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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

Thanksgiving Day was quietly
observed in Covington. The DIM
ner and supper, for the benefit of
the Methodist Church, was we'll
patronixed, and doubtless a nice
sum was realized for the good
cause.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

The people Of New Orleans must
eat an immense lot of rosin, judg-
ing from the number Of barrels that
arrive IN town every week, for ship
ment to the city.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

Rev. +. q. Hocutt will preach
his last sermon in Vaudeville to-
morrow morning, at IL O'Clock,
prior to gong to Conference.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

Mr.. J. IL. Milllner is having his
big saw mill at Old Landing nut in
position, and will be ready to begin
operations III short time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

The work OF setting out straw
berry plants is actively progress
ing, and the acreage will be larger
this year than usual.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

Nearly all the farmers of st.
Tammany and Washington Parishes
lost their seed cane by the recent
freezing weather.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02
Wants to buy a Place.

New Orleans, Oct. 10, 1899.
I am anxious to buy . place, II l can
get it cheap for cash, either in n Abita,
C0vingtoD, or on the beach at Mande-
vile, or within Is minutes walk to the
Railroad station. Address,
h. RICE, 1919 BagOnue street.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

Wanted TO Buy, 5000 pounds Of
Cotton Seed. Bi;kham, Magcc &
Co.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02
Dec. 2, 1899.
ISSUED EVERY SATURDAY
The Board Of Aldermen will
meet in regular session next Tues
DAY night.

We have had several heavy white
frosts this week, with cool and
bracing weather.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02
Winter Goods
Of All Kinds.

We have just received very large
assortment of Cashmeres and other
very beautiful Plaids.
We also carry beautiful line OF
Teazledown, Cotton Flannels, Blankets,
Comforts, Capes, Ladies' Underwear.
and large line of fancy Mating, which
we are selling ut very low prices.
Our stock of Gents and Boys Suits,
Hats Caps and>Shoes-is complete.
Also agent for the famous White
Ball Bearing Sewing Machine, most
complete, the lightest running aud most
durable machine made. Sold under a
positive guarantee for five years.
Don't forget that we are also agents
for the famous OwensbOrough Wagons,
the most durable wagons on earth.
A large assortment of childrcns' Ex-
press Wagons, aud many other articles
too numerous to mention.
NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS.
All we ask is that you cell and ex.
anime our stock aud prices before buy.
ing elsewhere, and you will he con-
vinced. Yours Respectfully,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
Turkeys EInborntc Arrnories.

Turkey prides itself on its armories
and claims that no other country in the
world can equal them. Constantine
pie boasts the roomiest and handsom-
est of all. The armories there are like
palaces, with all the comforts and con-
veniences modern genius can supply.
These buildings are all erected on high
ground, and in many cases strike the
eye of the approaching tourist before
the gates OK Constantinople are reach
ed. This is true particularly of the
Haidan Pasha and Pera armories,
which always arouse the admiration Of
newcomers to the Turkish capital The
armories are surrounded by huge gar
dens. with large courts and terraces,
and reflect credit upon the Turkish
architects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
ABBREVIATED TELEGARMS.

The Spanish government will pay no
, interest on Cuban bonds.
Almost a thousand more miners in
West Virginia Joined the strike
Mayor Harrison will. perhaps. be the
Demecratic candidate for governor of
illinois,
Peter Jackson, the negro pugilist. is
dangerously i'll with pneumonia at Vic
tOria, Il. q.
The Culpepper Shannon College
building. at Lebanon. Mo. that cost
$4,000. burned
Disastrous earthquakes, lasting a
week, are reported in the vicinity OF
Juneau, Alaska.
Grover Cleveland will deliver lee
lures on Some Phases OF Public Life"
TO students of Princeton college
Bell telephone directors declared a
quarterly dividend of 3 per cent. max
ing 1Ol-, per cent. SO far this year.
Minnie Holmes. II years old. was
waylaid and robbed OF her tresseS
while on her way to school 1T Chi
cago.
kalt. who had Il cOunterfeitinC outfit
at Chicago. have been captured by de
tcctiVeS.
Martin Markwardt was seriously hurt
at Chicago while saving the life of his
dog. The animal was standing in
front Of an approaching train.
Two highwaymen were arrested at
Chicago after a hard fight following
an attempt To hold up !. +. Muir and
J. y. Beard. srecial policemen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
DECORATION OF CHIVALRY.
&C Ssrred on Nine Candidates at the Ode
Fellows Jubilee.

