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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06
KNOWN AS The RAIN KING.

Wherever He Goes Clouds Hover Over
Captain Berger and Barge.
/ De wit Berger, captain of the barge
Henry y. Maxwell, is a man not much
out Of the ordinary line Of seafarers
but he appears TO have an awful inau.
ence over the watery element. He new
err fails to notify the rain gods that he
I is about to enter port. and allows them
plenty Of time to stir up the raging tenn
pests for he would feel i'll at ease were
his landing not greeted with some out
bursts Of recognition by the rain pow
ers.
Three years ago he entered the port
Of Philadelphia on one particular occa-
sion. For a whole month not drop OF
rain had fallen. and the residents Of the
city were praying hard for some small
relief from the depressing heat.
As the barge entered the harbor a
large steamship lifted anchor and al
lowed him to make fast to the wharf.
A few newspaper men gathered about
the boat. jotted down the name Of the
captain and the cargo he brought in.
and the next day a small item appeared
in the papers telling of his arrival, but
not one Of them thought of the godsend
which this little barge brought with it.
1t was late in the afternoon when the
captain saw all things arranged safely
and repaired to his cabin When night
came on the stars became overshad-
owed dark clouds lowered on the hori-
zon and distant peals of thunder were
heard. The captain knew then that his
charm had not failed him. Soon the
storm gathered in all its forces and ap-
preached the city to let loose its fury.
For full week after the captain land
ed it rained continuously. There were
no more heat prostratlons, and the hos
pitfalls discharged their weather pa
tients.
For the last twenty years Captain
Berger has been a regular visitor here
with crossing stones. He generally
comes in the spring or fall. The cap
tain left with his barge last night and
to-day the sun will be shining in all its
splendor He says it rains wherever
he gOes.-Wilmington Morning News.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

Attention has often been called to
the extent to which rural neighbor-
hoods now share the conveniences of
city life, but It is only by grouping some
of the improvements that the change
which they are bringing to pass is made
clear Good roads, scientifically built,
are no longer found in the cities only,
but in remote towns, built by State or
County aid, or through well-directed To-
cal energy Not only do they add
greatly to the pleasure of country life.
but they tighten loads for farm horses
and enhance the value of farm prop
crty. The extension of trolley-lines is
an influence working in the same direc-
ton. Ten years ago there were less
than two thousand miles of car tracks
In the United States on which electric
ity was employed; now there are nearly
twenty thousand. Until five or six
years ago the electric car was rarely
seen save on city streets, but the larg-
est part of the new construction of the
last few years has been on rural lines.
The trolley-car lures city residents into
the suburbs, and suburban residents
into the country. In some places it is
used probably for freight transporta-
ton as well as for passengers. One
road running into Cleveland, Ohio. gets
about One-third Of its revenue from
milk and vegetables sent i'm by farm
ers, and from the return freights of ar
ticles which they need. They get bet
ter and surer markets. and reach them
more easily than they did formerly.
The telephone, ut first plaything. then
Il luxury, and now necessity of city
life, has been rapidly extended into
the country of late years. Through To-
cal companies, or by clubbing together
to build their own lines. many farmers
in the East and Middle West now
enjoy regular service ut small cost.
Rural free delivery was regarded as a
doubtful experiment but few years
ago. Now, along five thousand or more
rural routes, the carriers take the farm
er's mail to him daily. These advan-
tages are as yet enjoyed by a COM
paratively small proportion of the rural
communities, but the proportion is con
stantly growing larger The changes
make rural life more attractive. and it
is certain that they will have an intiu-
ence In checking the cityward drift of
population.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06
Photography 20 the Ero,.

A well-known photographer recently
had his house overhauled. A new stv.
light was added and alterations wers
made in the roof.
The men took their time and did NOT
overwork themselves. but this did NOT
prevent the builder from presenting =
very long bill.
When the owner Of the bonsa av,o.
tulated it was explained to him thar Tho
men had TO be paid for their time ana
they had spent several days on the ioh
No wonder" said the photosronbon.
and then he produced number 80
snapshot photographs representing Tho
men on the roof of his house as tslas
from the attic window of an adio,ninn
building. Some were sitting smol,ns
some were reading newspapers and
others were lying ON their backs
Why" said the astonished bn,Ido.
these are my men!"
Exactly So" replied the nho,o.
rapher' land they are EARNING ms
money" NY
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06
WORLDS QUEEREsT NEWSPAPER
The Telephone Journal of Blu lapest,
and How 1t Is Worked.
Budapest has the most singular N,

