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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-16
SERMQNETTE.
COPYRIGHT, 1907, by the Author, W. 5. Edson.l


This story of Othniet and
Achsah is one of the many
} beautiful romances found in
Gods Word. True marriages,
it has been said, are made in
heaven, and certainly the Bible
gives evidence in it's record of
, the human race of Gods inter-
est and share in the closest tie
which can draw two hearts and
lives together = that of mar
rage.
1t is evident from Gods
, spoken word when he created
man and woman he gave them
J to each other that he intended
them to be one in thought and
purpose and aim, that TO so
bear Iife's burdens together,
and most and best of all, estab-
Iish the home and raise a fam
lily about them.
But too many men and wom-
en- of to-day have drifted far
from the Divine thought and
plan for the welded life. The
unhappy homes and the records
of divorce courts hear their sad
witness to. the havoc which sell
flshness and sin have wrought.
No longer does there prevail the
same sacredness to the mar
rlage vow. Engagements are a
thoughtIess diversion, a mo-
nnentary fancy to be entered
Into lightly and to be cast aside
and broken ruthIessIy if within
or caprice so prompt. Marriages
are hastily contracted, or with
that shalIoWness of purpose
which never so much as enter
taIns the faintest Intention of
home making and the rearing
of a family.
And when the very thought
and purpose of God is thus ruth
lSSSiy atiO SlIllOlIy SdSI sdSiGSy
and man and woman enter into
relations which are not sane
titled with holy purposes and
desires what can be expected of
the ultimate outcome?
1t has been said, and we'll
said, that the greatest danger
which this country faces to-day
is the destruction of the home
life of the nation. What can
be the stamina of the coming
generation of men and women,
If they are not to have the nur-
ture and training of the pure
home atmosphere? How the
moral standards of the coming
men and women must be low
cred If they are reared in the
fetid atmosphere of all kinds of
social excuses and frivclities,
and are cursed with the DEGREES
of the divorce courts. But it Is
not so where God has share
in the romance, and joins two
hearts in loving helpful union.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-16
EXPLAINED.

Prize fights are by rounds because
so often they are not on the square
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-16
THE STORY,

THE first one to greet Caleb as he
! returned with his men victorious
from the assault upon Hebron was his
young and beautiful daughter Achsah.
| She had been the last one to bid him
God-speed as he had departed on the
expedition against the strong-walled
city of the sons of Anak, and her
words Of faith and assurance that
God would give him the victory had
cheered and strengthened him in all
the fierce conflict of the days that
had followed, and while he had been
warning on the city, Achsah had kept
watch for his return, and that morn
ing had gone out along the pathway
which led from her home to the
high knoll which looked out over the
valley through which her father
would pass. It had been five days
now since his departure, and she felt
he must return that day, for he had
said as he waved her a last good-by
that he would be back surely in four
days, and here the fifth day was near
ly half gone.
"Can it be that disaster has come
to him?" she asked herself, as she
looked out across the valley and
sought to penetrate the rugged path
way that led up into the rocky
heights where Hebron was situated
''No," she exclaimed, half guiltily, be-
cause of the doubt that had crept into
her heart. mo, that cannot be, for
did not God promise him this city as
an inheritance? He tarries that he
may win a yet greater victory. But
he will surely come to-day she add
ed, as she settled herself at the foot
of rock comfortably and gave her.
self up to joyous anticipation.
When the division of the. land had
been made under the direction Of
Joshua, she had felt soemwhat rebel
lious that such difficult portion should
be given to her father. Why" she
had asked. petulantly, "did they not
give you inheritance in the fruitful
valley of the Jordan? You have
fought hard and served long in be-
half of Israel, is it not time that an
easy portion were given your" And
her father had drawn her close to his
side and had retold to her all the
thrilling early history of Israel. How
as one of the spies he had declared
that they were able to overcome the
strong city of Anakim, and that God
had promised that city and the coun-
try round as his inheritance. And
do I need an easy portion?" he had
exclaimed, while yet my vigor is I'M
abated and my courage still strong?"
and he had stretched himself to his
full height, and had drawn her up
in his powerful arms, and held her
laughingly before him while he de-
nnanded answer.
And she had looked into his eyes
and had caught the spirit of his cour-
age and faith From that moment
she entered into his plans for the ex-
petition against Hebron, and had
been, as we have said, the last one
to SAP good-by, and she was keeping
her vigil there at her lookout post as
she called 1t, that she might be the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-16

dinner table. "How-how-how is
this?" he stammered. Il thought I
had killed you'll" mo, my good fell
low," replied Sheridan 81 wasn't
good enough to go to the world above;
nor as yet quite bad enough to go to
that below; therefore, I deferred my
departure. But, l say, Hanger, didn't
die well?" 1t was then explained
to the mystified Major how he had
been hoaxed by the Prince, who had
arranged that the pistols should be
charged only with powder.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-16
Believes in Army Y. M. c. a.

