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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
NOTICE.

All parties arc hereby forbidden,
under penalty Of the law. to cut wood,
deaden trees, or otherwise tresspsss on
my lands In this parish, formerly the
|ands Of p. p. HerwiG. and HeTwig :
BosslsE. MRS. + +. KptTz
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

DIED-Mr. Huff, one of the
Oldest residents of Slidell, died last
Wednesday, and was buried Thurs
day. The deceased was we'll known
and respected by all, and his
funeral was one Of the largest ever
held in the parish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

In New York il = policeman il
killed in the discharge of his duty
his family gets $4,000. It is the
certainty that his loved ones will be
provided for that makes man face
danger and death.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
DEALERS IN
Choice Family and Fancy
GR0GRRI KS.
CANNED GOODS, ETC.

The art Of living is in judlcious mar.
keting. Where You buy is just Is much
importance rs what You pay for it when
1t comes to food. You want to know
the surroundings of the things you
are going to eat. Notice our new store.
Everything Is fresh. New. goods ar
irving daily. The prices are always
right and we treat you in . manner
to merit your continued patronage.
Try us and be convinced.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

The st. Louis Globe Democrat
thinks that the fact several thous-
and Italian organ grinders in the
United States have not been lynched
ought to count IN our favor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

Two American army officers in
Porto Rico have married into ma
tive families, and the engagement
q : third to : Saa 1a,an belle i
announced.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

Forty persons were killed near
Bridgeport, Conn.,, last Sunday, by
> trolly Car jumping . trestle and
falling to the fats forty feet below.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
FOR SALE.

A good family horse, harness and
narrouche, In perfect condition, fol
s75 90. Three nue Milk Cows, giving
three gallons Of milk now, one with
one month heifer calf. Also q good
Tennessee Wagon Will sell cheap on
account Of departure. Address,
J. DUREL, Vaudeville, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
Announcenllents.

A leading Havana merchant de-
clares that universal suffrage 10
Cuba would mean the establishment
Of black republic.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
MISS L. A. GUNZEL
M1l!iner and Dressmaker
CONVICTION. LA.
Notice.

DR.. B. A. Pope wishes to state that
no one has yet bought his farm 1.-THE old
Louis Dirkson place.) All statements
to the contrary are false.
Address letters to No. l24 Baronne
st., New Orleans, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

Twenty people we're drowned at
Bar Harbor, Me-, last Sunday by
the collapse OF gang plank at .
terry wharf. The people had gone
to the harbor to see the warships.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
OFF ICIAL JOURNAL OF -
ST. TAMMANY PARISH.
One Dollar q Year.
Entered in the Postofnce 1t Covington,
La. Is second-class matter.
w G. KENTZEL,
EloITOR AND PROPRIETOR

- Mr.. James Keyser is authorized
70 act Is agent for the FARNER ct
SlidelD
- Mr.. Roland Galatas is authorized
70 oct % agent for the FARMER ct
4adisonville.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

A gentleman who has slo, 900 in
; cotton mill in Georgia, says il
he's paid him y, 100 : year. That
d good interest.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
Dressnakinc and
Plain Sewing.
MRS. ANGELO DUFFEL.
COvINGTON. Ia.
Adjoining the Fountain Cottsve.
Chas. Riette W. John r. Grimth.
Third Justice 0oprt. in ana for The
Parish Of 81 Tamraany. State Of
Loaisiaxa-No. 500.

By virtue Of > wit Of seizure and sale
from the above court in the above s..
titled suit 70 me directed. BEARING dAte
June IS, 1872
1havs seized. and will ssli at I'm bic .ue.
ton, to the highest and best bidder for
csah, At the door Of the eourthouse.
~ the town Of Covington, Parish or 81.
Fsmmany, La, on SATURDAY, August
1879. between legal sale hours. the
following deeeribsd property in -. Tam.
many Parish. r. vit:
Claiborne Hotel. and one aero Of
ground, on which i u situated IN the
town Of Claiborne, St Tammany Parish,
L.
Seized In the aboYe entitled spjt.
Terms ofsa1e cash, with the beneAt o.
appraissmenk
CHAS. II. HRINrz.
Constable, Third Ward.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
FOR SALE.

