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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-07
Abita News and Society Notes.
BY OUR ABITA CORRESPONDENTS.

Mr. Frank Smith returned home Sunday, after
spending awhile in Gulfport, with friends and rea-
tves.
Miss L, Clements spent Sunday here with relatives
and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonhardt, and two charming
DAUGHTERS, Misses Gertrude and Anna have moved
here for the winter months, having leased the house
Of Mr. Frank Brown Their many friends are delight
ed to welcome them back.
Mr. Steve Bggio Jr., spent last week IN the Cres-
cent city, visiting friends and relatives.
Mr.. j. Flanagan is spending some time here for
his health.
Misses M. Davis and Ethel and j. Abney spent
last Sunday with friends in Covington.
MISS M. r. Biggio returned home Wednesday, after
spending some time in New Orleans.
Mrs. II. Michaelis returned home Sunday.
Mrs. s. Biggio and daughter, Miss Celestine, were
among this weeks visitors to New Orleans.
Mr.. Willie Stire visited his parents Sunday.
| Miss Mae Mchaelis paid flying visit to Covlngton
last Monday
Much to the regret of their many Abita friends,
Mrs A. Kaub and daughter, Mrs. W. NJ. Harvey
and baby, left monday to make their home in Kent
wood, La They will be greatly missed here.
| The Ladies Aid Society of the Lutheran church
held it's regular monthly meeting Friday, Oct. 81
1908. The next meeting will be held at the church
on Wednesday, November rs, at o'clock. All ladies'
are cordially invited to attend.
Mr.. John Messina Jr., is spending few days with
his parents in New Orleans.
Mr. Chas. Calogne visited his brother, Mr.. John
Cologne last week.
Misses e. and A. Hardouin are among our fall
visitors, they are spending some time with their
/ brother, Mr.. Jules Hardoun.
| Miss Mathilde Schmidt was among the week end
visitors to New Orleans.
Rev. A. II. Kaub left during the week for Dallas,
Tex, where he has accepteda call He will be great
" missed by his numerous friends here.
An enjoyable hay ride was given last Wednesday,
from Abita to the home of Miss Mildred Davis, where
most enjoyable evening was spent. Those on the
hay ride were Misses Mae Miehaelis, Amelia and
Emily Hardouin and Ethel Abney and Messrs. Frank
Smith, B. Kahn, Walter Chareyille and Willie Mi
chaelis
/ "A subscription list is going the rounds in Abita
and the citizens are donating money and other
contributions toward building an up-odate pavilion
mass meeting is to be held at the Town Hall Sat
urday, November Il, at 3 p. m. 10 select commit
tee and discuss ways and means.
A meeting of the Abita Springs Fire Company was
held Monday Nov. 2, at which reorganization was
effected, with the following officers: A. O. Pons,
President; G. E. Millar, Vice President; Charles
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-07
Bayou LaCOmD Items.
BY THREE OF US.

Mr.. A. G. Todd was in Covington, on business, a
few days last week
Miss Meta Rogers attended the teachers meeting
in Slidell, last Saturday.
DR.. Jackson and MIR. Ernest Colman spent several
days here last week, hunting and fishing.
Mr.. D. w. Nevis is on the sick list
Mr. Ira Todd, accompanied by his sister Miss Pearl
spent last Friday in Vaudeville
Mr.. Albert G; Tebo, of New Orleans spent several
days on Bayou Lacombe last week.
Mrs. John H. Davis, accompanied by her son Viii
lie and daughter Irene spent Sunday in Vaudeville
Messrs. Henry Keller and w. Gardner spent several
days here business.
Mr.. Berry w. Todd was business visitor to Gov
ngton, Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Todd are the happy parents
of fine son, born Oct. 81.
Hobson comes around quite often now
| Wonder if she was disappointed Sunday?
Mr.. John Il. Davis is putting up box factory on
Bayou Lacomb, near his saw mill.
Master Jimmy Todd is the sick list we all wish
him speedy recovery
Mr.. Burns, of Coyington, parish surveyor is spend
ing several days on Bayou Lacomb, surveying
/ The many friends of Mr. Howard Pierce regret to
see him SO feeble, and hope him speedy recovery
Hon. FL. L. Garland, of New Orleans, was a bust
ness visitor to this place Wednesday.
/ The election was carried on nicely at this place
Mr.. III. p Hackinjosh has moved his family to the
/ city for the winter.
! Mcssrs. Berry, Aaron and Ira Todd were business
visitors to Slidell Wednesday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-07
The ELECTION

