davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11

VELVET JACKETS. extra heavy
quality, IN two shades. Blue and
Brown; lined with American .i,l-',
tmercerized which
has more durability (OONM " r.
than pure silk; cut SNW II n ~
in Tuxedo shape W. %o Ii ~
Worth $3.50. SPE- W
acknowledgement Wool and Imported
Terry Bath Robes - -
and Double faced (QlOF II M Il q
House Gowns. Long I'm n XXI y
and fun cut. Worth W. III Nv
$40 SPECIAL.....
Extra Cords and Girdles at 75c. the
set.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

DIED. In Covington, La,
Saturday. Dec. S, 1903, 1t $3.50 A.
NJ, Miss label Simpson, aged 70
years and 8 months.
The deceased was born IN Gov
ington and resided here all her life.
She was a lady Of etinement and
culture. and her gentle disposition
and fine qualities Of heart and mind,
won friends on all sides, and en-
deared her In the hearts of those
who knew her. She was q consist.
ent Christian, and the oldest .pem-
Der of the Covington Methodist
Church, having joined when a
child. She was . sister Of Mrs.
LIZZIE Warren, who has been her
constant companion through life,
with the exception of about three
years. In the death of Miss Simp-
son, our community has lost one of
lis best known and most highly
esteemed members.
The funeral took place last Sun
day afternoon, from the residence
of Mr.. K. J. Domergue Jr., and
was largely attended. Rev. Z.
Fonta,ne officiating.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12
Abita Fire Go. No. 2.

The election of officers Of the
Ahlta Fire Co., M 2. for the en-.
suing wear was held on Monday.
Dec. I, 1908. with the follow ing re-
suit:
President John Caubert; re-
elected.
Nce-President - Joseph Rauch.
Secretary-Ricl,a1d H Hal: !; re-
elected. s~'",
Treasurer-J0bn II. Benson. re
elected.
Foreman-Eugene Mo1in.
list Asst - VIM. Strain.
2nd Asst Dupont Hoyle.
Housc-Keeper.- John Roger
kemp, Sr.
Chief-Emile Sct,nalz.
Finance Committee.
DR. F. Julius Heintz, Chairman !;
Fank Mendow and Capt. 6. E.
Miller.
Investigating Committee.
| e. I. maltz, Chairman; Frank
Mendow and Fred. Monpat.
Al this meeting eleven new mem.
beers were added to the roll. This
company has in the course Of con-
struction combination Hook and
Ladder with four 6-ea'loh Babcock
Fire Extinguishers attached. The
truck is being built by MIR.
Frank Brinker, Of New Orleans,
and will be completed in abo,.,
three weeks.,.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12
List Of Letters

Remaining In the Post Office at Cow
iDgton. La, Dee. Z. 1908:
Battice Rosa Mars W e
Flemmons Ella Magee L
knight g A Morgan John
Michelet John Parker Otha
Mandin G Mrs Schilling e N
II not called for in thirty days. from
date, the ab,ve letters will be sent to
the Dead Letter Office.
Persons calling for the same will
please say advertised.
A fee of one, cent additional postage
is required IN ali advertised letters.
3, Post Office opens At 8 A NJ. and
closes at 7:l6 p. NJ. sharp.
LOUISE ALVAREZ. P. NJ.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12
DIR. M. r. FISHER.
DENTIST.
Office with DR.. Tolson. Every Saturday
Notice '|lc

The pubic are hereby notified that /
have purchased the stock of Mr.. V. H.
Froderick's Drug Store, and will con-
duct the same on my account, and So
licit share OF your patronage. -
JOS. S CLAVEIRE.
In connection with the above, thank
the public for the patronage extended
to me. and solicit continuance OF the
same for Mr.. Claverie.
V. H FREDERICK.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

Tberyear 1904 will ~be the 6rst
leap year that has occurred IN the
past eight years. Those who have
waited all that time should be
prompt 10 take advantage of the
leap year privilege.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12
STRAYED

Came to my place, one mile and . half
northwest of Sun Postoffice. about four
weeks ago, one brown msre, with small
white spots from her shoulders to her
hips, uhrkei with bar under horseshoe
on left shoulder, about six years old.
E. E. JENKINS.
del2-5t. sun, P. O. La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12
For Sale Cheap.