Budapest has the most singular news
paper in the world 1t is called the
"Telefon-Hlsmondo," or Telephone
News
For eight years this venture has been
in working order, and it is a great finan-
cial success. There are 6,2OO subscrib-
ers, who at regular stated intervals re-
ceiye the news of the day, hot" from
all over the world, while sitting COM
fortably at home. The subscribers take
up at certain time of day their tele-
phone receivers ana listen to the news
which is spoken to them all simulta-
neously by a teller in the newspaper
office. Advertisements are heard in the
same way. You cannot skip the adver-
tisements in the telephone newspaper,
for they are artfully sandwiched by the
teller between exciting pieces of news.
and you are bound to listen for fear Of
missing anything.
One editor, four assistant editors.
nine reporters, and a number of tell
ers" compose the staff of the paper
News is collected in the usual way. and
is written out by the reporters, passed
by the assistant editors, and finally
initiated by the editor, Then it is
handed in to the teller" who speaks it
over the wires. There are two Sunday
issues" rs well as many editions"
during the secular days Of the week.
Aggrieved subscribers dissatisfied
with the editorial policy of the paper
sometimes wish to stop their connection
with 1t, but this is not done easily. In
the first place, instruments have been
installed in the house. and security Civ
en- for a years subscription, and some
time must elapse before the receivers
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06
Rare and Curious COINS.

The rarest and the costliest of gems
though not always esteemed the most
beautiful, are pigeons blood rubies,
fine opals. and diamonds that are pure
but shed Il distinct glow Of blue or
pink. A very perfect pearl of generous
size and lustrOus skin, tinted a rarely
beautiful goldengieen. was valued. un-
set, at over three hundred pounds. A
faultless green pearl IS very rare. A
curious stone is the Alexandria. 1t
is dark green stone that is polished.
cut, and set. very like fine topaz or
amethyst, in large snowy rings. sur
rounded by diamonds. BY the light of
day the Alexandria has no special
beauty save its fine lustre, but directly
a shaft of artificial light strikes the
dull stone. deep CLEANS of red flash
out of the green. and under the gas or
in the freight one ignorant of this va
gary would instantly pronounce it a
ruby.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

addition he asked for SO damages for
SIX calves tails alleged to have been
bitten of by Mullins pet dog. The re-
markable feature of the case was the
fact that Mullins was represented at
the trial by his wife, who is at the same
time the daughter of the prosecuting
witness. AS an attorney Mrs. Mullins
showed unusual skill and tact. The
only fault found with her conduct OF
the case was the fact that her CROSSE
examination of her father was so Sc
we're that the old man almost lost his
temper. As it was, the jury brought
IN verdict giving the plaintiff less
than a fifth Of what he sued for. and
Mrs. Mullins was congratulated by
court jury, and defendant on her tri-
umph. The lawyer on the other side,
though defeated, declared after the
trial was over that Mrs. Mullins had
conducted the case in a mastery man.
ner and deserved her success.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

time loyal to their union. They went
to the Rev. G. Kennedy Newell, the
pastor Of the church. and demanded
that he denounce Robert Cow from the
pulpit as a son of Belial, unworthy Of
association with his fellows. The
preacher declined to accede to this de-
mand. Then one of the men who pass
ed the plate in Hope Chapel on Sunday
mornings backslid from the union and
went back to his job. Then all the
other union church deacons refused to
pass the plate unless the scab was ex-
PEELED from the church. As a result
of all this trouble the Rev. Mr.. Newell
has resigned his pastorate and gone
over to church in Brooklyn, where it
Is promised the question of "scab dea-
cons viii not be raised.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

Consumption Is the only disease
which causes a man to die because he
is poor" said physician at the recent
session Of the Congress of American
tuberculosis Experts in New York.
lie went further and asserted that
"a per cent of the consunptives could
be saved If competent physicians took
charge Of the patients in the early
stages Of the disease. 1t was the voice
Of the Congress that free State sani-
tarlums should be established for con-
sumptives without means. And there
the matter ended. The doctors stated
condition and suggested a remedy.
They did all in their power to awaken
public interest Human life is cheap.
however, and It will take years of agi-
tation before the recommendation ad-
vances beyond the resolution stage.
This isn't matter for philanthroplsts.
The States are rich enough to do all
that is needed. Consumption is dis
ease where poverty blocks the physi-
clans efforts II is Il disease that calls
for constant body building. There
must be nourishing food, pleasant and
cheerful surroundings quiet, mental
peace, sunshine and pure air. People
die because they can not have these
things. 1t isn't because there is not
money enough somewhere. A great
state can afford to build dozen hos
pitfalls. We devote millions every year
to caring for those hopelessly afflicted.
They can never be cured or in any way
benefit society. 1t is all for humanity's
sake. Why not devote other millions to
preserving the lives of those who only
lack wealth to become good and able
citizens? Isn't the game worth a
mighty effort?
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