The result of the presidential election
shows that is far safer to take the odds of
the bookmakers as indicating the successful
candidates than to place reliance upon the
prediction of interested politicians. With
the money power Of the whole country back
Of Taft, and with the influence of a President
who has made himself popular with the
masses by his apparent antagonism to preda-
tory wealth, it was a foreseen conclusion
that Taft would be elected, and probably
fewWho were we'll informed believed 9th,
wise.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-07

DIED In Covington. La, Friday Oct. 30, 1908, al
ESQ o. M, SISTER M. MAGDALEN REFS, aged
81 years A native Of Germany The funeral took
place from ST. Scholastcas Convent, Saturday after
noon at l o'clock Interment in St Jesephs Gene
terry at Ramsay, La Rev. Jos. Koegerl officiating.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-07
,e lonesome indeed without them.

be lonesome indeed without them.
Mrs. James O'Donnel and family also left
on the same train for Bogalusa, where they
too will reside in the future While they
will be great addition to the social life OF
Bogalusa, Misses Cecile and Ella especially,
Coyington friends will find it hard to get
along without them, and their presence will
be missed at all gatherings.
| The many friends of Rev. J. NJ. Williams
and wife are delighted to see their little son
Milton out and around after his severe at
tack of diptheria
The Five Hundred Club met at the South
ern Hotel Tuesday as guest of Mrs. Fred.
G. Hardie. Mrs. Marvin Poole was the
most successful in games and was given the
| first prize, while Mrs Fred. Hardie came in
for the second, Mrs. Marvin Poole will be
the next hostess Of the club.
The Misses Katie and Hester McDougall
Of Franklinton, La, We're the guests of their
aunts, Miss Kate McDougall and Mrs. Mar
tindale.
Mrs. M. E. Burns spent Sunday with her
daughter, Mrs. Ed. Kentzel, and took her
little grandson Allen home with her for a
several weeks stay.
Mrs. Flora Burris arrived last week from
Franklinton to be the guest of Mrs. D. M.
Wadsword for the winter. Miss Ruth Bur.
ris, also Of Franklinton, was the guest OF
Mrs. d. Wadsworth Saturday and Sunday
T. H. Sagn, of Chicago, was a guest at
the Southern Hotel last week, also Minor
Morton, of Louisville, KY.
Mrs. Preston Herndon was the charming
hostess of the Matron's Afternoon Euchre
Club at the Southern Hotel last Thursday.
Mrs Albert Smith was the lucky winner Of
the first prize, Mrs. C. M. Poole the second,
and to Mrs Allie Smith fell the consolation.
Mrs. Lewis Morgan will entertain the club
next week at her pretty home in Jefferson
! Ave.
Miss Elizabeth K. Patterson and Miss
Daisy Joor have opened primary and man
ual training school at the residence of the
former, No. IA, 23d Avenue. The hours are
from 9 a. m. to II M, and their object is
to teach the primary educational work along
the lines of the public school and to give in
addition the benefits of calisthenics draw
ing, clay modelling and most important of
ALL to teach all the branches in the easiest
and most interesting way for their little
pupils. Covington mothers need just such
a school, for many Of us do not care to send
children of tender age to be shut up a
greater part of the day, and most of us feel
that these little tots, just from the mother S
wing, need more individual attention and
sympathy than the mistress of a crowded
room of pupils can possibly give or be ex-
pected to give.
Therefore Miss Patterson's undertaking
should appeal to large number of women,
and her school should certainly flourish
Both Miss Patterson and Miss Joor are
graduates of the art of NeWcomb, and both
are thoroughly competent to carry through
well and conscientiously the work they
have in hand We trust their efforts will be
fully appreciated and that success will crown
u their efforts.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-07

On Wednesday, November H. services in commen-
Grafton Of the anniversary of the death of Father H.
Mgnot founder Of the Deaf Mute Institute of Chin
chuba will be held in the Chinchuba chapel. The
Archbishop being president of the Deaf Mute Char
tered Society will honor the occasion, with his pres
ence and will make an address.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-07

very happy band of diners met at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Menetre last Sunday. Dinner
was served at 6 p. m. in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Norman and was in a sense reunion dinner.
only the invited guests at the wedding being present
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-07

