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St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-17
. S. Ipn! Office, New Orleans. La.

u. S. Is,n! Office, New Orleans. In. !;
Aug. u, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that The follow
ing-nnmed settler hrs filed no'ice of his
intention to make tina! proof in sappor'
of his claim, and that: said proof will be
male before tie Register OF the U. s..
Land Office, in New Orleans, Lonisian J,
on Wednesday, Sept. IL. 1901, viz: -
JOSEPH SMITH,
Who made homestead entry No, II. $50
for the sontl, halt Of the northeast qurr-
ter and the west half Of the southeast
quarter OF section 20, township =, sontI.,
range Il, east, St. Helena Meridian.
He names the following witnes ses t.
prove his continuons residence upor
and cultivation of sail land. viz:
Cicero c. Moody, Gus. Anderson, c..
w. Ladner and w. NJ. Gibson, all Of
Pearl River, La.
anl7-5t. WALTER l.. COHEN. Register.
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-17
Lost, Strayed or Stolen.

$50 Reward will be be given for
the recovery of four head OF cattle that
have recently disappeared from Weam,s
Island, now known as Preyost,s Island
Address, this Office. ie15.am
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-17

III some parts of town the limbs
of trees hang SO low over the side
walk that it is impossible to pass
beneath without STOPPING or striking
limb. They should be trimmed
al least high enough for person to
l,aas under with raised umbrella,
for tue safety and convenience Of
pedestrians.
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-17
Enjoyable Party---
Lamp Explosion.

Last Tuesday night a party was
given at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Menoow. at Abita Springs, by q
number OF young people. Their
beautiful parlors were thrown open,
and they extended to all cordial
welcome. During the evening a
lamp exploded aud almost set the
house on fire, which caused great
deal of excitement Some mem.
bers of Abita Fire Go. No. 2 were
present, and they smothered the
flames with wet blanket, under
the guidance of the Foreman, Slr.
E.. NORM, who showed great cool
ness. He is an experienced fire
fighter, having been member Of
the Volunteer Department of New
Orleans for years, and is always
equal to any emergency that may
arise.
Abita Fire Co. No. will give
another grand entertainment aud
ball Saturday night, Aug. 81.
Mr.. y. v. Richard has made ai,-
plication for voluntary bankruptcy.
Liabilities $7,2l7 7o, assets S8,-
722 So.
The Mad,souvillc ferry Is being
used while the bridge is down. lie
road is in y dangerous co"d't'on,
.nd needs Immediate attention.
One Of the jobs turned out b,
tile FARMER office this week Is -
new list for the Cn'ntDerla,d Ieic-
graph aud Tclepl,"ne ca. IL c""-
tnins the names uf l25 >ubecrlhels.
Mr.. q. G.. Alexius, the efficient
Police Juror for this ward, Is hav-
ing the road TO Vaudeville worked
aud cleared of stumps, and will
finish 1t and put II in shape with
the road machine.
Edward f. Barchell, promi-
ncnt Tennessee lawyer, is visiting
st. Iammany aud Washington
Parishes, for the purchase o. TIM !
Der lands, representing his clients,
who have large holdings i'll this
section.
Tie sn,ertai,,n,ent next Saturday
night, ana sunday matinee, M 'hr
New t)rirans Mm>'rvls. for The
heueii. II ST. Peters Church,
,,r,,u,.s.s t., t,. an event al unusual
inlerra, an.t enjoyment. v. viii
publish the program !" f"l' ,'rxt
week.
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-17
What is
Your Life Worth?

! IlFEINSURANCE Simply
nroyides for the family when' uy
! reason Of old age, or DEATH the
bread-winner can no longer pro-
vide for them, or it provides 1or
the insured at the end of twenty
wears if he or she be then 'ivlns'
4 man who denies this protec'ion
to his family fails to realize the
g.ayity of his responsibilities anu
the wife who objects to- Insurance.
is blindly foolish: =. email
A little self-denial IN sinah
things-p,easant things, perhaps,
nut unnecessary things--wlIl pay
the bill easily. .os,
Different forms of policies COST
various prices.
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF new YORK.
RICHARD A. MccuRpY, PRES
Is the Largest, Strongest ana
! most Progressive Life Insurance
Company in the World. Its roIl' /.
cies are Liberal, free from Iecn-
ntcalities and meet every Require
ment of Protection and Invest
ment. III
Prices and full information Will
be furnished upon request to
PHIL, ]. RYAN, Special Agent.
Rox 49, Covington, La
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-17


Sealed bids are invited, by the Police
Jury of St. Tammany Parish, for the
building of bridge across the Bogue
Chitto river, at the old Steve Mizell
ferry. Bids are wanted for a bridge
1872 feet long, or for one 4O2 feet
long. The bids must be banded IN to
the Committee, by II o'clock NJ, on
Saturday, Aug "a, 1901. The plans
aud specifications can be seen at the
store cf IL. j. Smith & Sons.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
GEO. KOEPp, JR.
President.
W. Il. KENTZEL, Secretary.
FOR SALE Two good milk
COWS with yonng calves. Apply I"
c. l.. SuDill.
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-17

Twenty sixth judicial District Court OF
Loulslal,:,, liz anu for t..e PARISH Ut
.,t. Tan.l...hy
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-17
Parish and Town ASSESS
ment.