Detroit, Sept. 22.-BefOre 1000 peo-
pie in Light Guard Armory yesterday
afternoon Major General J. X. Ella
colt, of Chicago, conferred the grand
decoration of chiyalry-the highest
step in Odd Fellowship-upon nine
candidates. The armOry was beauti-
fully decorated with palms. flags and
bunting. Two cantOns of I'atriarchs
Militant assisted in the ceremonies.
Under an arch of swords the candi-
dates marched the length of the ar
mOry to where General Ellacott stood.
When the candidates had repeated their
obligations and knelt beside Il Bible
and sworn to uphold them. Il gleam-
ing sword was laid on the shoulder
Of each and he was presented with the
badge of chivalry.
The prize drills of the Patriarchs
Militant which We're held on the De
troit Athletic club field. furnished the
other feature of the day. and some re-
markably fine drilling was seen. The
captain of the Muncie. Ind, class y
team inadvertently omitted several of
the movements in the schedule; other
wise his team would have captured the
prize.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge held it's
first afternoon session yesterday and
spent most of ii discussing ritualistic
work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
SITUATION GAINS GRAVITY.
Attitude of the Free State Adds Much BIf-
Guilty for Engiand.

London, Sept. 22-While the precise
result of the secret session of the raad
of the Orange Free State is not yet
known here. President Steyn's speech
at the opening of the session is re-
garded as an almost infallible indica-
tion of the attitude which the Free
State will take. Commenting from
this point of view. the London morn
ing papers are all impressed with the
added gravity of the situation. and
murmurs are beginning to be heard re-
garding the dilatorineSS of the gov
ernment in getting troops forward.
Military men are said to be i'm
patient. They assert that everything
is ready and that they are only wait
ing for orders. 1t is recognized that
the attitude of the Orange Free State
makes the original estimates based up
on Dutch neutrality too small. Evi
dently much larger force will be re-
quired. The government is faced with
somethink like dilemma. The leader
of the opposition has publicly de-
nOunced the eprecipitancy of the colonial
office in forcing on n conflict. There
fore ministers are diSinclined to con
woke parliament.
If. on the other hand. so large an
expenditure as the apparent attitude
volve should become necessary the
government would be obliged TO sum
mon parliament in order to get ade-
quate supplies. Ii is understood that
the money question accounts for the
manner in which the troops
are being forwarded.
German military experts. realizing
the seriousness of the campaign be-
fore Great Britain, are commenting
with astOnishment upon the fact that
England is so bPhind-hand in her pre-
paratiOns. In Berlin il is also believed
that DIR. Leyds is acting as President
Kruger's evil genius and misleading
him by reports that he is likely to get
sympathy. if not assistance, from some
of the European powers.
No member Of the Cape cabinet was
present at the meeting of the Afri-
kander members of the Cape parlia
ment yesterday. \ dispatch from
Pretoria announces that arms continue
to be served to the burghers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
Republican Quarrel In Maryland.

Baltimore. Sept. 22-Gov- Lowndcs,
who is n candidate for reelection on
the Republican state ticket, yesterday
demanded the resignation of Senator
Wellington as chairman of the Re
publican state central committee. This
step is the outcome of the action of
the state central committee in appoint
ing committees on finance and on the
conduct of the coming campaign,
which practically deprived the chair
man of the committee of most of his
power and usefulness. This yelling
ton resented and says he will retire
if the committee does not rescind its
action
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
AFRIKANDERs OF THE CAPE.
Adopt a Decidedly Anti British Messas
to Kruger.

Cape Town. Sept. 22.-The Afrikan-
der members of parliament have held
Il caucus in which they formulated a
letter TO President Kruger in which it
is plainly stated that Great Britain is
all wrong in the present contention.
Still the Cape Afrikanders beg Kruger
TO give up anything except independ
ence rather than give England
chance TO declare war.
Sir John Spriggs, leader of the OPP
position TO the Afrikanders in parlia-
Inent. referringto the foregoing action
of the Afrikanders, said: In my
Judgment the proceedings AT today's
meeting of -Afrikander members of the
Cape parliament We're most injudi-
cious. No mention WAS made of any
sympathy with those who would suffer
while lighting on the British side. Ii
i. impossible that those who are doing
their best 10 uphold British authority
should conceive anything in the nature
of Il retirement from the position
adopted by the imperial government.
Any snch weakness would be fatal To
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
FOUR LIVES LOST IN THE FIRE
Result of the Blaze If-~: Destroyed the
Hospital at s.orfoIk.

