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The San Francisco call., 1908-08-23
FRUITvALE REAL ESTATE

II. A. PLEITNER,
FRUITVALE STATION. CAL.
Phone Merritt 40.
81. .2T5-New cottage Of rooms: also bathroom
and hall. and fine lot: right line j;
easy terms.
s. 2JO-Neat and substantial cottage of large
rooms; hath. basement. barn, chicken
houses sunny corner lot. 55x122 close
70 FruitvRie station; price reduced to
prevent foreclosure; mortgage of $1,S00
remain.
I 81 400-New and modern bungalow of rooms,
hall. bath lot 30K100: / block from East
l4th St; right in town; $3.50 cash, balance
$2J per month.
| 81 35O-Modern cottage OF rooms and bath;
lot 50x135: in upper Fruitvale; Install
ments II desired
| 81 sJ0-Nodern cottage Of rooms, bath. base
ment lot 37.6xl22; only ) blocks from
Fruitvale station; part cash. balance on
mortgage.
81 sJ0-nrand new house OF rooms and bath.
nearly completely blocks from Fruitvaie
station; lot 3IA x100
S3 00O-Beautiful cottage modern and up TO
date, consisting of . rooms reception hall,
bath, mantel. basement etc; lot 35x125;
handy TO streetcars and within walking
distance TO Fruitvale station.
Frs1ffr
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-23

$1,700-New cottage of 4 rooms and bathroom,
closets and pantry; lot 3T.6x1O0; ma
cadamized street and cement sidewalks;
blocks from Fruitvale station; terms $500
cash, balance to suit.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-23

50 650--New room modern cottage about 4
blocks TO line In upper Fruitvale; in a
good wide street on high ground, anording fine
view OF hills and bay; the lot is 5OxliO This
Is good buy and will make nice home.
$600-And on terms; lot 50xl3O; blocks
from Fruitvale ay car In Dimond.
For particulars see
c. j. ERNST,
Phone Merritt al 351S Fruitvaie av., Dimond.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-23

81, "e know that prices are not inflated. but on
- contrary. are IN keeping with natural growth
&c eno upouiding OF the most beautiful residence
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-07-18

sortment of wonderful thrills These last are
obtained by series of crazy motions. ranging
from tl9 a solemn ride on Holy Moses, the sedate
snip OF the desert, to a mad jerking, neck
twisting twirl on the "Tickler.''
1t has been very hot in New York for several
Gays, put there is always relief to be found at
me adjacent beaches. We went across to Man
haitian, and dofing the garments which mark
the epoch and the Individual arrayed ourselves
IN the garb OF the great army of the serf.
ones first look at a part of this anatonv-dis-
Playing army is somewhat disconcerting, but
the second look sinks it all into the perfectly
conventional, and you plunge into the buffeting
waves with cry Of unshackeled comfort and
delight ''ii0
charming morning was spent by the scribe
IN the Columbia College library. AS the libra
rlan OF this institution is an old friend. he made
our visit particularly interesting one, showing
US all the wonderful treasures, the library con-
ta1ns. Among the rarest were the charter of the
college, granted by George II to the then
Kings College, the chair in which BENJAMIN
FRANKLIN, once president, sat while presiding
at meetings OF the trustees and some curious
books two hundred years old. Then he took
us into the beautiful college chapel of lofty
dome, and told us of the great pendulum,
a cannon ball, which was swung from the
top to test the rotation of the earth. AS had
been expected this pendulum swayed aud tray
eled marked distance during the test.
Morning-Side Park - but must away, dear
FARMER Adlos MATRONITA.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-07-18
PROCEEDINGS JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

