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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28
NATIONS FIRST MINT
RARE COINS MAY BE FOUND
WHEN 1T is TORN DOWN..
Hope That Patriotic Sentiment MAY
Be Strong Enough to Save This,
the Third Building Erected for
Governments Purposes.

New. York.-Many finds of rare
early United States coins are expected
when Uncle Sans first mint building
IN Philadelphia, is torn down. That is,
provided there is not enough patriotic
sentiment aroused in the meantime
to preserve the establishment which
answered the purposes of this great
government when it was in all truth
an infant republic.
Long before the revolution there
had been much complaint against Eng.
land for not establishing a colonia,
mint in America, and one of the first
acts OF the newly organized United
States was to provide for the erection
of place at which coins of a definite
value bearing the stamp of this coun
try could be issued
The question of the establishment
of mint had been widely discussed
at least ten years before it was final
ly authorized. Robert Morris on Jan
uary Is, 1882, had recommended a
plan for American coinage, and early
in 1882 went so far as to conduct ne
gotiations for such an establishment
the old Dutch church, then occupied
for time being under consideration
as mint house. Congress on April
Is, 1870, instructed the president tc
establish a mint and Secretary of the
Treasury Alexander Hamilton was di,
rected to prepare and report a proper
plan. This Mr.. Hamilton did at the
next session, and on the strength OF
his report a United States mint was
authorized by congress on April 2.
1892.
A lot on the east side of Seventh
street, near Arch, was purchased and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28
Pillows from coverIets-

If one has an old-fashioned coverlei
in rich blue and white, such as oul
grandmothers used on their beds, they
can be made over into charming sofa
pillows.
While few women would be willing
to cut up good spread for this pur
pose, it is a happy solution for the
coverlet that is worn in places.
Not only do they make attractive
pillow slips, but if they are made to
button on, they can be Numbered re-
peatedly and will wear for years.
There are now to be found many
cheap, modern spreads in imitation OF
the old-time quilts. These one need
have no hesitation about cutting into
all sized pillows
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28
A Macaroni Dish.

Have ready a cupful of macaroni
which has been boiled in sailed water
and cut up rather finely. This means
a cupful after cooking, not before,
and the pieces should be half an inch
or more in length. Melt tablespoon
Of butter in a skillet, and add one
tablespoon of cornstarch and stir un-
til we'll mixed. Add gradually half
cup of sweet thin cream and cook two
minutes. Add quarter teaspoon of
salt, dash of cayenne pepper, and
quarter teaspoon of mustard. Into
this sauce stir first your macaroni,
then half pound of mild American
cheese, grated. Stir and simmer
gently until the cheese has melted,
then turn the mixture out on triangles
of toasted bread. Serve at once.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28
First United States Mint.

an appropriation was made for put
ting up suitable structure. On this
lot stood an old stillhouse, and some
OF the materials in it were sold for
seven shillings and sixpence This
sum, according to an old memoran.
dunn, David Rittenhouse, the first di
rector of the mint, directed should be
laid out for punch in laying the foun.
dalton stone"
The cornerstone Of the mint was
laid by Mr.. Rittenhouse on July 81,
1892, the building consisting of plain
three-story brick. The first coming
was done here in the following Octo.
Der. In reference to this coininge
Washington in his address to congress
of November 6, 1892, said: There
has been small beginning in the
coinage of half dimes, the want Of
small coinage in circulation calling the
first attention to them"
These half dimes, or half dismes,'
as the word is spelled on the coins,
were said to have been struck from Il
quantity of private plate that Wash.
ington had deposited at the mint for
coinage, and bore on the diverse the
representation of a female, said to
have been the portrait of Martha
Washington. By numismatists these
early half dismes" are regarded as
pattern coins, as the first regular de-
post Of silver bullion for coinage
judging by the records, was not made
until July 10, 1894.
The old mint building is now owned
by Mr.. Frank H. Stewart
Mr.. Stewart says that he expects to
tear down the old structure before
long. He has no doubt in the process
a number of interesting coins will
come to light. He is particularly in.
terested in the contents of the corner.
stone, which he is certain will be
found to contain fine specimens of
the early coinage. There is no obtain.
able record showing the nature of the
contents of the cornerstone, but iudg.
ing by the custom of the period not
only coins will be found there but
also important and interesting docu
mentS.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28
Dainty EriIIs,

Some women nave fancy for plain,
sheer ruff1ing, and they like it better
than lace or embroidery for trimming
underwear. For such there are dainty
frillings, which come in all widths,
some of which are hemstitched, while
all are supplied with drawing string
by which to gather them.
These are easily applied to the edge
of hens, as there are no raw edges to
be disposed of.
The trimming is quaint and reminds
one of her grandmother's linens piled
with tiny stitches and redolent of
lavender.
soutache extends even to sash trim
mings and will be seen used as an or
nament in the heart of large rosettes
and also upon the ends of sashes in
little curves or flowers of graceful
form.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28
Barherrv ,lelIV.

