
Fifth Ward-At the polling booth,
July s.
Sixth Ward-At the polling booth,
July Z.
Seventh ward-At J. J. Cussach's,
July 9.
Eighth Ward-At Pearl River Station,
July 3, and J. J. Willis, and 1t the
polling booth, July IL.
Ninth Ward-At Slidell, In the Town
Hall, July II and Is.
The ONCE will be open from 8 4. H.,
to r. n, and from 2 r. II. to 6 r. ".
Sundays and legal holidays excepted.
WARREN THOMAS.
Assessor and ex-oflcio Register Of
Voters.
C. L. HOSMER,
Clerk Of Registration.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11

The imprisoned orator who Va.
addressing An audience paused ,
moment. but the question may
be asked" he said, "Are We pre-.
pared for war? Are our harbof de.
fences sufficiently strong and for.
midable to resist successfully IN
attack from foreign ironclads? ? .
"They are!" answered an excited
engineer in the audience. 81 have
carefully examined oil our fortifica-
tons and means OF defense. There
10 not . feet in the world that could
come within shelling distance OF the
CITY," Then" said the orator, in
. voice that shook the building,
'give us war bloody war! 1 am
Chicago Tribune.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11

Bad management keeps more
people in poor circumstances than
any other one cause. To he sue
cessful one must look ahead and
plsu ahead 80 that when favorable
opportunity presents itself he 10
ready to take advantage Of 1t. A
little forethought will also save
much expense and valuable time.
A prudent and careful man will
keep . bottle Of Chamberlsin's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy in the house, the shiftless
fellow will wait until necessity COM
pels it and then ruin his best horse
going for . doctor and have big
doctor bill TO pay, besides; one
pays out 25 cents the other 10 out
. hundred dollars and then wonders
Why bic neighbor IL getting richer
while be Is getting poorer.
For sale by v. II. Frederick,
Covingtnn, and 3. b. Paine,
Vaudeville.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11

1t is . just and righteous war. In
no more righteous cause did prea,
nation ever draw sword 1t is no,
. war Of conquest; it is inspired by
no selfish motive. It il . var in
the cause Of freedom and humanity.
and to tree an oppressed people
from the cruel and intolerable try-
amy. The government Of the
United States has moved through
out with dignity and moderation Is
well g with firm and lesolute de-
termination. Whether war b OF
brief or long duration. whether the
victory DO immediate or deferred,
the American peoples knowing how
patient the government has shown
itself under unparalleled insult and
provocation, will sustain it 70 the
end With III the resources OF the
republic.- Brooklyn Tines, Dem,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
How to Tell the Rank OF
an Omeer.

Fret lieutenant has one bal
across his shoulder strap.
Second lieutenant has no bal
across it.
Captain has two bars across
each end Of shoulder strap.
Major has . gold leaf at each end
Of strap.
Lieutenant colonel the same "a
msjor except the leaf Is silver in
stead Of gold.
Colonels straps has in the CEN
ter . silver eagle.
Rrigadler General has one silver
star in the center Of each strap.
Major General has two silver
stars one ut each end OF strap.
Another way to designate army
officers is by the buttons on his
coat.
Captain. first and second lieuten-
ants wear seven on each side OF
coat.
Major, lieutenant colonel and
colonel nine buttons on each side
Of coat.
Brigadier General wears eight
buttons in sets OF twos.
Major General has nine buttons
in sets Of threes.
The highest ranking officer Of the
army and navy is the President who
il oommander-in-chief and wears
four silver stars.
Officers Of the navy are as fol-
lows:
Ensign wears plain anchor on
collar.
Lieutenant junior has anchor and
bar.
Lieutenant senior has anchor and
two bars.
Lieutenant commander has gold
leaf.
Commander wears . silver leaf
Captain wears q silver eagle.
Rear Admiral, highest rank,
wears two silver stars.
In the army and navy dark blue
shoulder straps denote stan officers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11