Norfolk, Va. Sept. 22.-Four lives
were lost in the fire which destroyed
st. Vincent de Paul's hospital early
yesterday morning. and four tiremen
Were injured. The remains of the
dead were taken from the debris yes
terday afternoon. Their names are:
Mrs. Margaret McEwecn, 10 years old,
OF weak mind; Mrs. Elizabeth White.
an aged woman: Carey Boswell. a g.
year-old child from Lewiston, y. c.;
Miss Pippin, OF Laraboro. y. G.
njured-Fireman Thomas y. Bar
rett. left leg broken. right arm frac
tured in three places and cut on fore
head. will probably die; Fireman II.
y. Foster. driver. hurt about head:
Miss Kate Dolan. OF Washington. a
nurse. jumped from the third floor;
Miss Teresa Glass. of Richmond. Va,
a nurse. badly injured on hands. feet
and face.
Sister Bernard. who is in charge OF
the hospital. estimates the loss at $500
600. on which there was an inurance
of only $4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
ROE MUST CLIMB DOWN.
Unless He Wants to Resign His State
Militia Commission.

New York, Sept. 22.-General Roe,
chairman of the committee on land
parade of the Dewey celebration, finds
himself between two fires as a result
of the Grand ArmLfof the Republics
refusal TO take parTih the pageant IN
less it can have the right of the
line. Commander Shaw says positively
the Grand Army will not parade un-
less it's request is acceded to. General
Roe announces with equal positive
ness that if he is not sustained by the
committee he will resign from all con-
nection with the parade.
Yesterday Gov. Roosevelt, speaking
at a county fair. said: Il transacted
one piece Of business today that may
be of interest TO you of the Grand
Army. 1 telegraphed~to the major gen.
eral commanding the National Guard
of this state that the Grand Army is
70 have the right of position or any
thing il wants in the Dewey parade"
Governor Roosevelt is General Roe's
superior officer. and the Grand Army
will probably march in the place of
honor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
LONG CABINET COUNCIL.
English Ministers Cheered as They Leay
the Ofice-No News.

the Ofice-No News.
London, Sept. 22.-The cabinet
council held here today ended at 2:4C
p. m. The ministers were cheered a:
they came out of the foreign office
Nothing transpired regarding the
action taken, though the general i'm
preston is that vigorous line has
been adopted. The secretary of state
for war, the marquis of Lanstown,
and the first lord of the admiralty
George j. Goshen, Immediately pro-
ceeded to the war office.
Immediately after the cabinet coun-
ell the German ambassador visited
Premier Salisbury and had long
conference with him. The fact that
similar visit Immediately followed
the previous cabinet council leads
some persons to attach significance to
it. and infer that Emperor William is
taking an active part in the Trans
vaal affairs. 1t is much morelprob-
able that the Delagoa bay was dis
cussed. Many rumors are current
regarding the result of the ca abinet
council, all protesting to be based on
good sources.
London, Sept. 22.-The Pail Mall
Gazette this afternoon publishes dis
patch from Capetown which says i. is
stated that the Beers have given. guar
antee to their sympathizers in the
Orange Free State aud Cape colony
that the Transvaal will be the first to
make war.
The Pail Mall Gazette says: in
formation in our possession is to the
effect that it was an interim cabinet
summoned to consider an interim
dispatch. 1t is believed that this
paper, which met with the unanim-
Gus approval of Chamberlain's col
leagues, will be published as soon
as received by he Boer government,
on Monday or Tuesday" According
to the Gazette, the dispatch opens with
an expression of regret at the unfav-
orable character of Secretary Reitz's
last reply, and proceeds with firm in
sistance upon reputation of the
claim of the Transvaai to the
status of sovereign state, once n ore
pointing out British readiness to set
tie at once the nature of the proposed
arbitration tribunal. provided other
British conditions are promptly and
unreservedly accepted, and concluding
with the intimation that the imperial
is now engaged in draw
ing up its own terms and that the
Transvaal may expect to hear from
them shortly. The Pail Mall Gazette
says another meeting of the cabinet
will take place next Thursday or Fri
lay, when the same issue will be pre-
sented in a more serious light.
Pretoria, Sept. 22.-The executive
sat until D last evening. A
telegram containing President Steyn's
reply to Sir Alfred Miner, British
nigh commissioner in South Africa,
was loudly cheered. A large order
'or horses has been given in the
Orange Free state. The field cornets
say that in the event of mobilization
|, 600 men will be available at Preto-
ia alone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
DEATH IN A COLLISION.
Four Men Killed and Four Hurt on the
Omaha Railway.