Two lots Of ground and improve
ments In the town Of jacksonville.
forming the corner Of Ut. Paul and
Pine streets, having front Of sixty six
feet on Zine street by one hundred and
twenty feet deep. win be sold for
cash. Apply to z. MILLER.
Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
When the Goth Century
Begins.

i ~ lao OCCu y OuOJVNs Va NAS~~S
sion in many quarters as to when
the twentieth century begins, many
people contending that it begins
with the year 1900. We find the
following question and answer in
tie Scientific American, which coin
cides with our views, that the goth
century begins with 1901:
J. S. r. Asks: When does the
18th century end? Answer: The
10th century closes with December
81, 1900. The goth century be-
gins January l, 1901. Reasons:
l. Therenever was year numbered
0 in chronology, though astrono-
mers have called the year be-
fore christian era the year zero.
The reckoning in chronology 10 B.
c. 8, 2. l, A. D. 1, 2. 8, etc. The
year B. C. was followed directly
by A. D. in all historical reckon
ing. See Ency. Brit, under
Chronology. In astronomical reck-
oning the year o preceded the
Christian era. The first year A. D.
was the "year l." The year was
completed on December 81, twelve
months after the beginning of our
present reckoning. There is much
confusion on this point; but it is
jus: rs simple asreckoning the years
OF . baby's life. When is the year
l Of . baby's life finished? Who
ever heard Of q baby's o year.?
2 The year 100 belonged to the |
FIRST Christian century. The rea-
son for this is the same rs for put
ting the Tooth article into Q pack
age which is to contain 100 articles.
The 2nd hundred articles begin
with No. 1O1. In counting articles
by hundreds We proceed ~ follows:
LIST hundred Nos. to 100 inclusive
id /" l0l to 300
18th - - 1901 to 1900
both !" !" 1901 to 5000
Dollars, years, or centuries fol-
ow the came law. A man il 100
years. . century. old when he has
. full 100 years. Not
when his Tooth wear begins, but
vhen it ends. Its foil twelve
months belong to him. The writer
emembers very well, though only
years old, the discussion Of this
question in 1850 and the conclusion
hat 1850 belonged to the first half
{ the 10Th century. It 10 certainlv |
to write centennial
or lectures or articles for
899. II this is done, it will be found
ecessarY to repeat them In 1900
8 not few did in 1649 and 1851
Or the half century. This view &C.
ords with the statement Of both
century and Webster's Diction-
tries. We quote from the former:
The first century OF the Christian
"a began with the year A. d. and I
xtended to the year 100; and the
9Th century began With 1901 and r.
nded with 1900, the year compiet
'g the hundred year period in each
,stance giving name Of the century. b
he centuries before Christ are /,
backward in their order
ON the Christian era, as the 4th
entury B. c. from Sol B. c. back
ard 10 400. La
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12

The hardest hit at the jackson
Democrats comes from Editor Bent
ley OF the Donaldsonville Chief, .
Republican paper, who refers to
them as the Jackson, Louisiana,
Democrats.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
FOR SALE.

A house with = rooms, front and back
gallery, good well water, and stable.
with. one or more acres Of land, one
mile north Of Covington. Also house
ID Covlngtor. Apply 70
G. /. SMITH.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
Monday, August IA, 1899,

being the second Monday ofsoid month,
with the view OF electing the above
named officers, said election 70 be con-
Quoted, and the returns thereof made,
In the manner required BY the laws Of
the state of Louisiana.
In testimony whereof, have here
unto signed my name and ahlxed the
seal Of said court thereto, Ut the town Of
Covington. this 90th day Of July, 1889.
III. B. WARREN, Clerk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
WHY

Do You have people coming to youl
hoase, either visiting or on business
and have them stand there and yell a
the top Of their voice, and hammer
on the gate and fence, and attract the
attention Of oil the neighbors, when you
can get furnished and put up . nice
Electric Bell from your gate to your
house for . very reasonable figure,
within reach Of everybody, by
DARLINGTON BROS. & 60
Coviugton, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
FOR SALE OR RENT

A six room Cottage, furnished, hall,
front gallery and stable, on half I
square OF ground. second house from
(;laiborne Hotel. Apply to this once.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
FOR SALE.

A few pure bred Langshan Cockerels,
d 90 each, and eggs for Matching, 1t
81 90 per setting. F.V. DBGRUY,
PENIS Mill Farm.
Leave orders 1t Roubion Z Stroble's
stable.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
FOR SALE.

