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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

The residence of Mayor e. z.
Williams was struck by lightning
during the rain storm last Satur-
day. The current ran down the
galvanized IRON valley and water
pipe, and very little damage was
done 70 he roof.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

The Police Jury met in special
session last Saturday, and passed
an ordinance forbiddlng the moving
OF live stock from districts infected
with Charlton, and ordered the
burning of animals that have died
Of the disease.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

The hooking bird law is being
violated everv day by children
chunking At and catching the
young birds. Parents should warn
them against this practice before
they get mulcted in the sum of SIS
and costs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

In Livingston Parish the rabbits
and deer are dying of charbon.
As a preventive measure, we sug-
gest that the members of the Police
Jury see that every rabbit and
deer in this parish is caught and
raccinated immediately.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

Rev. Jno. NJ. Williams will hold
service in the Presbyterian Church
tomorrow morning and night.
The public are cordially invited
to attend.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01
Considerable excitement

Considerable excitement was
caused on the street last Wednes-
day afternoon, when Mr.. Eddie
Frederick, who was busy in his
store, had some difficulty with
Judge J. ). Bossier, over business
matters. From what we can learn,
Judge }. 5. Bossier drew his pis-
toll first, when MIR. Frederick Sc
cured his aud fred two shots,
neither OF which took effect.
Both parties were promptly ar
rested and released to appear for
trial yesterday IN the Justice Court.
We will publish the result IN
next weeks issue.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

Alderman N. Z. Day has a modi-
fed plan of the proposed new Town
Hall, and prospective bidders are
invited to call At his place and ex-
anime the same. The Town Coun-
Gil will meet next week and take
some action IN the matter.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

The urgent need Of Town Hall
has been frequently felt since the
great November FIRE. We need a
place for public meetings and en-
tertainmen,s, and a Mayors Office
and Council room. Snch a build
ing would be not onl y ornamental
but useful. and the sooner it Is
built the better.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

Mr.. +. Domergue, ST., has estab-
lished new bar room in his build
ing next to the railroad depot,
and 1t will be known as "Times
Saloon He will have a grand
opening to-nights at half past Z
o'clock, and cordially invites his
friends and the general public to
attend. We call attention to his ad-
vertisement in another column.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

Mr.. w. B. Franklin, who has
been the efficient depot agent Of
the East Louisiana Railroad ever
since it was built, was superseded
under the new management this
week by Mr.. Ely, Of New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

improvements are going steadily
forward. not only in CovingtoD,
but all over the parish. Our people
are wide awake and progressive,
and evidences of this fact can be
seen in all objections.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

LOST.-On Wednesday, June 81;
between Quavc's and Bablngton
Bros, a pair of Gold Spectacles.
octagon shaped. A liberal reward
will be paid for their return to
Babington Bros.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

The charming young ladies,
Misses Angelo and Florence Ganeau
and Miss Eugcnia Toomer, Of
Pennington, Miss. and Miss
Geneva Whichard, of S!idell, La. ,
spent a day this week y: the Com
mercial House on their return from
= most enjoyable visit of several
weeks to friends in FrankiIntOn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

The commencement exercises Of
Sophie L. Wrlght's Home Insti-
tute were held in the Grand Opera
House, New Orleans, last Tuesday,
in the presence of a large audience.
Among the graduates was Miss
Eva Jay, of jacksonville, who
was awarded a gold medal for the
highest average in mathematics.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

Il is rumored that every man in
tae parish is a candidate for office,
but we are inclined to think that
thetreport is exaggerated, at lesst to
a certain extent.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

Mss Addic Stamm, of New Or
leans, arrived last Sunday on a
visit to her sister Mrs. koppmeier.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

LOST.-A small insurance book,
of the Southeastern Tariff Asssocia.
ton. A suitable reward will be
paid for its return to the Bank Of
Covlngton.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

The regular monthly meeting
OF Coymgton Fire Go. No. | will
be held at the Courthouse next
Monday night.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

WANTED TO PURCHASE-Four to
Ten Acres of Land, with improvements
preferred, In walking distance of town.
Must be cheap. Address "Ende," 1926
Constance street, New Orleans, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

We learn that several deer have
died OF charbon in the marsh near
jacksonville.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01
The Garden Party o
NJ. T.. B.

