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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-03-30
THE STORY.

THE sun had set and the evening
! shadows were creeping over the
landscape. To the man who was
picking his way across the fields the
darkening face of nature seemed
quite in harmony with his inner state
of mind He kicked with ill-tem-
pered impotence at the clods of
earth lying here and there as he
passed, muttering as he did so:
"That for the thieving Midianites.
Are we always to suffer at their
hands?" And he lifted his eyes to-
wards the heavens as he spoke as
though he looked for answer from the
stars which were at that moment
coming out one by one.
WELL" he continued, as he has
tened his steps, they will not get
the grain I have secreted hard by the
threshing floor. They would not
think to look behind wine press,
and we will be able to save at least
this much of the crop"
He had reached the great oak
which stood by the lofty rock out
of which had been hewn the huge
wine watts, one above the other, and
he paused and leaned against the
gnarled trunk.
81 am glad came, after ALL" he
continued to himself 81 gave the
Midianites the slip that time, | am
certain. Not very pleasant spending
the night here in this place, but ]
shall be ready to begin the threshing
| in the early morning. 1t would not
have been so easy to get away to.
morrow, for those rascal1y Midianites
are always on the watch to discover
our secret stores" And a heavy
sigh escaped him at the thought OF
all the distress and oppression which
Israel was suffering at the hands
of their strong enemy.
"But I suppose it is as the prophet
said: Israel hath sinned and forsaken
| the God which brought them up out
of Egypt" and Gideon remembered
with troubled conscience the altar
| which his own father had set up te
Baal, and the grove he had planted
To be sure it had won the favor Of
the people of Ophrah who came thith
er to worship at the idolatrous shrine
but he knew his father had not dont
right, and he had held aloof from the
Ubiquitous worship, Notwithstanding
the opportunities and even threats
of his father.
| In fact that very afternoon his ia
Their had urged him to remain to thu
festival which was being arranged fo1
the day after the morrow, for it wa
hoped by this recognition and wor
ship of the heather gods that the.
might win the favor of the nations
about them, and secure relief from
the nardships they had been forces
20 endure. But Gideon manfully with
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-03-30
A SaueIcher.

"I gave that odious Mrs. Dough.
purse something to think of this after.
noon," says Mrs. Bankfull 10 her hus.
band, who was amusing himself by
tossing $40 gold pieces into the artifi.
cial lake in the drawing room for the
pleasure of hearing the gold pieces
PUNK as they sunk
"Whajja say to herr" asked Mr..
Bankfull, rolling himself cigarette
in hundred-dollar bill.
"She was boasting about the solid.
gold radiators they are having put into
their new house, and I told her we
thought steam heat was SO old-fash-
toned that we were going to heat our
house with radium hereafter" Judge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-03-30
SERMONETTE.

"Gideon threshed wheat
This is our first introduction to
our hero. In the face of dan
ger, and Notwithstanding the
difficulties Gideon was in the
place of cty, and for this rea-
son Gods angel knew where to
find him.
Now the reason the call to
service does not come to a
great many people is because
5 they are busy here and there
and miss the angelic visitor.
Gideon might have been in
town swapping stories with his
companions, or he might have
s been lying under the shade of
, that same oak tree where the
5 angel found resting place,
2 saying to himself as he wasted
5 the precious hours: "Weli,
{ what's the use of threshing out
5 this wheat? Just as get 1t
2 done the Midianites will come
5 along and take away the fruits
& of my labors."
5 You may be sure it was the
2 sound of that fail upon the hard
5 threshing floor which caught the
2 ear of Gods messenger and
3 caused him to pause in his jour-
z ney through the oppressed land
8 of israel.
z God uses busy men. There.is
8 music in the hum of their busy
z hands as they labor over the
3 tasks lying first at hand, and
< God knows that he who is faith
8 full in that which is least is
< faithful also in much.
3 That 10 the kind of men God
5 picks.
3 That is the reason God called
( Gideon. He knew he was the
2 man who could be faithful in
5 the small everyday task and he
2 did not fear to intrust to his
8 hands the larger responsibility
g of delivering a nation. -.
< Gideon threshed wheat be-
2 cause that was the right thing
8 for him to do at that time, and
2 1t made no difference to him
5 what the difficulties iand dan
2 gers might be, he was going to
5 thresh wheat and he did until
2 the voice OF God called him
5 away to the greater task.
& What doest thou, friend, who
8 art looking off in the distance
z for some large task to do COM
3 mensurate with thy abilities, as
z thou dost think? Art thou
8 negIecting to thresh the wheat
Z that lies before the? Does the
. fail rest unused within thy
< hand because it is not a sword
9 with which to lead an army?
5 In the stiffness of thy dream
2 ing, while the task remains un
5 done, Gods angel may come
9 nigh thee, but hearing nc
5 sound of busy hand, he will
2 surely pass thee by. For Goo
5 always picks his workers from
2 among those who serve in the
5 E1oneIy duties Of the moment
2 as faithfully as though they
3 were the only things to b
< done.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-03-30
Kaiser William a Matchmaker.