One pair of Moneyweight Computing
Scales.
One pair of Platform Scales.
One Western Oil Tank.
Four Show Cases.
Apply 10
Il. RICHARD.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

In addition to the immease
acreage of rice lands in the parish
of st. Tammany, i'm mense tracts
Of cutover lands, which are 4he
best In the world for stock raising
and tor sweet potatoes, watermel-
ons. fruit trees, ETC., can yet be
bought cheap.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

+. glass or two of water taken s;half IN
hcur before breakfast will usually keep
tho bowels regalsr. Harsh ostl,.rtic,.
should t,A ayoideS. When q pnrgativc
il needed, take Chamtalains Stomach,
and Liver Tnblnts. They are mild snd
gentle in their action. For sale Ivy los:
i, EIavarie. DruQRiat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

When you go to New Orleans.
stop at PENIS Hotel, corner fSt.
Charles and Poydras streets. All
front rooms, newly furnished
throughout. Charges reasonable,
bv the dav or week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12
DR. .. do MONsABERT

Having permanently established him.
self in Covington, offers hia professional
services to the public.
He will be at his Office daily from 10
A. NJ. to 2 P. III.
Office: Boston, near the Courthouse.
Phone lO3
Residence: jackson Ave. near New
Glen Cottage. Phone 1875.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

PRESBYTERIAN cHuRcH pan
): N. Williams, Psster, will hold scr
woes N Coytngton on the lst and Bird
sundays. Aadisonville and Sunday.
Slidell 18th Sunday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

FOR RENT. A nine room
house. unfurnished. corner Ut Bus-
ton and Vermont streets. Electric
| fit,in&s, bath rooms, etc. Appl, to
W nj. Brennan. po2l.tf.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

NOTICE 10 The PUPLIc.- will
not be responsible for any debts
contracted in my name, without
written order. Respectfully.
DIR. G.. DEMONSABERT.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

Last Monday was one of the
coolest days of the season. There
was a heavy white frost and plenty
Of Ice, which froze up the pumps
aud cis,erns. The thermometer
registered 81, being five degrees
below the freezing point.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

FOR SALE. A new racing
sulky. Great reduction. Apply TO
E. J Frederick.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

Pay your Road Tax before Dec.
81, if you wish to AVOID costs and
penalties.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

Remember the second Primary,
Tuesday. December Is, and do not
fail 70 50 to the polls and vote for
the man Of your choice.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

FOR SALE.-A glass door ar.
moir bedroom set III perfect con.
dltioh. Also an upright piano.
Address Mrs. Eloise p. Sau,er,
Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

Ne have had several good show
ers this week, which efectuaily set.
tied the long drouth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

Messrs. Cousin and Stafford, oil
the Bayou Lacomb Lumber Co.,
spent last Sunday in Coylngton.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

l1acroix 4 S,ngeltary have lots of
Christmas presents and toys Of all
Kinds. ! fine assortment of nuts aud
i full line Of fruit cake supplies
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

Santa Claus evidently anticipates
!. big time ia Covington this sea
sou, judging from the extensive
preparations made for him at the
different stores. The drug stores
are Nil abloom with holiday beauties
IN wbi,h novelty and art are called
upon 70 yield up their richest
stores.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

Cotton and Resin have been
rolling IN At . lively rate this
week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

MARRIED.-On Monday, Dec.
Z. 1908, W. N. Keen aud Mrs
Mary Rurk Strain, Rev. r. Fon
tame officiating.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

There are now $50 pupils in our
public school, In charge Of i've
teachers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12
FOX SALE

On, undivided half interest in 1865
acres OF land on Bogue Chitto and West
Pearl River, formerly belonging to
Irbin Cooper. STEPHEN MYER.
to dec Sl!de!l, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12
NOTICE.