expected, on date Of the full moon-in
this instance on the 23rd-the NJ. C. b.
were prepared for their garden party
on that date, with suitable decorations.
Owing to the moon getting too ;sfull''
on her cloudy throne, Jupiter Pluvious
took charge of Affairs, and Most C-opi-
ously B-athed the grounds, scenery,
decorations and other preparations.
The Gath was worse than the 23rd. But
finally the event was decided upon for
the 26th. Although Affairs between
]. p. and the Queen Of Night seemed
unsettled, the company assembled
manifested their pleasure and arprecia-
ton Of the programme for the evening.
The unsettled weather prevented the
attendance Of friends from q distance,
but the Covington people have shown
their approval of the efforts to establish
> Public Library. by adding over $50
to the treasury Of said Library.
Thanks are especially due to Mr.. Silas
L. Smith Tor his composition and artis-
tic arrangement of the series Of tableaux
prescnted-as follows-from titles of
some of the books in the Library:
Under Two Flags-Miss Aline
Doyle.
Uncle Remus Mr.. Chas. Stroblc.
3 Gr8ndmorher's Attic Treasures
Miss May kentzeI.
1 When Mans Single Mr.. J. IL.
Smith.
s Ciphers-Master H. Exterstein.
Vanity Fair Miss Clara Smith.
Aulocrat of The Breakfast Table
Master Bonnie Miller.
8 A Summer Rain Masters /. aud
T. Theriot.
3 ATerri.le Tcmptation-Mr. Alfred
Smith.
10 Great Expectations Miss Grace
Moore.
III Choir Invisible Various.
Next thing on the program was q
musical selection, ON three guitars, BIZ
Miss Eva WORT aud Messrs. J. L. Smith
and f. Piar che.
The performance closed with = bur-
lesque on the farce .sI.ost-A Letter."
with the following characge rs:
Mrs. Abbott-Miss Rebecca Weaver.
Marion Abbott Miss Katie Kentzel.
Maude Abbott Miss Josie Whelpley.
Bridget Miss Ernma Whelpley.
Mr. Abbott c. s. 4. Babington.
Tom Smith-A. L. Strain.
Cbas. Smith s. l.. Smith.
Carpenter-E. ID. Kentzel.
After the performance, dancing aud |
were enjoyed till q late |
hour.
The thanks of the NJ. C. b. are due to |
The young Misses who worked 50 faith
fully in the "Ring Contest" in which
Miss May KeDtzel was the victor. The
money from each contestant being
by the President of the Club, in
the presence of some twenty persons rs
there could be no question
Of unfair decision.
Thanks are also due to ladies and
gentlemen whose voluntary aid con-
80 largely to the success Of the
amusements, and to our Cow
ngt0n friends for their liberal patronr
,ge, fully rewarding rs for our en-
1eavors to please. NJ. c. B.
The children's garden party Of the
N. c. B., on Friday afternoon of last
week, was well attended, and the little
folks had an ENJOYABLE time, with games,
etc. In the cake walk,
Master Laurence Roubion won the
prize.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

When you go TO New Orleans,
stop ut Penn's Hotel, corner of st.
Charles and Poydras streets. All
front rooms, neHly furnished
throughout. Charges reasonable,
by the day or week
i'sivat- Rn.r,i, hy The LAY. 1..k
oe meath, At ua,ne Ccliage. aor,h
Of ~ fA.,,sR clsice- Mr. v.cpr
Labatut.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

MARRIED.-On Thursday, June %,
1899, at st. Jeanne's Church, Abi;a
Springs, by Rev. Jos. Koeserl, Charles
L. Hosmer and Miss Jeanne Simon
wangon, daughter of MIS-. Francis
johnson, ST., of Simon's Hotel.
The church was deliberately decorated
for the occasion, aud was filed with
friends of the contracting parties. The
music was furnished by the choir Of
st. Peters Church In Covington, under
the leadership of Sister Laurence.
The handsome young bride and groom
were attended by Mr.. Lewis Morgan
Mr.. Frank w. Hosmer aud Miss I.aroue,
Mr. Lsrcue aud Miss Huet. TIE
presents were numerous and handsome.
After the ceremony q reception was
given at SiMon's Hotel, aud the happy
couple left on the o'clock train for
Pearl River, and from there they left on,
the Northeastern train for bridal trip.
We join their many friends in wishing
them = joyful and prosperous future.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

Inc Public School Board will
meet next Wednesday, and ex-
anime teachers on Thursday. See
notice in another column.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

Alderman 5. ID. Anderson and
family moved last week i'll their
new residence IN New Covington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