Add enough water to nearly cover
the berries. They should be thorough
ly cooked and drained through a jelly
bag. Add one pound Of sugar to pint
of juice. Boil gently, removing any
scum that may arise until the juice
thickens when dropped on a plate.
Then pour in tumbler and seal. l
should boil the juice Is or 20 minutes
before adding sugar.
Here is another recipe: Take as
many apples by measure as barber
ries, remove bad places, then quarter
Do not pare or core. Add berries with
water enough to cover, boil until the
apples are soft, then strain. To cup
of juice use cup of sugar, put juice
on to boil about 20 minutes. In the
meantime put sugar in the oven to
heat. Stir often so as to not burn. Put
all together and boil until it comes to
a jelly. Sometimes it takes only five
minutes. Make it on a clear day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28
Rose Cake.

Here is a cake to serve with the
Ice at luncheon. Bake in a brick loaf,
cover with white boiled icing and
serve uncut on a handsome platter
with a single pink rose laid on each
side. Let the hostess cut the cake
and serve it ON small plates. The
recipe reads: Cream one cup of but
ter with two cups of sugar.. mix one
cup of corn starch with one cup of
milk and stir into the butter and
sugar; beat until smooth, add one
third teaspoon of rose flavoring then
stir in two cups of flour sifted with
four level teaspoons of baking powder.
Beat just enough to mix we'll, fold the
stifHy beaten whites of four eggs in
lightly, and turn into the buttered
and Toured pan. Bake in moderate
oven.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28

Here is q graceful design for coli
enne in a pale biscuit shade. The
high-waisted skirt is cut with a slight
fullness in center of back, also train,
The bodice has yoke of tucked net,
edged with shaped piece of dark
brown silk; filet insertion, edged with
material, forms the bretelles; it is
caught up under buckle at the back;
a medallion is sewn at the end of each
bretelle in front, where a plating of
cord joins them together. The sleeves
are slightly pulled to the elbow, they
continue to the wrist tight, and slight
ly rucked; plating of chiffon is
sewn down the seams and round the
wrists. Tassels add to the trimming
at elbow.
Materials required: TX yards "A
inches wide, yard silk, yard plait-
ed chiffon, 21k yards insertion, 6 tas-
sells, medallions, yards cord.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28
FOR THE BREAKFAST TABLE.
suggestions for Those Who Would Be
gin the Day Well.

The average American family is fast
following in the footsteps of foreign
cousins and eating light breakfasts
and one hot dish is considered SUI.
f1c1ent. The motherly mother and de.
voted wife may find one or two of the
following dishes tempting. Generally
speaking, something with little salty
HaVor appeals to mans appetite
F1nnan Haddie and Eggs,-Select a
thick fish and cut into pieces large
enough for single portions. Parboil
the fish for a few minutes. Remove
from the pan, dry with a cloth. Put
the fish on the fine broiler, rub butter
over it and broil until nicely Drowned.
Lay on hot platter, brush once more
with butter, squeeze a little lemon
juice over it and serve with a poached
egg on each square of fish.
Baked Breakfast Dish.-In the bot
tom OF a baking dish put a layer of
cold mashed potatoes left from dipner.
Sprinkle with bits of butter Over this
place layer Of finely chopped ham
and then break several eggs over the
top. Place in moderately quick
oven and bake until done Grated
cheese may be added on top of the
eggs if cheese is liked. Many prefer it
without the cheese for breakfast and
with the cheese for luncheon.
Bacon in Potatoes.-Select large
potatoes of even size and cut a small
piece off one end so they will stand.
When baked remove the second end
scoop out part of the inside. Fill this
cavity with chopped broiled bacon,
making a little pyramid in each po-
tato. Serve on hot platter and stick
sprig of parsley in each potato.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28
A Handy Device.