q. s. Land dice, New Orleans, Il. |
May %, 1883.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler las 6lod mott ce Of his
Intention 70 make q nal proof In support
Of his claim, and that said proof will b .
made before II. r. Warren. clerk Of the
district court, at Covington, La. on
Monday, July II. 1898. viz:
GEORGE H. DUTSCH,
v no made homestead entry NO. Is, 647,
for the north hslf Of the north xest
quarter. southeast quarter Of the north
west quarter and the northwest quartz Z
Of the northeast quar.er, section 4, town.
skip 8, south range II east, St Helena
meridian.
He names the following Witnesses
70 prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz.
Herman Schultz, Jos. Scheck. A.
Bracamontes and Adolph Lenel, all Of
C0vingtoD, st. Tammanv Parish, La.
js 4-6t. g. Med. BRuMBY, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11

II you are not going to war you
want At least to be able to talk in
diligently about it. In this con-
nection there is no better source of
information in the south than The
New Orleans Times. Democrat,
which combines in its columns of
war news. in addition to full As
sociated Press reports, the unex-
celled service OF the staff correspon-
dents of the New York Journal,
the New York World and Others
of the leading newspapers Of the
world. The subscription rate to
The Times-Democrat is only u ,
month.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, to al con-
cerned, that will apply for the passage
of q special law, at the session OF the
Legislature of the State OF Louisiana,
in 1898, prohibiting the sale OF spiritu-
Gus, alcoholic, malt or intoxicating
LIQUORS In the Parish Of st. Tammany,
Louisiana, within q radius OF i've miles
from the towns Of Pearlington and
Logtown, Mississippi.
my2l St w. j. POITEVENT.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
A gratifying development in con.

A gratifying development in con.
sidering the probabilities as to a
war loan is the discovery that the
United States has more money in
circulation to-day than at any time
in its history, the total money in
circulation being 81, ,O5s, 645,
or $246, 600, 900 more than on July
1, 1896.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11

q. s. Land ONCE Nav Orleans La,
May Is. 1888. I
Notice Ii hereby given that the follow
ING PANIED settler has fled notice VI his
intention 70 make final proof IN sup
mort of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the clerk OF district
eourf. .: Covineton, La, 90 Monday.
June ~. 1898. viz:
EDWARD E. CRAWFORD.
Who made homestead entry No. Il, 497.
fnr loks and 2 or north half Of fractional
southeast quarter of section rs town
ahjr z, south range a east, st. Helena
meridian.
He names the following witnesses g
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Calvin G. ralley, James M. Oberry
p. g. Craddock sad Louis F. Talley,
all Of Florenville. La.
may 81 St. G. Mod. BRuNBY. Register
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
Unparalleled Bravery.

Key West, Fla, June Capt.
Miller Of the collier Merrimac ar
rived here to-day. He said:
ssLieut. Hobson's act was the
bravest l ever saw or heard of.
The idea was to block the narrow
exit from the harbor. Whether
Hobson proposed sinking the Mer-
rimac l do not know, but he ar
ranged the details between himself
and the commander. Every officer
and man in the fleet would hsve
volunteered to 60, but Hobson, be-
ing . naval constructor, was the
man for the place.
ssThe Merrimac had been
thoroughly stripped of valuable
articles; even the clock and bell
were taken off.
''Along one side > torpedo belt
had been arranged, six torpedoes
having been placed so as to break
open the compartments. There
torpedoes had electrical connection
with battery on the bridge, and
were to be discharged by pressing
. button.
"The plan was carried out per-
fectly. The only thing we had
not counted on was the Spaniards
keeping such . sharp watch. They
permitted the Merrimac to pass the
MORO forts without noticing her,
but when she was in range Of the
other forts every gun in the har-
Dor was opened on her. The forts
must have fired . thousand times.
l was on the New York watching,
and the hearts of all of us faltered,
for it seemed as though no ship
could live in that hell of FIRE, aud
that no one on board could escape.
The Merrimac anchored, and the
men jumped overheard, and the
forts stopped firing, refusing to
fire at the men struggling in the
water. The men were captured
and taken to Moro fort
CATER daylight Admiral Cervera
sent word the Merrimac' men were
we'll and would be we'll treated;
two of them were slightly wounded.
1--WE sent them clothes, money and
food. Officers of the New York
asked to be allowed to exchange
places with Hobson, but this was
not permissible.
"Cervera's officer did not find
strong enough language to express
his administration for the bravery
of the Americans. His courtesy
and the action of the forts in spar
ing the men struggling in the water
changed our opinion of the Span
iards and made us think the stories
of their honor and chivalry not
SO far wrong.
CATER daylight we could see
the masts and funnel of the Mer-
rimac sticking out of the water.
She was sunk exactly where We
wanted her.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
Our Navy---Illustrated.

