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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

A test of the Abita Springs
chemical engine was given last
Friday. A big fire was made OF
lard and tar barrels, which burned
fiercely, aud the engine extlngulsh-
ed the flames in less than two
minutes. Mr.. A. A. Cooley,
treasurer of the fire company, says
the test was entirey satisfactory,
only one cylinder being required
10 put out the FIRE. He also IN
forms US the first payment has
been made on the engine.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

Mr.. George H. Cause, a promi.
nent citizen Of St. Tammany Parish,
accompanied by his accomplished
daughter, Miss George, left las,
week to attend the Confederate
reunion ut Charleston. Before they
return they will visit various point,
in the North and East. We return
thanks 10 Mr.. Cause for copies oil
the Charleston News aud Courier.
containing full accounts Of the
meeting.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

Many old soldiers now feel the
effects Of the hard servlce they en-
dured during the war. Mr.. Geo.
5. Anderson, o! Rockville, York
county. Penn who saw the hardest
kind of service at the front. is now
frequently troubled with rhcuma-
item. Il had severe attack lately"
lie says, land procured bottle Of
Cha mberlaln's Pain Balm. II did
so much good that I. would like 10
know what you would charge me
for one dozen bottles" Dir. An
derson wanted it both for his own
use and to supply it to his friends
and neighb0rs, As every family
should have . hottie Of it III their
home, not only for rheumatism. but
lame back. sprains, swellings: cuts,
,ruises and burns, for which it II
vnequsl!ed.
For Sale Ivy v. Il. Frederick,
COvington, and r. b. Paine,
Vaudeville.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

The election Of Mayor and Alder
men for the town of Covington
will take place on Monday. June
5. See election notice IN another
column. If the present Board OF
Aldermen will consent to serve
another year, we believe there is no
doubt of their re election. 1t will
be q free-for-all race, however,
and doubtless = number of other
good citizens viii aspire for the
positions who also have the best
interests Of the torn at heart. In
any event, the affairs Of the towr
will be in safe hands, for the voter,
will attend to that. May the bes,
men win.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

Rear Admiral Kautz is almos,
as great = smoker as was General
Grant, aud is rarely seen without
a pipe IN his mouth. This Is an
astonishing thing to US, as we can
not understand how any man can in
dulge in such a thing as smoking
pipe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

Mayor Thomas Taggart, Of In
diauapolis, his wife and daughter.
Miss Lucy, left New Orleans last
Monday, for their home, accom-
panying the remains of their lost
daughter, Miss Florence Taggart,
who was drowned in the wreck of
the pleasure launch Paul Jones, of
Chandelier Island, Jan. 18th last.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

The Northeastern Railroad have
decided to divide their passenger
business heretofore operated IN
conjunction with the East Louiei.
ana, into two sections, one to Pearl
River points aud the other to East
Louisiana points. The excursion
business on the Northeastern and
East Louisiana is increasing to
such dimensions that this change
has been deemed necessary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

Mardi Gras, next year, will oc-
cur on Feb. 81. 1t is time for the
Covington Carnival Club to he
gin forming their plans for } royal
parade, md . grand ball at nigh,
in the handsome new Town Hall.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

Carambat's Settler Water 10 just
the thing these warm summer days.
Leave your orders at the Ice Fac.
tory and it will be delivered at your
house any time OF the day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

Mr.. Jas. Keyser, Police Juror
for the Ninth Ward informs US
that he has Just had a fine we'll
driven at his place in Slidell, which
Yields a fine quality OF sulphur
water.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

District Court opened in Coving-
ton last Monday, Judge Robt. r.
REID on the bench, and Distric,
Attorney d. 5. Kemp at his post.
Mr.. 9. Stegall, court s,enographer,
was on hand as usual. The legal
talent from home and abroad was
well represented. Mr.. j. j. Gu.
sachs was chosen foreman of tht
Grand Jury. Next week we will
publish the list of cases tried and
decisions rendered.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

Governor Foster has appointed
Mr.. Ed. K. Doyle az Justice Of the
Peace for the Third Ward, to gill
the vacancy caused by the death
Of Judge VIM. N. Kennedy. Mr..
Doyle Is we'll fitted for the Office,
having previously served in that
position for several years.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

Street signs are badly needed IN
CovinRton. The streets are named.
but We venture to say there 10 not
one man out OF \ hundred who can
tell on what street he lives.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

