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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-12-29

whereas, William Peters has filed
his petition for appointment a. admints-
traitor of the succession Of Elizabeth
Bloom, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given to all whom 1t
may concern, to show cause, within ten
DAYS from the first publication of this
notice, why the prayer of the petitioner
should notbe granted.
BY orlerof the court this 10th day OF
December, 1900.
HR WARREN, Clerk Of Court
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-12-29

VIM. A. Barclay vs.. Mary 4. Barclay,
ct sis.
Twenty. sixth Judicial District Court of
i.ouisiana, in and for the Parish Of
81. Tammany.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-12-29

DIR. GEO. r. rOLsok.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Once on Columbia street, Desr Hut
land, next door to:Normau & Kesnedv
store.
Residence ut the former SchreIbef plaza
Day and nightcalls promptly alte.de.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-12-29

Vim. A. Barclay vs.. Mary e. Barclay.
ct ais.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1900-12-29
Succession of Elizabeth Bloom.

Twenty Sixth Judicial District Court oil
Louisiana, in aud for the Parish Of
st. Tammany.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

rapidly ascended to the root and then dropped
from the seventh floor to the basement Through
Lundeen'S work and the air cushion the lives OF
four men were saved.
An investigation was at once made OF the
cause or the accident, and II took but little
time to disclose what had occurred. a rat COM
Ing out for his morning meal had been attracted
by the odor Of the lubricating oil and had gone
to the pulley. Just as he about to enjoy his
breakfast the elevator started up and his body
was pulled between the cable and the wheel
Ihe obstruction offered by the body OF the rat
was sufficient to throw the cable out of place
and the accident followed 1t was but a few
minutes before the cable was put back into
place, and by 10 o'clock the elevator was run
ming as usual with Lundeen in charge not
wlthstanding the terrible condition Of his hands.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

in the Objets Dart line that has been located
IN New-Orleans. and. for that matter. in all
Louisiana. l mean things that are now in the
hands Of private owners but might be secured
some day for the market. A good many of the
present owners are very poor but are also very
proud and wouldn't think of selling an heir
loom. Generally the children of such people
are less particular. and when the old folks die
they are only toe z id to accept a cash offer
from dealer. That's why l keep an eye on
the death notices; they often open the way to a
good trade. one OF the things L have been ach-
ing to get hold of for the last twenty wears is
small panel painting by an artist so great that
if | mentioned his name you would be aston
ished, especially when l tell you that the pres
ent owner is an old negro woman who can't read
or write The picture was a gift from her mis-
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

sress and she'd rather sell the eyes out Of her
head than part with it. But she can't live long
and her two daughters have told me fatty that
they would be ready to talk business soon as
the panel came into their possession The last
time l called the old woman was very dis
courteous. In fact. she chased me out of the
house with an ak handle. I'm not bOthering
her any more, but waiting patiently for the
grim reaper to gather her in. You'd be sur
prsed to know how many fine pictures and what
a lot Of valuable briC-a- braC has been found in
the hands of negroes here and hereabOuts. Much
of the stuff was given them by former owners
at the breaking up of many old families during
the war, and a good deal was doubt stolen
Nearly all that has been located has been Sc
cured by dealers"
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

Oriental markets. China alone imports five
million pounds of this curious article of food.
and pays average price of 20 cents pound
The American industry did not prosper. ap-
parently, for it abandoned after two or
three years. a rather limited traffic is yet car
ried on between Barataria. La. and China, in
shrimps. which caught in American waters
by Chinese for Asiatic consumers. The same
business is conducted on San Francisco Bay.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
A RAT MADE THE ELEVATOR FALL.

From The Minneapolis Journal.
Elevator Attendant Alexander Lundeen is the
hero of Temple Court to-day, and several we'll
known citizens attribute their safety to his cool
headedneSS and courage. The rapacity of rat
threw the cable off it's moorings, and the car
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
TWO PLAYS AT THE PVpr,
ONE OF THEM OLD AND THE
NEW

OLD BILLS CONTINUED At MOST o.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. KIERscHxYr~z M
aLNlsr
There will be only one irnpor,a,, =.
bill among the city theatres to-nor-o, .'.'''
one will be at the Empire Two 80 81
presented The longer one ~ "A "
Wife" which was performed az A t,,., -
In this same theatre some time a~. =.
FaVersham and Miss Jessie SIuHard M
the cast. The shorter play IS called ar,. u /. {
Call" and II enlists the services % ~
Whiffen. Edwin Stevens. joseph Va, -
Miss Margaret Anglin and Miss Ro,. -.
The play is BY Louis y Parker ,bo-.-.
Rosemary"
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