Biggio Recording Secretary; R. Mendow, Treasurer,
E. NORM Foreman; B. A. Cologne, First Assistant
William Strain, second Assistant.
The company is to be benevolent assoclaeloh'
each member being entitled to medical attentloh.
Twenty-four members were enrolled and com
ittee Of three appointed to revise the old fire com
panys rules and with instructions to report at tne
next meeting to be held November TO- The regular
meetings of the company will be held on the hrst
Monday in each month at the Town Hall.
Following is the report of Board OF Trustees
of the Abita Springs Public School for the month
of October 1908:
RECEIPTS.
Amount from old Board SLID
Incidental fund 1928
From entertainment given Oct. 10 ILL.,
Exnenses Of entertain l11e $3.50
Repairs on school building 93 90
Janitor oUo
Incidentals 81o
lbs. 46
Balance on hand DC. 80
Total SIT. IS
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-07

In the list of donations to the park published in the
Farmer an error made Mr.. June Lacroixs donation
six days at $780, 1t should have read $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
STATEHOOD FfeHT ABANDONED.
New Mexico Expects Nothing From
 Present Congress.

Washington, January 29.-New Mex ico today practically gave up its ef forts to obtain statehood at this session of the Sixtieth Congress, when Gov ernor Curry, appearing, with Former Governor L. B. Price, before the House committee on territories, invited that committee and the corresponding com mittee of the Senate to visit New Mex ico next summer after the national con- ventions, and "see and judge for them selves whether the territory, which for 50 years has been seeking admission to the Union as a state, is entitled to that benefit, and ought to have it."
 It is understood that Governor Cur rvs invitation, following the sugges- tion to him by Speaker Cannon few days ago that it would not be wise to press the issue on the eve of a presi- dential campaign, signifies a truce for the winter. It is positively denied that in consideration of this relinqufshment, the House committee on territories or it's chairman (Mr. Hamilton of Mich igan) has agreed to report favorably the statehood bill at the short session, but the delegation has hopes of such action.
 The committee took no action on Coy ernor Curry's invitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
DELUGB OF BILLS
 DESTINED TO DIE
HOUSE COMMITTEES WILL DIS. POSE OF MANY MEASURES AZ. FEcTlNG RAILROADS DURING THE PRESENT SESSION.

Washington, January 29.-(Speeial.) )-The House interstate and foreign commerce committee has set March as tbe date to begin hearings on all bills now before 1t proposing amendments to the inter- state commerce laws. A long list of these have been introduced-billst to compel rail- roads to furnish enough cars to handle the business, bills to enforce reciprocal de- murrage In case of failure to move busl- ness promptly, bills to prohibit railroads increasing rates without the consent first secured of the interstate commerce com mission and many others along similar lines.
 It is doubtful whether there will be any change In the law at this session. The Senate committee has decided to have hearings on the Fulton bill to provide that no rate or schedule of rates shall be ln- creased without first securing the consent, after hearing, of the interstate commits sion. Senator Deliver is going to intro duee measure ito establish government control of the capitalization of interstate carriers. That any of these measures will become law Is not seriously, expected.
 The season will probably go on record as contributing the greatest number of bills to please labor. shippers, consumers, bankers, bank depositors and all other classes of the public, and none of them. is destined to become law. w.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
IRON TRADE SHOWS
 CONTINUED QUIET
Meeting Will Be Held to Decide
 Upon Reductions
SOUTHERN BUSINESS GOOD
Prices Have Been Held Up To Falr Figures In Southern District With Recent Large For.
 eipn Sales.

Cleveland, O., January (Speeial.) The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say:
 Recent reductions have not resulted In increasing orders to any marked extent, except in the case of tin plate. and 1t is anticipated that at the meet :. lngs of Iron and steel representatives to be held in New York this week the predominating sentiment will be in op- position to further reduction. There is some increase in activity of finishing mills. At meeting of pig iron man ; ufacturers of the central west, held in Cleveland, more harmonious feeling than has heretofore prevailed was man ifested.
 One valley interest which had not been cooperating with the others, signified It's intentions to do so. and with the exception of one or two fur naces. ST valley is now being asked for No. 2. The majority of sales of southern pig iron are being made on a basis of $12.5O, Birmingham, for No. 7 foundry. In spite of recent reduc- tions in prices of bar iron, prices are still sagging and there is little mum Der business. There is also cutting below recent prices of light rails. Cast iron pipe. for which some good sized orders have been placed by municipal ities, has declined S1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
Mrs. Rachel Owen Dies.