From all accounts, there has
been more rice planted in this par
ish tins year than ever before. This
shows the great benefit of having
a rice milling plant in Covington.
The mill is here, bring on your
rice.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

Rev. A. X. Edbrooke will hold
service in Christ Church to-
morrow morning and cvcuing,
at the usual hours. The public
are cordially invited TO attend.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

Mr.. C. J. Reddy, President Of
the Louisiana Fire Insurance Co.,
of Baton Rouge, died at Abita
Springs last Friday. His remains
were taken to Baton Rouge fol-
interment.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

NICE FIGS.-We had the pleas
ure OF enjoying some fine tixs las.
SUNDAY. They were picked from
trees growing in our own ward, and
could not he excelled anywhere for
size and flavor. This fruit does
very we'll in our town AID parish,
The figs We ATE last Sunday were
picked about ten months sgo. and
preserved ard put up in glass jars.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

Rev. ]. NJ Williams will hold
service 1t Slidell tomorrow, aud 1T
Pearl River Station Monday night.
The public are CORDIALLY invited to
attend.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

We have one Of the finest Court
houses of any parish in the State.
And the fence around it-why, 1t
is simply out Of eight.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

A colored woman who has been
in iall for several weeks awaiting
trial, gave birth to = girl baby last
Saturday night.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

The Commencement Exercises OF
the East Mississippi Female Col
lege will take place at Meridian,
Miss, May % to 81. We &C.
knowledge the receipt Of an invita-
tion, with the compliments of Miss
Kate Willis, of Pearl River, who
will be one of the fair young
graduates.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

1t it does not rain very soon,
stringent measures will have to be
adopted to bring about that most
desirable result.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

Farm For Sale.-Mr. b. +.
Rogers offers his fine farm on the
Holmesville road for sale. See
advertisement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

New residences are being built
b. Mayor S. D. Anderson: and
Messrs. J. S. Jones and Cbas.
Thiery.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

We had a cloud and thunder
storm last Saturday afternoon. dur
ing which time few drops Of ram
fell, which nearly settled the dust.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20
Covingtoa. La.

FOR RENT. A furnished
house, 4 rooms, hall, kitchen, bath
room, and artesian we'll. Apply to
G.. L. SMITH.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

The Columbia House, one mile
from Covington aud Claiborne
Station is now open for the recep-
ton of guests. For particulars
address I. j. GOODBEE,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

Twenty-Five years ago there was
scarcely mile Of good wagon road
in Egypt. During the last siA
years more than 1000 miles Of
good roads have been constructed.
1t will be the same in st. Tam.
mmany Parish IN a few shor,
years, under our new public road
system.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

The Sulphur Springs property
was sold last Saturday to Mr.. D
Mercier, of New Orleans, for the
sum Of $4O75.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

Some wool has come in during
the past few days, and we learn it
is bringing about Is cents pound.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

Capt. E. Miller has ! desirable
place in jacksonville for sale. See
advertisement, In another column.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

Corn is about the only thing that
has withstood the long drouth. In
this vicinity.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

FOR RENT-A three room
cottage, with. kitchen and dining
room. Best of water. Apply to
Jno. Exterstein.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

The word "Filipino" is pro-
nounced in English "Flse Pine. -
-aFili" means ssflee," and s'Pino''
means .spoint." Hence every time
Gen Otis lays trap tor them, and
has them surrounded on all sides,
they simply 'fiee" to another
"point.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

n Just Received, a nice lot of
Mems and Boys Suits of Ready
Made Clothing. Cali and see ".
BICKHAH, MAGEE & Go.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20
('oYington, May 20, 1899
ISSUED EVERY SATURDAY
The State FAIR is attracting many
OF our people to the city.