DIED. : On Monday. June Is,
1899, Richard SaGier, second son
Of Torrance aud MOllie Sadler. OF
Slidcll. aged 10 years. after an ILL.,
ness of twenty-five days with
typhoid fever.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

OIED-At the residence Of his
uncle, J.P. Henry, near Covington,
La, Monday, June 90. 1899, at 2
O'Clock p. NJ, John b. Henry,
beloved husband of Josephine Biri,
aged 81 years, a native of Llepbre,
canton Marie Aumine. department
Hante Rhine Alsace, and a resident
of New Orleans for the past forty
seven years. His remains were
taken to New Orleans for inter
ment.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

Mrs. Alvarez, T. NJ, moved the
Postofice last Tuesday into the
New Frederick's Drug Store build
ing, on Columbia street, where she
will be pleased to attend TO the
wants of her Numerous customers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

DIED.-ln New Orleans, La,
on Monday, June 20, 1899, At Z
o'clock p. m., John Emmett La
crolx. youngest son of Charles g..
Lacroly and Albertina Santana,
aged one year.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

Mone,. TO pate It ~ood ideas mar b
secured BY orr aid. The Pafsse Record,
Baltimore, Nd.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01
Next Tuesday will be the giori-
Gus Fourth of July.

There has been enough rain The
last few days to last a few weeks.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01

Crops are looking flne since the
recent rains.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-07-01
]. N. YATES,
PARISH SURVEYOR

CONVICTION. LA.
All orders left with H. r Warren
Clerk Of Court, or addressed to ]. N
Yates, Verzer Postonlce, La, viii ~
ceivs prompt attention.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-21
THE VIRGINIA SENATORSHlP.
BATTLE BETWEEN TYLER AND
MARTIN OPENED AT MANASSAS.
The Fight VIII DC to n Finish ana
Promises to De Very In
teresting.
Especial to The Post.O

Richmond, Va, July 20.-The Virginia
senatorial campaign, which promises to
be as interesting as the most unique oil
those in Mahone's palmy regime, opened
at the Manassas horse show. Both the
plan and the nature of the show is slgnlh-
cantly characteristic of this hght. VIZ
ginia in recent years has had some pictur-
esque political campaigns, but this IS Inc
first one to bloom out of horse race.
What is still more singular that IL snouid
happen that these candidates should make
their first appearance in this campaign at
this horse show. IN that neither mas any
sporting" blood in their veins. They are
botf solid and thorough practical aoliti-
clans The governor is one OF the laost
conspicuous leaders in Virginia OF The
Presbyterian church, and rigidly temper
ate. Mr.. Martin is just as free from
sportive inclination and equally temper
ate.
The campaign, which opened ~ the spot
where the most famous engagement OF the
civil war was fought, is now IA trtl swing
Governor Tyler has gone in dst9. n!D ID
to leave no stone unturned 20 defeat Mr..
Martin, and those characterized as the
iirg. He has opened heada.ar' rts here
at the executive mansion, ana nt his
country home at Radford, in the ENoun-
ialns of the southwest. 1t is the Gov-
errors purpose to revive the splendid Or
ganlzatioa he had in the gubernatorial
campaign Two years ago.
Martin, SURF, unded by as mary hrilliint
ycung politicians as ever followed Ma
hone, on the other hand is working day
and night. with Federal patronage at his
disposal and the State and local office
holders supposed to be under his donin,-
ton The Junior senator is preparing TO
make one of the most systa 1atlc cam-
paigns ever conducted in the South, The
governor, with a quarter of century's
experience in campaigning in this .;:ais,
thoroughly colnprehends the tactics o.. his
opponent. j. Is purposed TO make hold
and desperate assault upon Martins po
siton. The people are to be appealed 70
as to whether they will permit seat ia
the highest brauch of the National leGis-
latrre 10 be bartered for Ii7utenancics
in the army in tine Philippines, census ap-
poiDtmpnts and other plnces.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-21
DEMOCRATS CONFER.
toohtinued From First Paseo