One day the kaiser was walking in
civilian dress when he was recognized
by corporal. The emperor, noticing
that the mans face wore a troubled
expression, questioned him. For some
time the corporal hesitated to reply,
but at last confessed that he was in
love with the daughter of his sergeant
major, but the marriage was impossi.
BILE since the girls father would have
none less than sergeant as a son-in-
law.
DO you really love the girl?" In
CURED the kaiser. With all my
heart" was the reply.
VERY well, then; go and tell your
sergeant major that the kaiser has
made you a sergeant"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-03-30
Copyright, 1901, by the Author, W. s. Edson.l

Scripture Authority-Judges chap.
ter 6:1-24. 4.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-03-30
in,e we would have no local merchant

time we would have no local merchant
tx, do our buying.
Catalogue houses, have found from
bitter experiences. are tricky. II those
who are dealing with them will watch
their purchases, they will find 1t so
sooner or later. Our last DEAL had it
occurred here at home, would have
been Strengthened out in five minutes
and without feeling, but with you 1t
takes me all winter to get my money
back when the goods are not satisfac'
tory, and even then get only a credit
card which is lost through studied
carelessness upon the part of someone
in your concern SO that / have moth:
ing to show for my claim.
Every man should trade at home II
conditions admit of purchasing good
article at reasonable prices. If not,
then he had better trade at the next
town or city that his money may go
to build up the country around him.
He sends it to Chicago that it may go
into profits of some big mail-order
house until there is enough sucker
money to build and endoW some great
charitable institution as a monument
to the greatness of the mail-order man
and the gullibleness of the easy pub
lie.
have already asked that you adjust
the matter of our last deal. l want
my money returned without further
dickering and unless I get it | shall
certainly get it's equivalent in adver-
Using you and your methods among
the people of Lake county.
Awaiting your reply, am,
Yours truly,
.. CARL SCHULTZ.
Wolf Lake, Michigan. P. o. Baldwin
Mich.
Can you, Mr.. Purchaser, not profit
by the experience of others and turn
your money into home channels by
trading with home merchants where
you will get dollars worth for dol
lar, or must you follow the mail-ordel
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-03-30
Minister Discovers Comet.

Ministerial duties do not prevent the
Rev. Joel H. Metca1f, of Taunton,
Mass, from pursuing astronomical in
vestigations. Ellis study OF the stars
has resulted In the discovery of new
comet, which is now being closely OBJ
served by astronomers throughout the
world. It has been named Metealf's
comet.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-03-30

mans lead to trouble for yourself and
destruction for your community? Do
not wait for that evil day when you
have learned wisdom in the expensive
school of personal experience, but
profit by that purchased by others.
You will find it far cheaper and more
satisfactory in the end.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-03-30
To Fit the Crime,

'I've told you five or six times, 8
said the customer, irritably, that I
don't part my hair on that SIDE"
Z beg your pardon, SIR apoiogized
the barber. II don't seem to be able
to commit your part to memory"
The man in the chair made no re
joiader, but he omitted the customary
tin
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29
WOODSON INDORSED
By The Republican State Central
Committee For Postmaster
At Hope

Little Rock, Nov. 25.-The Re
publican state central committee
has endorsed the action Of the
Hampstead county Republican cen-
trail committee in recommending
G.. F.. Woodson for postmaster Of
Hope over j. r. Gibson, the present
incumbent.
1t is likely that the reccommen-
dation and endorsement will prove
final, and that Woodson will re
ceive the appointment.
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29
PAPERS CONSOLIDATE

r E. l.. Givens, editor for the past
eighteen years of the .Batesville
Guard, has sold a controlling inter,
est in that paper to Geo. Travathan
editor of the Batesville News, and
the two papers will be consolidated,
Mr., Glvens retaining an interest
and remaining as Washington
correspondent of the paper, while
Mr.. TravathaA assumes editorial
charge.
Mr.. Givens is one of the best edi-
torlal writer's in the state, and has
made the guard one of the best
papers in the state. We trust the
new arrangement will be to the
interest of all parties and make the
odd Guard" u better paper still.
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29
NOTICE, PROBATE SALE.