We are indebted to Mr.. Jules B.
Ma'lle, the efficient Deputy Clerk
OF Court, for the following state
ment from the assessment rolls for
the veae 1901:
Real Estate 1869, ,6sO
live Stock lO6, TAB
Vehicles 24.295
Mercbandise $4,000
Household goods 600
Stocks 6.2lO
Judgments S25
Water craft lO,O55
Property subject to tax
alton 48l,703
Total assessment, 1901, $2,O65, ,75l
Total assessment, 1900, 1907, 4Os
Increase Tor 1901 26s, ,343
Town assessments for 1901:
Covington, $257,9l7
Slidell, 147,345
Vaudeville, 135.34l
MadisonviIle $1,000
Total S599,6O7
Total for 1900 533,6l4
Increase for 1901 s65,993
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-17
Simmons Manufacturing Co., limited,
plaintiff. VS.. Joel H. Milliner and
Geo. H. Milliner, defendants.

c,.ir.l JUSTICE Court, III and for the
Parish OF st. ram;uany. state OF
LOUISIANA.
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-17

Preston x Stauffer and Smith Bros. 4
Co. vs.. Cooper \ Strain ana W. n.
Cooper. Nos. 2S aud ~.
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-17

Mr.. q. v. Richard las made ap-
plication for voluntary bankruptcy,
Liabilities $7,2l7 7o, assets $8,-
72G So. -
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-17

Abita Fire Co. No. 2 will give
another grand entertainment aud
ball Saturday night, Aug. 81.
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-17

The Madlsonville ferry Is being
used while the bridge is down. he
road ia in dangerous co"d't'"",
&ud needs immediate. attention.
St. Tammany farmer., 1901-08-17

One Of the jobs turned out h.,
tie FARMER office this week Is y
new list for the Cumberland Teic-
graph aud Telephone Co. IL c""-
tnins tile names uf l25 >ubecrihels.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-07
Big Military Prade.

Atju.a1t Genera. Fioyd and Assist
ant Acja:aat General Frost have re
caived notice from Charleston OF their
selection as chairman snd 7Ico oaalr-
man, respec.iFely, OF the committee
askad By tie exposition company to
afrsrge for big military day 6: the
exposition this tall or winter. Already
much interest is ba;Sg manifested 0y
the ni!its1y authorities IN and cut OF
Cha-lestog, and it sas stated yesterday
yhat the militia CT North Cac3:ips sGo
Georgia nave already SiEn:I3d Shels
Willingness 20 Visit the exposition 81
tie time sld tsse psit n tbo military
display. The ccGMls o. tie military
:ea:uEo are Jet to BE- worked ou., boN-
ever, aed !: IS not unlikely that gen
eral ilvitsion aiil be Issued 10 militia
companies f.on cil S@s:es to come sad
take part II tac mln.sry events whivEl
it Is 0ow thought Vii! extend ov9c al
ep.ire HeeS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-07
Wild Scenes in Court.

The first lynching in the history Of
Kekslb county Ala, was recorded Fri,
day when Charley Davis, the man who
vas charged with assaulting Miss
Kate Hues last Sunday evening was
taken from the court house by a mob
of about 25 people and hanged about
quarter Of mile from town. The as
sault on Miss Hues was committed last
Sundy evening and Davis trial was be-
ing held today. When the witness be-
gain to give his testimony the friends
and relatives Of the girl arose TO make
for the prisoner. For a time lhsre we're
wild scenes and the people were much
excited. The prisoner made an efor to
escape by jumping from the second
story window of the court room. SeVe-
raj pistol shots were fired in the con-
fusion, but Davis was captured before
he could Jump. The sheriff, one Of
his deputies and a constable who were
trying to prevent the lynching, togethe
withe the father Of the defendant, were
severely injured in clash With the
mob. The wounded officers are Sheriff
j. D. Oium, Deputy Bob Odum and
Constable Nancy Pass.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-07
Five at a Birth.

