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Evening star., 1898-08-20


By 1:30 o'clock. at which time the fleet
hove in sight just below Grants tomb,
fully 125, 600 people were seated upon the
approaches to the lawns and hills near the
tomb. Every inch of land almost was &C.
cupied. and even the side of the steep hill
running down to the railroad track was
black with human beings, who were oblig
ed to hold on the sod to keep from falling
to the bottom. The crowd kept on increas-
ing, even after the parade was over. A
steady stream kept pouring upon the
ground when the lest ship had passed the
tomb on her way down.
A platoon of light artillery of two pieces,
under command of Captain Wendell, from
the 1st Battery. had planted its guns di-
rectly opposite the tomb, under the trees
on the edge of the bank.
AT 11:37 O'Clock the New York put her
nose in front of the tomb, and as she did
SO the battery fired a salute. Scarcely had
the smoke from the guns cleared away
when the bow guns of the flagship ran out
and saluted. Then she passed on her state
ly way. The other ships also saluted as
they came abreast of the tomb. Captain
Wendefs battery answered every salute
Continued on Eleventh Page0
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-25
NAVAL REPORT HAS REACHED
 THE CAPITAL
Guarded by Armed Men, Ii Mill Be Delivered by Captain Marix
 to Secretary Long To-Day.

' NEW YORK, March 24.-The Herald's Washington correspond ent telegraphs: President McKin- ley's anxiety as to the full details of the Maine disaster will be re- lieved tomorrow. The report of the Court of Inquiry, which has been awaited with anxiety, not only by the United States and Spain, but by the civilized world, arrived in Washington tonight, It was in possession of Lieutenant Con- mander Marix, judge advocate of the court. A remarkable scene was enacted at the Pennsylvania Railroad station upon the arrival of the Florida Central train upon which Lieutenant Commander Mark and his escort travelled. Long before the hour for the ar rival of the train the station and the streets were thronged with crowd of curious men and women, anxious to catch a glimpse of the men bearing the important docu- ment and perhaps to see the bag in which it was contained.
 With Lieutenant Commander Marix were Lieutenant John Hood, Lieutenant Karl Jungern, Passed Assistant Engineer Bowers, Naval Cadet Bronson, Carpenter Helms and M. E. Marix, nephew of the lieutenant-commander. Waiting to meet them at the station was En- sign Ward, who had been detailed for this duty by Secretary Long. All the gates leading to the train shed were locked to keep out the crowd, which pressed forward to the railing and broke into cheers as the train pulled into the sta ton.
 Ensign Ward had provided two cabs, which were Statloned at tne Sixth-street side of the station, near the door of the baggage-room. The crowd was avoided by Lieu tenant -Commander Mark and his escort passing through the baggage room to the waiting cabs. Lieu tenant Hood headed the little pro- cession with the precious report in a canvas bag which he carried flung over his shoulder in plain sight. All of the crowd caught sight of them and hurried around to the sidewalk just as the officers emerged from the station.
 One of those in front jostled Lieutenant Hood and touched the
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-25

dows and cheered the train. The officers were very anxious during the trip to know about the state of feeling in Washington, and all southbound passengers who had been met in the stations had been questioned on this point. They were all glad that their journey was over. and would be much re- lieved tomorrow to have their re- sponsibility for the safety of the report terminated by handing it to the Secretary of the Navy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-25

before presenting the report to the Secretary of the Navy to- morrow.
 MT. Marix told me that the en- tire party was very much fa- tigued by the journey and by the anxiety they had been under for the safety of the report. The journey had been one of constant excitement, as in all the large cities, and even small towns, crowds had gathered at the sta- tions and peered into the car win-
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E. Marix, who remained in the hotel lobby to answer the ques- tions of the newspaper men and tell the story of the trip. The officers took turns in going to dinner, one or more being at all times left in the room with the report.
 Lieutenant Commander Marix and his companions looked tired and travel stained when they reached the hotel and retired early for a good nights sleep
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-25
While Sending a Menace of War Across the
 Sea.
Court of Inquiry Report Arrives, and Senators Say If Inter VentiOn Means War
 Let War Come.