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned administrator of the
Estate of S. I'll. Stuart, deceased,
will apply to the Hampstead
County Probate Court, at the Janu-
ary, 1908 term of said court, to-wit
on the second Monday III january,
1908, for an order to sell the fol
lowing described lands, to-wit, be-
longing to said estate;
East half 60 of the Northeast
quarter (3) of Section Thirty-four
(34) Township Eleven QD S. R.
Twenty-six (26) West, in Hemp
stead county, Arkansas.
J, l., Stuart, Adm,
Est. S. Ii Stuart, decd,
November %, 1908.
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29
For SHERIFF

We are authorized to announce
c. H. Goodlett of Hope, Arkansas,
as candidate for sheriff Of Hemp
stead County, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce
7. G. Wilson of Washington, as a
candidate for reelection to the office
of Sheriff of Hampstead County,
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party.
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29
Quinn OF L0CKESBURG
Prospective Candidate for supt. of
Pub. Ins.
Pub. lns.

Lockesburg, Nov. 2S.-Prof. l..
Il. Quinn, superintendent of the
Hesperian high school of this city,
is being urged by his many friends
from all over the state to make the
race for superintendent of public
instruction. Mr.. Quinn has not
vet decided to make the race, but
will announce his decision soon
after the state teachers meeting,
which is shortly to be held.
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29
TIMBER LAND, Act June 3, 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land
Office.

Camden, Ark, Oct. 8, 1907
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions of the
act Of Congress Of June 3, 1878,
entitled "An act for the sale of
timber lands in the states of Cali
fornia, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory" us extern
ded TO all Public Land States by
act Of August 4, 1892, Maude X.
Stephens of Blevins, county OF
Hampstead State of Arkansas, has
this day filed in thif office his sworn
statement No. 1856, for the pur-
chase of the S! SWi of Section No.
26. in Township No. 8 S., Range
No. a W., and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes "'i"
70 ertablish his claim to said land
before Register aud Receiver at
Camden, Ark, on Friday the 10Th
day Of December, 1907.
He names as witnesses: James
Hendrix of Blevirs, Ark, James
McDougald of Dotson, Ark, Wal
ter Cobb of Dotson, Ark, John
Nevins of BlevinS, Ark.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the above-descliGed lands
are requested to file their claims in
this office on or before said 2Oth
dav cf December 1907.
IL. q. Flicdneim, Register.
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29
TIMBER LAND, Act June 3,lS7S.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
United States Land
Office.

Camden, Ark, Nov. 4. 1901
Notice is hereby given that i'll com
plimce with the provisions OF the
act of Congress of June 3, 1878,
entitled "An act for the sale of
timber lands III the States of Cali
fornla, Oregon, Nevada and Wash
iugton Territory" us extended to
all the Public Land States by act of
Aug. i, 1892, Joseph A. Ellington
Of Dotson, county Of Hampstead.
State of Arkansas, has this day
filed in this Office his sworn state
ment, No. 1905, for the purchase
of the NW4 NWl Of Section No.
26, in Township No. 9 s., Range
No. "a W., and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber OF stone than
for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land be-
fore Register and Receiver at Cam
den, An k, on Wednesday the 22nd
day of January, 1908.
He names as witnesses:
Alfred Buckley of Dotson, Ark.
Walter Stephens of "
Linn McDougald of " "
Davis Stone of "
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described Lands
are requested to file their claims IN
this office ON or before said 22nd
day of January, 1908.
H. q. Friedheim, Register.
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS :
FoR CONGRESS-

We are authorized to announce
James H. McCollum Of Hope as a
candidate for Congress from the
seventh congressional district sub
iect to the action of the Democratic
party.
We are authorized to announce
Eon. Minor Wallace Of Columbia
county as a candidate for Congress
from the Seventh District, subject
to the action of the Democratic
party.
We are authorized to announce
Hon. w. S. Goodwin of Bradley
county as a candidate for Congress
from the Seventh District, subject
to the action of the Democratic
party.
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29
ITS DANGEROUS

To neglect cold the results ar
too often very serious. Bronchitis.
Plemisy, Pneumonia and Consumi
tion are frequently the conseqner-
ces. upon the appearance OF u eolGT
sore throat or chest, use Simmons
Cough Syrup. 1t soothes the i'm
tation, loosens the phIegm and
promptly cures yo'r
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29
Special Age

