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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17
DARLINGTON 4 CO.
Vaudeville, Sunda,

DlED-In Vaudeville, Sunday,
Nov II, 1900, NJ. J. Sharp.
The funeral took place last Mon
day. Rev. +. q. Hocutt officiating
: The deceased was q we'll known
aud popular citizen of Vaudeville,
where he conducted = fine school
lie was a member Of Vaudeville
Lodge, No. los. knights ol
Pythias, and was buried with
Pvth,an bonors, the funeral being
one Of the largest ever witnessed u
Vaudeville. He leaves a widow
and a large circle Of friends t.
mourn hls loss.
DIED. Al her residence. neal
Generelly, on Friday, Nov. 2,
1890, Ophelia \. Talley, wife o.
K. A. Garner, daughter Of Mr.
and Mn. ). J. Talley. aged ?:
years. The funeral took placs
last Saturday evening. and wa
largely a,tesdel, Rev. +. Il lilo
cut officiating.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

The members and friends of the
Methodist T.. Church South, IN
token Of their appreciation for the
untirlng energy and fa,thfulness of
their pastor. Rev. F. &. Hocu.t,
will give > Thanksgiving dinner
for his benefit, in the church yard.
Thursday, Nov. 90, from 10 A. N.
TO 10 p. N. The community are
invited 10 JOIN them in this thauks
giving offering. All monies and
donations will be cbcertully re-
ceived.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

The game laws Of New Hamp-
shire do not allow any person to
kill more than fifteen cartridges in
one day. Judging from all reports,
there appears to be an unwritten
law, in this vicinity, to the same
effect.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

Mrs. Whimetree-ssSo your son
Rube has finally graduated as an
NJ. D.: l. he any good::" Mrs.
Swamproot eve don't Jest know
yet. Noneo' my ncighbors' children
has been took sick yet, and pop
won't risk letting him practice on
the cows" Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

When you feel Ike life is hardly
worth the candle take . dose 0l
Chawberlaiu's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They will cleanse your
stomach, tone up your liver and
regulate your bowels, making you
feel like . new man
For sale BY v. H. Frederick, COving
ton, Il. b. Paine, Vaudeville.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17
Notice to Taxpayers.

l will be at thefoll0wing places
on the dates named below, for tn
purpose Of collecting State and
Parish taxes:
Pearl River, Monday, Nov. ~.
Slidell, Tuesday, Nov. go.
Vaudeville, Wednesday, Nov. 81
jacksonville, Thursday, Nov. g
T.. +. BREWSTER,
Tax Collector.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

The Hook and Ladder Truck OF
C~ovington Fire Co. No. 1. arrived
last Monday. 1t has i've ladders
tweuty-four buckets and four i've
gallon Babcocks. Il is at present
stored in the shed Of Mr.. Hardy
Smiths warehouse.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

encouragement: Mr.. Prancef-
.sI'm sorry I'm such an awkward
dancer. Miss Perkins," Miss Per-
kins-''Oh, you're dong fairly well.
Mr.. Prsncer. I've secn sou jerk
around lots worse t5an this with
other pirls."-Indianapolis Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

DIED.-Eugene Marcelin, bet
ter known rs .sPayee," was found
dead in his bed last Monday morn
ing. 1t is supposed he died some
time during Saturday night. He
had been a resident of Coylngtou
about fifteen years, but was . ma
tive of France. HE lived by hunt
ing and fishing, aud doing odd
Jobs about town.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

Look after your ehimneys, and
sec that they are in good order.
The columns Of our exchanges con-
tain accounts Of destructive fires
every week, many Of them caused
by defective fues.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

The schooner Myra b. Weaver
was wrecked near Boston, Mass,
last Saturday morning, and SIX
lives were lost, including Capt.
vanaman, and Misses Mary Emer'
son and Ella DebOe, Of Mobile.
The two latter were well-knOwn II
Covington. Miss Emeie EmerSon,
asister and cousin of the lost ladies'
married Capt. Vanaman aduut two
years ago, and died . year later.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

Mr.. John z. Henry. whose place
Is about three miles from COving-
ton, is annoyed by a large black
aud white COW, which jumps the
fence INTO his place. The owner is
requested TO come and take il mp.
We-are still selling Oats, Wheat
Bran, Rice Bran, Corn, Cracked
Corn, Hay, Cotton Seed Hulls and
Meal, At the lowest prices. Cali
and be convinced.
BABING rON & co.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