NEW YORK, March 24.-The Her aids Washington correspondent tele- graphs: With war talk everywhere and the War and Navy Departments straining every effort to get ready for war, the President and his official advisers gre cool and deliberate in the consideration of the many ugly phases of the entire situation which are now rapidly bringing matters to a climax.
 As hard as have been their labors since the Maine catastrophe, the cruel test of their strength and abil- ity to cope with the great problems with which they are confronted will come within the week. Everybody seJf hat we are on the brink of war. WhaS will precipitate the fatal plunge between the two countries in- volvedp Will they be able to halt long enough for something to hap pen that will enable the fatal leap to be avoided and the path of peace to be retracedp
 President Mckinley is an optimist. Time is the essence of the situation. In the face of the extreme gravity of the situation he hopes that some thing may yet happen to avert hos tilites. What that something is he probably does not know himself, but
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when asked by his friends if it is going to be war or peace he invari- ably declares that he has not aban- doned hope of averting way.
 Everything that has happened to- day adds to the gravity of the situa- tion. The departure of the Spanish torpedo fiotilla from the Canary Islands for Cuban waters; the speech of Thurston in the Senate; the ad- ditional preparations hastened in consequence of the news of the sail- ing of the Spanish hotilla; the ar rival tonight of Lieutenant Com mander Mark with the report of the Court of Inquiry, and the continued consultations of the President with the Democratic leaders have all tend ed to infame the public mind, and in all quarters there is a feeling of anxiety while waiting for the devel- opments of next week.
 Aside from the President and some of the members of his Cabinet, there are few men in Washington who will say they have any longer much hope that war Cdn De dV6TLSQ. On6 WnOlG- some sign to-day is that in the face of an impending crisis the jingoes are becoming alarmed and are say ing now: "Let us wait for the Pres ident before doing anything radi- cal" What their attitude will be when the President is heard from and the Maine report is made public is another question. It is realized everywhere that the imminent dan- ger at present is in Congress. The President has done everything pos sible by conferences with the leaders of both parties to prevent an in- fammatory outbreak, and it is prob- able, unless some unforeseen event occurs, that the Maine report will be received in both houses without de- bate and Congress will wait with moro or less impatience the further
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-25
SOME STRAIGHT TALK.

< LONDON, March 24 - The J
 Daily Graphic says editorially }
 < this morning: We think 1t time 4
 that Washington cease wob- y
 bling. Weeks ago it was said y
 < that the starting of the Spanish x
 x torpedo fiottlla for the West h. \
 dies would compel America to x < declare war To-day the f1otilla <
 < Is steaming straight for Porto < x Rico Meanwhile acute Senators x < in Washington and over-clever x
 < journalists. in New York are x < planning ingenious campaigns to X * fix the odium of declaring war x < on Spain < Surely this is unworthy of the * < American people. Two clear <
 < lines of policy are before Presi- x < dent Mckinley: Either to CO., x operate with the Sagasta cabinet x * in making Cuban home rule a X < reality. or to give Spain peremp- x < tory notice to quit. x X ITO avoid both courses is to }. turn the terrible Maine disaster < x into sort of gruesome red her * x ring. If President Mckinley < 4. does not mean war let him say * so and the horrors in Cuba will * soon be mitigated." <
 Y x 4 x < < < * x x X bag containing the report. Quick as flash Lieutenant Hood pulled revolver from his pocket, at the sight ot which the crowd recoiled as at the same instant Passed As sistant Engineer Bowers ran to the side of Hood with a drawn TO- VolVer in his hand.
 All the officers except Cadet Bronson, who took the next train for his home in New York, quickly entered waiting cabs which were driven rapidly through Pennsylva- nia avenue to Fourteenth street and thence to the Ebbitt House. olloWed by a number of cabs con- aiming newspaper men.
 Secretary Long had instructed Ensign Ward to tell Lieutenant- Commander Marix that the Secre- ary did not wish the report de- ivered until office hours tomorrow morning and that he should retain possession of it until that time. In pursuance of these instructions he report was taken to the Ebbitt House, where the rooms which lad been secured for the officers were the identical apartments which were occupied by President nd Mrs. Mckinley when the resident was Representative in Congress. The entire party then vent to their rooms, except Mr. H.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-25
NEWS OF THE DAY.