Some account Of the plans % DAILY, :
has been printed in these columns with,
days. The present play. The In..-
Honeymoon" will be continued for o-.
week. ''Trelawny OF the Wells" wbie, \
long run at the Lyceum Theatre a year A.
then be played for one week. Wheels r
Wheels and The Maneuvers Of Jans- =
a week each. and then A RUNAWAY c.
miliar on this stage. viii be restored Z, +.
f. H. Sothern viii remain at the 4
booker Theatre. playing The Sunken b
only one week more II is proposed u,
Mr.. Sothern's next visit 20 New-York h. J
play Hamlet" for two weeks at The
Theatre. His present engagement at The =
erbocker will be followed by visit o. IL
tonians, in Herbert and Smiths new ~
The Viceroy."
James X. Hackett Will continue 70 pls-
Pride Of JennicO." at the Criterion 7.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01
WATCHING THE DEATH NOTICES.

HOW THE COLLECTORS OF ANTIQUES AWAIT
OPPORTUNITIES.
From The New Orleans Times Democrat.
1.-THE first thing 1 read in my newspapers in
the morning the death notices." said vet
eran dealer in curiOs and old pictures Il do it
a matter of business. Dc you that big
ledger there in the corner? 1t contains
list Of pretty nearly everything worth having
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

The sequel to AT the White Hors' 2
called Twelve Months Later" mas aai
at the Madison Square Theatre VII =
tory results. and il VIII so on there =
time. Some OF the actors IN the ia''s !
season retain their Jrts in the ea', - !
which includes Anhe Sutheriaa@
Tyree, Adelaide Kein. Mrs. Hart jas
erick Bond. Cha > Il BFadshas. ?
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

probably. for the rest Of the season u
ent crowds indicate that At the opening
season he win return 10 this houss !
dramatization by Edward Rose q p
Carvel"
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

Hearts Are Trumos" is continues
Garden Theatre. and its elaborate An.
tional scenes call for liberal applau~
nightly attendance is even a little be,,..
it was a few weeks ago. AMI the prospa..
good that the play Will finish the seaso,
house.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

The new Dickens play has found A.,
come at the Herald square Theatre r..
tie Nell and the Marchioness." with ~
Sanders in both the title parts. has IN.
house at every performance of the -.
past The engagement seems likely =, :,
tinued for considerable time.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

Stuart Robson has been pleasing t,..
ences at the Fifth Avenue Theatre vrs
personation Of oliver Goldsmith. in ~.
the same name. and the work has gain
popularity than any other that Mr Pa.
presented here in recent years. Il xm a.
tinued for the present
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

James X. Hackett Will continue 10 pls7
Pride OF JennicO." at the Criterion =.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21
another CYCLIC Contest.

(By Telegraph TO Virginian Pilot)
New York Dec. 20.--Before crowd
of 5000 persons at Madison Square
Garden tonight Frank l.. Kramer, OF
East Orange. n. j.. formerly champion
OF America, won the twenty-five mile
professional bicycle race by a wheels
length from Bob Waithour, of Atlanta.
Co. who, in turn, finished wheel $
length in front of Tom Cooper. Wal
thour captured all but one of the extra
prizes.
In mile exhibition race being motor
pace. Harry Elkes, of Glen Fails. broke
the worlds indoor record, covering the
distance in 1886 15.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21
a SHARP BRUSH.
IN WHICH THE FILIPINOS WE'RE
REFUSED.

(By Telegraph to Virginian Pilot.)
Washington. ID. g.. Dec. 2O.-The fol-
lowing cablegram from Admiral Rem
ey, giving an account of a sharp brush
With Filipino insurgents. was received
today at hc~Navy Department.:
"Cavitc, Dec. 20, 1900.
Bureau of Navigation. Washington:
Fifteen troopers. Fourth Cavalry.
and five of the crew were landed from
the gunboat Basco yesterday at Lin
banes, Cavite province. Surprised
eighty insurgents, sharp skirmish half
hour; thirteen insurgents Killed. twelve
rifles captured; large amount stores
destroyed; one soldier wounded.
"REMEY."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21