st. Paul, Sept. 22.-A serious acci-
dent occurred on the Omaha railroad
early yesterday at Window. Mimi,
four men being killed and four in
jured i'll IL rear-end collision of freight
trains on Il bridge just west of Win
dom. An engine was pushing the first
train and the second was n double
header, so that three engines We're
thrown into the river in badly wrecked
condition. One span of the bridge was
demolished and seventeen ears thrown
into the river or along the tracks.
The killed are as follows: Engineer
Rasmussen, Fireman Roberts, Fire
man StrattOn and John Roberts, Il trav-
cling man from St james. Mimi. In
jured - George Tew. engineer: John
Neomans. engineer; Thomas Merrill,
fireman-none fatally hurt.
Engineer Rasmussen and Firemen
Roberts and StrattOn went down with
their respective engines. and We're
crushed and burned to death. John
Roberts, Il travelling man from st.
James. who was in the caboose of the
train on the bridge. met Il like fate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
REIGN OF TERROR REPORTED
Sort of Civilization Extant in the State of
Arkansas.

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 22.-Mail ad-
vices show that a reign of terror eX-
lists in the coal mining districts Of Sc
bastian county, where strikes of the
union miners continue. At the Jenny
Lind crowd of nOn-uniOnists armed
with Winchesters celebrated the first
pay day by getting drunk and riddling
the steeple of a church with bullets.
At another time n non-unlOnist was
accidentally killed while at work in
the mines. and n crowd of unIonists
celebrated the event by firing anvils.
Since the withdrawal of the deputy
United States marShalS who had been
guarding the mines the non-uniOnists
have been armed with Winchesters
Hundreds of men have been imported
by mining companies from Kentucky.
West Virginia and Alabama. Some Of
them have been induced by the m
iOnists TO quit work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
Captain Dreyfus Is Located.

Carpentras. Sept. 22.-AlthOugh the
arrival. which occurred yesterday. of
DreyfuS at the home of Paul NaIa-
hrOgne. his Drother-in-law. who has
been established as n cloth merchant
here for a quarter of Il century. was
soon known. no demonstration Oc-
CURED. While DreyfuS' health does
not permit Of his receiving visitors it
is hoped the climate will restore his
strength during the next few months.
which he is expected to spend here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
To Extract a Splinter.

The easiest way to extract 4 splinter
deep in the flesh of the hand or foot is
by means of steam. a rather wide
mouthed bottle is filled two-thirds full
OF boiling water, and the injured spot
is held close over the opening. The
suction draws the flesh down. and 4
little additional pressure is used TO as
sist the exit OF the intruder. In
few moments the steam extracts the
splinter, and the Inflammation rapidly
subsidies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
Horrible Crime in Oregon.

DillamOok. Ore, Sept. 22::-The body
of Delta. the 12-year-old daughter of
T.. W. Scoville. was found yesterday
at low tide in the north fork of the
Hehalem river. with stone tied
around her neck. The girl had been
missing from her home az Hehalem
since Tuesday evening. 1t is thought
that she was assaulted and then muir
dered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
Illinois Millionaire Dead.

Pekin. Ills, Sept. 22.-JOhn Herga.
the weIl-known distiller business man
and philanthrOpiSt. died yesterday
morning. He was stricken two weeks
ago with inflammation of the spinal
column and never rallied. Although
best known as Il distiller. having with
his brother George built the Star and
the Crescent and later the Globe he
was nevertheless very largely inter
eSted in other enterprises
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
LETOJOHNB BULL
Distinctly So, Is the Speech of
Free State President Steyn
to the VoIksraad.
CANNOT ADVISE DOM PAUL KRUGER
To Accept the Propositions of the British
GovernmeDt-PIainly Intimates That il
There Is a Fight the Free State Is Bound
to Help the TransvaaI-Cape Beers Send
a Decided Anti-British Message TO
President Kruger.