The psblic are hereby notified not to
trespass on the lands Of C. L. Black
4 Co., ia Bogue Chitto and Pearl River
swamps, under penalty Of the law.
no28-6t 8. r. WILSON,.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12
STRAYED

Came to my place, seven miles north
Of Covington, four head OF hogs, mark
ed witt, under square in right and un-
der bit In left ear.
mott. THOMAS COYNE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

Miss Alma Frederick entertained
- number Of her young friends
with m enjoyable candy pall'ng
l2si Tuesday evening.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

.s Or. N. n. Hebert has Withdrawn
from the contest for Police Juror,
hence there will be no second pri-
mary n the Third Ward.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

II you want 70 live happy. cease
10 roam. Come to Covington and
make this your home.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

Mr.. Frederick 3. Hempel has
been appointed Postmaster 1t Tail
sheek, vice F. Matthies, resigned.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

See strayed notice, in another
column.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

Clavarie's Syrup Of White Pine
and Tar will cure that cough.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

The question Of the hour: HAY.
y.,u paid your poll tax?''
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

About 900 voters are registered
so far this year, and the number
will be materially increased during
the next two weeks.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

Mr. H. q. Parker, sheriff Of
West Bston Rouge, hes purchased
the Old Landing place from Mr..
kobt BadOn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

The following officers have been
elected by the Covlngton Bank and
Trust Company, to serve for the
year ending Jan. l, 1905:
President-Dr. T.. L. Williams.
First Vice z President. 5 Jones
Second Vice Pres,dent-Fritz
Jahncke.
Third Vice President ". E.
Blckham.
Cashier-Joseph Delery.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

A,let,er from Judge J. 5. Bos-
ser requests us to state ihst be has
not withdrawn, but that he - firm.
II convinced that be will be elect.
al Lieutenant Governor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

NJ. Milton Burns, candidate for
Ju,t,oe Of the Peace in the Second
ward, received 81 votes instead OF
81. as enormously appeared IN tue
printed retarns. H's opponent re-
caiyed 50 votes.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

District Court, civil term, will
convene in Cov,nglon next Monday !.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

Mr. W. H. Krone commenced
work this week on the new iron
fence around the Courthouse yard.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

Rev. r. Fontaine aud wife. left
for the city last Tuesday. During
his absence he will visit relatives
ID Jackson, Mics, and attend the
Annual Conference, II M,nden, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

WAN TED Man to cut wood.
Anply 70 VIM. z. Minckler, at
Jones q pickett's. the big store.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

Do not fail to go to the polls
next Tuesday, Dec. Is, and cast
your vote for the man OF your
choice. The nomination is eqiva-
lent to election, hence full vote
should be cast. in justice 10 the
successful candidate, showing that
lie is the choice nf the Democratic
voters ct this Ward.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

A full line Of Children's Chairs,
Express Wagons. Dolls, Fireworks,
Nuts. Fruit Cake Ingredients, and
III fact, everything appertaining TO
Christmas. Bay now and avoid
the rosh. SECOND + HEBERT.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

Rev. r. K. Tucker will hold
services in the Episcopal Church
every second and fourth Sunday,
atliA.M. and 1880 r. n. The
public are cordially invited to a.
tend.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

The fine schooner Josie Weaver,
which has been in the ship ward. at
Madisonviile, undergoing repairs
repainting, ETC., was launched last
Wednesday. and left for the city.
She will arrive here on Sunday,
looking as neat and trim Is a new
pin.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-12-12