FIRST PAGE. The Crisis Near at Hand. Naval Report Reaches Washington.
 SECOND PAGE. The President Wants Time . Sampson Takes Sicards Place. Spains Torpedo Fleet Sails Ammunition for Big Guns. Maine Destroyed by Mine. Activity at Mare Island. Ship In Distress Off Females. (
 THIRD PAGE. Fighting the San Jose Gang. Clever Woman Swindler. Frost Follows the Drouth Search for the Train Robbers. Good Scores by Marksmen , San Rafael Flower Show
 FOURTH PAGE. Twin Battleships Launched. Laying Plans of Campaign. Senator Thurston's Bitter Speech. Captain Marks Wife Talks.
 FIFTH PAGE. Floods in Eastern Rivers Imposes a Fine and Pays It. Chapman Is Convicted. Fight for State Text Books Inspection of Freight Needed. Jenkins Body Recovered.
 SIXTH PAGE. Editorial War for the Sake of Peace. Doleful Times in Hawaii. Street Contractors Rings. German and Hill. On the Speakers Desk. Answers to Correspondents. Notes From the Corridors. {
 SEVENTH PAGE. Notable English Greyhounds. ( Irene Lynch Found.
 EIGHTH PAGE. { The Press Clubs New Home. The Almy's Hulk Still Ahoat Electricity as a Monopoly. How Berkeley Girls Train. News Along the Water Front. Burke's Murderer Will Plead h. sanity.
 NINTH PAGE Primary Law Unconstitutional. Revenue Deputies Dismissed. {
 TENTH PAGE. { The Commercial World. (
 ELEVENTH PAGE. ( A Woman Stricken Dumb. ( News From Across the Bay ( Lives Endangered by Firebugs. ( Opposed to the New Numbers. (
 TWELFTH PAGE. ( Racing at Ingleside. ( Romances of Bank Books. q Baldwin Grotto as a Music Hali. (
 THIRTEENTH PAGE. ( Births. Marriages and Deaths. (
 FOURTEENTH PAGE. The Ferry Scandal C Exposition Committee Appointed. q Ruled Of the Track. (
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-25
SENATORS
 DECLARE
 FOR WAR

j. WASHINGTON, March 24.-''ln j. my opinion we have left to us but j. one question-ought we, for hu- !. manity's sake, to interfere in the j. conduct of war by Spain?
 j. Interference undoubtedly means L war Even if it does. am for in- A terference, and want that inter- i. ference to be undertaken at once. | If Spain, at our demand, in The in- ]. terest of humanity, will allow the i. reconcentrados to return to their : homes and Their ordinary pursuits | and permit us to extend our chari- . ties to them in our own way, war . need not be involved. "-Senator ". - F. Frye of Maine.
 ''The only reason why resolu- ; tions recognizing Cuban independ-
 ence will not be presented at this
 time is that their consideration might open the way to acrimonious
 and unWise debate. l believe, in
 the present emergency, nothing
 should be done 10 hamper in any
 way the movements of the exeCu-
 live branch Of the Government. I
 can see no need of further debate
 of the Cuban question until we get
 something substantial to act upon,
 and we will have thai in a few
 days."-Senator A. O. Bacon of
 Georgia.
 ''The situation to-day is one of expectancy as to the verdict: one of determination to assert the con- : viction of the duty that the Ameri- can people feel to be incumbent : upon them of terminating the war : in Cuba, and relieving the people : and giving them chance to sus- : tain life and renew their fortunes. I believe all this is comprehended : fin the Presidents policy, and l : know the Senate stands ready to : sustain him, man to man, although It may lead to war. r."-Senator John Morgan of Alabama.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

