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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-07-12
PRESERVATION OF WOOD.
by Which Timber II Kept
from Decay.

On South street are several CON.
Germs whose business is the preserva-
ton of wood. Each has it's own IA
vorite method, and each experiments
more or less toward obtaining bet
ter and cheaper systems. The prob
lem is very involved, and is full OF
rich reward for successful inventors,
says the New York Post. II have
been in the business for 20 years"
said member of one of these houses,
'.and although in that time the trade
has progressed considerably, yet still
much remains to be done, and who
ever does it efficiently will make
large fortune. In spite of the sub
stitution of iron and steel for wood
in house and bridge building, and in
the construction of ships, piers, and
other structures, the consumption of
wood increases yearly. All wood de-
Gays, and it's value depends chiefly
upon its durability. The element of
decay is only one factor in the dara-
bility. Besides decay, there is the de-
struction of wood by teredos and 9TH
er marine creatures, and in tropical
countries by the white ants and other
forms of insect life. The simplest
method of preservation is charming.
Every old farmer knows that if he
burns the end of chestnut post in
the fire until it is covered with thin
coat of charcoal, it will last from ten
to 80 years longer when set up in
the ground, than if put there in its
normal condition. Next to this are the
paints, which do excellent work In
cold and temperate climates. A
piece of wood painted every two or
three years will last centuries, but
this does not apply to wood en-
wharves and bridges. Marine animals
bore through the paint and attack
the wood beneath it. The paint acts
as protector, but the protection is
small and limited. In this field the
best results have been obtained by
the use of coal tar, copper paint.
arsenic paint and mercurial paint.
When you reach the tropics, paint is
almost worthless, SO far as prevent
ing the ATTACKS of white ants is con-
cerned. They bore hole through the
paint, go into the interior of the
log or timber, and eat out all the
tissues without disturbing the paint
skin on the outside. The only proc
ess which seems absolutely efficient
is to charge the wood with some
poisonous fluid, which is antiseptic,
non-volatile, and permanent. Solu-
tions of zinc, iron, copper, arsenic
and mercury have been tried, and
have all given good results. The best
were obtained by forcing through the
pores of the wood strong solution
of the double chloride of ammonia
and mercury. After the wood was
charged it was laid aside to dry, dur
ing which operation the ammonia and
the water evaporated, leaving the
corrosive sublimate uniformly dis
tributed through the igneous It's
sues. This made the lumber proof
against any form of animal life.
Why is it not universally used?
The cost. 1t requires heavy press
ure and expensive apparatus, and
the mercury itself is worth some
thing like half-dollar a pound"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-07-12
What Firms May Not Read.

To read the newspapers is evidently
serious misdemeanor in one of the
countries of the car. The Finland
Bulletin, which in previous numbers
has had to place on record the sup
preston or suspension of large num-
Der of newspapers in Finland, states
that within the last few weeks Fin
nish newspaper in Viborg was sup
pressed for good, one newspaper was
suspended for four months, another
for three months, three papers for
two months and one for one month,
while five papers received warning.
It is further stated that the Finnish
Telegraph Agency, an institution that
corresponds to the Press Association in
this country, has been arbitrarily for
hidden to carry on it's business. That
these measures are part of q DELHI
crate policy to suppress freedom Of
opinion and the dissemination of news
is made quite clear by an extract
from report recently prepared by
Gen. Kaigorodoff, one of the provincial
governors appointed by Gen. Bobrikoff.
The general complains of "the peoples
habit of reading newspapers, their
cheapness and large circulatior."-
London News.
Doctor for . Milk Company.
The latest addition to a staff Of a
fully equipped London milk company
is a doctor. He is specially employed
to watch over the company's infant
customers. What is one baby's milk
is another baby's poison, and this COM
pany's doctor is there to prescribe how
much and of what strength the daily
tipple shall consist. No charge is
made; the perplexed mother sends a
postcard or calls the company up on
the telephone, and round comes the
doctor.-Chicago Chronicle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-07-12
backward and Forward.

A glance backward is the only way
to look into the future.-Atchison
Globe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-07-12
Undue Familiarity.

Moral: Nothing is wrong it you stop
to think about it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-07-12
Names for Children.