HEADERS JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE.
st. Tammany Parish, La, July IT, 1908.
The following resolutions were passed by the
Judicial District Committee in session this week:
ST. Tammany Parish
Present Warren Badon, H: E. Ellis by proxy
E. H. Richard; L. L. Morgan, P c. Smith.
Absent-W. J. Mayfeld.
Washington Parish
Present-W. P. Crane, by proxy H. E. Gayer;
W. W. Darlington, by proxy of W. L. Russell.
Absent. P. Wood, w. V. Brock.
W. R. Badon was elected chairman and P. C.
Smith secretary.
The following resolution was read:
Be it resolved by the Judicial District Com
mittee of the Twenty sixth Judicial District
OF Louisiana, composed of the parishes Of St.
Tammany and Washington That Democratic
primary election be held in the parishes of St.
Tammany and Washington for the nomination
of candidates for the Offices of Judge and dis
trict attorney, and also Judicial Committee, to
be composed of three persons from each parish
for the said judicial district, on Tuesday, Sep
TENDER l. 1908
Be it further resolved, That each candidate
for judge or district attorney shall be assessed
the sum of fifty dollars, to be paid to the chair
man of rhe committee at the time of the filing
of his written notification of his intention to be-
come a candidate at such primary election and
that such notification shall be given to the COM
H1Ittee WlCnln twenty Gays OF THIS GATE.
Be it further resolved, That in the event it is
necessary to hold a second primary, because of
any candidate not receiving majority of the
votes cast, the second primary election shall be
held with the same election officers and at the
same places as the first primary, in accordance
with the provisions of the primary law, and that
in the event the twenty days shall have elapsed
in which candidates are allowed to file their no
tlticatlon and deposit the assessment, as above
provided, for the nomination of Judge and dis
trict attorney, and also for members of the Ju-
dicial Committee, and that only one candidate
for such Offices shall have announced, this Com
mittee shall then meet on Monday, August 3,
1908, at IL o'clock M, at the courthouse in Cow
shall declare such candidate the nominee of the
Democratic Party of the Twenty-sixth Judicial
District.
On motion of P. c. Smith, seconded by H. E.
Gayer, the above resolution was adopted.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-07-18

Another Euchre was held at the Oaks on
Tuesday Mrs. Chas Cotton winning the first
prize, Mr.: Boell the second and Mr.. Higgerson
the consolation.
The euchre Thursday night at the Glen con-
sisted of ten tables. The prizes were captured
by Mr.. Hggerson first, Miss Marguerite
Ahearn second and Miss Edith Rogers the con-
ISOLATION
Mrs; Chas; Thiery has returned from an ex-
tended trip through Texas.
A delightful launch ride was given Tuesday
on the Nettie R. down the Tchefuncta river to
Mr.. Ryan Amis and his charming bride. Those
enjoying the trip were: Mr.. and Mrs Amis,
Miss Leroy, Mrs. Speker Mr. and Mrs. Had
dow, Mrs. Terry, Miss J. Charropin, Mr.. H.
HaddoW, Jr., Miss Schwacher and Mrs Speker.
Delicious refreshments were served aboard
Mr.. and Mrs. D. G. Hines and interesting
children left last Saturday for ST. Louis, after a
delightful visit to her parent, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
L. Charropin.
Mr.. R. R. Nudge, of New Orleans, is stop
ping at NaVo's Claiborne dairy for few days
Miss Lucy Wadsworth is in Franklinton on a
visit
Hon. V. NJ Lefebevre, candidate for Con-
gress, Sixth District, and Hon. Thos C. Glynn,
were visitors to Covington, this week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-07-18
Vaudeville Items
Vaudeville, July 9, 1908.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Miss May Pinckney's many friends were glad
to see her last Sunday. She is enjoying the
work at the Summer Normal, at Tulane
The Baptist Encampment closes Thursday
evening, and has been as successful as could be
expected. The weather has interfered with the
attendance, also the high water in the northern
part of the State. All speak with much enthu-
siasm of the excellent lectures
Miss Susie Juder, leader of the elementary
Sunday school work in louisiana was one Of
the encampment visitors, and gave an interest
ing talk.
Miss Jean Gordon always a welcome visitor
to Vaudeville, spent few days with Prof. and
Mrs. Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Prof Ivey, of Tulane, were
guests at Maria Cottage
Rest Awhile was especially honored this
week in having Miss Sophie Wright and Mrs.
Geo. Williams within her gates. The only re-
greet was, they could not remain longer
Mr.. Picton is enjoying a weeks vacation with
his family and DR.. and Mrs. Owens.
Mrs. Cundall, of Covington, is a guest at
Mugnier Hotel
The Messrs. Hopkins are spending the sum-
mer in New Orleans
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-07-18
SOMETHING MUST BE DONE.