An attempt was made last Tues
day night to bnrn the small frame
house on the corner near the ice
factory, occupied BY a colored
woman. 1t was saturated with
coal oil and set on FIRE The watch
man 1t the ice factory discovered
it and put it ont, and no doubt
prevented another large confiagra-
ton.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Last Tuesday afternoon q horse
driven by Mr.. J. II. Reixan, OF
Columbia, Miss, ran away. The
buggy collided with post and Mr..
ReiQan and his two children were
thrown out. His little son, Rob
ert Reigan, was bruised about the
face, but not seriously injured.
His wounds were dressed BY DR..
G. Z. Williams.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Mr.. 5. D. Bulloch, Wholesale
and retail merchant. corner OF
Columbia and Lockwood streets,
carries q full and complete
stock Of everything in the way OF
groceries, dry goods, clothing,
hardware, buggies. wagons, etc.,
and receives new goods every week.
We call attention to his advertise
ment in another column.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19
CARD OF THANKS.

Iherby express my sincere thanks
to all who so kindly assisted in
saving goods from my store on the
night Of the fire, and assure them
that their action in 50 doing is
heartily appreciated By me.
+. J. FREDERICK.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Mr.. G. Howard, the baker, will
rebuild at once. In the meantime
he is baking in jacksonville
through the kindness of Mr. Den
diuger, aud will have fresh bread.
rolls, cakes, etc., every morning.
Il Nre. Beaucondray's.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19
NOTICE..

Owing to disorder and confusion
Of stock, on account Of fire and
moving, will sell dry goods, shoes,
ETC.. at and below cost, for cash.
T. ]. FREDERICK.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

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, 1898-11-19

Mr.. John Theobald has reopened
! blacksmith shop in the building
in the rear of Sonny's Saloon, an
the shop formerly occupied By a.
Parisy, and will continue bis bust
ness ~ usual, until he can re1ul q
At his former place.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

NOTICE.-Thcre will be di-
VINE service on Thanksgiving Day,
Nov. q, at the Methodist Church,
at Ii O'Clock, aud an address ~
Prof. Chas. +. Hill. The public
are cordially invited 70 attend.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Wanted. mt Darlington Bros. 4
Co., $4,000 clapboards.
Blue Stamps given aud reticc'n-
Cd At Medals.
Go to Darlington Bros. i 20.
for all kinds Of Bicycle Material.
They have just received full as
sortmcnt Of Bicycle Goods. Call
and See. Leave your wheel with
them for repairs.
Darlington Bros. 4 20.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19
Fror, New Zealand.

Reefton, New Zealand, Nov. %, 1896.
l am very pleased u state that
since took the agency Of Chamber.
laiu's medicines the sale has been
very large. more especially OF the
Cougl, Remedy. In two yesrs l
have sold more Ut this particular
remedy than Ut all other makes fol
the previous i've years. As to lis
efficacy, I have been informed hy
scores Of persons OF the good results
they have received from it, and
know its value from the use Ut it in
my own household. II is SD pleas
ant to take that we have t. place The
bottle beyond the reach 1t the
children. +. j. SCANTLkBURY.
For eale by v. H. Frederick,
CovingtoL, aud 3. i. Paine.
Vaudeville.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to Chas. c.
Frederick are requested IA call at
f. J. Frederick's store and make >
settlement, aud their bills will be
duly receipted for.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Mr.. Chas. II. Hosmer, cx- Mayor
OF Summit, Miss, and we'll known
in Covington, is seriously i'll IA
New Orleans, Of cancer Of the
stomach.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

When the gods ruled from
OLYMPUS, there lived a giant, whose
strencth was invinciblc SO long az
he remained in contact with Mother
Earth. He was a great wrestler.
for if he were thrown he but gained
new strength. According to the
myth Hercules slew him by holding
him in the air and strangling him.
There is no Hercules to strang'e
the Covington Graded School. Its
building is down. but the determl'
nation of the people to have a
school il not dead. The school
will resume its interrupted session
next Monday.
The winter will he tided, and
next year the school will be organ
lied in building belonging to the
people, erected by the tax voted by
themselves, and will he their pride
and one of the mainstays Of the
town. CIIAS. +. HILL.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Mr.O.V. Richard has commenced
the erection Of 4 new store build
mo. on the site Of the old post
Office, and will be ready to resume
business IN q short time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