HOUSE FOR RENT.-One-
half block from the depot. Apply
TO Jos. Lacroix.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20
J. M. YATES.
PARISH SURVEYOR

CONVICTION. Ia.
AL orders left with II. r. Warren
Clerk VI Court, or addressed to J. III
Yates. Verger Pos:od,ce, La, Will re-
celys prompt attention.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

flsus and spec ticati,ns for all kinds
of buildings furnished on short notice.
All orders left at Rib.ra's exchange
will receive r,,n.pf afte.,iiol.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20

81 ccsssor u Charles "hiery.
This popular summer resort in the
finsy vpnda has, fer the ancommoda-
zion Of families. single aud double cot
ages. Mineral Springs, Arteslan Wells,
Sulphur Baths. Splendid shade. nn.
k.thing, arst-class table and plenty II
rilk.
rerws-Pev Day. 81 so; per Week,
$40; yer Month. $35.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-05-20
Reward Offered

Twenty-Five duliass reward will
be paid for any Information given
respecting the .akinX. by any one,
OF shells, or white sand, on or from
the island formerly known as
Weems' Island. Address, this
office
The sun., 1899-04-02
QUEENS rAwS OPENING.

LASKER PEATES BY AN AMATEUR.
While At the Manchester Chess Club the following
position between Champion lasker and y. G. Carol.
= we'll known Lancashire player, was arrived at IN
simultaneous exhibition.
BLACK tcARRoL)-TouRTEFS PIEcEs.
The sun., 1899-04-02

Emil, New York; s. o. livingstone. Fishli on .hud
,on, y; Mrs, 8. f. Haskell, Brooklyn: r. Monrad
Correct solutions to Msclenzis's problem we're re:
York; Fred carter, Beston; Theodore. h Huylcr
Bro2Alyn; Fred Easle. Brooklyn M Maq,sr. New
Ms,. t:;s $sS;sSs; %sa]i
I' Emil New Yori; Mrs, S. i Haskell Brooklyn, r.
Il. MonTad: chc.so, and EIsk Emil. New York. to!.
75i and 75s; Dr.. A. II. BALDWIN. Norwalk, Conn.
forwarded additional correct solutions TO Sos T5b
7se and 73s; Frank Cromwell. Brooklyn. to Nos
Irs%I t,gnwspY RsSctiyni Perez Browne: Tnli.
Livingstone, Fishkil on. Hudson, y. r.. William
Ma x. 70 +. orednG
No; 10 81 means Of srr Hnd PTsnE tT9m"e
CoRREsroSDEScE.
for the soiH,t"n OF Thoms6ns problem. He also
writes as follows: "Ithink If you will examine Cho
sound and that your soivers mistaken as 70 their
being second solution. Neither by 9-oBo ch
P@Kfs queen and there /. no mate" But there is
mate all the same. by means Of 3. Kt-B dis eli.
Gr5ver, LII, panhurs. conn.-It Hscte.ts prob
s% viii IT rule h st 5a Yoa
with receive credit for solutions 10 Nos 05 5T and
the games in question and Tnr srS WIN set reh
on them. Ascend solution to problem and not
intended by the author is called 4 " cook"
The author OF problem No 1872 wishes - draw the
attention OF the Judges TO the iAct that he has FOR
waTded co npl-te analysis to THE SuN. and thereby
proven that his problem cannot be cooked"
Competitor, Newark. y. AL the problems n.
tered for the hrst International tournament OF The
SUN the property The Sun. unless rejected by
the judges. Authors and competitors should not try
to publish positions entered for THE suS tourns,
ment anywhere els".
Please Answer New York .-Engsh papers to hand
very fRIr their criticism on the recent cih.e
match. Many of them admit that the Brltishrrs
were beaten on their merits. aud only few critics
try to explain away the defeat. Sonc papers. which
have always advocated the ruling out Of so many
fes,ional talent, Of course blame the British Chess
Club for the defeat and they argue that such
Lee. Tnslry and others should take the places vf
some OF the amateurs next year.
SrS Reader New York There nust be some
Misunderstanding somewhere. According to the
correspondence between the parties engaged in ar.
ranging the stud, cable chess match the dates OF
April 2l and ~ have been agreed upon. aud not
April ~ and 81.
", Judd, Toledo. @. brother of Max Judd of 81.
Louis. writes to rHE Svs follows The chcsslsts
of Toledo had quite liyey time here during the lat
ter part o. last week. when Pllshury giving
hibitions the boards IL simultaneous play and
blndfolded stanCes. also took par in two of the
simultaneous exhibitions aud was beaten the f r-t
night. but won the appended game ON the second
night.
The sun., 1899-04-02