Trial Catarrh treatments are be-
ing mailed ont free, ON request, by
DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis These
tests are proving to the people
without 1t penny's coSt-the great
value Of this scientific prescription
known to druggist everywhere as
DR.. Shops Catarln Remedy. Sold
bv ALL DEALERS
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29
''NAiLS"

"Nails are mighty good thing
particularly finger nails-Out l
don't believe. they were intended
solely for scratching, though used
mine largely for that purpose for
several years, l was solely afflict- :
ed aud had it to do, One applica-
ton of Hcnt's Cure, however, re-
Iieved my itch and less than one
Lox cured me entirely"
j. NJ. Ward,
Index, Texas,
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29
STORING COTTON
Sewer County Farmers Holding
For l5C.

Lockesburg, Nov. 2S.-The Far
mers Union of Sewer county which
has almost reached the 200 mark
in storing their cotton at the ware
house in this city. The farmers in
this county. are confident of getting
their price, 10 cents.
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29
For TREASURER

We are authorized to announce
Gent E. Bailey as a candidate for
County Treasurer of Hampstead
County subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29
WARNING ORDER
In Hampstead Chancery Court,
March term, 1908
Nancy Stuart, plaintiff
Tom Stuart, defendant.

Tom Stlaft, UtItHuant.
The defendant Tom Stuart is
warned to appear in this court with
in thirty days and answer the com
plaint of the plaintiff Nancy Stuart.
Given under my hand and the
seal of sad court, this lst day of
November, 1907.
G. H. Royston, Circuit Clerk.
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29

DeWitt's CarboliZed Witch Hazel
Salve penetrates the pores-thor-
toughly cleanses-and is healing
and soothing. Good for piles.
Sold by I. j. Garner.
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29
WARNING ORDER
In Hampstead Chencary Court,
March term, 1907
Minnie Cunningham
Walter Cunningham

The efendant Walter Cunning
ham is warned to appear in this
court within thirty days and answer
complaint of the plaintiff Minnie
Darlington.
Given under my hand and seal of
this court Oct. 26 1907
C. E, Roiston, clerk.
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29
CHURCH DIRECTORY

Services at the Methodist Church
every first and third Sundays at
II, a. m. and 7.30 p. m.
Sabbath School every nnday
at 10, a. III.
Epworth League at 5, p. III.
each Sunday and Prayer meetirg s
every Wednesday evening at 7.30.
Rev, q. D. LINDSAY, Pastor.
Services vt the Presbyterian
Church every fourth Sunday,
Sabbath School every Sunday
C. C. wiz
Pastor.
Services at the Baptist Church
every second Saturday night and
Sunday morning.
Sabbath School every Sunday at
3 p. m.
Rev. GEO. j, McNEw, Pastor
Services at the Episcopal Church
every second and fourth Thursday
nights.
! Sabbath school every Sunday
at 10 a. IN.
! DR.. SYKES. Rector.
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29

DeWitts Little Early Risers are
the best pills made They do not
psipe. Sold by I, J. Garner
Washington telegraph., 1907-11-29

The key to health is in the kid
neys and liver. Keep these organs
active and you have health, strength
aud cheerful spirits. PRIcKLY ASH
BITrERs is stimulant for the kid
.neys, regulates tie liver, stomacA
and bowels. A 90 -. = 3,
remedy. I. }.
Special Agel
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-12-24
The Victim Of Drink

Drink first destroys ambition;
breaks mp ties of friendship; It kills
and burics love and eventually dos-
troys the family life.
Dring cunningly destroys the will
pOwer, and while the drunkard wants
to do what you tell him, he wants a
thousand times more the drink that
he Graves. Medical treatment is nee
essary to destroy the craving and this
Orrine will do.
It destroys the desire for liquor, SO
that the drink will not be missed, also
cures the deranged digestion, weak
ened nerves and other III effects Of eX-
cessive drinking, restoring the patient
to perfect health.
The remedy Is absolutely harmless,
is thoroughly scientific and Is so uni
rOTmly successful that II Is sold with
q registered guarantee emitting you TO
refund of your money If Orrine fails
&c effect cure. Treatise on How to
Cure Drunkenness" free on request,
in plain sealed wrapper The OrrinC
Co.. Washington, d. c.
Orrine Is in two forms. No. which
can be given secretly without the
PATIENTS knowledge: No. 9. in pill
form for those who wish to be cured.
The price of either Is 81, mailed on
receipt of price in plain sealed pack.
age, and both are sold under the
guarantee.
Orrinc is for sale by Honolulu Drug
Co., Ltfl.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-12-24
KAN CH0RUSES SING
AT MEMORIAL CHAPEL
HANDLES MESSIAH