The Augusta Chronicle say: 'sEllen.
ton is just now boasting Of a great in.
crease in population and is only regret.
ting the fact that the increase did not
take place before the census enumera-
made his rounds. The increase took
place few days ago on the plantation
Of Mrs. Mary Dicks end was in the
shape Of the birth of quintette Of lit
tie negroes to one mother on the same
day. The entire outfs Of bsbies weighed
forty pounds few hours after birth,
when they we're all collected together
and put on the scale. All Of the bs-
bies are robust and give every evidence
that they will grow up to be husky and
strong. Even the white people Of the
community are elated that such a great
record should have been made in their
midst"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-07
Huge Cost of The War.

In the house Of connons Thursday
Lord Ltsnley, the Financial secretary
OF tie war Office, replying to ques-
tiao, said the c5st Of tie war in Sout
Africa from April ! to July 81 was 35,-
$50 900 pounds, partly chargeabie
zgoiuss he defoit Of la5t yesr. The
a;:usl cost in July was l, 250, 900 pounds
weekly. Tla statement was greeted
wiz ir3nicaI Irish cheers. The chan.
ceijcc CT The excheqaor, Sir Michael
H,aks Bssoh, said if tae war continued
at the sane cos: for the next three
no2ths IL wculd necess!tsts spending
TIE whoie Of tie resrve be had pro7id-
cd fer financing the third qusr:er, but
re had reason 10 hope thas this would
not BE necessary.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-07
Frogs and a Snake Play.

The Anderson Iatelligencer is re.
sponsible for the following story: "a
few evenings ago, one of citizens,
while sitting on his piazza on East
Boundary street, noticed that pades-
trians passing under the are light on
the corner of Gsst Boundary and River
streets would io7arisbly halt and go
through the motion Of throwing some
thing from the sidewalk with their
feet. The citizen grew curious and
walked over to the light to Investigate.
What he saw be could scarcely believe,
and fearing lest his recital should be
dlscredited he called two Of MS neigh
Oors, gentleman and young lady, as
60. witnesses. Uuder the arc light were
about a hundred frogs forming circle
and in this circle was snsse. The
frogs were not croaking, nor was the
snake kissing. Every fellow appeared
to be attending to his own business
and all seemed in good humor and
perfectly happy. Recalling the unlVer.
sal belief that sna kes are the mortal
enemies of frogs and that frogs are
thought to be dainty meal for snakes,
our citizens sat down to watch the per-
formance. In short time it was dis
covered that there was no enmity be.
tween the snake and frogs, but all were
there for common friendly purpose,
the snake being the centre Of attrsc-
ton. Miriads Of bugs az attracted by
the arc light and circle round and
round it till their wings are singed, and
then drop to the ground. It was no.
ticed that as they dropped the snake
and frogs would jump for them, there
being lively competition between them
IS to which would get the bug first.
After watching this rather singular per-
formancs for some time, our citizens
killed the snake. It was an upland
moccasin, and measured about three
feel"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-07

DEVELOPMENTS, determined to make the
best f sht in his power. He was BOT
molesyed in any way, however. He
said there Ess considerable gold and
silver in the car and that the robbers
might hsve secured rich booty il
they hsd come to the right place.
II had no idea Of what I was going
to do, said Applegate, Except that l
had made up my mind that there was
going 20 be be fight and that vas 60
ing to 60 the best [ could"
Local express officers refused to say
how much money there was in the car.
It is estlmsted rbst $50, 600 vas stored
in the express car and it is believed the
robbers knew Of the large amount Of
money and valuables aboard.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-07
Drunken Fish.

Thousand Of drunken fish in MsideD
creek afforded great amusement to
hundreds Of people along the banks of
the stream at Reading, Pa, one day
last week. The distillery and ware
house Of Aron Dunkle at Bsrkley were
burned and two hundred barrels of
whiskey we're emprted into the water.
Bass, carp, catfish, sun-6sh and eels
hoated on the surface. Some we're lively
and kicking, while others were stupe-
fed sud still. Tubs of fish we're cap.
tured before they got over their spree
and returned to quarters.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-07
Married by a Woman.

Al sn.uz;ns incident occurred at the
no:c3 Squire Bai!ss' some days sgo,
NJ. E4:le5 IS noted IS the "nsrryir &
Squire" Not long ago the squire. -
away from h2me, and couple drove
I'd to tbs house snd wanted to be mar
ricd at once, Tie 'squire's wife thought,
as she attended to tbs business Of the
plantation during her lords absence,
aas ccald attend TO this, TOO. So sde
married the couple in due form. They
7e,c satisfied. Ba: fev days later
tne fa2bar Of the bride heard that Mrs.
Bs!,eq Was the officiating clergyman,
so to s2ssk, aad ne drove to the county
seat, procured license and had the
couple married over again by min
lister.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-07
A Sad MiShap.