Although there is no fear as TO the
ultimate result the lack of a sufficient
number of mounted troops is felt by
the British. The enormous waste Of
horses in South Africa was never fully
appreciated until now.
GENERAL DEWET'S FORCE.
Bloemfontein Tuesday. Dec. 49,
General Dewet had 5000 men and
$4,000 horses when he captured Dewets-
dorp. according to gentleman who
was imprisoned there. The Boer COM
mander then declared that he was not
going to surrender without a free par
don for all his men, including many
Cape Dutch
The force of 5000 is now divided into
three sections.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21
RIVERS AND HARsoRs.
THE BILL PASSED DowN-WHAT
NORFOLK GETS.
tBy Telegraph to virginian- Pilot.)

tBy Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Washington. Dec. 2o.-Tho House
committee on rivers and harbors to-
day completed their bill. The total
appropriation carried by 1t yesterday,
including continuing contracts, amount
ed to about SS0,o0o.0 900. \ sub-commit-
tee pared the bill down Lass night to
about S60.0O0.0O0. Norfolk. Va, receives
$4,000 and Newport News s225,0O0.
The big project for Cleveland o., the
home OF Chairman Burton. which was
in the bill former for $4,000 was re-
duced 10 about S3000.00O. The project
for the southern pass ut the mouth OF
the Mississippi was reduced 81. 600 600.
The amount for the Delawaie river
was cut about half million. The
Spring Channel project for Baltimore,
Md. is provided for in the bill. CAL
weston will receive 100000 for the
restoration of Its jetties
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21
SITUATION IN CHINA.
RAPIDLY GROWING WORSE IN
THE PROVINCES.
(By Telegraph to virglnianPilot)

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot)
London, Dec. 2O.-A dispatch to the
Reuter- Telegram Company from Pekin.
dated Wednesday, December 10, says
the situation throughout the provinces
is rapidly growing worse and is caus-
ing grave anxiety. The dispatch adds
that unless definite system of gov
eminent is speedily installed u recrud-
escence of the anti-foreign outbreaks
IS confidently predicted. The pressure
of winter begins to be felt by the peo-
pie. who are also suffering on account
OF the blackmail levied by the native
employees of the allies, for which the
foreigners are blamed. A number of
desperadoes. imprisoned at the San
Chow Flu by General Mel, whom the
Germans released. are now hurrying to
The Chi Ii Shang Tung border burning
houses, numbering and pillaging.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21
MR.. BRYAN DECLINES.
WILL NOT COMMENT ON CI,FvE-
LANDS STATEMENT.
dy Telegraph to virglnian-Pllot.)

N5y Telegraph to Virginan Pnot)
Atlanta, Ga, Dec. Colon. w. j.
liryan' in telegram today to the At
ianEa Journal, declines to express him
SELF upon Mr.. Cleveland's statement
which appeared this morning in news
papers receiving the dispatches of the
associated Press. Mr. Bryan says:
Cleveland sets forth definitely what no
considers Democratic principles there
is no necessity for comment. The
rank ana file of the party expressed
themselves in 1896 and in 1900. and
have no doubt they will continue 10
express themselves on The issues as
they arise.
(Sgned) "W. I REyANyn
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21

CBy Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot)
Washington, Dec. 20.-The Senate to-
day consumed an hour and ten min
utes this afternoon in amending and
ratifying as amended the Hay Paunce-
fote treaty for the modification of the
Clayton Bulwer convention of 1850.
There were six roll calls and several
viva voce votes.
AMENDMENTS VOTED DOWN.
All the amendments. except those Of
fered by Senator Foraker and reported
by the committee on foreign relations
were voted down by majorities averag-
ing about ~. The ratification resolu-
ton was adopted by a vote of 80 to is.
The Senate was in executive session
for about an hour before the time for
voting arrived listening to speeches by
Senators Thurston, Gallinger, Wocott
and Bard explanatory OF their atti-
tude.
ELKINS' AMENDMENT LOST.
The foreign relations committee
amendments were read first and were
accepted without division. The first
roll call was upon Senator Elllins'
amendment declaring that nothing
contained in this treaty shall be con-
strucd to prevent the United States
from acquiring at any time sufficient
territory and sovereignty over the
same upon which to build. manage,
operate, defend. fortlfy, protect and
control said canal. or for any other
purposes as the United States may
deem best in its own interests" 1t was
lost by n vote OF % to 10.
AMENDMENTS W1THDRAWN.
Senator Foraker withdrew his
amendments because they were the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21