Judge J. 5. Bossier, rs usual, did
heroic work in New Orleans for
the cause of Democracy, and his
speeches came in for a good share
of praise from the city press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

A sugar refinery would be pay
ing investment m CoviDgton. We
have miles of good sugar lands TO
draw upon. and the farmers woald
raise all the cane needed, if they
had a good home market for 1t.
Capitalists would do we'll to heed
this suggestion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

Before buying the material to
build your house consult BABING-
TON & CO., who will make low
prices on Lime, Brick aud Shingles,
and they will also sell you Nails
and other Hardware, right.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

WANTED. a ! with .
family to work on a truck farm
Liberal offer to the right person
Situated q miles from Covington'
For further particulars apply Z
John r. Henry, or It n. .. Days
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

REMOVAL DIR. 5. A.. Smith,
Dentist, has moved. TO the
building next door to Jones 4
Pickett's store, where he may be
found all the time. Does not
travel now.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

We cannot publish the letter of
"An Observer" unless be sends
his full name, not for publication,
but as an evidence of good faith.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

When you so to New Orleans,
atom At Pcmn's Hotel, corner Of st.
Charles and Poydras streets. All
f,ont rooms, newly furnishes,
throughout. Charges reasonable,
~ the dsv or week
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

We are selling Rocking Chair
very cheap, as low as 81 0c. each,
aud nice Rattan Rockers from
- % to a. 50. Also Rockers fol
the babies.
DARLINGTON & CO.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

WANTED.-To lease, 4 com
Portable vacant house. with fonr or
five rooms, large grosstss ~
Abiua Springs or Covingtsas lay
purchase If suited. A31e@ Z.
5. Garbanatti, ls3s AS3as~sesaet
New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

Large numbers Of wagons loaded
with fertilizers go out every week.
This is an evidence of big crops
next year.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17
EAST LOUISIANA
Railroad.

HEADQUARTERS NOW LOCATED
AT COvINGTON, la.
Offers . safe, quick and conveni-
c,.t service 10 the travelling public.
A regular Mail, Express and
Passenger Tram will leave Gov.
iugton daily except Sunday. at q
A.. n. Arrive in New Orleans,
sos A. NJ.
Leave New Orleans 4 p. n. Ar
rive in Covington, 6:lO r. IL.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

Now is the time to buy Heating
Stoves, aud We have them ! n all
styles and prices.
DARLINGTON l. 60.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

Rev. J.. NJ. Williams will hold
service in Covington tomorrow
morning and evening, At the usual
hours. Prayer meeting and choir
practice every Thursday evening,
at 1880 o'clock.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

WANTED To PrRcmAsE. A
large tract of simbesest land, fol
spot cash. For farther informa'
eion Apply to this once.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.-COm-
mencing tomorrow, Nov. Is, the
excursion train will leave Covlng-
tom At 4:45 r. N. Bear this in
mind, and don't get left.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

Everybody who has a suitable
place should set out plenty Of Zig
and pecan trees. They thrive we'll
here, and now is the time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

The Police Jury met last Tues
day, in special session. and ap-
pointed . Board of Health.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17
EXCURSIONS

sundays Excursion Train will
leave New Orleans ut 7:45 A. H..
arrive at Covington At 10 A. NJ.
Leave C%ovlngton. 4:45 r. ~.
Arrive at New Orleans, - +. III.
THIS Company is also prepared
to handle Freight Shipments promt-
IL, anG with as cheap n rate at
freight as is consistent with nm
efficient eervicI.
We shall endeaver IL anticipate
YOUR wishes in the matter ut
transportation. Should we not do
50, let US hear from you.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17
There was frost and thin ice last
Tuesday morning.

Nj. J. Il. Finch started IN upon
his dnties as night watchmar last
Monday night.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

LOST.-Nesr the mile branch,
on the PENIS mill road, last Tues
day, two buggy curtains. A rea-
sonable reward will be paid for their
return to tins Office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

Covington now has = daily mail
to CranklintOn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

HOUSE FOR RENT.-Fur.
uished or unfurnlshed. Apply al
this Office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

We have our last carload Of Bug
vies and Smrriex unloaded and on
di,,lay. Call and sec them il you
need q Buggy or Surrey.
DARLINGTON 4 CO.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17
81. Gg,nnp.ny farmer.
November IL, 1900.
u. A. O. D.