A very simple but handy device for
pressing out lard, juices for jelly, or
the fruit for marmalade Or butter is
made from two boards, Is inches long,
three inches wide and one-half inch
thick, formed into the shape of pad
dies, with two holes bored into the end
of each. through which wire is run, to
fasten the boards together. This de-
vice saves the hands from becoming
soiled and stained
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28
Baked Breakfast Dish,

In the bottom of baking dish put
q layer of cold mashed potatoes left
from dinner. Sprinkle with bits of
butter. Over this place a layer of
ffnely-chopped ham and then break
several eggs over the top. Place in a
moderately quick oven and bake IN
til done. Grated cheese may be add
ed on top of the eggs if cheese is
liked Many prefer it without the
cheese for breakfast, and with the
cheese for luncheon
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28
To Mend Broken China.

The most successful way to mend
broken china is the following formu-
la: Powder a small quantity of lime
and take the white of one egg and mix
together to a paste. Apply this quickly
to the china to be mended, place the
broken pieces together firmly, and
they will become set and strong. It is
unusual when china breaks in the
same place again after being mended
with this paste
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28
APRICOT Catsun.

Cook two gallons of very ripe april
cots for one hour; then remove from
fire and put through colander to re-
move the pits and skins; then add one
gallon of pure cider vinegar, two
pounds of brown sugar, three table
spoonfuls each of cinnamon, cloves,
mace, allspice and ginger and one
cupful of horseradish. Return to the
fire and cook three hours. Bottle when
CoOI
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28
Whaf7

A woman whose husband sometimes
jests because she spends much of her
time thinking and talking about
clothes sends word that she wonders
what rs per cent of the men would
have to talk or think about If there
were no such thing as baseball.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28
Lace Curtains.

Cut off the lower scalloped edge of
your lace curtain around the turn and
lay it on the net above, where it is
worn out from the sun and dust strik-
ing it," then finish cutting. Basic and
sew to the good part by machine, cut
all the old net away and you have a
good pair of curtains reaching to the
WindnW SilIS
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28
EssIIv Laundered Sleeves.

To lessen materially the difficulty Of
ironing a shirtwaist sleeve open the
gleeve from shoulder to wrist after
Joining the under arm seam, hem the
raw edges, finish the forward lap with
lace and join the sleeve again with
button holes and tiny fat pearl but
tons.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28
A Treated Buster.

A big piece of cheese cloth wrung
out of turpentine and dried is almost
a magic buster. It accumulates ali
dust, does not scatter it and at the
same time brightens everything it
touches
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28

The OF this
tweed the color being rich dark red The model is in Decoe
cuffs and pockets faced with black velvet trimmed with loops Of
which asen the front of the coat Of black velvet The
line give graceful lines to the slim figure The
stylish designs and the pats trimmed
matching the
finished with simple
at the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28

Whatever the gown, the accesso
ries must be In tone with it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28

Baby's head dress this winter Ia the
old fashioned poke bonnet.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28

For dress wear shiny leather shoes
are still predominant.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-28
HrnfRHatuual G1urna

DR.. QUITMAN KOHNKE
a@ s established his residence and
c 0alce In CONVICTION, La, at the
uer OF Massachusetts and Boston
s'reets. Telephone "a.
Morning Hour: o to 10.
Evening Hour: to T.
Evening journal., 1908-10-17
OF
NEWPORT RALLY

Several hundred persons from New
port and neighboring communities
heard snappy Republican speeches by
City Solicitor Sylvester d. Townsend.
Jr. and Assistant city Solicitor Ruben
satterthwaite. Jr, at Newport last
night
Both speakers were received heart
ily. but especially cordial was the vol
come 70 Mr. Townsend, who for three
years taught school in the town and
made a host Of friends Senator John
NJ. Mendinhall presided over the meet
ing.
Mr.. Satterthwaite handled Democrat
ic contentious as pitilessly as he han
dies city court officers, and he was
applauded frequently
Speaking on national issues. Mr..
Townsend said "Mr Bryan had never
stated that he is now opposed to free
silver Notwithstanding his argument in
previous campaigns that the gold stand
ard had slain its tens of thousands.
where protection had slain its thous-
ands and Notwithstanding that he now
speaks so much on the tariff He also
says tariff fosters trusts. II free trade
or a tariff for revenue only will XIII
the trusts, II is most remarkable that
they have any I'm Free Trade England ."
He then cited many trusts that have
sprung up in England in the past few
years.
Evening journal., 1908-10-17
FINED $40 FOR
BEATING WOMAN