A new c"ttage, three blocks from the
Depot, containing seven rooms, wide
hall. front and back galleries, wood
shed. etc. Lot 60 BY $50 feet. AppIv
at this once, or to.
v. II. FREDERICK
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
NOTICE TO BUILDERS.

Sealed bids are hereby invited for the
building Of new Town Hall In C0ving.
ton, according to plans and speciflca.
lions, to be found at Mr.. NJ. C. Dav's,
Bids will be received by the Council,
ct it's next meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 5,
1899. The contractor to be required
to give bond In the sum Of $1,000.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
C. Z. WILLIAMS,
Mayor.
W. G.. KENTZEL. Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
Police Jury.

The Police Jury will meet in
regular session on
TUESDAY, Aug. 20. 1899.
For the transaction of important
business All members are re.
quested to attend.
GEO. KEOPP, JR.
President.
W. q. KENTZEI,. Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
FOR SALE.

A nrst-class family carriage and sad
die Horse, sixteen hands high, sound
and gentle. Apply ct this oh5ee.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-12
NORMAN { KENNEDY

Emile r. Norman. VIM. Il. Kennedy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-29
kCLLER'S BIG TASK.

Situation at Tuse,~ River Beoomins
More Dincult ~ the Days 60 By.
LONDON, Dec. 29.--The Morning Post
has received the following from Mr..
Churchill under date Of Dec. 26, tele.
graphed from Chieveley Camp, where
he has arrived:
"All ranks have complete confidence
in Sir Redvers Butler and there is a
stern determination to succeed next
time at all costs. A painful impression
was caused by the announcement of the
change Of comnander-in-chief and the
soldiers here are resolved to vindicate
their trusted leader.
The situation. nevertheless, is diff.
cult, the Boer position being one OF ex
traordinary strength, with high hills
lined tier on tier with trenches and
batteries covering an almost unfordablt
river and smooth plain in front.
The enemy has great supply OF ar
tillery and many powerful guns cover
the river, while the drifts are covered
with converging musketry of 12.oo'
Beers. There are Ii miles of Wild
broken country before reaching Lady
smith, which demands early relief.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-29
FARMERS ARE FRIENDLY.
aahucn Keports He 10 Esc"nno"sT'"s
and Trading supplies.

aahucn Reports He IL Hsoonnoitsri"s
and Trading supplies.
LoNpoN. Dec. 2O.-The war office mas
|hceIved the following from Cape Town
|'a'ed Wednesday. Dec. %:
"Me,huen reports as follows;
"A, $3.50 yesterday evening the boets
|@ the south side Of Magersfonteih
|.lencd Il very heavy fire for some time.
sAs morning the naval brigade nreo Ut
.ae enemy ut the west part OF Mayors
'oa'en. The cavalry brigade is recon-
|ioltering in northeasterly direction.
Lieutenant Masters has made an
attended reconnaissance westward an"
|lor'hward Of Enslein and reports al
|ve.I. The farmers were glad to see
ear men. They were suffering 'ro"
Want of food
have established market mere
Where can purchase fresh milk anu m
'ssetables, selling to the farmers 'e.
ND other articles which they cahho'
saerwise purchase.
Heavy rain fell last night.
Natacre and French report no ch"ls'
!" the situation ,,
Baden Powell reports all wen Doo'
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-29
ABSOLUTELY PuRE


a man named Greene, a former .er
geant major of the British balloon do
partment, is among the Boer prisoners
captured at Magersfontein. Greene
VINO deserted from Aldershot in 1893
admitted that he had been some time
~ the service OF the Beers and had in.
s,rncted them in trenching. He says
there were $4,000 Beers at Magersfon.
te'n' Il 900 OF whom were engaged the
day OF the battle. The Boer losses. he
also asserts. were very heavy, the
trenches being full Of dead.
Greene further declares that if the
attack had been pressed, the Beers
would have yielded. He says the Boer
horses have to be taken to the Modder
river. as water is 80 scarce at Mayors.
foutein,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-29
PANAMA CANAL
Most Prominent Banking Firms
OF New York Said to Back
& Move
By Which the French Company's
Work Will Be Pushed to
Completion.
August Belmont, Levi P. Morton,
Charles 4. Flint and Others
in the Deal.