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rav
}: N. Williams, Psster, will hold ser.
Vices IN Covington on the lst and I'D
Sundays. Aadisonpille And Sunday
6lidell 18th Sunday.
See strayed notice, in another
CIavarie's Syrup Of White Pine
and Tar will cure that cough.
District Court, civil term, will
convene in Cov,ngton next Monday !.
Pay your Road Tax before Dec.
81, if you wish to avoid costs and
penalties.
Cotton and Resin have been
rolling IN At lively rate this
week.
There are now $50 pupils in our
public school, IN charge Of i've
teachers.
Il you want 70 live happy. cease
10 roam. Come to Covington and
make this your home.
Messrs. Cousin aud Stafford, of
the Bayou Lacomb Lumber Co.,
spent last Sunday IN Covington.
We have had several good show
ers this week, which efectually set.
tied the long drouth.
Mr.. Frederick b. Hempel has
been appointed Postmaster 1t Tail
sheek, vice F. Matthies, resigned.
--O-
Mr.. w. II. Krone commenced
work this week on the new iron
fence around the Courthouse yard.
y About 900 voters are registered
so far this year, and the number
will be materially increased during
the next two weeks.
Mr. H. q. Parker, sheriff of
West Bston Rouge, hes purchased
the Old Landing place from Mr..
Robt BadOn.
Remember the second Primary,
Tuesday. December Is, and do not
failito 80 to the polls and vote for
the man Of your choice.
Miss Alma Frederick entertained
.ennmber Of her young friends
with m enjoyable candy pall'ng
lasi Tuesday evening.
Lscroix 4 S,ngeltary have lots of
Christmas presents and toys Of all
kinds, fine assortment of nuts aud
i full line Of fruit cake supplies
--0-
Or. N. II. Hebert has Withdrawn
from the contest for Police Juror,
hence there will be no second pri.
mary Ia The Third Ward.
A,let,er from Judge J. 5. Bos'
ser requests us to state that be has
not Withdrawn, but that he u firm.
II convinced that be will be elect.
cd Lieutenant Governor.
Rev. r. Fontaine aud wife, left
for the city last Tuesday. During
his absence be will visit relatives
ia Jackson, Miss, and attend the
Annual Conference, :. M,nden, La.
Rev. r. K. Tucker will hold
services in the Episcopal Church
every second and fourth Sunday,
nllA. N. and 1880 P. n. The
public are cordially invited to a.
tend.
IA full line Of Children's Chairs,
Express Wagons. Dolls, Fireworks,
Nuts, Fruit Cake Ingredients, and
ia fact, everything appertaining 70
Christmas. Bay now and avoid
the rush. SECOND = HEBERT.
WAN TED Man to cut wood.
Apply 70 VIM. 2. Minckler, At
Homes & pickett's. the big store.
NJ. Milton Burns, candidate for
Just,oe Of the Peace in the Second
ward. received 81 votes instead OF
81. as enormously appeared IN the
printed returns. His opponent re-
ceiyed 50 votes.
*
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
WILL USE $6OO,OOO
 AGAINST WEEVIL
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRlCUL- TURF SEEMS DISPOSED TO AS SYST THE MOVEMENT TO RID COTTON COUNTRY OF PEST.

Washington, December 16.-(Special.)- The house committee on agriculture held a hearing on the boil weevil question this morning MT. Burgess of Texas made a the committee and was followed by Dr. Galloway, chief of the bureau of plant industroy, and Dr. Howard, chief of the division of entomology. Representative Field also made a statement giving his observations regarding the ravages of the weevil and Mir. Bureson, the Texas mem- Der of the committee, frequently answer ed questions propounded by members of the committee, many of whom knew little about the cotton industry. It was evil dent from the remarks of the various members of the committee that unani- nous favoablD report upon tho bill ap- propriating S5@9,000 will be made.
 The bill was referred to a subcommittee consisting of Chairman Wadsworth and Representatives Graf and Lamb who are to report to the full committee on Friday. The impression is that Chairman Wads- worth wants a bill merely approprlating the money and leaving all the details to the discretion of Secretary Wilson. This sort of bill will be satisfactory.
 It is understod to be the purpose of Chairman Wadsworth to have the bill re- ported to the house and taken up imme- diately upon the assembling of congress after the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
WILLIAMS PLEASED
 WITH YAGRANCY LAW
PRESIDENT OF SEABOARD AIR LINE TELLS OF THE PROGRESS OF THE PEOPLE OF ALABAMA AND GEORGIA.

