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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05
COVinStOn Society Notes.
BY OUR SOCIETY EDITOR, MATRoN1TA.
MAKE GOOD

Make good.
Cut out ''if," "could,'' and .tshouldo
And start in to saw wood.
You can still have the best
Things in life, like the rest
OF men who've achieved,
Just because they believed
In themselves. You're deceived
II you think fortune comes
With rattle of drums,
And fan fare of state,
10 hand yours on plate.
That isn't the way,
That she visits today.
You must get out and rustic,
And hustle and hustle:
You need all your muscle,
For you've got to hustle,
Plunge into the fight,
Hit to left and to right,
And keep crashing and smashing.
Don't let up with your striking,
Till things meet your liking.
For Gods sake stop bawling,
Instead, do some mauling.
1t makes the world bitter,
To look at a gutter;
Fate scowls when he sees,
A grown-up on his knees.
A man with his health,
Is mine jammed with wealth
Full of UNEMPLOYED lodes.
Why, the freckle back toads
Have the sense to keep jumping,
And here you are frumping,
Come now, strike gait,
1t isn't too late,
There's no such thing as fate!
Drop that fool talk of ''luck,"
Get a grip on your pluck,
And buck.
Begin
To grin - .. --. --
NJ
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05
BY WAY OF EXAMPLE.

The following from last Friday Picayune
is such an excellent illustration of the posi-
ton in which some of the Citizens of Coving-
ton have placed themselves in regard to the
administration of Covington affairs that we
cannot forbear to use it, in the hope that it
will be effective as lesson in the unproita-
bleness of persistent opposition to uudertak-
ings that have been decided upon by and have
the support of a majority of those entrusted
with the power of caring for the interests of
the town:
JOHN AND HANNAH.
'"The late Bishop Fowler" said a Buffalo Metho-
DIST according to the Washington STAR twas broad
minded man. Bigotry he abhored Greed, he claimed,
should never hedge one good christian from another
Sincere creeds no matter how Diverse should on the
contrary, bind Christians together.
''Bishop Fowler used to tell about young Detroit
couple, John Smith and Hannah Jones.
'fJohn Smith was a Presbyterian. Hannah Jones
was Babtst They hesitated about marrying because
they feared that in after life disputes might arise.
Thus the years passed Neither would renounce his
church. John Smith grew bald and Hannah. Jones de-
veloped lines about her mouth and eyes, It was a
complete deadlock, the world said.
'"fhen John was sent abroad for year by his firm
to buv fancy goods. He and Hannah correspondent
regularly Towards the years end, by remarkable
coincidence each received from the other letter,
the two letters crossing in the mails. They said:
s'Friend John: The obstacles that stood in way of
our rnarrige have at last been removed. This day /
was received in full membership In the Presbyterian
Church Hannah.
dearest Hannah: We have no longer any ground
for delaying our union further / united myself this
day with the Baptist Church. John"
The great obstacle in the way of concerted
action for the advancement of Covington has
been factional strife. We do not mean by
!. this the existence of two opposing political
Aarties AS long as there are elections there
list be two parties. But we mean both the
i've submission to defeat that causes the
to withdraw himself from any action
kc affairs until next election, or the
cipation that develops into oppo-
gthing that is undertaken.
In cannot but be hurtful to
Zington.
have ideas. All prog
aought and initiative.
ne special plan of
necessarily fol-
be antag-
is was not
voting on
De no time
which it
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

The New Abita Springs Hotel entertainments friends
and guests at euchre party last Friday evening:
The Spacious dining room was artistcally decorated
with ferns and pine powers, the color scheme being
green. The prizes which were very handsome, were
sits; second, Miss H. Oswald; while the consolation
was awarded to Miss Leonore Nossits Gentlemen S
first prize Mr.. Sylova Kahel, second, Mr.. Leon
Souchon, and the consolation awarded to Mr..
Eddie Goldsmith After the games refreshments were
served The hotel management deserves great deal
of credit for the hospitable manner in which the
guests were received on this occasion
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Mrs. P. Moses, Master Harold Moses and Miss
Elsie Moses among the recent arrivals at the New
Abta Springs Hotel
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Mr.. Leonard We'll has departed for his home at
| Kenner, La. after a two months stay here, the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs Sol Kahn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