Lord Roberts has interested him.
self in the extension of the army
Y. M. G. AS in Canada, which he has
just Endorsed in these words: ct con-
slider that these associations are doing
a great service to the army; that
their methods are thoroughly prac-
tical and fully serve the purposes for
which they are devised, namely, to
afford the men an opportunity to oc-
cupy their spare time reasonably and
to their own advantage"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-16
In the Matter of Friends.

IN the WaLLeF OF FFIendS.
1t is not how many friends you have,
but what kind of friends. The wrong
sort are enemies.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-16
Onward,

Thank God a man can GROW!
He is not bound
With earthward gaze to creep along the
ground;
Though his beginnings be but poor and
low,
Thank God a man can grow!
The fire upon his affairs may burn dim,
The torch he lighted may in darkness
fail
And nothing to rekindle it avail
But high beyond his dull horizons rim,
Arcturus and the Pleads beckon him!
Florence Earle Coates, in Atlantic.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-16
Copyright, by Joseph B. Bowles.)

CATHERINE E. Thomas is one of the
best known women writer's for newspa
pers at Washington. Her book on of
is regarded as standard. She has also
written novel on Washington society
entitled mot All the Kings Horses.')
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-16
Bill Knew Grease.

One day Bill had company to dine
with him, and his wife, wishing VIII.
liam to appear well, quietly admon.
ished him to be careful what he said
All went well till Bill got his pota.
toes well mashed, when he said:
Dolly, pass the grease"
why, William" said his wife, "you
should call it gravy"
"Waoal, says Bill. 81 guess if It got
on your tablecloth it would be grease. =
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-16
Nation Relno Educated.

Ninety-two per cent of the children
in Japan are in school. Attendance
is compulsory between the ages of
s and IA. Three languages are
taught, Japanese, Chinese and Eng.
lish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-16
A Munificent Gift.

A cable dispatch from South Amer
lea states that $4,000 has been offered
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton at Buenos Ayres to start build
ing canvass.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-16
Women's Opportunities.

No class of schools in the United
States is wholly closed to women, and
as far as individual institutions are
concerned more of them exclude men
than women.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-16
offfcehoIder's Gratitude in Korea.

A Korean who was appointed tax
collector by the late Minister of vi
Keuntak has determined out of graft
tude for this great favor to repair the
minister's summer house at consider
able exI ense-Korea Daily News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-16
Methodists Of Canada

The Methodist church Of Canada re.
ports an increase of 25,S22 members
in the last quadrennium The pres
ent membership is 317,717.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-05-24
RlChLAND.

Miss Wilson, of Cheney, has been
here with her brother, Charles v.
Wilson, t G past week.
VIM. Lasher, the p )pular druggist
has gone to Garfield for several days.
The boys are all waiting to extend
him congratulations and best wishes
on his return.
Several of the fellows here have
been busy the past: week catching
logs in the river and have taken out
about ten cords of wood.
Sweet Peas are blooming in Rich
land.
Mr.. VIM. Dircksen was up this
week looking over the situation with
Il view of opening IL meat market.
W. l. Muncey will commence the
construction of his bungalow in a
few days. The first story is to be
concrete blocks.
The commencement exercises OF
the Richland schools were held in the
school house auditorium Saturday
evening. Rev. Mr.. Shape of kenne-
wick made the address.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-05-24
AT tl1f Ql1urr1ra
Sunday, May rs, 1907.
PRESBYTERIAN
J. FOrsy the Smith, pastor.

