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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-02
The Political Circus.

Now comes the summer of sweet
contenlhent (still some fortnighte
or when the politician will dis
port himself for The amusement of
the Louisiana populace, painting
the lily. Of bis reputation, perfum-
ing the rose of his good deeds, and
telling allmen whereon the fate of
the commonwealth depends.
Through The wind and 7hiustcr
of March The showers and sunshine
of April, the drowsy warmth of
June and July, the goldeurodded
splendols ot September and Octo-
her, the candidate will go up and
down the land showing himself
to friends and enemies, telling his
worth and merit to ears that will
witch with sensations of amuse-
ment Or satisfaction or dlsmay to
hear the truth so fearfully man.
handled.
In the cold and rain of next De.
!. oenber, the frost and mud Of Janu-
aFy ;ibe would be State parish
official will carry his AMBITION
bringing ont beyond the primaries
= gratified desire.
The general public will get lots
of amusement; lots Of instruction;
Iots OF knowledge OF the frallty of
human nature.
Ii viii learn nice, pleasant things
about it's State government; things
il never dreamed before.
Clustered BY It's errors in the
past and auickened by the waves
Of deeper interest in things pollti,
cal, II wilt without fail, wlnnow
out the seekers after Office until
those with high purpose and hon
est records. clean hands and clear
brains, will surely he the yIctors
IN The contest at the polls.
Z Louislantl's electorate has never
gone 10 the polls so we'll equipped
for expressing its preferences as 1t
will go iii January Of 1908. Can
d,daies had beet remember that be.
lore they nnfurl their banners to
the wind Daily States.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-02
Did the Meteor DO it :?

Terre Haute Ind Jan. 25-Thal
meteor set off a car Of powder
and caused The disaster to Big
Four accommodation tram No. 8,
at Sanford, Ind, on last Saturday
night, is the assertion of Il. E..
Brown, Of Edgar county, I'll.
Brown lives on Rural route No.
j, out uG Paris, lie stated thai
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-02
Report OF State Board Of Ag-
riculturs and immigration.

The annual crop report of the
State Board of Agriculture and I'm.
migatlon places the total number
of bales OF cotton raised in E.1r'si
ana this past season at o+u,UUU.
against crop of 10000 for the
year previous. The number OF
hogsheads of sugar raised, accord
ing to this report, ls 325,654; the
number OF barrels of nnolasses and
syrup is $4,000. The summary
of the report gwen out by the
Board 10 as follows:
The State Board of Agriculture
and immigration, in submitting Its
annual statistical and crop report
for the year 1906, is gratlfied 10
state that marked improvement
over the previous year shows IL
self along almost all lines Of in
dustry.
For some unaccountable reason
five assessors have failed to make
their report.
The cotton crop, estimating the
few parishes failing 10 report as
equal in yield 20 their neighbors,
we place at about $40, 900 bales.
Forty parishes report an acreage
IN sugar cane, but only fourteen
give the yield in sugar, while
thirty-fve make reportn of mo-
lasses and syrup at 337, 900, bar
rels.
The corn crop ia about 17.8O0,-
600 bushels, at least five millions
more than IN 1905.
Rice, too, is looming up above
the previous years figures by five
or six million pounds, and we place
the crop at l93,55o, 900 pounds.
The sweet potato crop We place
at about 2,l86,910 bushels.
Then we had 24.3l5 acres OF
Irish potatoes, yielding from ten
to 200 bushels per acre, an average
yeild of about fifty bushels per
| acre.
| There were also 81, ,063 acres IN
oats and 25, 499 acres IN vegetables.
The general health of the stock
throughout the State has been
good. Lafayette and Piaqnemlnea
have reported some cbarbon. st.
Helena cholera among the hogs.
and few diseases in some of the
parishes, hut nothing Of an alarm
ing natnre., This is considered
good showing, as the fifty parishes
reporting place valuation of $l9,-
4ol, 400 upon their live stock. The
parish Of Orleans Is nos included
IN the report.
In cultivation during the past
| season, 4,sss,l17 acres; IN timber
land in Louisiana, 1s,293.l24; IN
marsh and meadow, $3.50, l30
acree.
The total amount of capital in
! terested in industries is placed at
| $l8,925, ,42S.
|. The total number of irrigation
plants is l6s, with a value of $2,-
| 975. 500, With total mileage of
I,20e.
The total number of cotton gins
~ placed at 1909, and they are
valued at $5. 5.11o,S04.
The total number of rice mills in
Louisiana is placed at thirty four,
and they are valued atSl42, $50.
Total number OF cotton seed oil
mills IN Louisiana is placed at for
ty-five. and their value Is estimated
q So, IA, $40.
The total cotton acreage thIs
year was l.s7o,6se.
The total corn acreage is placed
at 1900, ,123.
The total acreage In sugar cane
during the past season is placed Al
344.S2I.
The total rice acreage for the
yesr ID placed at 250,egQ,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-02-02
To PrODerty-OWners Of
the Ozone Belt.