WHAT WILL. BE DONE NOW

Washington, Dee, December 20.-In-
quiry at the Sta,e Department as TO
the future of the Hay Pauncerote
treaty, Just ratified with amendments
by the Senate, develops the fact that.
contrary 10 the common understanding,
the document does not need to be re-
turned AT THIS stage. to the British
government even If the President Is
OF mind 10 so on with the negotia-
tions. Secretary Hay will wait an in
dication OF the Presidents wishes In
that matter and II the latter, as has
been already indicated by official state
ments concludes to give the British
government an opportunity TO pass
upon the amended treaty. then the
State Department will forward to that
government, not the treaty itself. but
the terms of the amendments. In
diplomatic parlance. the British gov
eminent will he notified" of the amend
ments L must then. according to the
statement of the officials OF the State
Department. be allowed u reasonable
time in which to accept or reject them.
AS 10 what would constitute "rea-
sonable" time. no direct expression was
to be had. but attention was directed
to the fact that the United States gov
ernment had had the treaty under
consideration for year and the
amendments made today were beyond
dispute, vital.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21
TREASURY RAID.
ROBBERS DISAPPOINTED IN NE
BRASkA STATE HOUSE.
az Telegraph 10 Virgin!an- Pilots

By Telegraph TO Virginian-Pilot.)
Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 2O.-An attempt
was made to rob the State treasury
early today. Two men--possibly three
apparently had gained entrance to
the capitol building through an outside
window.
They were. according to Night
Waterman Good. discovered by him in
the treasurer's Office and interrupted in
their work at O'Clock. Good said two
shots were fired at him by the robbers
one passing through the lapel of his
coat. He fred twice III return, ap-
parently without effect, and the rob
bers escaped without having opened
the treasury vault or securing any
thing OF value.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21

Constitution. or will it ignore those re-
quirefnents and act according to its
arbitrary WHIP"
LOUISIANA.
Mr. Crumpacker then takes up the
constitution of Ia uisiana. and adduces
ngures to show that in that State
1o't' per cent of the citizens are dis
ttiahcnlsed. The representation should,
therefore, he argued be reduced from
seven to four. In North Carolina, for
the same reason he figures that the
representation should be reduced from
nine to six; in Mississippi from seven
10 TOUR. and in South Carolina from
SIN TO four. The subterfuge resorted
10 IN the South to evade the law, he
s :, marks the beginning of political
generalization and social decay. He
tnen proceeds to severe arraignment
OIL the South, in many localities Of
when the trampling under foot of
laws calculated to secure the exercise
Oh political privileges to the negro has
continued for so long that it is showing
lis vicious fruits i'll the prevalence of
mob law" He denounces the frequent
resort TO lynch law and its unspeaSabIe
horrors These atrocities" SAYS he
oespeak deplorable condition of no
liiical morals. Their frequent occur
renee is the legitimate result of Il gen
Grafton of disregard of election laws"
me solution of the problem this condi-
tion presents. MIR. Crumpacker says. is
one OF the burning questions of the
hour IT is above partisanship. Ii in
VolVes the very life of the government.
lie says i'm conclusion:
The measure / propose carries no
resentment toward any State, North
or South. 1t is not designed for pun
ishment, but simply aims to place rem
resentation in the House upon it's con
stitutional basis. and no State can lust
~ complain If it be accorded it's fun
rights. No compromise can be made
with wrong
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21
HAY PAUNCEFOTE
TREATY RATIFIED.
United States Senate Approves
BY Vote Of SIS to 10.
THE TEXT OF TIE TREATY.

All the Amendments Except Those offered.
by Senator Foraker and Reported BY
tho Committee on Foreign Relations
Voted Down by aIaJorities Averaging
About io-The Text of tho Treaty as
Amendcd-Courso That Will BE Pur-
sued by the State Department.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21
TEXT OF THE TREATY.

The. text of the treaty as amended
states its object as ITO facilitate the
construction of a ship canal TO connect
the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and to
thatend to remove any objection which
may arise out OF the convention of
April 10, 1850, commonly called the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21
THE SITUATION SERIOUS.