Great popular events have always
had an influence in determining the
names of children born at that time.
This year is no exception to the rule,
and certain people have already given
extraordinary names with which their
offspring will have to go through life.
To mark the coronation one little girl
has been called Corona, while boy has
had masculine touch given to the
word in the shape of Coronius, and a
third baby is known as Edal, which, of
course, represents the first syllables
of the names of the king and queen.
However lacking in beauty all these
names may be, no immediate objection
will be raised by their owners, but in
later life Corona, for instance, will
become so definite mark that it will
be impossible for it's owner to declare
that she is "just 3d." when as matter
of fact she is just ten years older
Woman's Life.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1902-07-12
Purely Agricultural.

Caller-For goodness sake, what's
that noise?
Hauskeep-Girl next door is hay-
ing her voice cultivated.
Huh! What are they doing, plow-
ing it?''
Il don't know, but the sound of It
is Observation-Disclosures Press.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-24
A SHOTGUN FOR PRESIDENT.
Prince Henry viii Bring Along
Handsome Cliffs.

Berlin, Jan 23.-Admiral Prince
Henry of Prussia selected at the Court
jewelers. this morning about fifty
presents for Americans with whom he
will come specially i'm contact during
his visit to the United States. The
presents include several gold and sill
yer boxes set with diamonds: they
have the Emperor's monogram encir-
cled with diamonds, enamelled on the
lids, beautiful silver cups with "Hohen-
zollern" enamelled on them; gold and
silver cigarette cases on which His
Majesty's autograph is traced in small
diamonds, and small compasses en-
closed in gold and silver boxes, with
"Hohenzollern" enamelled on them, be-
sides larger and more valuable gifts.
A number of cuff links, brooches, and
scarf pins with the initial "H'' in dia-
monds are also included among the
presents. The latter are intended for
less important persons.
Official secrecy is maintained as to
what the Emperor and Prince Henry
will present to the President. Rear
Admiral Robley o. Evans, and Miss
Roosevelt, though it is we'll known
that His Majesty will send Miss
Roosevelt a jewelled bracelet and
Prince Henry will probably offer the
President a fine hunting gun, with in
terchangeable shot and rifle barrels
and it's accompanying equipment.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-24
CoLLEcToRSHIP UNDECIDED.
BrnntIy Is After Several River
and HarbOr improvements.

Washington, Jan. 2S-Cohector j. II.
Deveaux says he has thus far received
no assurances from the President that
he will be re-appointed. When seen at
the Capitol to-day Col. Deveaux said
he had but brief Interview with the
President yesterday. but nothing was
said to indicate what action the Pres
ident proposed to take. Col. Deveaux,
while hopeful. is nevertheless anxious
to ascertain what the result will be.
AT the White House the statement is
made that no conclusion in the Savan-
nah matter has been reached. The
President is said to be kindly disposed
towards DeVeauX but still has the
subject under consideration.
Representative Brantley is endeavor-
ing to secure without the formality of
a preliminary survey the Improvement
of certain portions of the inside route
from Savannah to Fernandina This
route 1T seems is badly clogged in Jekyl
river and what is known as the "Di-
vidings." The Brunswick Board of
Trade has recently adopted resolutions
asking for these improvements and
there is a petition here signed by the
members of the millionaires club of
Jekyl Island and also by the Carnegie
people asking for the preliminary sur
vey. On investigation Mr. Brantley
discovered that no such survey was
necessary as one was made
and an estimate submitted to
the Fifty-second Congress. Capt.
Gillette estimates that $4,000 will
complete this work, and Mr.. Brantley
has introduced a bill to appropriate
that amount. In accordance with Capt.
Gillettes recommendation that the i'm
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-24
CHARGED WITH DOUBLE MURDER.
Kentucky Farmer Killed NcIghbor
and Son In Petty Quarrel.

Louisville, KY, Jan. 23.-J. b. Jewell,
accused of double murder was brought
to Louisville this afternoon and placed
in jail. Fear of lynching and mob vio-
lence caused the Spencer county Off
cials much uneasiness, and before the
news of Jewell's arrest became known
he was on his way to Louisville. Three
deputy sheriffs, all armed, guarded the
prisoner.
The killing for which Jewell was ar
rested occurred last Saturday. Marion
Bruner and Jewell had been enemies
for long time. Their farms are in
Spencer county, and trouble arose be-
cause Of trespaSS of hogs and
dispute over "A line fence. Jewell
was walking last Saturday along a
road that ran through the Bruner
farm. JEWELS friends say Bruner and
his two sons suddenly arose from the
roadside and attacked him. The
father and one son were armed with
axes, and the other son began to
throw stones. Jewell, who carried a
shotgun, fired both barrels. Marion
Bruner fell mortally wounded. His
son, John Bruner, was instantly killed.
and David Bruner, the other son, was
slightly wounded.
Jewell escaped but was arrested
without resistance at the home of n
relative early this morning by eight
DEPUTY sheriffs who surrounded the
house.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-24
WILL COME SOUTH
PRINCE HENRY WILL VISIT CHAT
TANOOGA.
HIS PLAN OF TOUR EXTENDED.
WILL TAKE IN ST. LOUIS. MILwAU-
KEE AND BOSTON.