Oul printed list will be on the press
in few days. Ii YOU have any inn
proved or unimproved property for sale,
send us description, with price, at once.
WHITk, & KELLER,
Real Estate Brokers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17
Birthday Party.

lay q large concourse Of de.
lighted guests met at the nome OF Mrs
II. Javotti. the day bein. gthe 44th
Anniversary Of Mrs. Javottrs BIRTH
day. Elnborate entertainment was
provided by the charming hostess, who
served delicate refreshments to the
large party Of friends before their de-
parture. Many elegant gifts were
presented to Mrs. Javo.ti, accompa-
MED by the most heartfelt wishes for
the continuance Of happy birthdays
In a long future Among those pres
ent were; Mrs. Javotti, the Misses
Meri Henryon, Fanny Leta, w. Huan-
inen. Ida Norberg. Kate Norberg,
Frances Norberg, Mary Machela, Reni
Kralun. Mrs. A. Bakka. Messrs. John
Lukinen, James II, Hansen, L. Lebeck,
y. Suomela. Chas. Wilson, WIN. TAX
konen, Alex Palo. q. Wuopio, j. An
derson, J, Jackson, II. Juntti, 20 Will
son, w. o. Mackcla.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

ard bracelets that clasp with carved
heads of sheep. oxen. goats, dogs and
even snakes are frequently to be seer
Foulard silks are to be worn uexl
summer, and some Of the new designs
In blue and white are very attractive,
There Is new material for summer
dresses called spider cloth. 1t Is some
what on the order of organdie with an
underweave of fainter color than the
upper and bolder design. Bralding
will be feature of the early spring
suits, and the sack coat bids fair to
supersede the bolero IL this useful and
becoming garment can be wholly put
out Of commission.
There is great distinction made be-
tween the morning and afternoon shirt
waist. Well dressed women do not
wear their lingerie blouses with morn
Ing tailor mades. but prefer q waist
ef thin MATERIAL striped or plaid mus
In or batiste made In strictly tailored
fashion.
The waist pictured Is new model
and the yoke Is one of the latest fea.
lures. This model is suitable alike for
wash and. other thin fabrics.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17
Lucile's Letter.
March l7,1907.

Mdfcn li,IJVi.
My dear Harriet:
This week | nave penetra.
ted again the realms Of art and fancy
and have seen the most recent results
Of Dame Fashions DEGREES.
Let me tell you where / found up-to
-date toggery for women--Jalor's es-
tablishment of Eleventh st. where IL
shown the triggest tailored things d.
retiy from New York, In Pony and
Eton effects, and the most exclusive
shades and patterns. And there are
some new models In head gear Just
received. which be sure don't over
look.
When you are sending your Easter
cards, drop into the Owl drug store or
the Eagle on Bond st. and ask for the
latest colored postal views Of Astoria.
have my eye on some artistic nov
elites which you will want to buy for
after Lenten functions. But l will
tell you about them next time.
Faithfully Yours,
LUCILLE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17
PETER PAN sTYLE--H60.