The ladies of Covington have decided that
something must be done and done without delay,
toward getting protection for our town. They
once before banded themselves together and be-
came an auxiliary to the Citizen League, made
quite nice little sum of money and were ready
to turn it over to the city council whenever it was
to be applied to it's purpose. Then, as it seemed
impossible for them to in any way further the
cause, they went into passiVeness, and have
only recently seen rift in the clouds which
may mean accomplishment of the cherished
wish. So these earnest workers have again
come to the front, to do what they can but this
new vigor and determination and are going It
alone" AS first step they have decided to
give an entertainment on July % and "a for the
benefit of the fire fund. and now make an
earnest appeal to the public to help them on by
granting full attendance big audience. The
performance will be good one, under the man
agement of Mr.. Percy Barbac It is to consist
of a comedy by grown ups and 'sAlice in Won
derland" by some of the talented juveniles of
CoVngton.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-07-18
SOCIETY NOTES.
BY ETHELYN RIVERS.

Mrs. Ernest Wales entertained the Five
Hundred Club on Tuesday. The first prize was
won by Mrs. Logan Belnap and Miss Julia Ar
beur the consolation. Miss L. Allan will en-
terrain the club next week.
Mrs. T. M. Burns left for Vaudeville this
week, where she will spend several days.
Mrs. W. Poole entertained the Friday After
noon Euchre Club at her residence on Jackson
St. The prizes were awarded as follows: Mrs.
Bourgeois first and lone hand, Miss Richard
second and Mrs Mercadel the consolation
Miss Hennessey will entertain this Friday
Mrs: VIM. Bodebender has returned from
her trip to New York
Mrs. James O'Donnell entertained the En-
broidery Club on Thurday The ladies present
were: Mesdames Stream, Chas Weiss, A. J.
Nelson, L. L. Morgan, A. Smith, C. M. Poole
and James O'Donnell. Mrs. Streams entertain
ed the guests with several piano selection
Miss Eola Blouin left this week for her home
at Baton Rouge
Mrs. W. Salter and family are spending a
while at the Glen.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-07-18
i Tan'l''any farmer
July is, 1908.
The M. G. B. LIBRARY CONTEST

Inc Farmer will publish on the first naoo
80 week. the amount of subscriptions that
1--we oeen taken for the NJ c. B. Library by the
uiilerenV contestants who are working to win
Tue gold necklace offered by the M, C. r and
'Ae Ooty JeWelry house to the one successful in
securing the largest number of subscriptions.
Inc necklace is on exhibition in the show-win-
cow OF j. F. Doty, next to the postoffice. This
ilSI VIII De published exclusively in the Farmer
we wish to add, that this contest should
awaken interest in the public, not only bv reason
VI the backing that will be given to the several
1aVorltes IN the race, but because of the feeling
OF pride that should induce everyone to do his
~ her pest to support the efforts of the NJ, c.
p 70 give to the public much-needed institu-
Ulol' whose educational benefits will more than
repay any outlay that is now made. Every
pooy should join in, with the twofold object of
helplng contestant to win the prize and aiding
Inc M. Y. b. to a nearer realization of their
worthy desire to give to Covington a good pub
lie library.
Our advice to those who are connecting for
tllls prize is to make house-to-house canvass.
You Should not have any hesitancy in asking for
subscriptions. You are not asking for charity.
You are giving far in excess of value received,
You are pleading for recognition of services
hitherto but poorly appreciated and insufficently
rewarded. If there is any timidity or shame in
the transaction, it should attach to the one who,
beng able, refuses to assist an undertaking
That opens the way for intellectual improvement
and the acquisition of habits that make home an
entlcing retreat during the long winter even
ngs The proverbial dangers of the idle mind,
the devils workshop" become apparent in
homes where books are scarce The desire for
amusement will make refuge of the saloon,
OF the billiard hall or of the poker-room, if the
child is not bound to home by influences more
elevating and more attractive. It should be the
duty of every father, every mother to see
that the children are supplied with proper
books, that their minds may be trained to habits
OF thought and reflection Failure in life can
often be traced to this inopportunity, and the
parent who, for the trivial sum of fifty cents or
one dollar, becomes remiss in this parental duty
is making mistake that in after years may
be bitterly regretted.
Therefore, we say, make house-to-house
canvass. We believe every mother, if not from
philanthropic motive, will, from a sense of
duty to her own household, subscribe to the
library
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-07-18
THE PRICE BoLTLEss RAIL JOINT.

We publish on the opposite page a description
by DR.. Edward Wunderlich, of Claiborne, Of the
new Price boltless rail joint" This new safe
guard in the construction of railroads adds a
feature of security that should not only be eag-
erly adopted by railroad companies, from the
standpoint of economy and safety, but should
be heralded by the people as an additional means
of security to life. The simplicity of device
and firmness of fastening make the Price joint
an acquisition that no railroad can afford to be
without and the company that manufactures it
will undoubtedly reap harvest worth while
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-07-18
A Letter from New York.
PARK AVENUE HOTEL
New York, July II, 1908.