Will Spend First Sunday Quietly in
New York and Visit Grants Tomb.
Will spend Second sunday at
Chattanooga to Visit ChicamauGa
ParI<-Third and Last Sunday win
BE Spent Quietly in New York.
The Prince Is Laying in n stock OF
Handsome Diamond Studded Gifts
to BE Distributed in This Country.
Washington, Jan. 23.-Emperor Will
liam has approved the plans of the
Committee on Arrangements for the
reception of Prince Henry as far as
they go In it's present shape the plan
looks to as fair division of the time
as conditions allow between sections of
the country, and to that end it is now
proposed to take the distinguished Wis
itor as far into the South as Chatta-
nooga. as far West as st. Louis and as
and Boston on the other. The Prince
will arrive in New York on Saturday,
and will spend his first Sunday in
America quietly in that city,
paying a visit to Grants tomb,
in Riverside Park He will
leave after midnight, arriving in Wash
ington about 1890 o'clock on Monday
morning. He will be met at the sta
tion by a military guard made up of
cavalry and a battery of artillery
both from Fort Myer. With this es-
cort he will proceed to the German
embassy and detail of engineers from
the Washington Barracks will be
named as a special guard of honor to
watch the embassy, day and night, as
long as the Prince remains here. The
second Sunday, probably, will be spent
at Chattanooga and a visit will be paid
| to the great Chickamauga National
Park The third and last Sunday of
the Princes stay in America will be
| spent in New York. where he will rest
and perhaps visit some of the German
social organizations. In this way the
| committee has avoided the necessity
| of travelling on Sunday.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-24
WHY SCHEEPERS. WAS SHOT?
war secretary Says He Was Very
had Boer-Mr. BaIfour Evades
QuestiOn as to BOer Overturen.

London, Jan. 23.-The War Secre-
tary, Mr.. Brodrick, was asked by
William Redmond Orlsh Nationalist).
in the House of Commons to-day, why
Commandant Scheepers was executed
last Saturday at Graaf Reinet, Cape
Colony. The Secretary replied that
ScheeDers was shot because he had
been convicted of various offenses
against the usages of war, including
seven cold-blooded murders of natives
ana the foggtng of a white man. Mr..
Brodrick added that the fact that
Commandant ScheeperS was a prisoner
OF war carried no exemption from trial
Tor murder or other violations of the
rules of war.
Mr.. Balfour, the government leader
in the House, partially parried an in
terestlng question put by Mr.. Nc
Laren UiberaD as to whether any
proposals in behalf of the leaders of
tne Boers with the view of bringing
ABOUT a settlement of the war, had
been received by the government since
tne negotiations between Gen. Kitch-
ener and Gen. Botha
NO proposal of that kind" said Mr..
6alfour, has reached upon the part
OF any one able to speak for the lead
ers of the Boer forces"
Inc evasive reply of the government
leader was taken to be a confirmation
OF the reports that proposals had been
received from the Boer delegates in
Europe, but had been rejected.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-24
OSBORNE REVIEWS THE CASE.
First Testimony in Patrick Trial to
he Taken To-day.