BOsuc Ealaya Grave Ne. ~.
Meets on the first and third Saturdays
In the month, at 1850 p. NJ, At Castle
Hall. X. Of p, C0viDgton, La.
EDWARD THEoBALD, Noble Arch.
+. b. HEMPEL. Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

The grinding season has fairly
opened in this parish, and new
syrup has made it's appearance IN
the stores.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

Now is the time to plant Christ
mas trees.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

BUILDING CONTRACTS SOLICITED.
Neat work. Reasonable prices.
CHAs. v. QUAvE.
Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

Private R,s,i bv III: day week
or month, ~ lt"me Cs'ttsge, north
.,f the fAwxER .aIlcr. Mra.- Victor
Labstut, prOprietrsss.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-11-17

Drugs. 00d1ClnoS.
Chemicals, Fancy
and Toilet Articles.
Spunges. Brushes.
Perfumery, Etc.
Daily Papers, Magazines, Novels and
Postage Stamps.
~ Physicians, prescriptions care
fully compounded, and orders answered
With car and dispatch.
The colored American., 1900-04-07

Miss Minnie Cratshfieid, who has
been teaching at y nison, Va. for quite
q while, Is home sgsin. The large circle
of MISS Crutchfield's friends viii be
much pleased to learn that she IN ends
giving up her school at Unison.
The colored American., 1900-04-07

Mr., Wnl Il. Gaskihs, en- attaehe OF
the 5eAsts, gave q stag to number OF
ais friends last Thursdsy evening at
the home Of his parents, 41e 9th street,
southwest. Mr. Gaskins counts his
fflends by the score and quite num-
Der OF representative young men were
present. The entertainment wound up
with a most toothsome luncheon and
the table was laden with gamut OF
good things. Among those present
The colored American., 1900-04-07
HHRRIS' nEW
BLOOD TONIC
FOR

Imnure Blood, Rheumatism, Liver
and Kidney Complaints, Boils. Plm'
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NervOusne So. Seeplessness. Headache,
Neuralgia, Biliousness, Indigestion,
Constipation, Exhaustion aad Tired
Feeling This preparation contains the
most valuable Blood Puriflers known
to Medical Science, and its use will
convince you that it has no equal
Strictly Pure and Highly Concentrated
Small Doses and Quick Cures.
price so cent small. S1.OO large. Mail
orders received. Prepared only by
HARRIS CHEMICAL COMPANY,
srd and 2 Street, 8. W., Wash, D. @.
The colored American., 1900-04-07
MOney to Loan
ON FURNITURE, PIANOS, ETC.

If you are in need Of money, we desire TO
infOrm IN V Ou of our new method. We can Sc
cure you a loan on an easy monthly paym ent
plan, at less cost than before, and below the
rate OF any other com pany in the city. You
can pay In full at any time after loan is Sc
cured, and it will cniy cost you for such time
as YOU have lad the money. Our business is
AtrietIy private, and all applications are
treated eOnf1dentially. II you have q loan
with any other concern, you can secure loan
through US to pay IL and get more money II
desired. 1t will pay you to call ard see US
bsfOre going elsewhere. We are resGy al
any aad all times during office hours 10 give
information concerning our business meth.
odg, and you Will receive courteous treat
m6Ab.
CAPITAL
LOAN GUARANTEE 20
602 E ST. n, w
The colored American., 1900-04-07

were: Msssrs. George g. Downes, VII
liam L. Smith, q. 81. Horton, 4 d.
GaskiH, NJ. Z. Slams, E. II. Bruce,
William 81. Gaskins and z. E Cooper.
The colored American., 1900-04-07
AMONG THE LAWYERS.
r,.,bss From Court Circles Afro Amer.
lean Who Practice Before the
District Bar,