Trick .; After finding the ace Of clubs in
partners hand the temptation to 60 TO trum ps
is very strong. but knows that such a con-
are SO small. II he had the ace OF trumps. SO
that he could stop he trump lead at any time
or win the second or third round and then
weakness IN reantries. but not otherwise.
Trick 8. is one OF those who believe In
leading trunIps Just because you have them
A has not shown mum Der By the absurd Amer
lean system OF following the Jack with the
queen to show six cards In the suit. so does
playing down and out, he would have saved a
lot OF tricks on this hand.
Trick 5. Il now comes to his senses and
thinks better OF the trump lead. opening his
suit. In which his partner also shows strength
\ does not make the mistake OF going on with
the trump. thin king. as some would. that z
Trick I. knows that led from J TO- and
that b must hold the ace. perhaps the 8 also
For fear that might hold the D and would
ruff club. A leads trump.
Trick 3. cannot be sure about tho 9 OF
trumps. and passes once. after which the hand
is a piano unless y dscards all his spades but
%Sen Twe hed As eard he opened with
two rounds Of clubs, refusing to lead the
trumps. Il led trumps. was forced n second
time and led another trump, Az IN the play
mopds. and made the spade king. seven
tricks.
Our PROBLEMS.
Quite a mum Der Of persons sent in solutions
giving the answer had gone to press. These
were all second or tn rd attempts. and some Of
the experts seem to be hurt because they. did
not get II right the first line. Here is another
not quite SO hard. perhaps, the solution OF
which will be published April g. and all correct
solutions received before Anril D will be ac-
knovledged Hearts are trumps y Is to lead
and with for partner to get all eight tricks
in spite OF the best defence OF E and W:
The sun., 1899-04-02
WHITE uAsKEn)-rorRrFrS PIECES.
THE GAME CONTINUED AS FOLLOWS:
THE LOGGERHE4D TURTLE.
A Big Aquarium Bonrder That II Costs
Very Little to Keep in Winter.

very 10 nccp IN WINTER.
Even II it had to nay for it's board instead OF
living at the expense Of the city. the big log
Gerhcad turtle at the Aquarium. which meas
ured > feet & inches from the end Of its
head to tho tip Of its tail. and weighs
seyera. hundred pounds. could scarcely
have been moro economical about its
food than it has been In tho winter Just past
It was received at the Aquarium about the last
OF October. 1893. and In the five months since
then II has eaten ten or twelve. or possibly nr-
teen pounds II food. costing 3 or o cents
pound. so that the total cost Of the keep of this
big creature for five months Ia less than a dol
pool regularly. and 1t has sometimes eaten
little. but oftener has gone for days without
eating anything Turtles often go for weeks
without eating.
TIr water in the big loggerhead's pool has
been kept warmed all through The winter; II
would otherwise have died long ago IN nature
the luggerhrads do not stay hereabouts IN
winter. but 40 South in the fan there TO remain
until spring. When the big turtle was first
placed in its pool 1t tried for days and weeks TO
hut ccasely. round and round the pool with pa.
tent and uncndng effort seek ing n place Ot
exit an example OF indOmitable perseverance,
against inSurmuuntabl@ obstacles. But when
winter came he big turtle stopped this: now n
places its head M against III" wall. its bulky
body projecting out at right angles. and stays
IN hat position for hours at II time
The big turtle is beginning 10 move about
calm. methOdigal enll~ssly perserving efforts
10 escape. As the season advances II is likely to
find its appetite, and IL may start in to even
II II should he inclined that way T. need not he
they want to eat at the Aquarium,
The sun., 1899-04-02

The local clubs have not made any move so
far for getting their teams and pairs in prac;;;
tce for the next congress The congress itself
seems to be little hazy, and the financial diff
hculties OF holding it at Chicago may eventu-
ally lead to the selection Of some other quar-
ters than those first named
The A. W. l.. trophy has returned to Mime
apoIis after quite long visit TO Chicago. BAL;
timore still heads the list OF winners with y
matches. Boston having y; Philadelrh hia. Chi
cago and st Paul. 8 each: Chicago Duplicates,
4 Minneapolis. 3: New Jersey. Park, Wal
brook. North Shore and Milwaukee. .: New
York. Knckerbocker Buffalo and Aurora. Ill.
each The two Baltimore clubs have II wins
between them. while the three clubs from Chi
cago have L also.
Games for mixed pairs are steadily gaining
IN popularity. The guest nights at our local
On THURSDAY last at the Womens Whist Club
Island Club will entertain its men friends at
the Union League on Thursday next. and the
Knickerbockers will invite all the crack
women players on the following Wednesday,
The Whist Club Of New York will give its
seventh guest night game for prizes on Wednes-
day next, and cards for II are in great demand.
This is probably the hardest game In the coun-
try. SO many OF the cracks always attend it,
The sun., 1899-04-02