committee OF bimetaliists then withdrew,
Mr. Clayton OF Alabama then moved
for the consideration OF the rules gov
erning the committee and asked the pass
age of a resolution to the effect that all
sections of the rules from to 10. inclusive
be stricken out. This was carried With
some debate.
Mr.. Thompson OF Nebraska moved that
the consideration of the organization tho
committee is expected to carry out, be
taken up. Vice Chairman Stone then took
tho floor and made a lengthy address out
lining the work the committee should pur-
sue. He made no motion and no action
was taken.
The committeeman from Massachusetts,
moved that the matter of press committee
be referred to the executive committee
with power to act. This was referred TO
the committee appointed to assume charge
OF tho press bureau. Mr.. Blanchard moved
an amendment to Mr.. Williams motion
empowering the Chairman TO appoint a
committee OF Ave to take charge OF the
press work. three Of the members to con-
stitute working quorum The amend
ment was adopted. Mr.. Williams motion
being lost.
Mr. johnson OF Kansas introduced a
resolution grouping the states for the
purpose Of facilitating campaign work, He
made no specifications or suggestions In
his resolution and II was referred TO the
executive committee with power to act
committeeman Woodson OF Kentucky de-
livered long address on the methods
used for collecting money In Kentucky
for the ways and means committee. Mr.
Clayton at Alabama then moved an ad-
journment sine die, which was carried
out the session coming to an end at 7
o'clock.
Committeeman Gahan invited the men,
hers 81 the National committee end their
friends to make an excursion down the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-21
Work OF the Flood.
TO the Editor of The Post.

Il
Bryan, Texas, July 1S.-Knowirs n
most all sudden disasters are ovsrtnu1
especially when persons speak m VII
from hearsay or imagination, FA1I
on this BRACES river flooded district "
n determination to be conservative y
get facts, when at Calvert heard { q
zen criticise the reports that went ~
his town, and l saw the people 30 chtEa
and business going on apparently % w
factorily, that / thought after 81. y
it is the same old thing, oyerdrasn Y
withstandirg / had read many Fra
saying the disaster and fearful nooa "
not be overestimated. But after Hss
walking over the ground and l02nA
the trees and in the houses wnss
flood had gone and talking TO the puAs.
men, lawyers, bankers and planes
have concluded already that surrey Y
is one time when history will not ~
itself.
Absolutely the places where 'ls Y.
roads, bridges, houses, crops ana ~
are destroyed are too numerous VI
Many things are overlooked IN Iln
that at other times would have appas
marvellous. For instance, the enuis -
here at Bryan, with scarcely an ei1s1-
among the residences and stofe Is~
leaked so that the wall paper, plss'IS
and ceiling must be removed EVE
brick walls that were cemenIea w.
were SO thoroughly soaked tnst 10y
them are not dry yet. MI noa u
cashier of the First National uaue !.
that a very conservative estlmIe y N,
town alone would be SS0V0 1852 /"
way. ~,
In the Galveston News OF July
description of part of the nooue '., NM
by Mr.. John w. Doremus. W ipss W
learn that Mr.. Doremus Is pw.h
lawyer here, and the highest la'su ~, ~ 4,
veracity in this town say tas' nsrss
count is not exaggerated, NJ "A "
looked over 10000 acres OF iany = IA
there was scarcely a living slain ~, = ~
or cotton on the whole. That w N
land has been yielding 25,oOO pae' ~
ton annually. His estimate says ~
the fourteen counties flooded las M
loss of 2ss 900 bales of cotton. sps VIZ
5 cents per pound. would tolai ,,,pJ
and this does not take INTO ~
the damage done in the creek oo o.s nv
the loss of the corn, nor the sle .nog,.
advanced on the crop, nor tns M n
corn from last years crop. no. Nv 81
variety of other crops, sucn =, M
toes, gardens, melons ana tu.A su.A
it include the Improvements, ,,r
fences, wells ana sa N, tl
nor does 1t inciuusa Sor
sands of head of horses, COWS az ~. dln6
fowls drowned. But with an "a dout
tion they will have less cas- au Mi n
a clean place to begin AGAIN, Ia ID n
also says there are 5000 peepipa ,.,u
two counties (Burleson anu " VI
actual need
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-21
NATIONAL COMMITTEE