numbers as big us those on an alarm
clock. On the back the number of tbs
auto Is engraved.
Striped effects will rule In the spring
materials. There are many dainty com
binatlons-blue lines on q gray ground
pink or grayish green aud double
stripes that are almost invisible OIL
light grounds,
A charming hat, with somewhat
boylsh air, Is II toque of green velvet,
the crown driven In as II by blow
and the rim edged with gray astra-
khan. On each side are green Mercury
wings.
An expensive fad Is that Of lining
with light colored or white silk. aud
consequently with white chiffon
fiounces.
The pronounced dropping style is no.
tlceable In all the new sleeve effects.
We have Peter Pan hats galore. and
the latest addition to the ranks Is the
girls suit named after this popular
hero. The Illustration shows cos
tune Of this kind. Such gown Is
good style for cloth or linen
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

near the front, aud this blossom is O
a larger size than that used last sec.
son.
The coroaet braid is a dignlfed an,
pretty arrangement for the hair. :,
eroadens thin face and gives helgbl
TO a full countenance.
Parisians are wearing their hair wei
brushed and perfectly plain without
the least suspicion of a wave. The
marcel effect has become too common
to be distinctive. In cases where the
scalp is too dry and the hair brittle a
little castor oil rubbed in nightly will
not spoil the texture of the hair, but
will, on the contrary, improve 1t.
The dressing sack illustrated Is made
Of dotted challie trimmed with lace in
sertion and tied with velvet ribbon. It
is made in what is known as jumper
style and is without an opening, drawn
over the head and tied about the neck
to keep 1t In place.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Mrs. J. r. Brlx entertained the ladies
of the W. G. r, Y. and frmcdH. on
Thursday at social afternoon. Dain-
Is refreshments were served and II
program OF music presented, In which
the following named young Indies took
part, Miss Anna Larsen and Mlss
Ausmusscn In an Instrumental duet
and Miss Maple In n violin solo. This
was another OF the series Of benefits
being given for the Soamen'a Home
fund, and there will be given one at the
home Of Mrs Jennie Busey net week,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17
Graham Afternoon.

Mrs. Graham entertained the ladies
OF the baptist church. Friday after
noon. Mrs. Tatton assisted the hos
teas. 4 most delightful afternoon was
spent In the parlors OF MrS Graham's
delightful home Decorations were In
yellow. Bowls Of dafrodils graeed the
small tea tables. on the dining table
was huge mass ~ the yellow flow
crs ~ centcrpioce Odd rhvors We're
lemon pigs, About thirtysix were pre-
sent and were most enjoyable enter
tained during the afternoon. with mus
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Tho past week has been replete wita
soingG and c0mlnga ind affairs ''in
honor of"~~with. however no trans
conding cyont 10 attract popular no
ticr.
Some of thoso who went TO heaf
Madam Butterfly last week have re-
mnined 10 attend the Ronenthai con-
cert. and other parties hnyo been ar.
ranged, TO hear tnir renowned artist.
l.eate we forget ~,ho Irish. this IN
~ raitiek'n day, ana of course there
win be tlfrairn during the coming week
which viii be Of Erin note
Quite few have been given In honor
pf Mira, kuettner, who viii shortly
leave Astoria 10 mourn the loss OF o
Charming and versatile aosteHp. and
prominent patronoSs OF social enter
tainments.
one OF which We may speak occur
red. Friday evening. at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs, Fred Simington. who en-
tortained In honor Of Mrs, Kuettnar.
Il few friendu hundred was play
cd and beautiful plato Was presented
70 Mra, Kuettner.
Mr. and Mrs, kucttner expect 10
reside IN The future IN Portland,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

are replacing black for the street for
general Wear. ana there is no doubt
that dealers believe the demand for
long gloves is to continue, even IL
sleeves should be heightened. To pro-
vide for this contingency the newer
gloves have V shaped cores inserted
In the outer seam from just above the
wrist. allowing fullness sufficient for
the glove to slip easily over the coat
sleeve
There is only one really fashionable
way to make the severe shirt waist.
1t is a compromise between the blouse
and the perfectly plain waist Of other
days. The new waist is laid in fine
tucks at the shoulders in groups Of
five or eight, with tiny box plait, un-
stitched, between the tucks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Mrs, J, T.. Ferguson gave reception
In honor OF her mother. Mrs. Haw.
thorne on Wednesday. Mrs. Ferguson
was assisted IN receiving by Miss Pearl
Estes, Mrs. John Gratkc gave dra-
matte reading mort artlslitally. ana
Mira Solomon Deibcl sang very sweet
iy In n markedly finished style. There
viii DO other AFFAIRS IN honor OF Mrs,
Hawthorne before her departure for
Hood River.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17
TOILET HINTS.

