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Williams news., 1903-01-03

From the realistic manner in which a certain couple played their parts in the Florodora sextette, it might lead some to anticipate.
 Cap. P. Smith, Chas. Howard, C.. c. Hutchinson, Jeff Evans and Gus Reimer attended a meeting of the A. w. G. A., at Flagstaff, Wednes- day.
 This evening at the home of Mrs. C. B. Holloway a birthday party will be given in honor of her eigh- teen year old son William Morgan. A pleasant time is anticipated.
 Those renewing their subscrip- tions to the NEWS this week were w. R. Page, Proctor, Vt; Mrs. F. E. Caufman, L. Schey, R. R. Pow CTS, Joe Atwood and Ed Hoffmeyer of this city.
 A little disturbance was created in platinum circles this week when Prof. Clapp was arrested on a charge of embedding $1 ,0OO from the Grand Canyon Exploration Go. The charge was made out by MT. Meeks of the same company. The case was dismissed by Judge Johns ton for want of prosecution. In turn Mir. Meeks was arrested on a charge made out by Gilbert D. Gould, of the same company, a brother-in-law of Prof. Clapp. The charge was made of seizing and taking photographic lenzes and plates. MT. Meeks was represented by Attorney Ashurst in Judge Ran ney's court, by whom he was dis charged.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

DIED In Abbevi lie, La, Thurs
':ay, May ID, 1908, at 6 p NJ.
Charles Christian Frederick, u ma
tive Ut Cuvington, born January ~
1884
The deceased was widely known
throughout the parish, and the un-
expected news Of his deatl, was q
sad surprise to his hosts Vt friends.
lie possessed genial disposition,
had many rare qualities and was
popular with all WHO knew him. He
leaves sorrowing widow, thrt e
sous, four brothers. three sisters
aud large circle Of friends to
MOURN his loss.
The funeral took place last Satu,-
day aflernoon,> from the residence
Of Ills brother, Mr.. V. H. Frederick
and was one OF the largest ever
witnessed ~ Covingtop. The ser
vices were conducted by Rev j. N
Williams.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
A Necessity.

A ne. spaper Is just about US
necessary ~ .he growth Of town
as . bank, . store, . factory, OF any
other enterprise, rs th. town with
out Tue newspaper seldom gets the
others, and in the natural course OF
events it usually comes ahead vi
them al, rays the Lowell News
Letter. The newspaper is usually
FIRST, aud then turns in and helps "
bring in the banks and other i'm
prvvemente. therefore the news
paper Is deserving Of patronage and
Ioysl support Ms tile oll'tr CONCERNS,
but III the average town it does not
receive it. A printing office is al.
ways under heavy expense. and
tue better tue paper Issued the
heavier the expense, and the better
must be the support received il tie
paper proves y success. There are
those who do not take The paper
who should do 81, aud they are Tie
ones that kick" tile luudest be.
cause it is not as large and newsy rs
the large city papers. There are
those, too, who should not only be-
come subscribers " the paper, but
who should advertise their business
in Its columns. From the ADVERTISE
ment Of one tirm, which brings .
large number Ut people IT, town,
every merchant receives some bene-
fit. The merchant who allows the
other fellow to do the advertising
aud calling in trade is taking ad'
vantage Ut anOther's capital rs well
as enterprise. 1t is an imposition
on the merchants who advertise just
rs truly as it would be to expec:
him t. furnish any part Of tue CAPT.
TIL on which tue man who does not
advertise does Observation-Disclosures
Parishes.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
White Cross Cough Drops.

White Gross Cough Drops
For the cure of all diseases of the
Throat and Lungs, Bronchitis, ronp,
Hoarseness, Hacking Cough and
Whooping Cough. We absolutely
guarantee this remedy to cure any case
of Group, and makes Whooping Cough
SO easy that it ia almost pleasure to
have it,and know that you went through
1t With so little trouble.
May 80, 1899.
WHITE Cross MEDICINE Co.,
New Orleans, La:
My Dear Sir:-Your "White Cross
Cough Syrup" cured me of an obstinate
and hacking cough, which failed to
yield to several other remedies. l
heartily recommend it. Yours truly,
E. w. BROWN,
Manager olga Department,
Albert Mackie Grocery Co., Ltd.
1t does not constipate. 1t does not
cause headache. 1t does not affect the
appetite 1t does not impair digestion.
But, it. stops a cough. 1t will cure
Group. 1t will clear the throat. It
will cure any cold. 1t will make
wlooping cough easy.
~ PRICE 25 CTS. -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
Base Ball.