y. OrSy the smith, pastor.
Sunday school 1Oa. M; Junior G f
meeting p. m; Senior e. E. meeting
7p.m Preaching services and SUBJ
iects: II a. m, "The Tramp of Lib
erty," a memorial address; 8 D. M,
"Ready for the Fight All are well
come.
PC. Books have moved into the
c. A. Cochran house.
Rev. J. H. Woods folks are the
first to report having had new peas
to eat.
Mrs. c. F.. Lum, who has been Wis
iting her son and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
&. F.. Lnm, Jr., and the famous
grandchild, returned to her he me at
North Yakima today.
Team work on the Wren & Green
ough contract has been completed
and the stock will he sh:pt out and
transferred to the work along Snake
river the last of the week. Single
track has been laid the full length OF
tue contract about 80 miles. BE.
tween.here and Hover there is about
months work for a steam shovel
which has just com menced. Another
steam shovel has IL couple of nths
work below Hover making the reg
ular track. A temporary track has
been put in around the work to per
nit the track laying train to pass
| back and forth.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-05-24
Real Estate Transfers

N p Ry to Warren w Butler all
sec 25-S %. $500
K l. Co to Clara q Couey II Il.
sec 17-S 80. 3GO(
Frank E Sheldon to 6 A Todd
neA nwA 3l-14 y. 14O(
G + Carr to Catherine Rafferty,
sex SEX 16 5 30 ............ ]
Z S to Vim L Bau.hman nwA
80 ..............
MP Co to HI A Hover lot 2,
3 ~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 96(
u S to Ellen J Williams seA sec
4-'--o ............
H A Hover to q Milne lots II,
Is and 10 blk City View. -. 4Ot
H A Hover to Belle Anderson
south p feet lots 9, 1O, II and
-. blk l. LIST ad .......... fOl
Virginia f Pratt to II A Hover
part of tracts % and > of sec
Chicago & l9>a ....... 150i
Arie Hover to & j Smith lots Is
-, biz l. 2nd add ......... q,
X A Rogers to C W Story lots
blk ;, Beach End add. .... 6C'
G. E TrUutman to VIM Folsom
part OF tracts l. 2and7 HOv,r
JTdCtS ~
II A Hover t. J j Cole tracts II
and IS, kennewick Garden
Tracts. lO, OO
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-05-24
Special Meeting Of the ". 0. W.

A special meeting of the WOodmen
OF the World is called for Wed. night
May %. All members are earnestly
requested to he present.
n. A. McPhec, c. c.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-05-24
cr;day, May "a, 1907
r,om Saturdays Daily

.op sALE-Fresh milch cow
Mis-. STIEGLER.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-11-22
Almond
Cream

a dainty lotion for the cure of
chaps or ANY Inflammation of the
the skin. 1t is soothing, soften
ing, healing. Is a preventive as
we'll as a cure. Its use will save
O all skin discomfort this winter
Money refunded if you are not sat
fed with it.
25c.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-11-22
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Two rooms for light
housekeeping, 1404 Church street.
Apply before eight in the morning or
after six in the evening.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-11-22

for Me" and ~"Spooning with your
Lady Love" The line from the lat
ter, with the girl you love, and the
stars above" shows the authors del
icate poetic instinct and high ideals.
Mr. Roberts is also a man Of alert
business tact and ability, recognizing
that though n follows the Emer-
sonian idea and bitches his wagon to
a star, its wheels should keep to the
earth, w, F. WATERS,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-11-22
KLEISER DRUG GO.
422 5TH AVE., S., TEL. MAIN 334I.
Wharf Ave. and Lafayette St. Tel. N. 1887

visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Nelson,
of Chicago, ILL.,, has returned to the
city after a pleasant stay in the
Windy City. Mrs. Nelson also spent
two days the guest of Mrs, Rachel
Spence, of 1897 Dearborn street.
Mrs. Willie Miller, of Seventh ave-
nue., North, who has been very much
~indisposed, is somewhat improved.
The members and friends Of Salem
A. M. E. Church were very much ia
vored Sunday with the presence of
the following able divines: Revs. G,
l.. Dodson, r. H. McGavock, George
Stigger, Thompson ana Shelby.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-11-22
Pacific Electric Co.
j. &. EDWARDS, President.
r w. REECE, Secretary.

A new firm but experienced work
men. We are prepared to do any kind
Of a job in our line from so cents to
$50. 200. We handle motors and dyna-
mos, combinations of gas and electric
fixtures of all grades and sizes.
We can equip a home, church or
factory on short notice, with fixtures,
arc, drop lights and electric elevator.
We are located in
All Boyd Building
Telephone Main 325 Ale
10-4 OF II.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-11-22
NASHVILLE SONG WRITER.