Howard Miller. colored. was fined 500
and costs in CITY Court this morning
by Judge Cochran on. n charge Of dis
ORDERLY conduct. The complainant
was Helen Brister. colored. who ac-
cused Miller of hSving beaten her last
evening in a house in Tatnall street.
The case of Mary Johnson, who iS
charged with violating the plumbing
rules by not connecting her property
with the sewer was continued until
Wednesday The case has been called
several times and it was said last week
that the house owned by Mrs. john
son was to be torn down.
RAYMOND Coleman. IS years old, col.
ored. was arraigned or charge OF
larceny but his case was continued
until Tuesday. hail being fixed at 5000.
Huldah r. Farra. charged with dis.
orderly conduct. had her case con-
tinued until Tuesday to give her time
to summon witnesses.
Evening journal., 1908-10-17
new TENOR AT
SACRED HEART

Gaspard Cotti. one Of the tenor solo,
lists Of the Wilmington Choral Society
is now a member of the Sacred Heart
Church choir. He viii sing for the
first time as a member Of the choir at
the services tomorrow, both in tho
morning and in the afternoon.
Mr.. Cott is a well known soloist ana
will greatly augment the efficiency of
the already splendid choir which has.
since Herman Gossen became it's direc-
tor. been greatly improved. Other new
members added TO the choir are: Miss
c. Kane. Miss Catherine Bonner, Miss
Mary Manning. Mr.. and Mrs Bernhard
Beste. a. Weber James MCCLELLAN and
Joseph Higgins.
At high mass tomorrow morning the
choir will sing a mass in ID by II. c.
Gauss. and in the afternoon Rosewig's 5
Nespers will be rendered. The soloists
will be: Miss Gertrude Michaelis,
Mss Jean Ogle Mrs. Bernard Bestc.
Miss Elizabeth Bonner. Gaspard Cotti,
and Choir Director Gossen.
Evening journal., 1908-10-17
WARDERS
TO ENTERTAIN

Arrangements have been made by
the Eighth Ward ,Pennewill and Head
Republican Club 10 entertain the Mill
Greek Hundred, Mounted Republican
Club on Monday afternoon and even
Ing.
The Mill Creek hundred organization,
reventy-fve strong, will arrive in VIII
mington early in the afternoon, and
be present at the reception to Candi-
date William II. Taft on the Court
House green. After the meeting they
will be escorted to the headquarters Of
the Eighth ward club, northeast corner
Eighth and Pine streets, where lunch
con will be served. 1t is the purpose Of
the Eighth ward voters to extend to
their guests the well-known Eighth
ward hospitality, and a pleasant stay
IN that locality is assured them.
In the evening, at Z o'clock, they
will form with Eighth Ward Republi-
can club and march over the line Of
parade prior to attending the meeting
at the Grand Opera House to be ad-
dressed by Vice Presidential Candidate
James s. Sherman and Judge Lovett
and Isaac F'uld, of New York.
The Eighth warders invite all Re-
publican voters TO participate with
them in the street parade, and hope to
make a fine showing.
Evening journal., 1908-10-17
TEOLI HELD FOR
THE GRAND JURY

Coroner Galloway held an Inquest
last night in the case Of Andrea Mulig-
liello who was shot and killed. follow
ing a game of cards at the Wooddale
quarries recently.
The shooting was done by Guiseppi
Teoli, who has always maintained that
he shot at his victim in self defense.
as Muligliello was coming at him with
blade Of a pair of scissors which had
been sharpened to fine point.
According to witnesses heard last
evening. there had been bad blood be-
tween the men for some time. and it
was stated by some Of them that the
shooting was not altogether necessary.
Because Of this development, it was
decided to hold the man for the grand
jury. The verdict was as follows:
Andrea Muligiello came 70 his death
on September 30 at the Wooddale
quarries from gunshot wound in
flicted at the hands OF Joseph Teoli.
We. the jury in this case, recommend
that Joseph Teol be held without bail
for the grand jury
Evening journal., 1908-10-17
OLD SOLDIERS
In REUNION
First Delaware Regiment Sur
vivOrS Gather for First
Time in Three Years
VETERANS FROM OTHER
CITES ARE VISITING