During the fire last week . large
amount Of merchandise aud house
hold goods disappeared, aud are
supposed to have been stolen.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Many Of the bridges throughout
the Parish are in . dangerous con-
dition, and should be repaired At
once.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Mr.. June Lacroix, the painter,
10 having = new residence built on
KeInper street, between Boston
and Rutland streets.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Rev. j. NJ Williams will hold
service It Slidell tomorrow, AID 1t
Pearl River Station Monday night.
The public are cordially invited to
attend.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Covington needs and mast have
= steam fire engine, a chemical
engine and hook and ladder COM
pany. With such a department
there would be comparative safety
AGAINST fires, and the insurance
rates would be greatly reduced.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

If all those who had the misfor-
time TO be burned out last week,
and who intend to resume business,
will notify US, We will publish the
.ame in our local columns.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Private Board, By the day, week
or month, at Home Cottage, north
or the FARMER office. Mrs. Victor
Labatut.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

The shooting stars have not
been VISIBLE here, on account Of
the cloudy weather.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

The City Drug Store, opposite
the new Bank building. Mr.. J.
$. Watkins, proprietor, has opened
with q full line Of fresh drugs,
toilet articles, etc Prescriptions
filled night or day. See advertise
ment IN another column.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Mr.. II. +. Meilleur, Matchmaker,
has opened his shop in Heintz'a
store.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Mrs. Alverez, the Postmistress,
succeeded in saving all the mail
when the building was burned.
The Postoffice is now located IN
the new drug store.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

For a full line of Fruit Jars,
call at Darlington Bros. d 20.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Mr.. Vic Frederick will reopen
his drug store in the annex to
Borde's store.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

A handsome and complete
assortment Of Clothing for
Spring and Summer wear
has just been received at
Darlington Bros. & Co.,
who carry the largest and
most complete stock to
be found in Covlngton.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Mr.. Emile Frederick has opened
his bsr-room in his warehouse, un-
til he can rebuild.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

NOTICE.-YOu can save ) per
cent. on every cash purchase by
asking for Blu Stamps At Medals.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19
DR.. J. L. Pope, the dentist, now
has lis Office 1t his residence.

Rev. A. r. Edbrooke will hold
service in the Episcopal Church
tomorrow morning and evening,
At the usual hours. The public
are cordially invited TO attend.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Mr.. II. Zcitvogel has opened bis
tailor shop IN his residence. on the
corner east of the town Hall lot,
where prompt attention will be
given to all orders in his line.
NOTlCE.-All persons indebted
to me are requested TO settle their
accounts at once, and grestly
oblige, Respectfully.
q. v. RICHARD.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

NARRIED.lOn Wednesday,,
Nov. Q. 1898, at the residence OF
the brides father, in the Sixth
Ward, by J. Y. Grow. J. r.. >
Choctaw couple, John Favre and
Louisa Baptiste
After he ceremony choice re-
treatments, cake and wine were
served, after which the happy
couple and the guests repaired to
the residence of the brides uncle,
where all joined in the dance, after
the fashion Of white people. This
was followed by : native Choctaw
Indian dance, which was kept up
for three nights, after which the
young couple left for heir home
in Bay st. Louis, Miss.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Buy Hams at Darlington Bros. q
Co., at 10 cents ; pound, IS good
a Dove brand.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

The last meeting Of the Town
Council was held on the first Tues
day in October, over six weeks be-
fore the fire, and the Pythians had
not met for 4 number of weeks.
They both met in the council
room, which ut other times was
kept securely locked. hence the
fire could not have possibly started
in that room-at least not by ac-
cident.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

If you want . Bicycle cheap, see
Babington's new line of wheels.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

Messrs. Cooper 4 Strain will
build asmall house on 5. %. Ander-
sons lot and will resume business
in q short time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

The rainy weather Of this week
has interfered with work in the
burnt district
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19
81. de,aaus,sy 8mmfr.
ISSUED EVERY SATURDAY
November IS, 1898.
Ask for Blue Stamps, At Medals.
The Bank of Covington is now
located in Borde's store.

The Second Louisiana Regiment
will 60 to Havana about the 18th
Of December.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-11-19

FOR SALE.-A young Jersey
Bull. Apply at this Office.