At the present moment, when
all eyes are turned to the lieete
which are sustaining SO nobly the
honor of our country, we often
hear people ask, "What is the diff.
ference between an armored cruiser
and . protected cruiser?" Very
few people are able to answer
such queries off-hand, and it would
be hard to obtain satisfactory ans
wers to them from cyclopedias or
dictionaries. To answer these and
similar queries the Scientific
American has just Published q
especial Navy Supplement-" =
large folio of 10 pages illustrated
by 90 illustrations showing the
vessels of the new Navy, whether
battleships, coast defence vessels,
cruisers, rams, torpedo boats,
gunboats and submarine boats.
Unlike most publications dealing
with the navy, the actual methods
f"Fighting the ship" are described
the engines, boilers, guns, turret,
mechanism, steering gear, etc.,
being illustrated. We do not
know of any publication which
gives in any degree the same mat
ter. The present time is most OPP
perfume for publication of this
kind and we are pleased to know
that the sale has been phenomenal.
This issue contains . colored map
of Cuba and the West Indies. Il
Is sold for twenty-five cents . copy
BY all nswsdealers or by Messrs. |
Mum 4 Co., Publishers, SCI |
Broadway, New York. |
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
FOR SALE.

A farm Of 100 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 tees, and ten bearing pecan trees.
Also horse, cows. stock of hogs. .
one-horse wagon, one buggy, and farm
Of Covington. Inquire or address L..
Matthew, at the place, or Paul Laborle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11

~ ADNAwoS0 A1OVVk1CAa q
We the Underlined jury Commits.
siooers certify the above and foregoing
to be true and correct list of names
drawn to serve q Grand and Petit Jurors
for the June term 1888. this 23rd day
Of Nay, 1888.
J. L. Philips.
Milton Burns.
Ed. Brewster.
w. J. Aayneld.
A. Frederick.
Jury Commissioners.
H. b. Warren,
Clerk aasd Ex-onicl0 Jury Commissioner.
Witnesses:
W. 3. Parker.
Jules Aaille.
In testimony whereof I grant this
oertieeAte. under my hand and scal ON.
cially this 33rd day OF May 1888.
II. h. WARREN, Clerk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
Won't Permit Princes to
Snub Him.