The many friends here of Mr.. Milton Percy Levy,
Jr, will be greatly interested to hear of his engage
oLo
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Miss Bertha Bsconteau is visiting DIR. and Mrs. l..
C. Heintz.
Mr. D. L. Bentin left last Tuesday, after two
weeks stay at Long Branch Hotel.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Mr.. Vernon G. Smith, wife and son re-
turned Thursday from Biloxi, Miss, where
they have been for several weeks.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Mr. st. Marc Dupaquier entertained party of
friends aboard the trim little yacht Nettie r. last
Saturday The party stopped at the mouth OF the
Bogue Falaya River where pleasant repast was
served.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Pastor A. H. Kaub of the Abita Lutheran Church.
opened a new pastorate in Bogalusa, Sunday Pastor
and we bespeak for him the love he earnestly de-
serves Of his fellow believers in the mill town.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Misses Ethel Walsh and Annie Petrovich visite
Covington last Sunday where they were entertaine
by Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Strain.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs M. Felix, of Kenner, the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Sol Kohn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Miss M. o. Smith left Thursday for her
home in Chicago, after two months visit
to her brother, Mr.. NJ. c. Smith.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Mr.. R. H. Wood and his father, Mr.. j. A
Wood and Mr.. J. C.. Henry, Of Bonfouc;
were visitors here Saturday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Miss Jennie Cooper has accepted position
in the independence High School, Tangipa-
boo voo,c;ch
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Messrs. John Powell, Emile Compagno D. 1. Ben
where they attended dance given in their honor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Mrs. Adolph Nasits, Miss Leonore Nasits and Mas
ter Julius M Nasits have left for their respective
homes in the Crescent City.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Miss Angela Sweeney left Tuesday
spend few days in New Orleans, the CUES
of Mrs. J. c.. Rourke.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Messrs. Stirling Mott and Billy Dufuentis spent tn
week end here the guests of Mr.. St Mark Dupaqulel
Mrs. E. GARNER and Mr.. Ed. Thompson visite
Abita last Sunday and were entertained by Mrs
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Mr. + w. Cunda1l spent from SATURDAY
iii Monday with his wife in Biloxi.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

| The many friends of Mayor Julius Heintz will be
pleased to hear of his return to Abita, after alb
sence of several weeks.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Leslie Anderson celebrated his brlr s.!1Ia
Nv = very pleasant party at his home Friday
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

| Mr. Eddie Goldsmith is guest of the Cozy Cottage
for the summer
Miss Isabella Higgins is being entertained by Mr..
! and Mrs Charles Spitzfaden
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Mrs. L. A. Quin, of Jackson, Miss, is visit
ing relatives in Covington the guest of he
sister, Mrs. S. V. Kentzel. .
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-05

Mr.. S. Kleindoft is putting up at the New Abit
Springs for the summer.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