Cape Town. Dec 2O.-The situation
in the northern districts of Cape Col
ony is moro serious. Fully two thous-
and Beers have invaded that section.
Grave fears are entertained that
Dutch sympathizers will join the re-
bellion and that this will spread.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21

Clayton Bulwer treaty. to the construc-
ton of such canal under the auspices
of the Government OF the United
States. without impairing the 'geRernl
principle of naturalization established
in Article VII. of the convention"
Its provisions fellow:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21
Heavy Cannonading Heard Wed
nesday North of Krugersdorp.
REPORT OF LORD KITCHENER.
He Says That Two Bands of Bocrs Have
Crossed tho Orange River and That n
Body of Men IIo Sent Out Arc Getting
Around Thcm-Ho Hopes Invaders VIII
Soon BE Driven North Again-people mt
Cape Town Are Much Disturbed.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Plot.)
London. Dec. pa special from
johannesburg, dated December 10Th,
says that heavy cannonading was
heard the morning of that day north of
Krugersdorp.
LORD kITCHENER'S REPORT.
The following dispatch has been re-
ceived from General Kitchener, dated
Pretoria. "Wednesday, December 10:
~ party of Beers, estimated at from
at Rhenoster Hook.
"A second band is reported to have
crossed near Sand Drift.
They have been followed. 1 have
sent considerable body of mounted
men. who are getting around them.
The Boers from Rhenoster Hook are
being followed closely from Vonter-
stadt. which they left ut o'clock yes
terday afternoon, going in the direc-
ton of Steynsburg.
The important points on the rail-
way and the neghborhood are we'll
guarded. l hope the band will soon be
driven north again"
THE INVASION SPREADING.
Cape Town, Dec. 2O.--The invasion of
Cape Colony is spreading. 1t is re-
ported that the Beers have occupied
Colesburg, south of Philippolis. and
near the Orange river colony frontier.
The people here are much disturbed. A
mixed force of 1000 men was dispatched
north yesterday evening.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21
CLOSING ARGUMENT
IN SUPREME COURT.
Senior Counsel For Plainti fin
Porto Rico-P Philippine Case.
JOHN MARSHALL'S DECISION.

rho Remarkable Conduct of Attorncy-o Com
crai of United states-Tho Bearing of
Decision of Justice Marshall On the
Present Condition Summed Up-rho
Contention That the philippines Arc
Not Part of tho United stntcs-Power
Granted Isy the Constitution.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21
EAPPORTIONMENT
BILL IN THE HOUSE.
Reported By Chairman Hopkins,
of Committee on Census.
HE CITES TWO PREcEDENTS.

Mr.. crumpaclser, of Indiana. In Favor of
Reducing Representation In Southern
statos-Tho Minority Report Declares In
Favor of House With aso Members,
and That All States Should BE Treated
Alikc-Mr. Crumpaciser Attacks South
In IAN Independent Report.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21

same as those reported by the commit
zee on foreign relations; Senator Pen
rose his. because it was practically
1uenticai with Senator Elliins', and
Senator Beveridge his because If Va
covered by the second of The comrnittaa
amendments. The other amendments
ties.
The vote on Senator Tillman.s
amendment authorizing the defense of
,he canal and the maintenance of pub
nc order by the United States was lost
81 yeas to 40 nays.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21
THE TREATY RATIFIED.

The treaty was then read Tho vote
upon the treaty itself as amended re-
suited as follows
Yeas-Aldrich, Allison, Bacon. Bever-
idge, Burrows. Carter, Chandler. clay.
Guiiom, Deboe, Dillingham;, Elkins.
Fairbanks. Foster, Frye. Gallinger'
Hale; Hanna. Hansbrough, Harris.
Hawiey. Hoar, Jones (Nebrnska) Kean.
Comas. McCumber, McEnerv Mel
rim. Mcmillan, Mallory Morgan. Mel
son. Penrose. Perkins, Pettus. Plat
lNew York;, Pritchard Proctor
Quarles. Scott, Shoup. Spooner Stew
art. Sullivan. Taliaferro, Thurston.
Turner. Warren. Wetmore, Wocott-55
Nays-Ailen, Bard. Bate Berry. But
felt. Martin. Mason. Money. Pettigrew.
Teller. Tillman, Turney, Vest, yelling
tOn-12
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21

question is, will Congress make an APP
portlonment OF representatives accord
ing to the plain requirements of the
constitution. or will 1t ignore those re-
qulrements and act according to its
arbitrary WHIP"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21

The present convention shall be rati-
fed by the President of the United
States, by and with the advice and con-
sent OF tho Senate thereof, and by Her
Britannia Majesty: and the ratification
shall he exchanged at Washington or
at London within six months from the
date hereof or earlier if possible.
JOHN HAY,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-21

Mr.. Aldrich concluded with a peroa-
ton. In which he contended that the
exercises of an arbitrary power. in the
very government established as n re-
SUIT of resistance to such power, was
constitution.
The court allowed ten days for the
filing of Il further brief.