New York, Jan. 3.-when the trial
of Albert T. Patrick, charged with
the murder of William M. Rice, was
resumed before Recorder Goff to-day,
Assistant District Attorney Osborne
continued his opening statement to the
jury.
Mr.. Osborne, in outlining the theory
of the prosecution. carefully reviewed
the incidents connected with the pres
entation of the checks alleged to have
been given by Rice to Patrick, the
actions of Patrick at the death OF Rice
and the alteration i'm the plans of the
funeral. Mr.. Osborne was frequently
interrupted by the attorneys for the
defense, who charged that he was sum-
ming up evidence which he had not
yet produced. The court warned Mr..
Osborne to exercise greater care.
He concluded shortly before 4
O'Clock, having spoken for four hours
and twenty-five minutes.
Court adjourned at once and the
first testimony will be taken to-mor-
row morning.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-24
THEY ARE AFTER Mr.. KNOX.
Chairman of Antitrust League
Makes Peremptory Demand ON At
torney General,

t0FneN
Washington, Jan. 23.-H. B. Martin,
as chairman of the Joint committee
of the American Antitrust League
and District Assembly &c, knights of
Labor, to-day sent Attorney General
Knox letter requesting him to i'm
form the committee what your con-
clusions We're in regard to the neti-
ton requesting action by the Depart
ment of Justice against certain un-
lawful trusts which our committee
filed with you Sept. 6, 1901, and which
remains unanswered. We further call
your attention to the fact that in your
letter of Sept. II, 1901, in answer to
the petition of this committee, you
made this specific promises I will
examine these papers with care at as
early date as possible and communi-
cate to you my conclusions This
promise remains unfulilled"
The letter further says that the
committee desires to amend its petit
tion filed in September by adding a
new section This amendment refers
TO the organization of the Northern
Securities Company and alleges 1t was
formed "for the purpose of restraining
and monopolizing the interstate rail-
road trade and commerce of a large
part of the United States in violation
of the constitution and laws of the
United States"
This action, the letter says, is a sec
ond offense of the same character by
the same men and corporations within
FEW months and warrants and de-
mands prompt attention by the depart
ment of justice, in order that the in
terests OF the people may be protected.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-24
GRIEVANCES OF THE IRISH.
redmond Raises the Question and
Wyndham Makes Reply.

London, Jan. 23.-The debate on the
address in reply to the speech from the
throne was resumed in the House of
Commons to-day by John Redmond,
the Irish Nationalist leader, who
moved an amendment raising the whole
question of Irish grievances. He de-
clared that instead of remedying> ad-
mltted wrongs, the government had
1allen back on the old methods of CO.
erclon Though a hundred years had
passed since the union, English rule of
ireland still rested upon force and cor
ruption. The Irish would never be well
satisfied until they were masters of
their own country
Replying to Mr.. Redmond, Mr.. Wynd-
ham traversed almost all of his state
ments, and said that no government ex-
pected ito settle the questions, but only
hoped to do little toward improving
1t. He reiterated his conviction that
the power of the United Irish League
was declining. He was determined, he
said, while dealing justly with Ireland,
to fight for liberty and the protection
of property
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-24
CHINA NOW HUMBLE
.,vt>TERs RECEIVED IN PERS0S
BY EMPEROR.
IN HEART OF FORBIDDEN CITY.
ruE POOR MONARCH LIKE AN AU.
TOMATOM.