District Bar.
One of the greatest legal battles re
o.ntIy wqged in the Supreme Court o1
tbs District of Columbia in which 6
constitutional question was involved
vss the cas- of Charles Bowen, charged
with the murder Of Samuel Jones. a
nIea OF former jeopardy was Interposed
nv Lawyers Royal A. Hughes and L.
wsIandez King. The court recently
,,formed the counsel for defendant that
ha would soon render decision in the
osse They made an exceptionally line
argument the government was repre-
ssnted by the District ablest prosecutor
Notwithstanding the fact that Law
var L. Melendez King has just returned
from the sad mission in the burial OF
his father, he made very eloquent
nles ia ths defease OF Cora Curry in
Criminal Court No. L. This woman wa
charge with grand larceny, and Mr.
King succeeded ia securing q surpris
,ngIv light sentence considering th'
segravat1ng circumstances under which
the crime was committed.
The Capital Savings Bank Building
is largely bee )ming the headquarteri
for efficient colored lawyers. There are
seven domioiled therein, and they are
daily demonstrating to the community
their worth and ability as practitioner
in the successful handling of litigation
in the several courts and that to the sat
isisction Of all who seek their lega
services.
MI +, NJ. Sims, the expert gteno
grapher VINO was admitted to the Bal
of the Supreme Court Of the District O.
Columbia, September /, 1897, hss deter
mined to loi no grass grow under hi:
intellectual feet, and has begun to pu
into practical use his legal knowledge
He can be found at s0s E street, north
west
Lawyers Chase, Jones and Ffisby re
gently went 80 the Court of Appeals il
the celebrated Frasier case chargst
with beiag a suspicious character. Tn
Court rendered decision in their favo
after hard fought legal battle. Thss
disciples of Blackstone deserve grea
credit for the fac showing they made
1t is much to be dspl0red that TIA
records show that seven 'tenths of tn
ColOFed criminals are convicted up
on their voluntary confessions. The.
should be more discreet in disclosing
facts which are detrimental to thei
interests, and invariably result in thei
conviction.
The young ooIeTed lawyers of tn
District of Columbia are rejecting cred
ltupOn themselves and upon their rae
by the very able manner IN which the.
are now conducting their cases befoF
the different courts.
Lawyer Thomas L Jones in his ap
pearance in the Supreme Court in con
nectlOn with the Ashton ease reflected
credit upon the Negro lawyers and th'
race.
D street, in the vicinity Of the Polio
Court, is still the rendezvous Of the leg
al profession, as goodly number haV
their offices on that theroHghfare.
The colored American., 1900-04-07
$4,000 MOne]
Money

To loan on furniture, pianos, &C., without
removal or publicity and the day YOU ask
for 1t. " q will loan aLy amount making
time and payments to suit, giving one month
or one year as you desire, and at rates that
you can afford to pay. If you now have a loan
with any other company and desire more
money. give us call. VIII as cheerfully
make $40 loan Sl00, and no charge or
expense If loan is not made. Always ready
to give information regarding rates and meth
DDS to secure a loan. We are the oldest loan
company In the city, and will give you honest
treatment. Ali business strictly cOnf1dentiah
Private offices.
Washington Mortgage LOan Co.,
610 F Street, N. w.
The colored American., 1900-04-07
IruQkenness 49,
safe, Harmless.
Guarantee Cure.

Can he gwen Secretly, patient will lose
all taste for drink without knowing why. To
advertise our remedy we will mail S2.0t box,
10 days. treatment tor 81 90. Two boxes will
cure any ordinary case. Particulars for stamp.
La RUE Chemical Co. IGi7 Arch ST.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The colored American., 1900-04-07

CAPITAL, ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-07-20

"One Sunday mawnin seven or eight
years ago | got up feelin sorter can
tankerous," said the old possum hunt
er as I asked for a story. The old
woman seed that l wasn't peart, and
she let me alone till arter breakfast
Then. as l started out for a walk
around. she says:
"Zeb, thar amt no preachin at the
skulehouse today, but it would look
mighty decent fur you to sot down and
read Il chapter in the Bible
"'What fur" says l.
"'Fur to show the world that you
respect the day. says she.
al reckon the world don't keer
whether | read the Bible or take a
walk
but the Lawd does. Can't nobody
keep on Dustin up the Sabbath as YOU
do without somethin happenin to 'em.
My eyes are a leetle weak this mawnin.
and if you'd sit down and read me that
chapter bout the children of Israel
crossin the Red sea I'd be powerful
glad
That's what orter hev done, Of
co'se." explained the old man. but
when a critter is feelin cantankerous
he amt hisself. He's mad at his wife,
his dawg, his gun and everything else.
and he won't git decent ag'in till some
thin has happened. l whistled to my
dawg and went off up the hillside, and
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-07-20