An interesting game Of base bal
was played on the green last Sun
day between the clerks AMI The
young men. 1t was a close game
up to the last in ming, and one OF the
best that was played this season.
Pie clubs were composed as fol-
lows:
Clerks F. Poole, c.; A. Smith, p;
H. H. Smith, 3D.; J. H. Smith, CT; F.
SECOND, 3d.; E. Evans, h.; C.. Schopp,
S.; l.. Hebert, IT,; A. Beaucoudry. ri.
Young Menu. Seller, h.; A. Seller.
CT; p. Wallace, IT,; SIavarie, p; Pc
chon, 3b; F. Vorhoff, r.; II. Dutsch,
% F. Stern. c.; e. Lyons, IS.
The score was IL to 8, in favor of the
clerks.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
Entertainment POSTPONED

The Entertainment and May Festi-
val which was to be given this
Saturday night, at the Pavilion,
has been postponed until next Sat-
urday night, May 80. All tickets
sold will be good for the latter
date. A most attractive program
has been prepared, and an enjoy
able time is assured. The enter
tainment is given for the benefit of
the Mutual Relief Fund of Bogue
Falaya Grove, No 81, U. A. U. D.
Admission 25 cents. After the
performance there will be dancing
and refreshments.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
Cotton Statistics.

We have received the repor,
from the United States Census
Office, Of cotton ginning, 1899 .o
1902, inclusive. from which We
extract the following:
Louis,ana-ln 1902, Ss2,O73
bales, against 100, asa in 1899. In.
crease, l8l, 72l.
St. Tammany Parish-In 1902.
l743 bales, against 1887 in 1899.
Increase 8O6.
Washington Parish-ln 1902,
1928 bales, against 9ao9 in 1899.
Increase, 1929.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
[Omcial.
AN ORDINANCE.


Making it unlawful for any person to
interfere with the Marshal or other
peace officer in discharge of his
duty, and providing penalty for
same.
Section l. Be 1t ordained by the
Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of
Covingtnn, La, That any person or
persons interfering with the Marshal
or other peace officer of the Town of
Coving On by assaulting, abusing, or ID
any other way interfering with said
officer in discharge Of Ills duty in max
ing arrests, constructing public works,
or any other d1ty incumbent on said
officer or officers, shall be deemed guilty
of q violation of this ordinance.
Section 2. That any person resisting
arrest by fighting, assaultirg, refusing
to go to Jail, shall also be guilty of a
violation of this ordinance.
Section 3. That any and all persons
guilty of violation of the above pro-
visions of this ordinance shall be fined
in sum of not less than five dollars or
more than fifty dollars, and in default
of payment of fine and costs shall be
imprisoned not to exceed thirty days.
Said ordinance to go into effect after
thirty days publication
Yeas-Bateman, Brennan, Frederick,
Rubion AMI Norman.
Nays-NOne.
Adopted April Z, 1903.
G.. L. WILLIAMS, Mayor.
w. G. KENrzEL, Secretary.
ap18-6t.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
Funeral Sermon

Editor st. Tammany FARnER:
l have been requested TO an
nounce in the FARMER this week
that the funeral Of the late Mrs. F
NJ. Bernard will be preached a,
Welcome Church on the 5th Sun
day in May at II O'Clock 4. NJ,
Mrs. Bernard was = de, oted Chris.
lian, and died il. triumph of liv'
ing faith. She was liked by all
who knew her. Come one and all
and hear the last tribute of a
Christian lady. /. Z. U.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
Used Bad Language Over
Telephone

Birmingham. Ala, May IL
Frank Murphy has been remanded
to Jail in Ensley, after being con.
victe, for using indecent language
over the telephone. Fl was ar
rested on charges preferred by the
person who received the message.
He failed to pay the $25 tine i'm
posed In the Police Court, and was
sent 10 Jail.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

LOST--On Monday, May 4, V,e.
tween the Bsrrere place, On Little
Bogue Falia. and Abita Springs, .
black coat, with account hook aud
some receipts in the pockets. The
finder will please leave the same a:
this office and receive reward.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
Teachers Wanted