had always been foiled; and when, on one
memorable occasion, complaint from the
farmer resulted in switching from our re
spective fathers, we concluded to let the Tor
bidden nuts severely alone, and for the past
two years had done so, with commendaple 1or-
bearance.
Now, few words from Dick brought back
the old longing in all its force, and that array
| OF tempting clubs quite turned the scale.
| Not one of us remembered that what we
proposed to do was stealing, and we would
have been vastly indignant at any one VINO
told us 80. We regarded shellbarks and chest
nuts as common property, no matter where
they grew.
care you sure there is no danger?" asked
| Tom, weakly.
Certainly not" said Dick, positively. How
can there be? Old King is going away; and
it would be safe, anyhow, even if he were at
SO long that he doesn't watch the trees any
more. We can get a bushel of nuts apiece
easily, and / have famous place to hide
them up in our barn. Here, you fellows, take
right after breakfast in the morning: Bring
two grain sacks along, each OF you. We may
get more nuts than we expect"
Dicks argument and the possession of the
priced clubs quite settled our doubts.
We stroled down the struggling village
street together, with the clubs safely hidden
under our jackets, and then separated, with
mutual promises TO meet in. the morning.
Whatever misgivings we may have had were
promptly vanished when we came together be-
hind the old stone mill. 1t was perfect Oc-
tober day A faint blue haze was in the
air, that made the neighboring York Hills
seem miles away, and from woodland and
meadow the quail were piping ,cheerily:,
We crossed the Yellow Breeches by the old
moss grown bridge, and when the fringe of
willows on the opposite shore screened US from
observation, we pulled out our hidden clubs
and bags and strode forward with Light hearts
and lighter feet.
We tramped through meadows dripping with
dew, and cornfelds where the yellow ears were
stacked in sheaves and the golden pumpkins
peeped from the frosty furrows Partridges
whizzed up in front of US, and squirrels raced
from post to post along the zigzag fence rails
When corner of the farmhouse showed over
the brow of the HILL we discreetly retreated
| to the creek side and crawled along the
shore, bent Indian fashion, until the danger
was past.
Then we ran swiftly over a stubble field,
and plunged into the grateful shelter Of
Kings woods. The shellbark trees grew in
the very centre of the rich bottom-land, equal
| ly distant from the creek and from the base
Of the hill that led upward to Abner Kings
| farmhouse.
They were dozen or more in number, and
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

with the other bag, and then get out of here
as fast as we can"
This plan struck us favorably. The dog
was still some distance off, and it was reason
able to suppose that he would not strike our
trail at once The farmer had not seen US,
and possibly did not know to certainty that
we were there.
We staggered across the woods, bending un-
der our heavy loads, and carried the bags far
into the bushes, pulling the leaves so thickly
around them as to completely conceal them
from view
ly increased. The dog was scampering about
at one end OF the woods, and In the other
end we could hear Abner King threshine
through the dried leaves. In front was the
creek, and in our rear the farm house. Escape
was cut of on all sides.
We looked at each ,ther in helpless conster~
nation for a. moment, and then happy
thought struck Tom.
Lets climb treel" he exclaimed. ''We'u
bone blde 'SsFe Ss pna i blows and then go
Good for you'll" approved Dick. "Why
king yet"
A convenient tree was close at hand-a big
glrthed hickory that grew on the bank of the
creek and soped out over the water.
We sprang nimbly up the trunk, Tom in the
lead. and were soon clambering among the low
er branches. The foliage was thin, except in
one pidce-a Dig limD tnat stretched some dis
tance over the water. 1t had plenty Of side
branches to cling to, SO we cautiously made
our way out on this, and arranged ourselves
as comfortably as possible among the thick
leaves.
We had hardly become settled when slight
patter of fest was heard, and, an instant later.
a big white l-dog came in sight, and, stop
ping directly in front of the tree, barked saw
agely couple of times
Whether the dog discovered our presence.
or was merely barking at random, I do not
know. A rash act on Toms part put the BEN
eft of the doubt out of our power
'The confounded brute has betrayed us" he
exclaimed, angrily.
And, without stopping TO think, he let drive
one of his heavy clubs. It whizzed downward
with unerring aim, and the loaded end struck
poor Tiger just behind the ear. He uttered
sharp yell OF pain and fed back into the woods,
bowling at every leap.
Nov you've done it." said Dick. "old
King will be here In minute"
His words proved prophetic. Quick foot
steps were heard. and the farmer sosc appear
ed on the scene, followed BY Tiger, who Kept
discreetly in the background.
Abner King looked up and down the creek,
CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