The waves from a passing steamer
near Central City ". Va. late Friday
night upset small boat containing a
pleasure party, drowning four people.
Thsir names are:
Mrs. Fanny Hemning, aged 45.
Kathleen Hemning, her daughter,
aged a.
Imogene and Theodore Apperson,
granddsughters Of Mr. Hemming, aged
s and years.
Two other occupants Of the boat we're
rescued. None Of the bodies have been
recovered.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-07
Sensible Dogs.

The dogs in Central Borneo, it seems,
when wishing to cross a river, have
considerable difficulty in doing 50, cW.
ing to the fact that alligstors find them
very toothsome morse!s. They, there
fore, collect on the banks and make
terrific noise by barking and yelping as
loudly as trey can. The alligstors are
attracted to the spot By the noise, and
the dogs, as soon as they see thst their
bait is successful, set off up the bank
at top speed and cross higher up. A
Boroeo traveller states that he has
watched this manoeu7re times without
number.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-07
Wanted to Commit Suicide.

Mrs. Hazel Wood, of Omaha, Neh.,
a young widow, who attempted suicide
lsst week because she owed a small
debt, proves to be an heiress to an
estate in Omaha valued at 81 500, left
by her father WHO died last November
il Tallahassee. Fla. The will, made in
1873, before Hazel was bor9, after pro-
7iding for son, directs tbs. the re-
maiDder Of the este, valued 81 800, go
to his widow and after her death to any
childsen she may have. Mrs. Wood is
the principal legattee under the will.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-07
A Big Dividend.

The New York Evening Post says
that the extra dividend declared re.
Gently by the First National bank be.
fore taking over the National Bank Of
the Republic, sas l 900 per cent. on
the capital stock Of s5O0,0OO. This
dividend was more than large enough
to enable the stockholders to pay for
their share Of the new stock to be is-
sued on the increase Of the banks cspi-
tai to s10,000,0O0 without the outlay
Of other cash.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-07
the Cristobal Colon We surrendered to
the Brooklyn 45 miles vest Of Santi-

SAO S1-eGOOoA Oo'OA NO o04AOA0O1CO W
the Brooklyn 45 miles vest Of Santi-
ago.
"The Brooklyn was the first to en-.
counter US as ne were coming out and
the first to lead in the pursuit, and she
kept up the lead, with the Oregon vast
ly aiding. The Brooklyn landed a
shell just ahead Of my ship and, with
the Oregon helping her there was moth
ing left f,r me to do but run sshore.
1.-The Brooklyn's conduct was brave,
hence Commodore Schley was brave.
Schley was on post, where he vas put
By Sampson. After the battle COM
menced each commander acted accord
ing to circumstances, and events show
that the Brooklyn bore brave part. I
should say that Schley was not only
brave but very competent, as is Ssmp.
son, whom I know personally. I don't
know Schley, but an friend Of Cap.
tain Cook, Of the Brooklyn, whose pho
tograph have. On thebsck Of it you
can read the following: Duty to our
flags brought US together in strife.
The sea made US friends. May God
preserve your life and give to you that
measure Of blessing which your courage
so richly deserves
"Of all the American ships the
Brooklyn was the most exposed to our
fire and to that Of our batteries.
Schley's own report was a model Of
plain, sailor-like and gentlemanly state
ments. Schley directed that our Off
GERS retain their personal effects. A
co yard is never generous. The sug-
gestion Of cowardice probably comes
from towards.
II have read in Ell Mundo Naval
that this attack upon an honorable
naval ofic;r has Low political basis.
The navy should be left outside Of poll
tics.
Admiral SIMPSONS own official re-
port is evidence of the Brooklyn's ao
tive part and Of S,hley's competency
and bravery. The adverse criticism Is
obviously an asterthought. As a
nsyai officer Ideplore it because the
navy should be as sensitive as wo.
man about its honor"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-07

Somebody has started the following On
its round for publication, and it is close
to the facts, so we will give it to our
readers: "The hog is the mortgage
litter, the sheep the farm fertilizer, the
cow the barn builder, the hon the
grocery bill payer. This qusrtette,
With a man and woman not afrsid for
the work in caring for them will insue
prosperity on any farm"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-07
Saved from a Mob.