We need at once, few more TEACH
ers, both experienced and inexperisnc'
ed We have more calls than ever
before. Schools and colleges
supplied with competent teachers free
of cost. Address with stamp.
AMERICAN TEACHERS ASSN.
j. L. Graham, IL. D., Mgr.
my9-3m. Memphis, Tenn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

DlED-In Covington. La, Mon.
day, May Is, 1908, at 8:45 O'Clock
p. NJ, aged 81 years, Henry Rou.
bion. son Of the late Hy. Roubion
aud Marie Julian, a native Of New
Orleans.
The deceased was a cousin of Mr..
Leon Roubion, ana was we'll known
in Covington, having spent last
summer here for the benefit Of his
Lealth. Tue remains were taken to
tue city tor intesment.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

When you go to New Orleans
stop at PENIS Hotel, corner of St.
Charles and Poydras streets. All
front rooms, newly furnished
throughout. Charges reasonable,
by the dav or week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
Meeting Of Stockholders,

A meeting of tie Stockholders of the
Bank of Covington, will be held at the
Bank on Wednesday, June 10, 1908, at j
P. NJ, for the purpose IT voting upon
the proposition to increase the capital
stock of said Bank, from $25, 900 to $780,
900. Aud to vote npon any oher ques-
ton that may he submitted.
c., Z. WILLIAMS, President.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
FOR SALE.

A neat, finished house of four rooms,
WITH four acres Of land, shade oaks,
fruit trees, etc. One mile from Abita
Springs, near Military Road. Price
$3.50. Would be cheap at $500.
myl6-2t j. D. YOUNG.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
For Rent.

Furnished Cottages, containing from
five to seven rooms, convenient to
depot, market and postoffi<e, with
privilege Of large shady park, in which
are two artesian lowing wells. The
analysis of the water shows ii to
be beneficial to liver and kidney trouble.
apply to or address,
E, l.. CHARROPPIN,
fe14-lyr. CoviDgton, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

A game of base ball was played
on the Dixon Academy Campus
last Saturday, between the Farrell
School Club, of New Orleans, and
Dixon Academy Club. Nine TO-
ninge were played, and game re-
suited 10 favor Of the Dixons By
a score of % 10 5.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

Mrs. w. H. Wallis offers 4 re.
ward for the recovery Of = Bay
Mare. See advertisement in an.
other column.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

There will be Children's Day
Exercises IN the Methodist Church
tomorrow Sunday morning, from
1880 to 70 o'clock. The public.
especially the parents and friends
of the Sunday School, ara respect.
fully invited to attend
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

The City Drug Store, J. L. Wat
kins proprietor, Will open up the
soda water and ice cream depart.
nent tomorrow Sunday
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
STRAYED AWAY.

A bright sorrel mare. name has been
clipped, weighs about $50 pounds. Has
been gone about three weeks. A re-
ward of ten dollars will be paid for her
return to Wheat l. Laws Distillery
near Madisonvlile, or Poole Bros, In
COyingtOn,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

Misses Annie NJ. and Marie Oli.is
Clnhecy, and their friend, Miss
Lulu lCIaire Cohen. went to New
Orleans 10 attend the Reunion ball
While in New Orleans the Misses
Clolecy will he the guests OF Miss
Cohen.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev
J. NJ. Williams, Psstor, will mold ser.
vices In Covington on the LIST and Bird
Sundays. jacksonville 2nd Sunday.
Slidell 4th Sunday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

Mrs. Richard Simpson aud
daughter Pearl. of Knoxville,
Tenn are v,s,ting their relatives,
Mrs. W. G.. Warren aud Miss Belle
Simpson, and are the guests of Mr..
aud Mrs. f.. Domergue, Jr.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
U. A. Q. D

b"s'ae Falaya Grave, No. 81
Meets on the first and third Saturdays
10 tho month. at 1880 P. NJ, at Castle
Hall. K. OF p, Covington, Ii.
LOUIS MEDAL, Noble Arch.
+. b. HBNPEL Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

Mr., V. H. Frederick opened the
soda water aud ice cream depart
ment of his drug store last Wed
nesdaY.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

The handsomely furnished house
of Mr.. E. E. Smith is for rent,
with a new piano, as bis family
expect to spend the summer on the
Gulf Coast.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

FOR SALE-Oue good, gentle
horse, almost new surrey, and har
ness. Apply ~ Mrs. =. & Viii
liams.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