The choruses of Kamehameha
schools, under the leadership of Stan.
ley Livingston, presented "Handel'a
Messiah" at the Bishop Memorial
chapel last night. The admission was
by invitation an the chapel was filled
% the doors. az
Mrs. MacHaIIs work at this concert
was highly appreciated. In addition
20 her own part she sang all OF the
arias and alto solos on account Of ths
absence of the alto soloist. Mrs
Mackall was accompanied by the vic
lin in the expert hands of Mrs. A. b
ingalls,. Miss Margaret Clarke presid
ed at the organ.
The oratorio will be again given
with the same choru5es at Kpwaiahat
church next Sunday evening. The
public Is invited.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-12-24
Corporation Notices.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS OF KIHEi
PLANTATION COMPANY, LIN.
TIED.

Notice Is hereby given that Spo-
cial Meeting OF the Stockholders of
Kihei Plantation Company, Limited,
is hereby called, at the request of
members Of said Company represent
ing more than One-tenth of the
sharss of It's capital stock, said meet
ing to be held in the Directors Room
of Alexander & Baldwin, Ltd, in the
StangenWald Building on Merchant
Street, in Honolulu, Island OF Oahu,
in the Territory OF Hawaii, on Mon
day. the thirtieth day OF December,
1907. at the hour Of U'gloc., p. NJ
for the purpose OF considering pro-
pcsal for the sale by the Company Of
all of its property and interests and
the winding up of its business and
affairs under proceedings ror corpor-
ate dissolution, and for the transact
ton Of such other business as mry
properly come before said meeting.
Dated at said Honolulu this 18TH
day of December, 1907.
ELMER =. PAXTON,
Secretary, Kihei Plantation Co.,
Ltd. 3S7I-td
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-12-24
SAFETY MEASURES
DISCUSSED BY
BOARD OF HEALTH

The Board Of Health held a meeting
last night at The rooms Of President
Pinkham. at the Young hotel. to dis.
-rss matters relative to the Quaran.
tine and to the prevention of any
spread of cholera in the Territory.
The letters and executive orders OF
Plnkham in regard to this matter
" ere read and passed upon. Pinkham
GGd written to Or. Ramus asking him
to urge upon the Surgeon General
mat steam launch be employed to
patrol the prohibited fishing grounds.
The President had also written to
Superintendent of Public Works
Campbell requesting that all garbage
10 dislnfCcted at the outfall station,
and that only artesian water be fur.
nished to the lower parts Of the city.
To both these requests Mr.. Campbell
had agreed
4 letter 10 Chairman Hustace of the
Board Of Supervisors from the Presi.
don't of the Board of Health requested
hat the garbage department clean up
all public and private premises be.
,ween the Asylum road and Fort
street and the waterfront and School
street. the garbage and debris to be
burned at the KakaakO Crcmatory. On
Hustacc demurring that he had no
authority to clean up private premises,
the head Of the garbage department
was commissioned an inspector Of the
Board of Health, thus abvlating that
difficulty.
The notifications to the Intcr.lsland
and Oceanic steamship companies, in.
IDrming them OF the shipping and pas
senger requirements were read, sub
atantially as detailed in the b II lie
tin yesterday. DR.. Curric, of the
Marine Hospital and Quarantine Ser
vice. who was present, said these re
Guirements were satisfactory to the
Service.
The question as to whether or not
stCvCdOres should be required to 20
into quarantine was discussed al
rcngth. On Dr. Wayson's statement
hat 1t was much more important that
hey should be Quarantincd for cholera
than for plague. the President of the
Board was authorized to order then
luarantinCd.
The prohibition of the sale of Ger
tain vegetables and fruits was dis
nussed. Attorney General HcmenwaN
gave his opinion in the matter. Al
though he said he had not had time e
.oOk up the law on the subject fully
! yet II might be accepted that tn,
Board had the right to do such thingt
Tor the preservation of the public
| health that at the time seemed neces
| sary. even should 1t alterward develo'
| that they were unnecessary. The lay
flowed the Board to prohibit the sa!
Of such things as might be liable l.
spread contagion. After a long dis
cussiOn. however. it was decided to d.
nothing In the matter for the tim
! being.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-12-24

gE-"F0r Rent" cards on sale at
re Bulletin Office.