the old woman didn't call arter me.
Mebbe I'd got half Il mile from the
house when the dawg took arter a
varmint and run it up tree. | Jest
got q glimpse of the thing and took it
fur coon, but | orter hev known bet
ter Every HAIR on that dawg's back
was standin up and his eyes as big as
sassers, and if | hadn't bin cantanker-
GUS I'd hey figgered it out that no coon
could excite him in that way The
thing to do was to tie the dawg 10 the
tree and go home fur an AK The dawg
didn't want to be tied, but managed
it and Went back.
'IIev you cum back to read to me
bout them children of Israel? asks
the old woman as arrove.
mo; 've cum fur the AK to cut
down coon tree
Are You gwne to risk your soul fur
| the sake of a coon?'
"'Don't be silly. Coonskins is with
go cents apiece, and we are out of
| lasses. and the Lawd amt gwine TO
punish folks fur gittin somethin to eat,
even on Sunday
| 'Zeb,' says she as l was turnin
away, if you've got a coon up tree
mebbe it wouldn't be so awfully wick
ed to chop him down, but if | was you
| I'd kinder smooth it over with Provi-
dence first. Bein as you left the dawg
on watch you kin read me that chapter
befo' you go. I've sorter forgotten how
| nj,
tiers rolled back and kivered him up
81 don't believe it ever happened,'
says l, feelin a new streak of cantan-
nervousness comm over me.
What! DO you deny that?
"'Reckon l do, and heaps of other
things besides.
Then. Zeb White, you jest git ready
fur calamitous calamity! It's denyin
the Lawd, and the Lawd amt gwine to
stand it. Go on arter your coon, but I'm
sayin goodby to you. shall be wild
der befo' the clock strikes 12.'
II wasn't troubled bit in Iny mind
said Zeb, but was sorter astonished
when got back to the coon tree. Bits
of ha'r was lyin around on the ground
and the old dog was gone. 'Peared TIC
me that thar had bin fout around
thar, but l didn't figger fur long. II
was a tree which stood alone, ann
away up in the top could see the coor
hidin away in crotch of limb. II
took me but half an hour to cut the
tree down, and all the time l was chop
pin was sayin to myself that the chill
dren of Israel never passed through
the Red sea dry shod. Jest befo' TIL,
tree fell heard yeowlin and snarl
in from the varmint in the top, but
took it that the coon had got shaky
The tree went down with crash, an(
run up with club to give the coon {
knock on the head. hadn't reached
the fust limbs when he cum out t.
meet me. and all the hairs on my hea,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-07-20

ansed himself to be interviewed. and
In that interview ascribed to himself
the credit Of putting Iowa in the list
of free silver states. Here is what he
said: g knew that Mr.. Bryan felt so
deeply upon the question. that had the
convention disregarded his wish in that
respect t16 to IL the result would have
been of very serious consequence for
the democratic party, and SO feeling
the responsibility necessarily accom-
panying such information, chose to
take the chance of possible miscon-
struction OF my own conduct, rather
than certainly embarrassing my party,
and its great leader, and | deliberately
accepted accordingly"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-07-20
THE PASSING BELL.

When our little Gay is ended,
When the dusk and dark have blended,
When the lights OF time cease cleaning
Ger these tents OF earthly dreaming,
Lord. be near US!
Do not in that hour forsake us;
Let not dust and darkness take US;
Send thy dawn's clear splendor streaming
From the east OF our redeeming;
Gather, hear usi
C. D. G. in Good Words.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-07-20
Well Known Names

The other eight stories are by
Cutcliffe Hyne, Earl Ashley Wal
colt, Viola Roseboro', Robert
Barr, w. w. Jacobs, w. A. Fraser,
H. G. Wells and John Nelson
Trump.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-06
Claude Ritchey Sign.

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 5. = Claude
Ritchey, the well-known second base
man OF the Pittsburgh club. whose
home Is In Emlenton, Pa. writes Presi-
dent Dreyfuss enclosing his signed
contract for the coming season.
Ritchey had an IDEA Of visiting this
city to talk over certain matters with
the club. but he declares that he has
been undergoing slight sick spell and
cannot come.
RItchey played second base for the
Louisvilles last year. His position for
the coming season has not been chosen
yet Manager Clarke has in mind the
trial of Bones" Ely at second base, but
he will not decide on the matter until
after the spring trip. Both men are
clever at the bag. 1t win be difficult
matter TO decide which will cover the
position.