all fairly groaned under the wealth of nuts
that weighed down the branches.
Dick tossed up the first club, and down came
the nuts, with rattle that was sweeter than
music to our ears.
No thought of fear entered our hearts, All
through the autumn morning we toiled like
beavers, chasing the fallen nuts through the
rustlng leaves and piling them up in great
heaps that were pleasant to see, while the
squirrels chartered angrily at our intrusion on
family.
At noon We rested for little while and ate
our lunch. Then we started in again with
fresh vigor and the heap of nuts grew larger
and larger as the mellow sun filtered slant.
ingly through the dying foliage and turned
the fallen leaves to crimson and gold.
ut must be near five o'clock" said Dick,
finally. "We'd better stop now and get ready
to start. "We'n have pretty stiff load to
carry"
One. by one, we held the bags open, and
poured in the nuts by the hatful. We had
done better than we expected, for the she'll
barks filled three bags and a good part of a
fourth.
"Three bushels and a half" exclaimed Dick,
jubiantly. "What do you think of that, fel-
lows? Well each take bag, and the odd
one I'll hide here some place We can come
and get it almost any afternoon next week"
A safe hiding place was soon found in a
thick clump of bushes near the creek, and
when the treasure was slowed away we went
back into the woods, and tied our clubs
around our waists preparatory to starting for
home.
Dick sbouldered his bag and looked at us
ruefuliy
'Tt won't be much fun to carry this load a
mile" he said; "but it has got to be done, SO
the sooner we start the better"
"Here goes, then" exclaimed Tom =
He lifted his bag to his shoulder, and did
the same, repressing groan when felt its
heavy weight.
Just then somethiD~ happened that drove
all thought of the shellbarks from our minds
for few seconds at least. Up near the brow
of the hill dog began to bark furiously, and
IA harsh voice called:
'Ketch 'em Tiger! Sick 'eml"
"That's Abner Kings voice." said Tom,
despairingly. "Pd know it from thou
sand"
"How can it be when he's gone To Car
lisleT / asked, scathingly.
The rebuke stung Dick.
'I think he could have come back by this
time" he retorted. "It's old King himself,
sure enough
"Let's run for i'll" cried Tom. TITS our
only chance"
"And lose all our shellbarksw said Dick
"Not if know myself! Wen hide the nuts
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

-S we were crowding out Of the Lsburn
IA Schoolhouse on Friday afternoon IN
late October, all jubilant at the pros
peet of a holiday on the morrow, Dlck K
Jarvis squeezed in between Tom Barret ana
me.
"Say, fellows!" he whispered, eagerly; come
along minute. / want to show you some
thing" -,
We reached the door and crept, around the
corner of the house, unobserved by our com
panions. Dick led the way to the wood-snea'
and, after fumbling for an instant in the dark-
est corner, he produced six long nutting ciuos
and held them out, triumphantly, tor our IN
"There! What do you think Of those" he
exclaimed. Aren't they daisies?" :,
Tom and / handled them with mingled ad-
miration and envy. Daisies they were, m
deed!ong, tapering, beautifully Dalahfea'
81 HID them here this morning, said Dlck.
"Our hired man showed me how to make
them He says they're sure not to stick IN the
limbs; and they won't break, either, no matter
how hard fellow sings them"
Eyes. they're immense" said Tom and l,
in one voice. ''When are you going to use
them?" =,
Dick winked mysteriously, and then said:
"I've got a piece of news for you fellows.
Old King is going over to Carlisle on some
sort of business tomorrow. heard HIM tell
ing it at the store last evening; and you know
how thick the shellbarks are down In has
woods, just ready to drop at touch. Now
here's chance we won't get again in a hurry
you know how old King watches the trees
when he's at home. thought of it this morn
ing and picked out you two fellows on pur-
pose. That's why / brought six clubs.,-just
two apiece, you see. We can start early in
the morning and clean out the place before
supper time. 1t will serve old King just ri~ht
too; for you know how meanly he has treat
ed us. And wen have nuts enough to last
all winter"
Tom and glanced at each, other, and then
at the tempting bunch of clubs.
1t was a very daring plan that Dick had
proposed to us, and at first the idea rather
took our breath away,
Abner King was a harsh, close listed farm
er. who lived along the creek, about a mile
from Lisburn The finest cluster of she'll
bark trees in the country stood in his woods,
and instead of giving the boys free access to
them he always harvested the nuts himself
and took them to Harrisburg market:
He had a perfect right to do so, Of course;
but boys are always unreasonable, and we re-
garded the loss of these nuts as an infringe
ment on our natural rights.
More than once we had tried to steal a
march on old Farmer Killing, but the attempts
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
COPYRIGHT by James Elverson.