Dear St. Tammany Farmer
The dominate note in noisy New York, and
the one heard above all others, is the people. -
The streets. cars, stores boats, parks, rivers
and hillsides fairly TEEN with people; and vet
there are more countless numbers sWarming
from some where, going some where in an end
less rush. You can't escape them, save in the
privacy of your own apartments, and then you
hear the roar that means the people-and their
ceaseless activity.
We took long ride and as we went we looked
down every cross street. all alike, busy aunt
hill, all alike, walled up with houses, whose
hordes of inmates had emptied into the streets
to celebrate the glorious Fourth At six o'clock
on the previous evening, we watched what
looked to be great parade 1t was an army of
shop girls going home, dressed in what at dis
lance seemed uniform-in reality the regula-
ton shirtwaist and skirt of these Work-a-day
women Block after block of them along thew
marched, to the tune, sad or gay of their busy
lives.
Bellevue hospital was caring for 924 unfortu-
mates the morning we were there and doubtless
the number climbed near the 1000 mark before
the hot day was done. Yes, it was sad to see
SO much suffering, but it was infinitely consoling
to see its alienation Most all of the faces Of
the patients were cheerful, bespeaking relief,
and a comfort probably far in excess of that
they had at home Even the poor wretch with
a broken. back seemed not to feel the misfortune
that was his and the baby, a mere skeleton,
played with the tube of the stethoscope of the
physician bending over it in careful examina-
ton.
Coney Island is indeed city of laths and bur-
Ian. but just as attractive as lights and gaudi-
ness can make it. There you really do see a
pudding of people and find choice as
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-07-18

Opened for business on Monday,
February 8, 1908, and soIicits your trade.
Hotel and family washing a speciality.
All work called for and delivered.
CORNER FIRST AND COLUMBIA SITS.
Phone O3. P. Q, Box 233.
Douglas Island news., 1908-02-19
Hurts Nobody's Feelings.

Delegate Gales announcement that Congress is taking no interest in ter ritorial government for Alaska is no surprise or disappointment to anybody. Advocates of home rule for Alaska have never expected that it would be accomplished until after long cam paign of education. It will be several years yet before territorial government is ordained and would be that long if every body in Alaska were in favor of it.
 The slow progress made in getting consideration for home rule at the national capital is the best evidence that the territory will never have in- telligent local legislation until it has local legislature. At the present time all it receives is doled out as charity by tinhorn politicians who know as much about Alaska as rabbit does about the kingdom of heaven.
 Still there is no reason why anybody should get mad or excited over the situation. Residents of Alaska came here understanding that it was ruled as penal colony but believing that they could prosper in spite of absurd laws, and most of them are doing so. A great many Alaskans are making more money that Congressman and most Congressman get more than they are worth.
 Blessed are they who expect nothing for they shall not be disappointed.- Prospector.
Douglas Island news., 1908-02-19
Growth of Mining in Alaska

The growth of mining in Alaska is of course the most astonishing of the in- dustries. The progress during the past year has been very great, due to the advancement made in the improved machinery. Large companies formed by eastern capitalists have been able to place machines on the ground which will increase the output of gold mater ially. At Nome, the Anvil Mining and Hydraulic Company has brought seV- eral large dredgers to Alaska, and have placed one at Nome at cost of S9O,OOo, erecting also large power plant about half a mile from the city limits at cost of S250,000, which with accessories, will bring the investment to over half-million dollars for this one con- cern in this one place alone. This is but an indication of what is going on in Alaska. With the approved process there can be handled by each dredger about 5000 yards of gravel per day of ten hours work. The three dredgers would probably handle from eight to ten thousand yards per day of gravel which will average from twenty five cents to one dollar per cubic yard. Inasmuch as these dredgers can be operated at exceedingly small expense, there is no donbt but that the returns to the stock holders will be exceedingly large. This is only one instance of several propo- sitions of large character which are now in the course of construction in the districts.
 The ditches in the KougarOk district are playing their part in the develop ment of the mining districts, for thous- ands of dollars are being spent in building these ditches to bring the water to the creeks, which are known to be rich in placer gold. There is large amount of capital being expend- ed at what is known as the Candle Creek Mining district, in the way of building ditches, putting in hydraulic plants and other devices for the ex- traction of the yellow metal and very materially increasing the output over the possibilities of old.fashioned "pan- ming" by hand.
 There has been during the past year a great development on the second and third beach line which has heretofore produced millions. Several very large rich placer mines have been opened up during the past year in different places along these beach lines.-Judge w. H. Bard in 'sThe Alaska of Today" Febru- ary National Magazine.
Douglas Island news., 1908-02-19