The exhibitions which go under the
name of worlds fair do not pay. Phil
adelphia discovered this in 1876. for
her centennial show. though a mere
pigmy when likened to later day stand
ards, left her out. of pocket several mil
lion dollars. The lesson was effective.
for the Quaker metropolis would under
no circumstances consider another
Chicago, which set out to make the
Philadelphia exhibit a miniature hazar
In comparison and succeeded. found
herself poorer by $4O,OOO.OOO for graft
flying this fancy. She has pulled out of
the race forever and wants no better
fun than to see her antagonist. New
York, struggling with a colossal fair
some of these days. Paris has footed
up income and outgo for last year and
reckons the latter exceeds the former
by $GO,OO0,O0O. she has made up her
mind that results do not Justify the
carrying out of these stupendous I'M
dertakings and will have no more to
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06
Memorial OF King Alc.o,

The colossal memorial of King Alfred
the Great now in course Of prenaro.
uon' which is to be erected in Wincbos
ter. England, will probably be one q,
the most remarkable pieces OF scpln.
ture in the kingdom.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

The civilized man has softened his
feet, crushed their bones together and
diminished their efficiency by com
pressing them In tight, hot shoes. has
weakened his ankles by placing around
them bandages Of thick leather. tight
~ drawn with laces strong enough to
hang him. We owe to the shoemaker,
therefore, our sprained ankles, our in
grown nails, our corns and bunions, our
bills for salyes and plasters. The saw
age knows nothing of these things.
They are the heritage of civilization.
SO far as athletic sports are concerned,
however, Il is probably true that In con
tests of strength and endurance, the
civilized world athlete is the equal
perhaps the superior, of the savage, but
this Is not due to his civilization, but
10 the fact, that in a sense, he com
blnes the best and most healthful fea-
lures Of both savage and civilized life.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

hent' but it is predicted nothing can
resue him from the clutches of gener-
al paralysis, of which he is said to he
the victim. The change is especially
noticeable in his bent figure, his droon-
ing lip and his lack luster eyes-eyes
which once shot magnetic fire and
were his chief aid in securing power
IN the dark continent The steamer ON
which he is returning Is fitted out for
his especial comfort.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

one Robert Cow, a
m e m b e r Of the
church and also
one of the striking
machinists, W e n t
back to work be-
fore the strike was
declared off. He
W a s accordingly
denounced by his
fellow members in
the church, who
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

At first some difficulty was expert
enced in hearing the news clearly over
the telephone-a difficulty which tele-
phone subscribers in other countries
experience in ordinary conversation
but simple invention soon disposed Of
this obstacle.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

The LOcomotor Ataxia people have
organized In New York with 300 mem
bers. They are offering a money prize
for any remedy that wiS cure their
disease. II Is the disease that Null
vaney called the locomotive attacks
us and that is bout the way it hits
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06
CECIL RHODES A WRECK.

Victim of an IncurabIe Disease, He
Will Soon Return to England.
Cecil Rhodes, hero of London ling
oes and the uncrowned king of South
Africa, is soon to return to England,
physical wreck. He has left Cape
Town to consult the most eminent
specialists Of London and the CONT
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

y. Q III n II a
wealthy farm er,
who brought suit
against his son-in-
law, James Null
lin $, to recover
S247 alleged to be
due for Il span of
mules, a wagon,
and other farm
implements sold by
him to Mullins. In
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

Americans will unanimously agree
with Lord Wolseley that the United
States army is the finest OF its Size ia
the world lie thinks It's superiority
is due to good wages. This may have
something TO do with Il. but It is doubt
full how far the actual pay is an induce
ment TO recruits. While It Is very much
better than the British army pay. and
does afford an actual means of lvell.
hood. not many Americans. we mag
inc, deliberately choose the military
service for that reason. There are GER
tain types of character for whom the
life has peculiar attraction. and the
proportion of the army to the whole
population is so small that recruiting
officers are likely to select the men who
are likely to make good soldiers ana to
reject the rest. while the European ar
mics are compelled TO draw largely
upon unfit material. Nevertheless, the
general principle is sound that good
wages is necessary to good service.
This is one Of the Yankee notions that
are gaining recognition throughout the
world.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06
X. II. oLoPToN. Pub.

Since II has been discovered that the
dog also has appendicitis. probably we
shall not hear 50 much Of It IN the hui
man family
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

do with them. New York is debating
whether she viii have one that will ex-
coed the vast dimensions Of Chicago
and Paris In 1905. The newspapers
generally advocate the proposition for
It means big addition to their adyer-
Using receipts; the railroads governed
by metropolitan influences are also ar
rayed In its favor but outside Of these
forces 1t Is practically unsupported
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

While some millionaires are endow-
ing colleges others are warning young
men against colleges. The plutocrats
should get together.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

King Edward, 1t Is stated, wants to
abolish the tile as fashionable head
gear. IL remains to be seen If this is
case where the world viii uncover It.
self Ia the presence of royalty.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