Chicago, June 1.-Charles n
Post, vice-president OF the Lyon {
Healey Company, who has just re-
turned from an extended tour Of
the Orient, met Admiral Dewey in
Hong Kong. March Is. Mr.. Posi-
tells Of . social pass-at-arms be-
tween Dewey and Prince Henry,
brother Of Emperor William, com
manding the German squadron at
Hong-Kong. Prince Henry i'm.
mediately after his arrival al
Hong-Kong gave q banquet to the
higher officers Of the other fleets,
among whom was Rear Admiral
Dewey.
At the feastl the Prince proposed
toast to his own country, then to
Great Britain. then to all the great
powers except the United States.
Finally, just before the dinner was
over, the royal host proposed .
toast to this country. When Rear
Admiral Dewey saw that appar-
antly his country was to be slighted,
he left the banquet without cere-
mony. The next day . representa-
tive Of Prince Henry cent . round
about apolgy to the American COM
mander, Dewey sent word back
to the Emporer's brother that he
would accept nothing but . written
or personal apology from the prince.
The latter then called upon Dewey
and apologized, saying that IN the
Of the dinner he, the
prince, thoughtlessly neglected to
put the toast in it's proper place on
the programme.
While Mr.. Post was ut Hong
Kong, Prince Henry gave ball,
but Admiral Dewey, although in
vited, did not attend. The banquet
incident was not allowed to get out,
and Mr.. Post received it frat hand
from one OF the officers OF the
American feet.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
FOR SALE.

The Leblanc place, situated five miles
from Covington, on the Tchefupcta
River, and one mile below Old Landing.
Contains 1000 sores, more or less.
About 1000 acree timbered. Has =
front on the Tchefuncta River Of mile
and . quarter, with residence. bath
house, wharf, artesian we'll, gas, and
all necessary outbuildings. Will be
sold entire, or separate. Title guaran-
teed. For further information, apply
at this Office, or to ALI. LIE Blanc, on
the premises. Postofice address,
Covingt0n, La, Box Sc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
Pearl River.

| June ., 1875.
Editor st. Tsmmany FAaxEx:
| The cloud that seemed no bigee
than = mans hand, doomed up yes
terday, and it spread to wide di
mansions, going In ; northeastern,
direction, aad we thought it wa
coming to this dry aud thirsty land
but it passed Us by giving rs few
drops. We were thankful for tina,
much.
Purvis, MISS, wired that tn,
storm struck them, but there va,
no more particulars of its develop
ments.
Our fine Prairie Dew watermel.
on patch is holding its own brave.
ly against this long May-extended.
up-to-date drouth. We have named
the biggest melon "New Orleans, -
after our noble ship, and will have
the whole of Sampson and Schley'a
feet represented in that patriotic
watermelon patch, with Dewey'a
in the foreground, and it will, to
all appearances now, whip the
drouth, elf it takes all summer. !"
We want the Farmer, or rather
its genisl Editor, to have one of
those melons, for we know he will
enjoy 1t and give the credit when
it belongs, to our fine climate, piny
woods land, and the originator of
the melon, JEFF Welborn, Of Texas.
Mr.. q. Seal Is having his pretty
cottage painted.
Mr.. Nelson's new house is near
ing completion.
Mrs. Susie Joyner Dean, from
Moss Point, left to-day for Poplar
vile. She has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. Ella Crawford.
Master Willie Welsh spent the
week at his old home with his
cousins.
Mr.. p. w. Schneider's Brick
Plant is under full Roadway.
The young folks have . Fish Fry,
on the tapis.
Miss sidley Greasy, of New Or
leans, is spending . pleasant visit
with Mrs. Green and family.
Mrs. Heitkamp returned to-day
from the city.
Miss Lenoir, of Poplarville, is
visiting her brother and family
Flags are waved ut the soldiers
every day as they pass, en- route
to "Camp Caffery." The company
from Cincinnati had an hours rest
at our town. One of the soldiers
asked boy if he was . Democrat
or Republican? 81 am q full
blooded American" was the quick
reply. The smile was audible.
God bless the soldiers and remem-
Der them when they have to prove
that they Remember the Maine. !"
RELDAS.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11

Mr.. r. Ketcl,am Of Pike CITY,
CAL. SAYS: ''During my brothers
late sickness from sciatic rheuma-
tism, Chumberlain's Pain Balm was
the only remedy that gave him any
relief" Many others have testified
to the prompt relief from psin
which this Imminent slfords.
For Sale BY v. II. Frederick,
Covington, and 3. B. Paine,
Vaudeville.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
FOR SALE.