Centreville, January 29.-(Special.) )-Mrs. Rachel Owen died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Jerome T. Fuller, yesterday. She was S4 years old at the time of her death, and all of the years of her long and useful life were spent in this community She was the mother of James w. Owen, who was for 20 years clerk of the circuit court of Bibb county, and was related to many of the most prominent families in the county. She was greatly beloved by all who knew her
 She was a consistent member of the Pres byteran church. All of her children died a number of years ago, and but two grandchildren survive her. Funeral ser vices were conducted at the Presbyterian II church this afternoon and her remains were inferred at the Centreville ceme,cry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
THESE LAWS WOULD
 KILL RAILROADS
REPRESENTATIVE LAMB OF vIR- GINA INTRODUCES A BILL
 WHICH WOULD IMPOSE RADICAL CHANGES IN R. R. OPERATION.

Washington, January 29.-Representative Lamb of Virginia today introduced bill to require all railroads engaged in inter- state commerce to establish uniform roadbed within five years, to abolish all grade crossings within five years; such railroads as shall attain a certain vol ume of traffic to double track their roads within five years; all railroads to put in operation uniform system of automatic blocks and signals within one year, and providing that hereafter all passenger cars shall be constructed of steel. and that no cars otherwise constructed shall be kept in use after five years after the passage of the bill. By way of penalty the bill prescribes for each violation by a railroad company a fine of s1000 and for each vo- lation by an official fine of 5000 or one year imprisonment, or both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
RATE LAW PASSED
 BY LEGISLATURE
NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD SIT LAYTON IS IN A MIDDLE DUE TO DIFFERENCE OF VIEWS AMONG LEGISLATORS.

Raleigh N. C., January 29.-The senate tonight by a vote of 25 to 21, passed a bill making the railroad passenger rate in this state 21a cents to go into effect April l. with the provision that after January 10 1909, the corporation commits sion may increase or decrease the rate as it may be found confiscatory or ex- cessive.
 The bill contains no proviso for mileage books at 2h cents, intrastate and inter- state. as promised by the railroads if 2 21b-cent fiat rate is adopted, it being left to the railroads to comply with this agreement adopted with Governor Glenn.
 The house is greatly divided on the mat ter, and it is evident that it will not con- cur in the senate, but will adopt a definite e bill The entire railway rate situation is in a very much muddled condition tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
WIRT ADAMS HAS
 STRUCK BIG SNAG
STATE REVENUE AGENT OF MIS- SlSSIPPI IS ENDOWED BY PIANO DEALERS FROM COLLECTING BACK TAX.

Jackson. Miss. January 29-(Special.)- State Revenue Agent Adams has been enjoined by Federal Judge Niles from en- forcing the collection of back taxes against the wholesale dealers of the state These piano dealers, according to the revenue agent, have dodged taxation on hundreds of thousand of dollars worth of solvent credits, notes, etc. for instru- ments sold on credit and the taxes due amount to $50000 to $75,00O
 The restraining order was granted to attorneys of L. Grunewald, Philip Wer- lein and Junius Hart of New Orleans, and Jesse French of Birmingham. A similar injunction was granted a few weeks since to the Memphis dealers.
 c. E. Young, state organizer of the Red Men, was in Jackson tonight and organized or re-organized the lodge here, with the following officers: Prophet Thomas M. Henry; sachem, H. l.. East man; senior sagamore, E. A. Stephenson ; junior sagamore, w. P. Tafom; chief of records, J. A. Mclaughlin: keeper of wampum, Sam P. Henry. This is a re organization of the old Red Men lodge. which has a strong organization among the best people of the community. MT. Young has organized IT lodges since last May and there are now 49 lodges in the state with total membership of 35OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30

MT. W. A. Stagg, 1063 Pacific St, Brooklyn, N Y, who is vigorous at the age of 73, has been cured several times of grip by Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey, taken as prescribed, and has also been saved by It's use from the bad after-effects of the disease.
 MT, Stagg writes:-"For thirty years Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey has been my one medicine. I have always used it as prescribed, and 1t has proved valuable aid, as it has not only cured several attacks of grip, but has pre- vented any bad after effects. cannot speak too highly of what Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey has done for me, ana will always keep it to stimulate and tone up my system and as a sure cure for colds and grip. Although 73 years old. I am hale and hearty. due to the judicious use of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey."
 Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is an ab- solutely pure distillation of matted grain, great care being used to have every kernel thoroughly matted. thus destroying the germ and producing predigested liquid food in the form Of a malt essence, which is the most ef- fective tonic stimulant and inyigorator known to science; softenad by warmth and moisture, its palatabil,tv and free dom from injurious substances render it so that it can be retained by the most sensitive stomach.
 Sold by druggists. grocers aud deal CTS, or direct. s1 a bottle. Illustrated Medical Booklet containing f'w Of many convincing testimonials received nom grateful men and women who have been cu.ed, and icctor's advice sent free. Dhffy's Mal' Whislley Co.,, Rochester, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
Iron Ages Review.