Perhaps not many know that Nash
Vile has a song writer and musical
composer. Mr.. Lew Roberts, OF To
Arcade, is he. Mr.. Roberts writes,
composes and publishes his own
songs. He has a neat and attractive
place of business in the Arcade, deal
ing in cutlery, sheet music, etc. His
two late songs which are popular and
attractive are California is the Place
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-11-22
Your Hands
Your Lips
Your Face

Are they beginng to get sore
from the effect of cold winds? An
noyance and discomfort of that
sort can be avoided by using our
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-11-22
WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED-Men and wom-
ento sell household articles, cutlery,
etc. Fine line of Christmas special
ties. We allow liberal commission
also valuable, useful and beautiful
premiums. Write M. L. Matlock,
lis Orchard avenue, Connellsville, Pa
10-25-07 I'd
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-11-22

AGENTS-We have that money
maker. Address THE MANAGER,
Box All, Fl. Worth, Tex.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1907-11-22

FOR RENT-Two desirable rooms
for light housekeeping. Apply 131
Fourteenth avenue, North. Mrs. N. ].
Anderson.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-22

Jacobs Creek. Pa. Dec. 20.-it In
stated the number OF miners In the
Darr mine at the time OF the cxplo-
fIon was between goo and $50. Thir'
teen bodies had been rescued up u
midnight Thursday night. All are
terribly mutilated and three headless.
That this disaster does not equal or
even surpass In loss OF life and attend
ant horrors the one ut Monongah. w.
Va, Is due TO the devotion OF church
duties OF considerable number OF the
miners. In observance OF the church
festival many OF the more than iOe
men regularly employed at the mine
did not go TO work Thursday. Those
who escaped through this reason are
members OF the Greek Catholic
church, and they suspended work TO
attend church.
As was the case at Monongah. the
explosion followed a brief shut down.
Tuesday and "Wednesday. II was just
1850 O'Clock when the tenth trip OF
loaded cars had been brought out 10
the tipple. and there came an awful
rumbiing sound followed IMMEDIATELY
by loud report and conclusion that
shook nearby buildings and was felt
within a radius OF several miles. At
the same time there came out OF the
mouth OF the mine an immense cloud
OF dense smoke and dust that floted
across the Youghiogheny river.
intuitively every one In the vicinity
knew what had happened. and all
started for the one place. the mouth
Of the mine. The river separates The
mine and homes Of many Of the min.
ers. 10 that only a portion OF those
who started for the scene were able
70 reach II. there being scant facilities
for crossing the stream. To those
yhN. eauld not cross the water the
smoke and dust pouring from tie
mines mouth told a story Of seething
flames back In the workings. and
from this source came reports u
were portentious until late In the day.
that the mine was burning. The ven
tiiating fans were kept In operation
almost without interruption. however.
the plant having withstood the force
OF the explosion. and up to this time
the rescuers have found no fire any
place In the mine. Az far a. known.
only one man Who went TO work Thurs
day morning escaped.
Joseph Mapleton. a pumper. emers-
cd from one of the side entrances
shortly after the explosion. He had
left the part of the mine where most
of the men were working. and was on
his way to the engine room for oil.
II was In entry 81" said he. when
I heard an awful rumbling. ! start d
toward the entry. but the next In.
slant I was Blinded. and for q little
time I did not know anything. Then
got TO the side entry and worked my
way ont"
Napoleon was somewhat cut and
bruised. but after going home and hav.
ing his injuries dressed he returned
to the mine and joined the rescuing
party.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-22

stormy the last part averaging warmer
but very stormy with sudden changes
and severe storms. General forecasts
for January win be given In next bull
letin. Last part OF December looks
very cold for Washington and the At
lantic coast generally.
The high temperature wave predict
ed In these bulletins to cross continent
Z to II was exactly on time and was a
sure-enough warm spell. II is very
gratifying to myself and the friends OF
my work to see the apparently fickln
weather changes following the lines
predicted for them a month before.
The weather is not governed by
chance but by laws and Il Is possible
for man TO know these laws. In the
weather. as In some other things. we
must know the future by the past.
The planets for January will not
make much OF a display. Jupiter will
be the most conspicuous. The moon
passes within 2 degrees OF him on 10
when the moon win be near Its full.
Mars will be the next most interesting
object. II is the red star and may be
seen soon after sunset. The moon.
when at first quarter. will pass within
Ave degrees OF Mars on Jan. s. Venus
may be seen in the west soon after
sunset after Jan. IL. Moon win pass
within one degree OF Venus Jan. 5.
But the eye does not tell what effect
these planets have on the weather.
While Saturn may be dimly seen In
the southwest soon after sunset dur
ing January her influence on the
weather will be great. The moon win
pass within three degrees Of Saturn
Jan. Q. Mars and Saturn viii appear to
be close together. Jupiter. Saturn
ana Mars win rule the weather Of
OF January.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-22
otherwise specifically located.