Don't hesitate to help an ugly fore
head to beauty with fluff of soft
curls crowned by half wreath for
dressy occasions.
Tortoise shell combs when dull and
dim may be restored to their original
brightness by rubbing them with fine
ly powdered rotten stone and oil. A
clean piece of chamois skin should be
used as pollsher.
Single flowers are still worn ut the
left side Of the hair, arranged rather
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17
FADS AND FANcIEs.

To be ultra smart the dog mast
match the gown or the gown the dog.
Brown 10 therefore one of the most
fashionable shades, as the most beauti-
ful browns may be obtained In dogs,
especially In ruby spanlels, But one
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

on Monday. Miss Sherwin, who Is
grand worthy matron of the Eastern
Star, was tcndered a reception by
worthy Matron Mrs. Edward Stru-
meyer. Miss sherwIn returned TO Port
land on Tuesday after having paid an
official visit to the local Chapter of
the organization.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS.

There are lace berthas of every de-
scription. The newest are composed
OF sequined net and they have straps
that go over the shoulders. The up
per part Of the arm Is left bare be-
tween the strap and the bertha frill,
which forms the sleeve and falls to the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Automobile iewelry Is becoming ~
important item The woman In th,
auto can now open her fur coat %
gray plaid ulster TO display the oides
ornaments. Conspicuous among these J.
a huge watch. almost MS big M n but
ter plate and almost As thin as wa
Ter. This watch Is open faced, wirr
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Mrs, w, w, Christensen. entertain
ed "A few friends. Thursday afternoon.
Five hundred was played at which
Mrs Morse was the prize winner
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17
OUR WEEKLY FASHION LETTER
TIMELY REVIEW OF THE LATEST spe By JUDIc
LUCILLE.

dog alone would Ht.f.r suit Inc re
quirements OF the women of today and
every up 10 date establishment now
Includes q Kennel 81 assorted dogs as
a necessary adjunct II Its mistress
wardrobe /,
The fad for wearing jeweiry 'epre-
senting animals Is steadily Increasing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

nosdny In Il social afternoon, In honor
Of Mrs. ed, Taylor, who has left for
Portland where she and Mr.. Taylor
VIII make their future home.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Wednesday. Mrs. Stinson entertain
ed large number Of German Indies
In nn afternoon, The company was
delightfully."- entertained by music. and
during the afternoon delicious coffee
and cnke were served, About twenty
six were present. !.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

MISS Anne Mclean will go to cal
lfornin next week, to visit with Mrs.
Page nee Miss Bessie Ross), Of
berkeley.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17
THE WEEK IN
ASTORIA SOCIETY

All Items Of social nature will DO
~ Duane street. Phone Red
than 10 o'clock Saturday occurring
than that
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

The Jennie Wren club Of the Pres
bytcrlan church held a delightful social
and sale. IN the basement OF the church
"A class social took place In the same
place which was thoroughly enjoyed
by the young people present.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Mrs. Rober entertained the Pastime
Club. this week. The prizes which
were Of elegant cut glass were award
ed to Mr. Rober and Mr.. Ncllo john
son and Mrs. Coolidge and Mr.. X. os-
borne Mr.. Morse won the guests
Prize.
The Thursday Club did not meet
this week. on account Of the departure
OF Miss Alice Woods who was TO nave
entertained, for California wher. she
will spend the Easter vacation with
her brother Or. Gus Woods In San
Francisco.
The Misses Hattie and May Utz-
niger returned from Portland, last
week.
Mrs. Troyer and Miss Carol Young
who were among the opera party last
week. returned Thursday night.
Mrs. Swcpson Morton Is visiting
Mrs. Heilhorn for few days.
Mr. and Mrs Elmore visited Port
land last week.
Miss Harriet Talent. who mas been
in British Columbia for u few months
IL expected home shortly.
Mrs. VIII Talent viii return from
New York. very soon.
Saturday afternoon. Miss Anna
Campbell gave pupils recital at
which some Of the most talented pu-
pills Of this very talented young plan
ist and teacher. performed. A more
detailed report will be secured for next
week, OF this musical event.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Miss Margaret Higgins In TO leave
on n visit to California where she will
be with her sister. MISS winifred. for
u while
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wallace were
given a surprise and tin shower. by a
number Of their frincds, Wednesday
evening, In honor OF the tenth ami
vcrsary OF their wedding.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