u
President Kruger.
BlOemfOntein, Orange Free State,
Sept. 22.-The volksraad met yester-
day with a full attendance. President
Steyn read a carefully prepared speech.
After welcoming the burgherS he eX-
pressed regret that the relations be-
tween Great Britain and the Trans
vaal had become strained. The men,
berS, he said, Were aware of the meet
ing of Sir Alfred Milner and President
Kruger at Bloemfontein, when Presi-
dent Kruger made proposals which
although refused by the British high
commissiOner-were unanimously con
sidered throughout the Orange Free
State to be exceedingly fair.
Charges British Bad Faith.
Proceeding to review the negOtia-
tions President Steyn said the Trans
vaal had been decoyed by the British
diplomatic agent at Pretoria. Conyng-
ham Greene. and he practically ac
crsed the imperial government of a
breach of faith. He said he was dis
inclined to advise the Transvaal gov
ernment to accept the latest British
demands. The present critical state
of affairs could not be a matter of in
difference to the Orange Free State.
which was bound by treaty to afford
assistance to the Transvaal. and he
had. therefore. convened the volkSraad
to decide what attitude should be
taken. There is nothing" declared
the president. that warrants war or
an attack upon the Transvaal. Such
differences as exist can be solved by
arbitration. War would be an insult
to religion and civilization"
Goes Into Secret Session.
In conclusion President Steyn said
he would take this opportunity of lay
ing certain drafts of laws before the
volkSraad for consideration. praying
God to give the members strength to
pass resolutions not only conducive to
peace and prosperity. but also in the
interest of their beloved state. Imme-
diately after the speech President
Steyn asked the volkSraad TO go into
secret session, which was agreed to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22

Cedar Rapids. Ia. Sept. 22.-James
Morton. the well known general pas
senger and ticket agent of the Bur-
lington. Cedar Rapids and Northern,
who recently suffered partial stroke
OF paralysis. has returned from Scot
land, where he was taken on the adj
vice of physicians. without securing
the expected relief. His condition is
now very alarming and grave fears
for his recovery are entertained
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
League Goes to Charleston. s. C.

Syracuse, y. Y, Sept. 22.-Charles-
ton, 5. C.. was selected by the vote of
nineteen cities, as the place of holding
the next annual convention of the
League of American municipalities.
Henry V. Johnson. mayor of Denver,
was elected president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
British Gain DeIaeoa Bay.

Allahabsd. British India, Sept p.
The Pioneer today prints dispatch
saying negotiations have been con-
cluded by Great Britain for taking
possession of Delagoa bay Nov. l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
Report of the L. and t. II. Road.

indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 22.-The an
nual report of the Evansville and Ter
re Haute railroad, made public yester-
day, shows that gross receipts from
operation were S1.592. 126.1J: less OPP
Grating expenses. S919.93S. Sc: total in
come. S135.395.62: total deductions
from income. S5S4.31S.4O: leaving to.
tai net incnme. S2n4 39S. .O6
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22

Chicago. Sept. 22.-Following are the
scores made at base ball yesterday:
At Observation-Disclosures I. Wash
ington 3; (secOnd game) Louisville q,
Washington 1: at Philadelphia-Cin-
cinnati >. Philadelphia 4; at Baltimore
Cleveland 4. Baltimore =; (second
gamel Cleveland 1. Baltimore 4: at
Boston - Rain; at Brooklyn Wet
grounds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
Hanna and Dick Confer.

Cleveland. Sept. 22. Secretary
Charles +. Dick. of the national Re
publican committee, arrived here from
Washington yesterday and went di-
rectly to the office of Senator Hanna.
where lie held Il long conference with
the latter in reference to the approach
ing campaign in Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
Hindoo Carpenters.

In India the carpenters have an al
most universal objection 10 sharpening
their tools. They never set their saws,
and when they get a grindstone they
cut it into pieces and use the frag-
ments for anything except to put an
edge on chiseI or ax.
y dispatch has been SEM TO General
otis asking for full reports on the al
legged desecration of Roman Catholic
churches by the American troops in
The Philippines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-22
Was Afraid of the Asylum.

Rewey, Wis. Sept. 22.-Fearing the
horrors, as she imagined. of an insane
asylum. Mrs. Louis HammiI. of this
place, committed suicide by drinking
sulphuric acid. The day before she
had been adindged insane.