The Mason Blanche was hon
ored las. Sunday, May, II. at din
ner, with the presence OF Mr.. F. {.
Malone, Prophet of st. rammany
Lodge, No. 40, Order of Red Men,
aud his wife; Mr. Vernon, Of Duo
lin, Ireland, was also there. He
has been here for a month, for the
benefit of bis health, aud - gam
Ing very rapidly. He says the
Cov,ngton fresh air, mineral water,
odor of the pines, and Hartzog's
electri: belt, will cure any one.
Mr.. VIM. j. O'Connor, of New
Orleans, Principal of the Boy.
lan's Detective Agency, and wife
and four daughters. accompanied
by Hon. Harry y. Carr and wife,
of Grand R'pids, Mich, (Superln
tendent of l'ollce,) were also happy
diners. This little affair at the
Maison Blanche speaks we'll for
Covington a. a pleasure resort.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
STRAYED.

A bay mare, branded J. d. on left
shoulder. and F on left thigh white
spots on back, from saddle. Reasonable
reward vii! be- paid for her return to
Nancy Spell, opposite Dutscll's Mill,
COvingtOn, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
STRAYEDOR STOLEN

One dark iron gray mare. three years
old, branded s. E. Well broke. A
liberal reward will be paid for her return
to E. A. Raglan, SIX miles from Coving-
ton, on the Military road.
myl62t.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

The NJ. q. b. will hold Especial
meeting this Saturday, afternoop'
ut 5 o'clock, on business oil i'm
portance. All members. are re.
ouesled to attend.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

Notice is hereby give! t., all PARTIES
concerned, 10 show cause, if any they
h.ve, sitbin seven days from the firts
publication hereof, why the final ac
should not be approved and hor,o!cgated
md the funds distributed q cording 10
law.
By orler of the court this 21st day
OF My, 1903.
H. r. WARREN, Clerk Of Court.
my23-.t.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

Sir. and Mrs, A. J.. blanche and
children, of EnsleY, Ala arrived
last Friday On q visit 10 Mr.. and
Mrs. Victor blanche.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

One Car Load Of Buggies and
One Car Load of M,lburn Wagons.
unloaded this week. Call and see
our stock. We can fix you for
riding and hauling.
DARLINGTON & co.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
Stray led AWAY.

A Bay Mare, about Is hands high.
Three white feet, and white star on
forehead. Heavy name iand tail. A
reward will be paid for her return to
Mrs M. H. Wallis, Covington La.
my23tf.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

For RENT.-'l'he residence oil
Mrs. E. John Ellis, furnished. q
for rent for the summer scaso,
Apply 10 Harvey f. Ellis.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
MUSIC TEACHER.

Miss Olivia Clohecy, of New Orleans.
graduate of Pro. Pitchers studio,
has located in Covington, and will take
pupils at reasonable rates. Inquire at
Mrs. H. j. Smiths house. formerly oc-
cupied by Mrs. Kennedy.
ana 3u
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

FOR SALE-A top buggy, in
first-class condition. Apply at
Times Saloon.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
HOMESTEAD NOTICE.

In accordance with Act No. 81, Of the
legislature of the tate Of Louisiana IT
1888, l hereby give notice of my inten-
ton to Lo,, estead the following State
land, viz:
The east :.alf of the no: til yes. 1 AFTER,
northeast quarter Of the southwest quar-
ter and northwest quarter of the SOUTH
east qnartur. section II, tewnDship E..
soutl, Of range g east, Greensturg Land
District.
my2-6t ANGUISH G. PARKER.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

l.. Medal d Co. have just re-
ceived a complete line of ]urquo't
Blue Enamel Ware
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
Public School Funds.

The State Superintendent Of Pub.
lie Education has completed the ap'
portionment Of the second distribu.
ton of public school funds for the
year 1908. The apportionmcnt is
rs cents per capita and the total is
SOL. 1879 %, an increase of $12,.
147.75 over the apportionment made
At this time last. year. There arc
4O4, 757 educatles on the rolls.
st. Tammany Parish i. credited
with 1890 educable children, and
will receive $847 so.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
Notice to Stockholders,

A meeting of the stockholders of the
Southern Industrial Institute will be
held on Wednesday, June 8, 1903, at j
=. NJ, for the purpose Of elect'ng a
Board of Directors for the ensuing
year.
C. z. WILLIAMS,
my2- 23t. President.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

JUST RECEIVED - A Car
Load Of White Dove Flour.
DARLINGTON & Co.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23
Notice