Replete with tales OF the skirmish
line. OF advance and retreat and Of the
camp freside. members Of the First
Delaware Regiment Of the Civil War
are holding their first reunion Of three
Years IN the headquarters Of the regi-
ment Third and King streets. this az
ternoon. Retreat has been sounded for
score Of the gallant old soldiers dur
ing the iast three years, and the little
gatheing In the regiments hall this
afternoon is but a remnant OF tho reei-
ment Of strong and valorous young
men who defended the Union through-
out the terrible stress Of the rebellion.
This afternoon survivors OF the gall
liant regiment are lighting over again
their campaigns as part OF the great
Army Of the Potomac. The tales ara
unged with sorrow, as comrades whu
listened TO them and spoke OF them
three years ago are missed, and once
sturdy boys IN blue. indomitabie amid
the smoke and roar OF the battlefield,
now falter at the mention Of comrades
now In eternal peace
The meeting did not begin until 4
o'clock this afternoon but as early a.
10 o'clock this morning a little group
Of veterans from philadelphia and this
city ana one from Maryland visited
the hall az Third and King streets. All
forenoon the old fighters exchanged
stories Of tho battlefield and visited
comrades living in this city.
This afternoon the survivors OF the
regiment win formally donate to tho
Delaware Historical Society the head
quarters flag OF General T. A. Smith.
Some one may be present to represent
the society and there will be a number
of speeches. The flag has been through
many wild battles with the Johnnie
Rebs' and has a stirring history Ben
lamin Bogia is IN charge OF the meeting.
The First Delaware Regiment was
enlisted In this city in 1861 and was
mustered out at Washington. ID. c.. in
/ July 1865. The regiment was assign
"a 20 the Second Corps OF the Second
Brigade in the Second Division Of the
Army OF tho Potomac under General
Hancock The first big battle in which
the Delawareans participated was An
tietam, and when the regiment was at
Norfolk the members saw tho AEcr-
rlmac fight. The regiment figured I'm
all OF the big battles Of the Army Of
/ the Potomac and became known as
one Of the most daring OF It's division.
Whenever the sSirmish lire Of q battle
was driven in, Il Is recalled by veter-
ans. General Hancock's order generally
was order the First Delaware For
ward"
With the exception Of two companies.
most Of tho soldiers came from VIII
mlngton. Company d was made un large
~ OF men from Dover and Company I, cf
men from New Castle
The only surviving field officer Of tho
regiment IS Major John T. Dent. Of this
city. AT the last reunion about s5 men,-
bers were present. but death has now
brought the number 10 about 90
Among the comrades who came to attend
the reunion this morning were II C.
Smith Company ID. of Philadelphia:
Charles Zimmerman Company u. Of Ger.
mantown; Andrew wilkinson. Company
Of Elkton. Nd. and c. ". simms. Of
Company G. this city.
Evening journal., 1908-10-17
LOCAL STOCKS
AT HIGH PRICES

At the public sale or stock and So
curities Of the estate Of Joshua Jefferis
by Stidham & Sons here yesterday.
$4,000 worth OF Wilmington City Elcc-
trio Company 8 per cent. firat mortgage
bonds were sold 20 j. T.. johnson.
Sixty shares National Bank Of VIII
mington and Brandywine stock. I'm five
share lots. with privilege of TO- were
sold 10 j. Walter Jeferis hve shares.
SS5 each; George T.. .Bissell. 10 az SS5
EACH Edgar l.. Haynes. 10 shares az
SSi each; J. Walter Jeferis, 90 shares
at $S4 each. and George S. Capelle 5
shares at SS4 each.
George S. Capelle purchased 40
shares First National Bank of VIII
mington stock. in blocks Of 10 shares
at S135 1-2. s137. $1375O each.
Fifty shares of Union National Bank
stock were sold TO James Nields. 10
shares. SS5.25 each and 10 shares,
Ss425 each: ]. Walter Jcffcrls. 10
shares. Ss4: John e. Johnson. 10 shares
$si25 each; Lackey & Co, 10 shares
sS4 each.
Ten shares National Bank Of odessa,
this state. were sold 20 Severson b.
Cooling. at S6S.50 per share.
Eighty-siX shares OF Delaware rail-
road stock were bid up TO S59.25 by
IacSey & Co. and withdrawn at that
figure by direction OF the owner. These
were not part Of the Jefferis estate.