New YORK, Dec. 29.-The incorpora.
tion OF the Panama Canal company of
America is said to be the first move in
plan to transfer the Panama canal to
Americans in order that it may have
better chance in the struggle with the
Nicaraguan concessionaires. The bank
ing houses and individuals who are
understood to be interested are August
Belmont & Co., Kuhn, Loeb & Co.,
Levi p. Morton. Charles R. Flint, j.
Edward Simmons. president Fourth
National bank; Edward Sweet & Co.,
George Sheldon & Co.. Barring, Magoun
& Co., and George V. Young, president
of the United States Mortgage and
Trust company. In addition to these,
several banking houses in San Fran.
cisco and in cities of the South and
, West are interested in the company.
The Herald says this incorporation of
an American company is result of ne
gotiations between representatives of
the French company, including Baron
| Oppenheim, who came to this city from
Paris several months ago. and leading
! fnanciers of America. The representa-
tive Of the French company came to
this country empowered to transfer the
rights Of the company to an American
company, and this company having now
been incorporated, the transfer will
shortly be effected. the transfer to be
given formal approval by the share
holders in France. These shareholder:
will receive shares in the new Ameri
can company in proportion to theil
holdings in the old.
This "Americanizing' of the Panam:
canal, as one Of the gentlemen inter
ested in the new company styled it. ha
been brought about in order to plac'
the Panama canal on footing il
America.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-29
WORK OF THE GRADES.
President Adams Makes al Interesting
Report to Wisconsin Teachers.

President Adams Makes al luterest'nS
Report to wisconsin Teachers.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 29.-Charles n.
Adams. president Of the University or
Wisconsin as chairman of the commit
tee Of the Wisconsin Teachers assocla-
ton appointed to investigate whether
the eight years work now being done
by the grades can be accomplished IN
shorter time, presented the committee
report at the morning session OF the
Wisconsin Teachers association. Inc
report is lengthy and in substance ad-
yocates more study rather than more
learning: push forward the bright
rupils ahead of the dull ones; suDsti'
tute linguistic studies for the trllls; Out
no not shorten the course. The report
i the chief feature Of the years con-
vention.
President w. II. Elson of Superior
delivered his annual address. advocat'
ing at length the necessity for stimu'
latiuy and utilizing individual purpose
in school work.
DIES MONIES. Dec. 29.-At the second
| DAYS session of the Iowa State Ieach'
ers' association the committee on eou'
cation reported. recommending the es'
t,blishment of four new normal schools
in the state and more if necessary. ihe
committee favors compulsory educa'
ton and larger appropriations 1of 'ne
educational institutions.
Sr. PAUL, Dec. 29-The different sec
Srn
t;ons of the State Educational assocla
tion held meetings during the day ahe
a number Of interesting papers wor'
read. In the evening an lntorma' Fe
ception was held at the Ryan hotel.
GRAND FORKS. N. d., Dec. @.-ove
900 teachers are attending the lStn an
mail session of the North Dakota hon
catioual association. now III session
here. The general association mee''hs
! are held in the Central hlgh srhoo.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-29

The modern and most effective cure
for constipation and all liver oubles-
the famous little pills known as De
Wits Little Early Risers.
Cock & ODEE
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-29
|sndon Strategists Besiege Beers
at Tugela and Modder
Rivers,
|ayinc Roberts Free to March
straight Through to Bloem-
fOntein.
Garrisons Not Be.
lieved to Be in Especial
Straits.