! AL parties are hereby forbidden to
! tresspass upon or remove anything
from my land, under penalty of the law.
/. CHARLIE GREEN
apt limo Covingtcn, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

The .'St. Tammany Special "
The handsome new train built by
the Northeastern and East Louisl'
ana Railroad Companies, TO run
between New Orleans and Cov'ng.
ton, will arrive on its maiden trip
next Tuesday, May 26. We a"'
knowledge the receipt Of an invita-
.;on from Mr.. N. Il. Pearsall,
Vice President and General Mana
ger Of the popular East Lou's'sna
Railroad, to participate !" the
initial trip from the city.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

THE BURNS SAWMILL
Is Now Ready TO Fill Orders for
ROUGH LUMBER.
At Reasonable Prices.
Address, LOUIS BURNS,
Verger, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

Rev. J. N. Williams, Pastor of
The Cov,ngton Presbyterian Church
left last Monday for Lexington,
Va, having been elected by the
New Orleans Presbytery, at IT'S re-
cent session IN Houma, together
with Elder S. d. Moody, as Pr'n'
ciual Commissioners for Louisiana
{, the General Assembly, which
opened its session in Lexington
last Thursday. May 81.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

The Fifth Grand Entertainment
and Ball will be given by Abita
E;rs Co. No. 2, at Conrad's Hail.
Ab;,a Springs, on Saturday night
limo 40. for their engine fund.-
Every lady, gu entering, will Dc
a;ven = chance on a fine prize.
Admission p GEMS. Cn''ure" ~
'.a,,,. The cause is 3 worthy one'
- which all are vitality Interested
Help it along and 81 the same tame
.nend an enjoyable evening.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

Twenty-sixth Judicial District Court of
Louisiana, in and for the Parish OF
st. Tammany.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

Succession of Levisa Zachary, wife of
A. j. WascOm-No. $50.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

r, al, schemes OF rudimental ecu
cation women have . natural adapt
ability for rendering efficient service
wh;. h il would be folly not to recog-
md hence .here has been no
a.,o r;,,ra,iuu in school management!
noted in the sever counties !" ~" =
where women have been chose" ~
superintendent Of the p''"'
schuOls.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-05-23

my2-2st.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-24
THINKS LITTLE DEVILS
ARE TORMENTING HER
Mrs. Anna Piers Is Committed to the
Rochester Asylum.

Anna Piers, twenty-eigh years old,
the wife of Henry Piers, bartender,
was yesterday committed to the Roch-
ester insane asylum, after an exanlina-
ton in the probate court. Alcoholism
was given as the cause of the woman's
pitiable condition, it being stated that
she had been addicted to strong drink
habit for five years past.
Mrs. Piers suffers constantly from
decisions, believing she is being per-
secuted by what she calls little devils
These devils" she says, call her names
and attempt to poison her by throwing
snake blood upon her. She talks to
herself much of the time and is con-
stantly making the sign of the cross
for the purpose of driving away her
imaginary foes.
When informed that she must go to
Rochester. the woman became hys-
terical, and it was only after the ma
tron of the county Jail had been sum-
moned that she could be induced to
leave the probate court room.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-24
JAPANESE RAILWAY MEN
GET AMERICAN IDEAS
Are Visiting This Country and Europe
on Tour of Observation.

Y. Shima, railway engineer con-
nected with the imperial department
of communications Of Japan accompa-
MED by g. Shiba, a railway engineer
representing the Nippon Railway COM
pany, arrived in st. Paul yesterday on
their way to Europe. They are in this
country and are going to Europe for
the purpose of studying railroad con-
ditionS
They arrived at Seattle week ago,
and but a short stay will be made in
the cities on this side of the Atlantic,
as a more extended visit is contem-
plated on their return from Europe
Mr.. Shima said that there are at
present about 5000 miles of railroad
in Japan. 900 miles of which Is under
government ownership. The govern
ment, when it grants a franchise to a
private company to build road, re-
serves the right to purchase 1t after it
has been operated for certain time.
but so far has not seen fit to exercise
that privilege in any instance. The
government roads are the oldest, and
Mr.. Shima says, much the better op-
Grated.
Most of the locomotives are pur-
chased in this country or England, but
the large proportion of the cars are
made in Japan. Large steel works
nave just been opened and rails will
be manufactured there, but at pres
ent nearly all the rails come from
this country.