New York, January 29.-The Iron Age will say tomorrow:
 The volume of new business is still small and only occasional evidence is forthcoming of some quickening in the demand. There will be series of con ferences Thursday in many branches of the trade which may bring a settle ment on some important points, nota- bly, that of the price of ore for the coming season. Closely connected with the question of prices on .,crude and finished material is that of readjust- ment of wages. The market for south ern pig iron has for the time being settled rather firmly at SIS for No. 9 foundry Birmingham. Its strength will be tested. however, by the negotiations now pending for a good sized tonnage by the largest pipe interest and for about 5000 tons for 2 Michigan stove manufacture. The efforts of southern makers to market abroad met with their first success this week. when about 10000 tons of foundry iron were mark keted in Italy.
 The low prices on bar iron have had a widespread adverse influence without stimulating business very much. Eff forts to put order into chaos are to be made at the special meeting of the Eastern Bar Iron association this week in this city.
 Chicago reports inquiries for raiIs from a number of railroads in the west and southwest which aggregate about 5O,O00 tons. Concessions are being made in plates.
 In the lighter lines, the most satis- factory results come from the wide trade in both specifications and new business is coming in better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
CORONER'S VERDICT
 IN THEATRE FIRE
WOMAN WHO OWNED sTEREoPTl-
 CON AND FACTORY INSPECTOR
 ARE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR
 THE LOSS OF LIFE.

Boyertown Pa. January 29.-The cor oner's jury which has been Investigating the disastrous fire al Rhoades opera house in which 1e9 persons lost their lives, returned a verdict at o'clock this morn- ing. The verdict in part is as follows:
 ..Ne are of the opinion that Mrs. Mon- roe and the deputy factory inspector are largely responsible for the disaster, on account of negligence. We request the prosecuting attorney of Berks county to arrest and if possible convict Mrs Monroe, owner of the stercopticon ma chine and Harry McC. Bechtel the lac tcry inspector, on the charge of criminal negllgence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
NO RECEIVER APPOINTED. Judge Pritchard Declines To Name One For Dispensary Fund.

Asheville, N. C.. January 29.-In the United States circuit court today Judge J. c. Pritchard decided that he would not appoint a receiver in the case of Fleschman & Co.,, against the South Carolina dispensary commission. Fleisch- man & Go. had asked that a receiver be appointed for the $SoOO00 fund now held by the South Carolina dispensary com mission for the purpose of liquidating the debts of the dispensary. The courts action was taken after hearing the return of the commission through It's attorney which stated that most of the claims of creditors were fraudulent, and that the creditors had conspired with a majority of the members of the oN commission to overcharge the state for liquor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
FATHER AND SON SHOT. Fatal Wounding of the Two Results
 From Boyish Fight.

Bristol Tenn, January 29.-News reached here today of tn e fatal wound ing of Thomas J. McElwea and his son George at Mountain church. near Silver Lake, Johnson county Tennes- see, last Saturday. At the conclusion of a Sunday school service George and Newton McElwea engaged in q fight. Georges father separated the combatants. Newton then drew a pistol and shot his uncle Thomas McElwea and then turned the pistol on George, sending bullet through his body. The young man who did the shooting has been arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-30
APPLAUSE FOR PRAYER.
Chaplain Mixes Prayers and Pickles
 Audience.

Washington, January 29.--The most un usual incident of applauding the prayer of the chaplain occurred in the House of Representatives today. The chaplain had barely concluded when hand-clapping and laughter were heard from various di- rections. The prayer ran:
 Good Lord, deliver ps. we 'beseech Thee, from the jingo, the demagogue, the bigot and all other undesirable citizens and give us instead the patriot, the states man. the broad-mnded, general-hearted manly man, that Thy kingdom come, and Thy will be done on earth as 1t is n heaven for Christ's sake. Amen.''