The funny man on the Seward Gate way says: There are any number of people who can start breeze; a few can "raise the wind;" but it remains for the Guggenheims to set about to devise scheme to dissuade the wind from blowing down Copper river at the lawless speed of eighty miles or more an hour.
Douglas Island news., 1908-02-19
Deduction.

"I know what the preacher meant when he spoke of the lay members this morning." remarked little Fred on his way home from church.
 "What did he mean, dear?" queFied his mother.
 "He meant chickens" answered Fred. q heard him tell papa the other day that there was lot of gossiping old hens in his congregation.-Chicago News.
Douglas Island news., 1908-02-19

It's easy to look we'll if you have good clothes, and it's easy to get good clothes of Smallwood, at the Beach Store near the 300 Mill.
Douglas Island news., 1908-02-19
JUNEAU FERRY AND NAVIGATION co
 FERRY TIME CARD
 n...a., H.p,,,5 T;r,e

Douglas Island Time.
 LEAVE JUNEAU For Douglas and Traa6WeD:
 S:OO a. ID. 800 D. ID. 9:SO am. 4:9O p.m. l1:OO a. m. 7:0O D. ID. 100 p. ID. 800 D. ID.
 LEAVE SoUelAs For TreadWen: For Juneau: S:lS Q. m. S:30 am. 9:l5 a. ID 10:OS a. ID. il:15 a. ID. 12:O5 a. ID. l:l5 p.m. I:I5 D. m. S:15 D. m. SEQ D. ID. A:45 pm. 5:Ssp.m. 7:15 D. ID. 7:SO D. ID. 9:l5 p. m. 9:S0 pm.
 LEAVE TREApWELL For Douglas and Juneau:
 S:25 am. S:25 pm. IO:OO a. m. 5:SO p. m. I2:OO a. ID. 7:25 p. m. l:4O p.m. 9:25 p. m. ON WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Boat leaves Juneau for Douglas and Trea
 well at F midnight.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-01-03
FROM CIVIL
SERVICE
NEW APPOINTEE TO IN.
DIAN AGENCY is AN
ALABAMA NEGRO.

The workings of the civil
service commission is the cause
of considerable CONSERVATION
among the stenographers and
other employees of the Union
agency here.
Some time ago Indian Agent
Dana III. Kelsey received Il
letter from the civil service
people stating that w. ID.
Nicholson had passed the re
quirenents of the service and
had been assigned from Biz
bingham. Alabama to Mr..
kelsey's department at Musko-
gee as stenogropher. The new
appointee would arrive i'm Il few
days, said the letter.
"All right, ! can use him.
was the mental note made bv
Mr.. Kelsey at the time.
Yesterday while the agent
was busy over the papers on his
desk a man entered the office.
| \
| .'My name is w. ID Nichol
son." he said, ''l'm from Biz
mingham. l have just been
assigned to this place by the
civil service commission
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-01-03

Mr.. Kelsey looked up. Be
fore him stood a well dressed,
intelligent looking Negro.
AS the employees Of the
agency are for great part
composed of southerners the
assignment of a Negro to a
clerical position stirred up no
little comment. Under the civ.
il service rules there is nothing
for Mr.. Kelsey to do but carry
out his instructions. He had
not assigned Nicholson to work
last night.
This is the first appointee to
be sent here under the new
civil service rules and the.frst
Negro to be assigned to a cler.
ical position in the agency
Phoenix.
Yes the young man is COM
petent and able the only draw
back is that God i'm his wisdom
painted his skin black.
1t is understood that some of
the white employees of the
agency have threatened to re-
sign. If they do resign they
will regret it for there are many
other people both colored and
white who are capable and will
ing to accept such positions
Government pay is certain.
But after all there is no dan.
ger of anyone leaving the
service as it is only the poor
devils who are raising III.
The decent white folks are too
sensible to object to an order of
1.-THE government. Ed.