Richmond. December 16.-President John Skelton Williams of the Seaboard Air Line railroad returned to the city today after two weeks inspection trip over the company's lines in Virginia, North and South Carolina. Georgia Florida and Alabama MT. Williams was accompan- led by Directors James A. Blair of New York and Jefferson Coolidge, Jr., of Bos- ton, and part of the time by Thomas F. Ryan of New York. MT Williams gave out an interview in which. after speaking most enthusiastically of the business, banking, industrial and agricultural con dtions in the south, he said the vagrancy laws of Georgia and Alabama 'are rapid ly eliminating the idle negro and convert ing him into a stable member of society. They have helped the Seaboard Air Line railroad in it's construction work and our contractors have been able to keep them selves pretty well supplied with labor.
 Everywhere in the south the opening of the isthmian canal is earnely looked forward to, and 1t shoudl not be long af- ter the opening of this canal, when the southern states with their magnificent ports must attract the commerce of the world"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
WANT CONTRACTS KEPT.
Cuban Representative Doesn't Want
 Wood Contracts AnnuIled.

Havana. December 16.-In the house of representatives today senor Bancourt of Matanzas strongly protested against the bill for the annullment of the contracts made by Governor General Wood in 1902 with the church authorities for the rental of several buildings occupied by the gov ernment. He warned the house that the passage of the bill would be a violation of the Platt amendmeni and would result in humiliation as the United States would certainly call Cuba to account. not with fleets and arms. but with diplomatic rep resentations.
 A large majority of the members of the house seems to be in favor of the suspen- sion of the payment of the rentals while the question of the liability of Cuba for the Wood contracts is being investigated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
ANOTHER STRIKE COMING.
Livery Drivers in Chicago Will Be Or
 dered Out Today.

Chicago, December 16.-A strike of liv- cry drivers will probably be ordered to- morrow. a mass meeting of the teamsters union having been called for tomorrow night to order the walk out. A long meet ing held tonight between the drivers and employers broke up without any agree ment having been reached, and a strike is almost certain.
 The demand of the drivers was $14 a week. and twelve hours work. The own CTS offered sl2 week, 25 cents an hour overtime, an hour and a quarter for meals and more time off.
 The strike will compel the undertakers to conduct funerals without hearses, and 1t has been decided to use "black wagons" in their stead The owners of the livery stables say that they will drive the wa gons themselves. Four hundred livery barns will be closed whether the strike is called or not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17

Washington, December 16-The senate committee on military affairs tonight con- cluded it's investigation of charges against General Wood, filed for the purpose of preventing his confirmation as major gen eral Secretary Root was the only wit ness today. He was on the stand for two and half hours at the forenoon session, and occupied the attention of the commit tee tonight, from clock until 11:30. The committee will meet tomorrow to prepare it's report It is understood that coniirma- ton will be recommended by a vote of to 9
 A minority report will be made by the opposing members. The testimony Of Secretary Root is practically the only de- fense that has been offered in the hearing, which has extended since the beginning of the extraordinary session of congress. TAis testimony, however. covered the en- tire range of the evidence produced against General Wood, and was supported in many instances with correspondence and other data taken from records at the war department, covering the period or General Woods administration as gov
 
 ernor general of Cuba.
 Root Assumes Responsibility.
 Secretary Root undertook to assume the whole responsibility for the orders issued by General Wood, affecting the judicial system in Cuba, and concerning the concession granted to the Jai Alai company at Havana. It justified the ac- ceptance by General Wood of the present of the silver service from the Jai Alai company.
 At the forenoon session of the commit tee, Secretary Root was given every lati- tude in telling his story of the affairs in the island and refuting the charges that had been made by number of wit nesses, but at the evening session ques- lions were asked by Senator Teller which confined the secretary to Runcies letter, the Jai Alai concession, the Rathbone trial. General Woods friendship for Bellairs, the question of seniority as a means of recognizing military service. Many of the questions were pointed and in some in- stances severe upon General Wood but in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-17
WOMEN CAST HEAVY VOTE.
First Election in Melbourne Is Com
 pIiment to Labor.

Melbourne, Victoria, December l6.-The first of the commonwealth general elec tions at which women exercised the right of suffrage was held today with the result that all political calculations were upset. The struggle was chiefly over the fiscal question. The government party favored protection and the opposition supported free trade, and the labor party agreed to sink the question of fiscal differences with a view to securing the balance of power, which they virtually held in the last po- ltical campaign.
 The women were excellently organized and cast heavy ballot. almost exclusive ly in support of the labor ticket, regard less of other considerations, the result being that the labor party wop many seats. mainly from the protectionists in districts where the three parties con tested