What boots Il. thy virtue,
What profit thy parts,
While one thing thou lnckest,
Tho art Of all arts,
The only credentials,
Passport 10 success,
Opens castle and pnrlor.--
Address, man. Address!
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Fisher are In the
city for d few days.
Tho skating club, II IN rumored are
planning another outing party. to Sea-
side this time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Miss Bcss Reed entertained. We'd
ncsday evening. In honor OF Miss Grace
Stokes. who left Friday. for California.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Mrs, q. w, isounsberry entertained
on Wednesday afternoon. In honor Of
Mrs Kucttner and Mrs. Broadwater.
and on Thursday in honor OF Mrs.
George Nolnnd,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

The Misses utzinger entertained the
u, N. G. d. Club. this week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Mayor Wise and daughter Hattie are
among tho Astorians In Portland /
hear the great Rosenthal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Saturday eseningr Mrs Trullinge
entertained In honor OF Mrs. George
Noland, who with ner husband. tho
prominent attorney. and son Virgil
leave another vacancy In social circles,
soon. when they go 20 klamath Falls
10 make their home.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Mrs. Perry Trullinger's sister. Mrs.
Jacobson. Of Portland. Is visiting with
her In this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17
BIRTHDAY.

Friday Mrs. senernalau entertained
thirty Of her friends IN honor Of the
occasion OF her birthdny. Music. among
which were many beautiful German
song on phonogrnph. furnished most
entertaining program for the Afternoon.
There were quantities ~ rare cut flow
nrs which md been sent from Port
land 10 Mrs. Scherpakau which were
much admired. other gifts were pre-
Hen,cd with wishes for happy returns
OF the day Among thosc present was
Miss valeHka Liebc Of the Dalles. who
la visiting In this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

is expected home shortly.
Mrs. VIII Talent will return fror
New York. very soon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Miss Harriet Talent. who mas beer
In British Columbia for few months
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Mrs. Swepson Morton Is visiting
Mrs. Heilhorn for a few days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-17

Mr. and Mrs. Elmore visited Port
land last week.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-16
THE THAW CASE.

This has made mention this time of this famous
that reading
felt that the lewen filth and immortality that lay the bottom
of the minds
the daily pedlng the naeatng detailed
and the public reading hungerngly shall
The immortality of the Negro often danted and aired the
public sentiment and prejudice against the but the
looks white bestiay
four hundred i'll New York New Yos society
the art of dpavy compared the Negro his vs condition
If there anything this famous Thaw Sodom
Gomorah Babylon Unsuitable
edneS would like to know The Thaw the limit
suay and from writers the depavy of the Negro ought
hold their laundry dirty
anything about the shorcomng of the Negro and when considers
that these the but the
wealthy it all the be wondered that the
and the that
homes and these carried by the white
society 1t time for the preachers of social purity let the Negro
begin % n fronto of their
The Colorado statesman., 1907-02-16
LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY.

birthday Tuesday In
public and banquets and speech The of Abra
household word throughout the world
who loved and beloved by the
well the classes because he remained close them
Although President the highest Office the gift of the people,
slippers the white house black cloths that tailor
could frame and lived life simple amid the
of plenty that it would treadm An
and reader of the scripture Lincoln would
entirely place with the arocracy democracy today
Lncons simple living contributed high thinking 1t his
high thinking noble and unseh acting patriotic aror and clear
his the
of his all time of the of his day
Chief Justice Fancy Stephen Douglas David Davis Thur
low Weed Lyman Tmbu Wade Pierce and Others but towering
then DEVOTION conviction justice unsnes
stood the auee Lincoln Americas great Had
color problem would been different His
dom would have directed the reconstruction and
today would facing political sunlight political
tan Metaphorca speaking the thinking Negro lays wreath
the dead Presidents bier the anniversary of his birth and
May his memory be not forgotten