.,.,Dre.s Dowager Was Concealed
Rcbind screen-FOr the First Time
IA History the Ministers Were Re-
rei,ed as Representatives of Sow
creigns of Equal Rank With the
chinese Emperor-EmperOr Look
od weaker and More Childish
THAN Eycr-British Minister Made
Leading Address.
pekin Jan. 23-The ministers of the
foreien Powers here have attained the
,oal " hich has been their aim since in
+orcourse between China and the Pow.
ers began. They have been received as
CONSERVATIVES of sovereigns equal in
rank to the Chinese emperor.
The audiences yesterday between the
1,mneror and the. ministers were held
in the innermost large hall of the For
bidden City,
The Emperor sat on a dais behind
table. There were four princes at
the back of his chair and dozen Of
fcials at each side.
The Dowager Empress was concealed
nv a screen, according to the stories
of the attendants and remained invisi-
bic.
The Emperor was silent throughout
the audiences and remained stolid and
impassive.
Formerly the Emperor replied TO the
ministers in Manchu, and the Prince
interpreted what he said. To-day he
appeared as an automaton, and the
secretaries of the foreign ministers
who were present report that he
looked weaker less intellectual and
more childish than prior to the siege
Of the legations.
Sir Ernest Satow, the British rep
resentative, made the following ad-
dress:
MY august sovereign has charged
me to express to your majesty his sim
cere desire to see the independence and
the integrity of the Chinese Empire
maintained intact and that the pros
perity of the people may be FASTENED
by the removal of obstacles to the free
exchange of commodities, by the eX-
tension of manufactures and by the
utilization of the resources of the soil.
"If under the enlightened rule of
your majesty. the barriers which in
the past hindered the free and mu-
tuaIly advantageous intercourse of
China with the rest of the world be COM
pletelX removed, and her domestic in
stitutions wisely regulated, it is cer-
tain that China, advancing along the
path of progress will attain to a hight
of prosperity unknown in the past"
The ministers of the foreign Powers
entered the Forbidden City at the
main gate. leaving their military es-
corfs outside At the second gate
they entered yellow chairs, like those
furnished for the princes and secre-
tares. They walked through the inner
courts of the Forbidden City, and their
cortege retired from the city by the
East gate
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-24
AGAINST NoHrmERN MERGER.
More Stockholders File suit Against
Great Northern.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 23.-Attor-
neys of Milton l.. Bouden and Sophia
Barth Chapman filed a petition for an
injunction in the State District Court
to-day against the Great Northern
Railway and its directors TO prevent
the transfer OF It's stock to the North
ern Securities Company Bouden holds
four hundred and Mrs. Chapman one
hunAred shares of Great Northern
stock. The attorneys are the same as
these who In behalf of Peter Power OF
New York ana seeking I'm the United
States court to have the retirement OF
the Northern Pacific preferred stock
declared illegal. The bill OF complaint
sets ~ the well known facts ms to ths,
attempted merger of the Great North
ern Northern Pacific ana Burdlngton
systems, alleges that II vs. contrary 10
the statutes of Minnesota. North Da-
kOta. Montana and Washington. and
intended 90 destroy all competition
and charges that the separate organ-
zationa maintained arc rely nominal
and intended ~ deceive the public. the
renl management and control being
vested in the Northern Securities Conn
pany.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-24
nWe do.. retorted NM. Hanna.


The record of what has been ac-
complished by the Dingley Law" con-
tinued Mr.. Hale. rs to me the most
amazing record ever exhibited to the
world in the absorption of foreign
trade. We have absorbed foreign trade
In the great countries that are com
petitors of ours. We have not wasted
our energies in a dream of what is
called oriental trade. We do not need
additional markets"
Mr.. Hanna replied that the United
States had not conquered the mar
kets of Europe. and the~ markets We're
yet an uneXplored field for us.
MIR. Hale then offered an amendment
transferring to the new department the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
Pending action upon this and other
amendments which had been offeFed,
Messrs, iGlkins, Cockrell, Money. Mar
tin, Spooner Hale. Hoar, McCumber
and Clay discussed various suggested
amendments.
After an executive session the Sem
ate adjourned until Monday
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-24
FOR MURDER OF HUSBAND.
Mrs. Richardson Makes Good De-
Tense at PInttsburg, No.

Plattsburs. Mo-. Jan. 23.-Mrs. Ad-
die b. Richardson's defense was be-
gun in her trial here for the murder
of her husband, Frank w Richardson
of Savannah, Mo. The defense, it is
expected, will finish tomorrow. when
the defendant will take the stand. To-
day it was shown that Mrs. Richard
sons trips about the streets of Savan-
nah at night in company with Stewart
Fife. which fact the state brought
out yesterday. were to find her hus-
band Johnnie Richardson, IA years
old. the first witness called by the de-
fense, told of going with his mother
at 1880 o'clock at night to find his
father and told how. after Fife had
located Richardson intoxicated in a
hotel. Mrs. Richardson had gone there
and taken him home. This was cor
roborated by Mrs. Grant, "A sister OF
the dead man. and by the hotel prop
prietor. Others told OF Mrs. Rich
ardson's good character.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-24
HUSSIA'S EYE ON AFGHANISTAN.
British Preparing for Trouble i'm
That Quarter This Spring.

London, Jan. 23.-The Daily Chron-
icle from an influential source learns
that rumors are current in India of
coming trouble i'm Afghanistan. 1t is
alleged that Russia will utilize the win
ter to mass troops upon the northern
frontiers in readiness to invade Af-
ghanistan as soon as the snow rnelts
on the passes. Preparations are being
made on the British side. The iouniab
manouveers have been timed for the
unusual season of February and will
be on war scale Regiments are be-
ing quietly massed, ostensibly to fight
the Mahud Waziris, but in reality to
be in readiness for graver complica-
tions. 1t is likewise rumored that hes
pitals are being built along the mill
tary base and that arsenals are being
stored with munitions