After and exciting chase from mob,
bent on lynchirg the prisoners, Sheriff
Magee Of Simpson county, Miss, ar
rived in jackson Thursday, having in
custody Sterling johnson and Reuben
Tazslle, negroes, who murdered S young
white man named Msngum, near Magee,
Miss, Tuesday night. A mob surround
ed the jail last night and endeaVored to
break down the gate. The sheng cs cap
ed through the back way with the pEl-
soneTs.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-07
Nav and December.

The marei4se Of Mrs. Mary Mathews,
sgcd II ,esrs, TO Mr., Ben Hsrrison,
aged II yesrs, IS reported from Con
gsrs ca. The marriage is ssi! to have
occurred recently. This N another il,
,aqos o. he ulion oS May and De
eMbar.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-08-07
Nearly Three Million.

The bureau Of admissions announced
the attendance at the Psn-Auerican
exposition during the first three months,
ending at midnight on July 81, as 2.
724 908 With the exception Of one
week, the admissions have shown q
q steady increas.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-09-04
NOBLE WOMAN is DEAD
ISABELLA THOBURN PASSES AWAY
IN LUCKNOW, INDIA
Was Sister of Bishop Thoburn,
and Has Been Missionary in
India for More Than
Thirty Years.

NEW YORK, Sept as. L, Baldwin,
recording secretary of the Missionary
Society of the Methodist Episcopal
church, today received cablegram from
Lucknow, India, announcing the death
of Miss Isabella Thoburn, president of
the college for women and girls at Luck
now.
The cablegram was dated Stpt 1, and
was very brief. 1t merely announced
that Miss Thoburn had died of cholera.
Miss Thoburn was a sister Of Bishop
]. M. Thoburn, who, with his wife, is
now recuperating at Lake Bluff, Ill He
recently returned from India. where he
labored for years as a missionary bishop.
Miss Thoburn was the first missionary
sent out by the Women's Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
She went to India In 1869, and has been
there practically continuously for the
thirty-two years since. She was home
fer brief period a short time ago and
returned to her work about a year ago.
1t is uncertain just when Miss Tho
burns death occurred" said Secretary
Baldwin. But owing to the difference
In time we think it took place on the
day the cablegram was sent-Sept. 1.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-09-04
SECRETARY HAY COMMUNICATES
WITH GOVERNMENTS OF VEN
EZUELA AND COLOMBIA
ANENT THE IsTHMIAN WAR
Notified That the United States Will
Take a Hand if Security of
Transit Across the 18TH
mus Is Menaced.
CAsTRos REPLY IS FRIENDLY

WASHINGTON, Sept. st is ascer-
tanned that on Aug. "a, during Secretary
Hays recent visit to Washington, a lele-
graphic message was sent to the MINIS
ters at Caracas and :, Bogota, directing
them to inform the foreign secretaries of
Venezuela and Colombia of the distress
with which the president had heard of the
likelihood of a disturbance of the rela-
tionS between those two republics. Ad-
verting to the possibility of the influence
OF the United States being exerted to
compose the pending questions, the min
listers were directed to say that, while the
relations of this government with both
nations are equally intimate and friendly
and every opportunity is taken to show
the good will we bear them, an offer of
the presidents kindly offices to arrange
any differences which may exist between
Colombia and Venezuela would be 1nef-
fective without the acquieScence of both
Nevertheless, inspired by the sentiments
which are common to all the governments
of the American republics, the United
States would sincerely deplore a preach
of the amicable relations that at this time
happily exist between the sister nations
OF the western world, and would espec-
tally regret any action by either of them
which might menace the security of tran
sit across the isthmuS or the neutrality of
it's territory and thereby constrain the
government of the United States to con-
slider it's responsibilities and functions un-
der existing treaty engagements with Co.
lombia.
The text Of Mr.. Hays telegram has not
been made public. 1t is understood that
an acknowledgement of its receipt has
been made by the Venezuelan government
ment, but its purport has not been made
known, although it is said to be friendly
in tone, and while charging invasion by
Colombian forces on the Venezuelan bor-
der and referring to the temporary sus-
pension of diplomatic intercourse which
has occurred, the way appears to be open
for explanations Venezuela has not de-
clared war against Colombia No ac-
knoWledgement has been received from
Bogota, but this is supposed to be due to
the reported delays in telegraphic COM
munication between Bogota and the coast
stations.
COLOMBIA REPLIES ALSO
Colombia, it is said tonight, has made
response to the note of Secretary Hay.
While it's contents are not obtainable,
the statement is made that it is concil-
iatory in character and expresses an
earnest wish that war with Venezuela
may be avoided. Such a result, it is
stated, would be a cause of genuine re-
gret to the people of Colombia.
Colombia, it is stated, stands ready to
accept the kindly Intervention of the
United States to avert war and reposes
full confidence in the latter country.