,oypoS, Dec. 20.-In view Of the ap.
lr,u, supineness OF the British com.
,adcrs in preventing the daily
krnr,nening and extending OF the
b., positions along the Tugela and
kc;ler rivers, which are now consid-
nj to be practically impregnable,
.,nv experts here are coming to the
(rr!usion that the British have given
.he idea Of carrying these positions
assault, and will await the trans
s.. ana cavalry required to give their
,.ces the necessary mobility when
h.y hope to be in u position to besiege
kh- Beers in their respective Plevnas,
'k 'kh.le General Roberts carries out the
.slual plan Of campaign. that Of adj.
'rsnc.ns straight north on Bloemfon-
|s.n. The other generals detaching suf-
Esc.e,, mobile troops to reach their goals
Iey crcui,ous routes.
There is nothing in the Official or best
! f1ie;culent reports to indicate that the
-
r.a.;>, calling for immediate relief.
lie latest advices from Kimberley,
she'c IA shortage is most feared, report
t.sa:v Of food.
An Interesting feature Of today's news
tie patriotic offers Of service from
-i!an Irnces. The Nizan Of Hydera.
al replying to y toast proposed by
VI Curzon. at banquet In Calcutta.
e.. TIE proudcst title he possessed was
+, Il being the queens faithful ally.
llns that his purse. his army and his
~. We're ever at her disposal.
rlenty OF Food At Ladysmith.
1he latest independent news from
alysmith says the field Notifications
Feall now withstand any organized at
hck the enemy is likely TO deliver.
.ae-e are sufficient food stufs for two
Fon'hs. The question of forage might
s troublesome. but since the rains
se7e has been some grazing within the
ea.>h lines. There is no horse sick
h..
Tie casualties caused by our she'll IRE
" increasing and the Beers are re-
t..ei to be becoming nervous. Ihey
ear night sortics and constantly open "a
fsayy fusilade on AL imaginary attack.
The German officials have promptly
Eopped the Beers from recruiting III
pamaraland. Neither men nor horses
W. permitted to cross the border.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-29
THE SOUTHERN DIVISION.
Great Northern VIII Reorganize Re.
Gently Acquired Sioux City Branches.

Great Northern VIII Reorganize Re.
Gently Acquired Sioux City Branches.
CHICAGO, Dec. a9.-The Tribune says:
On Dec. 81 the Sioux City and Northern
railway from Garretson, S. D., to Sioux
City will pass from the hands of the CO
receivers to the control of the Great
Northern railway. 1t is stated that
President j. J. Hill of the Great North
ern contemplates some radical changes.
The Sioux City and Northern, the Sioux
CITY, O'Neil and Western, and the two
lines which are now part of the Great
Northern railway system proper. 1t Is
said. will be consolidated and made the
southern branch of the Great Northern.
Judge Warwick Housh OF St. Louis.
will be appointed general manager OF
the four southern lines, with head
quarters at Sioux City.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-29
WAR IN THE SPRING.
Russia and Japan Are Preparing for

Russia and Japan Arc Preparing for
Hostilities.
VICTORIA, B. c., Dec. 29.-The City
OF London arrived here during the day
from the Orient with news of a pros
pective war between Russia and Japan.
Her officers say that all Japan is now of
the opinion that hostllities will break
out between these two nations in the
spring. Before the steamer left Japan
the insular kingdom was buying up
great quantities of rice and even going
so far as to make arrangements for
transports to make a demonstration in
Korea. Great activity prevails on all
sides in Japanese naval circles.
A Shanghai report says that Russia
has dispatched fleet of three warships
to Mahanlpo, the bone Of contention,
which is now causing strained relations
between the two nations.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-29
BOERS NOT INACTIVE.
Are strengthening Their Fo"itions
Nodder River and Tugela.

IoSpo>. Dec. 29.-Winston Church
ills new arrival at Chieveley Camp l.
perhaps responsible for some overcoior.
inc Of the gravity Of the situation, ou'
ali the day's news conveys the impress
sion that General Butler may be con
formulating an attack upon the Boei
nos,tiou. Certainly the Beers are not
inactive. AT both Modder River ana
the Tucela they are said to be strength
eninr their forces and extending de-
fense works, which i'll both cases art
seemingly almost impregnable.
A dispatch from Chieveley indicates
that General Buffers forces Will re-
,rob;l;ze at Frere before he attempts .
fnr,her advance. Doubtless he would
be glad to
Redeem tho Colcnso Reverse
before the arrival of Lord Roberts ye'
he is hardly likely to attempt aho.he.
frontal attack. 1t is more likely tha'
no is preparing to strike should 'n'
Rocrs make any offensive move.
Mr. Churchill's reference to Lady
smith NAV imply that the situation o.
the garrison is more desperate than ha'
been previously supposed. 1he i'oe''
continue fortifying the hills.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-29
WARREN REACHES NATAL.

Commander Of tho Fifth Division Starts
for the Front.
PlETERMARlTZBuRG, Dec. o0.-Gen.
srai Sir Charles Warren, commanding
the Fifth division has arrived here with
his staff and Immediately proceeded for
the front.
A strong suspicion exists here that
the ostensibly innocent bills of ladine
furnished by German steamers arriv-
ing in Delagoa bay really conceal con.
tzaband and the local newspapers are
urging more rigid examination OF
c0rvoeS