Copyright by James Elverson.
IT'S we were crowding out OF the lAsoutn
n Scboolhouse on Friday afternoon IN
late October, all iubilant at the pros
peet of holiday on the morrow, DICK
fl :: Lo.ruoo, Toro Parret and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-11
SLIDES into WATER
"AIl Big Gun" Battleship South
Carolina Is Launched.

Philadelphia, Pa. July 11-Amid
the din of steam whistles ashore and
afioat and the cheers of thousands of
persons assembled to witness the
event, the ''all big gum battleship
South Carolina was launched today at
Cramps ship yard on the Delaware
river. AS the latest addition to the
American navy slipped into the water
Miss Frederick Calvert Ansel, daugh-
ter of Governor Ansel of South
Carolina, broke the traditional bot
tie of wine against the prov of the
great hull and gave the big sea
fighter its name.
Surrounding the pretty girl stood a
group including her father and his
military staff. many officials of the
navy department, and commandant
or the Philadelphia navy yard. Off
Gals of the city, officers of the
Italian warship; Ettore Fieramosca
now in port, and hundreds of other
invited guests.
launching and after tugs had warped
the big hull into the docks, the in
v1ted guests proceeded to the famous
mold loft of Cramps, where many a
luncheon feast has been spread and
sat down to lunch. The christenine
party sat at the center table and the
usual toasts to the new ship, the
president, the navy and to the fail
sponsor Of the South Carolina were
drunk.
The South Carolina is the second
of the two "all big gun" battleships
authorized by congress, the other be-
Ing the Michigan, which was recently
launched at Camden, N. j.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-11
REDUCED THE POSTAGE RATES
Two Men Who Are Responsible for In
ternational Revision.

Washington. July 11.-George L.
Meyer and sydney Buxton, the two
heads of the postoffice department of
the United States and England re-
spectively are to be credited with the
reducing of International postage rates
between England and the United
States
Sydney Buxton. who has been de-
scribed as "a really great postmaster
general announced in the house of
commons last week that from October
next the rate of postage to the United
States will be lowered from two and
a half pennies an ounce to one penny
on ounce, which may result in a loss
TO the British exchequer of about
$650.000 year. but on the other
hand. may be recouped by the growth
OF correspondence. Buxton brought
about the reduction. IN 1897 this
country received from America H.
100000 letters; last year the figures
had risen to 20,000,000. Buxton, who
was born in 1853 and has sat in the
house of commons for a quarter of a
century. belongs to the well known
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-11
Sydney Buxton.

Essex family of which Sir Thomas
POWELL Buxton, baronet. is head. His
first wife, who died in 1892, was a
daughter of Lord Avebury.
George Won Lengerke Meyer, post
master general of the United States,
was born in Boston June 2S, 1858, was
graduated from Harvard university
and Immediately identified himself
the Old Colony Trust company and
several manufacturing companies. He
was member of the city government
of Boston in 1S90-1S92 and was
elected to the Massachusetts house of
representatives, where he became
speaker of the house. In 1898 he was
elected national committeeman, and
in 1900 was sent to Italy as ambassa-
dor from the United States. From
there he was transferred to the post
at Russia. from which place he was
recalled to enter the cabinet as post
master general.