A Western man spanked his married
daughter with hard pine shingle be-
cause she was too glddy The Court
dismissed his case, but laid It down
that his act was unlawful.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

In recent sermon the preacher said
that I'm these days of softness and silli-
ness the world needs more strong char
acters. Personality, character, self
hood said the preacher, lis the crown
Ing glory Of creation" Every serious
minded person Will register hearty
amen to tlls sentiment. Especially are
strong characters needed in the polltl-
cal world men Of personality, char
acter, selfhood.' 1t is all very well for
statesmen to keep their ears to the
ground, ana know public sentiment,
but the time Is coming, and is now
here, when men of positive convictions
are needed. Our social and economic
fabrics Is changing. Great new ques-
lions are confronting the country. Pos
tive, assertive men who have convic-
tions and the courage Of them. ought
TO go to the front. Political parties are
looking for this type of men. Yes. the
world needs strong men, And as the
world needs them. they appear The
world recognizes them and stands
ready to put them where they belong.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06
Luther,s OH Ms

a German trial for swindling with
forged autographs of Martin Luther
Drought out the fact that the ink used
oy Luther $50 years ago is so good that
copies can stlll be taken from It.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06
Wife as Husbands Lawyer.

One of the most remarkable lawsuits
on record was tried recently at Macon,
Mo. The plaintiff in the case was F.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

William Miller Of
President of
lie College Of
Mone
the Teachers
Indian Commissioner 1s9I9S Mr.
State Agricultural College He
Obern a
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06
strike Disrupts a Church.

The strike of machinists has had q
remarkable result in the Hope Chapel
at Plainfield, n. J. 1t so happened that
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

In eleven cases out Of a dozen the
charity that begins at home stops there.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-09-06

Inc man who never gives offense is
Us clever as he is scarce.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-06-29
Assessors Notice.

Motto. is hereby given that the lis ting
of all property situated in the parish OF
st. Tammany subject to taxation has
been completed, and estimated valua-
ton made thereon by me in accordance
with law, and that the said list will he
exposed in my office at the courthouse
in the town Of Covington for inspection
and correction for q term of twenty
days beginning after ten days from the
first publication hereof.
WARREN THOMAS,
Assessor Parish of st. Tammany.
Covington, La, June l., 1901.
q, \. Land Oiice, New Orleans, la.
June II, 1901.
Notice is hereby Civ Ell that the follow
;np-napea settler has filed notice ct his
in to-. ton to make final proof In s1p;iort
Of his claim, ami that said pro Will be
made before the clerk If tie District
Co,:rt, 1t Covingtnn, La, IN WEDNES-
DAY. July 81. 1901, VIZ.
WILLIAM A. PARKER,
Who made homestead entry No.
I5.os4. for the east half of the south
east quarter, section ., township 4,
south range Is east, st. Helena Meri-
dian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land. viz:
Warren Thomas, Z. b. Thomas. I.
II. Carpenter and j. ID. Carpenter, all
of Townsville L. o.. La.
;.29-5t. WALILR L. t0IEN. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-06-29

The Covlngton House, delight
fully situated on the banks of the
Bogue Falia River, two squares
from the depot, will be open for
the reception of guests next Mon
day, July l. 1t is large two
story building, just completed and
newly furnished. There are thirty
rooms, vide hall and galleries, a
complete water system throughout,
and all modern conveniences. The
proprietors, Messrs. Jones y Pick
EFT. have spared no expense to
make it a perfect hostelry in every
respect. The house will be under
the management of Mrs. j. f.
Pickett. We call attention to the
advertisement on page |.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-06-29
Ssven Years in Bed.

"Will wonders ever cease!" in
quire the friends o! Mrs. L. Please,
OF Lawrence, Kan. They knew she
had been unable to leave her bed
for seven years op account Of kid
MY and liver trouble. nervous
prustratinh and general debility
but. "rhree bottles at Electric
Bitters enabled me TO walk, she
writes, .and in three months | felt
like a new person Women sui
fering frem Headache Backache,
Nervousness. SleeplessEess, Mel
ancholy. Painting and Dizzy Spells
will fird i, priceless blessing.
Try it Satisfaction Is guaranteed
at the City Drug Store, J. l. Nat
kins proprietor OILY oOe:-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-06-29
A delightful hay ride was given


A delightful hay ride was given
in Abi,a Springs last Wednesday
night, in nonor of Miss Lulu OAR
ring. of New Orleans. The fol-
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Miss Lulu Daring aud Mr.. j.
L. Reed, Miss p. Patorno and MIR.
J. Carbonet, Miss NJ. Patorno and
Mr. j. Ciairaln, Miss VI. Strubbe
and Mr.. q. Boulsson. fhe party
was chaperoned by Widow l.. +.
Clairaln and Mr.. and Mrs. A. q.
Pons.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-06-29
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