otnerWise specincaiiy iocatcu.
First part OF January looks cold and
storms will continue the tempera-
lures will be milder as December goes
out.
Real winter weather seems to be the
program for the Christmas holidays.
In the south much cold rain and In
the north an abundance OF sleighing
or deeper SHOWS with low tempera-
lures. Ice haryesters will get some
good ice from these cold waves last
part OF December. Indications are
favorable to winter grain during the
month Of December. Look out for n
severe cold wave 20 cross great cen
trail valleys not far from Dec. "a. I'm
mediately following Dec. 81 a moder-
ate warm wave Is expected. Keep In
mind that these weather events. NOV
Ing eastward. are expected 10 reach
meridian 20 on dates mentioned unless
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-22
FOSTERS WEATHER BULLETIN.
tCopyrighted 1907. by w. T. Foster)

Washington. ID. c, Dec. 2l.-Last
bulletin gave forecasts of disturbance
TO cross contineit 20 to "a. warm
wave 10 to %. cool wave % to IS.
Next disturbance will reach Pacific
coast about "a. cross Pacific slope by
close OF 25, great central valleys 20 to
rs. eastern states %.
Warm wave win cross Pacific slope
about %. great central val
leys 20. eastern states IS. Cool wave
will cross Pacific slope about %. great
central valleys 20. eastern states 81
Preceding this disturbance will
come a spell OF cold weather and fol
lowing it will come a. great rise In
temperatures. Much stormy, cold
disagreeable weather is expected ON
the continent during the passage OF
this disturbance and while severe
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-22
WILSON CALLED ON.
italian Ambassador Asks Him TO In
vestieate Tobacco Trouble.


Washington. Dec. 20.-At the re-
quest OF the Italian ambassador Sec
rotary OF State Root has called upon
the governor Of Kentucky TO intervene
to prevent the further destruction by
nigh: riders" OF tobacco belonging TO
the Italian government and stored In
Kentucky. The representation is bas'
cd upon the burning by the might
riders" at Hopkinsville OF warehouse
containing a large quantity Of tobac.
CO purchased by the Italian govern.
ment which maintains 4 monopoly Of
the sale OF tobacco of all kinds In
Italy. The governor Of Kentucky has
reported that he Is investigating the
matter.
Other matters about which the ltal-
ian ambassador complained related TO
the treatment OF Italian laborers In
Louisiana.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-22
WILL COMPLY.
Governor Of kentucky TO See That
italians Are Protected.

italians Are Protected.
Louisville. Dec. Ex-Governor WIN.
ssn. who has been attending q ban
quet. when adSed for a statement
concerning the request Of the Italian
government for special protection for
stocks OF tobacco owned by Il In dis
tricts where outrages have been com
mitted. said:
The telegram from the secretary OF
state reached me just as was start.
ing for Louisville. and all could do
at the time was TO send him formal
acknowledgment OF Its receipt How.
ever. shall look into the matter thor
oughly. and n the tobacco holdings
q the Italian government In Kentucky
are OF a quantity or nature requiring
special measures for their protection
such protection shall be promptly
given. In any event. they will be Civ.
On equal protection with other men"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-22
The WAY to Draw an Elephant.

Little Gladys-Granny. so down on
your hands and knees a minute. please.
Fond Grandmother-wha am I TO do
that for. my peti Gladys-'Cause !
want TO draw an elephant.-Chlcago
News.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-22
Do, "a Went.

Prisoner at the bar" said the maTis
trate. "for the crime OF overspeedina
you win pay fine OF $40 or be took
10 Jail for ten days"
That's not a correct sentence" muir.
INJURED the prisoner. = Philadelphia
Ledger.