monds. which seem still more promising on
account OF B's discards. He leads the top to
give Y q possible fnesse against j.
Trick q. Y goes back with one Of the second
and third best. the Jack and seven being the
only ones against him.
Trick 4 When Is sees that clubs are his
partners suit. he does not want to blank his
ace 80 he begins to discard spades. in which
suit he Is confident his partner must hold the
ace to Justify his original lead OF trumps Even
II Bs reasoning had been correct as to the
spade ace. II is obvious that his proper pay was
to let 20 ali his clubs, even the ace, and keep
his spades, because while the club suit is
certainty, the ace OF spades is only probable.
Hore IL how the deal went when AS cards
were held by player who believed in develop
ing his hand by commonsense principles.
The sun., 1899-04-02

A-B get one trick only.
Trick This opening isunsound In principle,
A does not even stop 10 tablish his suit. NJ
though no l. weak in trumpS. he does not take
the precautiOn OF showing his suit first. He
has no reGntry. brcaus" King is not 80 con-
sidrred unless twice guarded. Is does not
know how strong AS trumpS are and follows
the usual rule to unlock by playing ace and
returning queen when holding no small card.
Trick g. z has no better continuation than to
pick up As trumps. 1t would be- folly to lead
the singleton in the hope Of getting a run. as
that viii come in It's own good time II the suit
is against him. By leading the 10 makes il
clear TO his partner that he holds the Jack also
and invites TO show his suit by discardng
from weakness
Trick l. In order to get another discard and
also TO get As last trump; Z leads again, He
still has another trump, which may be useful
TO run out a suit. il he finds with one which
is not quite ablished, In his discard Of the
second club. Y follows the common sen SO prin-
ciple Of showing, by refusing to discard two
different suits, that you want your partner to
lead the one In which he can give you the most
support. you being about equally able TO pro-
teet him IN either OF those which you have not
Trick s. This prompts z TO open hhT da-
The sun., 1899-04-02
DRUMSTICKS FOR BASS DRUMS.
Old Style with Stuffed Head. Modern with
Head of Felt-Double-He

Old Style with Stuffed Head, Modern with
Head of Observation-Disclosures.
The old style. familiar drumstick for bass
drums 10 made with the head Of sheep
skin or chamois. stuffed with yarn.
Years ago tho head OF this sort OF
bass drumstick was made egg-shaped; It is
now commonly made pear-shared and secured
to the stick. which is inserted into the head by
winding around the neck OF the head with
waxed cord. That part otthe handle that is thus
wound around 10 turned with slight fare In
Its shape. 80 that the head cannot possibly slip
on. This sort Of drumstick 10 usually made
with a hickory handle. though sometimes with
The modern drumstick for. bass drums is
made OF felt Three pieces OF very Thick inS. M ielt
elasticity; This block Of felt S bored trans;
the head is turned down to shape in lathe.
shaped head. At the base OF the head and also
at the top there is q metal cap. the cap at the
top being held with a screw, running through
II into the end OF the stick. the head being thus
held between two metal caps. The handle Is
The felt drumstck has been in use about
19IT bu
ton. The yarn Instituted head with long-Gon-
struck. and the stitching OF the seams is liable
In the course ot time to draw out. The fcl;
head preserves its share and gives greater GER
tainty of execution.
There is also made for bass drums stick
called double-header. having head at each
end; II is in appearance something ke
dumbbell, except that the handle Is longer
than the handle OF q dumbbcl would be and
the heads are made with one little larger than
the other. This is a felt headed stir IL is
used in .rutfling the drum. as is done also with
the old-tashioned stick in that case the head
ternatey into play. The double header Is used
not in marching. but in orchestral playing
only.
Bass drumsticks arc sometimes made TO
order with head or handle OF some special
dimensions TO suit the players.
The sun., 1899-04-02
OUR CHESS CORNER.

PROBLEM NO. 760-MoTTo: "oSE OUT OF MANY
BLAcK-THREE PIECES.
X on 4; Ps op Q Kt and OBS.