The beautiful commodious and well
appointed Guinault home, on the Bogue
Falia river opposite the town of C0ving-
ton. This Is one of the most comfort.
able homes In the parish, built of solid
masonry, and Is in flrst-class condition.
Contains sixty acres of land.
Apply ON the premises, or address
Mrs. JAS. p. GUINAULT.
633 Bourbon ST., New Orleans, La
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
The name Of Commodore Schley
Is pronounced Sly, not Stay. as 90
many mispronounce it.

"Whv don't you come forward
and help whip the enemy?'' inquir-
ed the Indignant patriot. "Why, %
replied the pugilists in chorue,
we're waiting tor Spain 10 get I
reputation. ''-washinetoa Star,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11

Col. Hood has secured . full
quota Of men for his regiment, at
Camp Cafery, and they are now
being examined by DR.. Floyd
Stewart, major surgeon Of the regi-
ment. 1t Is estimated that about
10 per cent will fail to pass.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11

When you go to New Orleans,
stop at PENIS Hotel, corner Of St.
Charles and Poydras streets. All
front rooms, newly furnished
throughout. Charges reasonable,
by the day or week
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
FOR SALE.

A place Of 165 acres of Land, with
dwelling and buildings necessary for
farm use, neighbor of the late John T.
Munsch, six miles northwest of Gov
tngton, on the HUNTSVILLE road. Good
water. Well situted. Inquiries will
receive prompt reply. Address,
Joseph Piland, Biloxi. Miss.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
GOOD ROADS.

n
wonderful resources IT our State
generally and Washington Parish in
particular. We should by all means,
and even regardless Of expense con,
struct . first-class road from Frank.
linton to Covington il this be done
we would in . great measure feel
independent OF railroad facilities.
On . properly constructed road
q round trip horseback, or buggy
trip could easily be made in one
day. and the freight capacity Of
our ''road schooners" could be
largely increased. We hear that
st. Tammany Parish has arranged
to purchase four Of the celebrated
Austin Road Machines at 1925 90
each, and expresses . desire that
We meet her half way in the good
road movement. When these ma
chimes are received some Of the
parish officials should visit Coving-
ton and inspect them and il they
can do the work claimed, Washing
ton Parish should secure one Of
them at least, and put it into opera
ton ut once SO rs to have the road
10 good condition for fall and winter
business. We know that the parish
Is somewhat cramped for funds, but
Il We hope to pull out of the mire
Of debt, and keep up with the pro.
gressive procession Of the age, some
provision must be made for public
works Of this character. Let Us
have good roads at any rate
Franklin:on New Era.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
FOR SALE

Two hundred acres of land two miles
southeast of Slidell. Has 500 fruit
trees assorted; 500 pecan trees, now
beginning to bear. About 30 acres In
cultivation. Good dwelling and out
houses. Address,
ARTHUR PROVOST,
Slidell, La.
Or to J. G. Richardson, 635 Com
mercial Place, New Orleans, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
FINE FARM FOR SALE.

Located 10 miles north of Covington,
on the H0lmesville road, containing 1870
acres- Coed residence, large barn,
fine water. Well timbered. Forty acres
under cultivation. For further particu
lars apply at this Office or address,
b. r. ROGERS,
COvingtOn. La,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11
HOMESTEAD APPLICATION.

In Accordance with Act No. "a Of the
legislature Of the stats Of I,ouisian Of
1855, hereby give notice Of my intsp
tion 70 homestead the following Ss.te
land viz:
The southwest quarter Of section z,
township 5. south range IA east, st.
my76t K. ARDO PIERCE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-06-11

Corn Is such . rich, heavy feed,
that fstsening pigs sometimes d.
gest it badly. In such cases they
will eat charcoal freely and it aids
the digestion Of food and improves
their appetite. Charred corn on
~ cob i m excellent feed in such
cnees.