The National bimetallic committee met
here today and elected John w Tomlln.
son OF Alabama to succeed the late SEN
ator Harris. a committee of three. with
the president as member, was selected
to appoint men to fill any vacancy which
may occur in the future. No other busi-
ness OF Importance was transacted.
IL was decided TO attend the meeting NJ
the Ohio Valley Bimetallic league held
this afternoon for the purpose of framing
resolutions for petition to ehe National
committee favoring Bryan and Is to /
The committee resolved to preserve its
own identity as an organization while co.
operating with other leagues in further
Ing the cause of free silver.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-21

over the Woman's council ~
Denver talked on parliamentsrs, :. Ken
Mrs. Sherwood, on Home ~ ~, NJ
said the love OF home shor,. cofatksi'
the heart OF every girl; argued 4 ~ @a
plicity the hobby of William W., y "
declared that luxury is the ~. y y 4
AT the G. L. s. G. round tahls y y
In Your Opinion is the Crsss "
Threatening the Nation,'' ,hsss n
were expressed A young laaS " ~. o!ts
is the irreverance shown hr ~
to the old" A gray haired matt, ~ m
cred trusts and monopolies Ky 0idIl
danger. Mrs. Sherwood OF ch NJ ne's|
is the love of money" n. rs N
Carolton, Iowa. said II was m1lq
and militarism. He considered y
to celebrate the Fourth Of July ~. n
at the same time try to suh,u,.s.
Filipinos, who are struggling fcr AZ, n
critics. ~ e'sr VI
At yesterdays session Dr. TTr.
Louisville, KY. opened the diseu,.,.9 /
this live question. is the srs.sa
woman into the business circles asssa
tai TO her best welfare?" Dr. rs,."
woman's missions is home msL,s.
the making of man; that our msn NY Y
be better II women would make thsn rs 8
ter by love and sympathy and NJ, N. Y
ennobling ways. Some O. the lasI,,
fered with him and expressed dean ~
on this sociological problem.
A superb lecture by Mrs. sherv,,,
school room decorations was ono II y
best Of the week. Denver school, !;
she, have the most magnificent dno,,s.s
to be found in America, and such m,ss
the child takes to instinctively. Ana 4.
the mothers deepest wish may be rsIas
that her own child may become n NJ
type, and that she may help Others 4. n,
thus saving her own from wrong i, ~
Mrs. Woodcock's delightful talt,
Children With Petals and Flower, NJ
Walk" was an inspiration to Al Il
heard it, as was her lecture on "Gy,..
of the Sea-" The children were IN souss.
land as they heard the story Of ma n
dier Crab"
General ]. F. p Goblin, lieutenant =
ernor OF Pennsylvania, will speak tp,ft
on tho issues of the day, He Il M
friend of President Mckinley, i IN
standard man and an expansionist. o N.
hear the other side.
Miss Kate Friend of Waco, whose M
essay on Shakespeare won tour afss
the world, is among the Chau,au,uu
and her presence may incite new Item
attraction here soon.
DR.. H. A. ingalls, of Galveston d
lieutenant assistant surgeon Of volua!u
in the Spanish American war, Is ilb ss
en- route to Salt Lake City and puirli
Idaho, vi
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-21

full counties In line from now on In order
to win. Adams county, the sole remain
ing doubtful one, in South Mississippi, has
gone for McLaurin and Sullivan. the for
mer beating his opponent by the com
paratiyely narrow margin Of three votes,
according to the reports received here.
Previous calculations gave McLaurip in
round numbers sixtynine votes. which,
added to the recently acquired four and
one third, make his totN vote to date sew
enty- three and one-thrd This leaves
only seventeen votes necessary in order to
render tho nomination in the democratic
caucus absolutely certain. To previous
calculation. which gave Mr.. Allen thirty
one and seven-twelfths votes, may be
added Monroes four and two and two
thirds from Pontotoc, which acted DAY
before yesterday, thus making his total TO
date thirty eight and quarter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-21
TENNESSEE REPUBLICANS
Have Declared War on the Pension
Commissioners
Especial to The Post,

Especial to The Post.)
Chattanooga, Tenn. July 2o.--H. clay
Evans. pension commissioner, through his
friends here, has announced his candidacy
Tor delegate at large from Tennessee to
The announcement has inaugurated a ~,
Yer iaetlonal fight in the party In this
STATE For years Evans and his followers
nave been antagonized by what Ia known
W. Tue native element, led by Congressman
clearly aligned, ana critical contest for
supremacy in the State will take rlae.
IN the selection of four delegates a, large
~ me National convention. The Evans
a. Fowler late republican candidate for
governor; j. @. Napier and John e, NJ.
Sali' Brownlow's slate is: w. p. Brown
,S", e1,Gongressman Foster V. Brown. G.
~ iiilman and d. A. Mum. The Brown.
low leaders Will hold meetin here 90 as ~
formulate plan of action.