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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12

val they occupied mansion, at that
time the most imposing private dwell
ing in the ,ity, which was called the
Octagon he 1se. 1t was situated, and
stands tod g, on the northeast corner
of Eighteel..h street and New York
avenue, says a writer in The Illustrat-
ed Sunday Magazine.
The house gets its name from the
fact that it is octagonal in shape, and
another Of it's architectural peculiar
tiles is large circular hall or recep-
ton room, into which a person enter
ing is ushered Immediately on passing
through the front door. Directly above
this hall and corresponding to it, on
the second floor, is spacious circular
chamber, originally meant for bed
room, which was made to serve for
meetings Of the cabinet during the oc-
cupancy of the establishment by the
Madisons.
The Octagon house, which had been
built by Col. Ogle Tayloe, a man OF
ample fortune, was at this time very
comfortable place to live in. 1t had
not yet acquired its subsequent unfor
| tunate reputation as an abode for ter
! rifying phantoms. Just how, and ow'
| ing to what circumstances, the dwell
| ing first became haunted is a ques
| ton that seems to be wrapped up In
a good deal of mystery. The fact is
however, that during long period OF
years, and until quite recently, it re
manned Imoccupied, save for brief in
| tervals, though offered for rent at the
merely nominal price of $25 a month
simply on account of the supernatur
al manifestations which many credible
persons declared they had witnessed
within its walls.
According to the generally accept
ed story, the house was occupied a
some period during the first half of the
century by a cruel slave-owner, whe
in fit of anger whipped negro tt
death in the garnet. Another version
is that he starved or tortured his hu
man chattel in the cellar of the man
sion. But, at all events, there was I
tragedy. sui anotner Iale Delng q
the effect that the wicked man.
daughter refused to marry in obedi
ence to her fathers wishes, and afte
quarrel, which took place on th'
stairs, she either fell or was thrown
down the steps and killed.
Whatever the truth Of the matte
may be, it is certain that the alleget
spectral manifestations have beef
most particularly connected with tn
stairs, on which murmurs as of whis
peaing in angry tones are heard a
dead of night, followed by a SCUM,
of something falling. During its man
years Of non-occupancy small partie
. of venturesome persons did attemp
occasionally to spend a night in tn
house, and in every instance, it
said, met with some terrifying exper
ence. Meanwhile, though the plac
was certainly empty, many peopl
passing along in the street in the day
time saw, or thought they saw, face
at the windows; and at night strang
lights would move from room to room
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12

ven, there were only three boys
Is @cnool to-day who could answer one
question that the teacher asked u.s.
800 proud boy Of eight.
Anq ! hope my boy was one of the
VS., said the proud mother.
aou bet was, answered Young
aapeful, land Sam Harris and Harry
stone were the other two"
aIn very glad You proved yourself
s9 ZOO scholar, my son; it makes
s9as mother proud of you. What ques.
lon did the teacher ask, Johnnie?"
Who broke the glass in the back
window?' ;"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
There and Back.

Once upon another time tramp
was being fed at a college cookery on
the pieces de resistances of the fresh
man class.
Some authorities claim that bad
cooking drives many men to drink"
said the assistant principal; was that
the case with your"
Looks to me, lady, like de odder
way around" answered the hobo, I'M
gratefully; ut wuz drink druv me to
is!"-Illustrated Sunday Magazine.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12

certain congressman is the father
81 bright lad Of ten, who persists, de-
spite the parental objection and de-
cree. IN reading literature of the half
dime variety.
hats q nice way to be spending
yonz time, said the father on one &C.
caason. Whats your ambition, any
h6N
Dad" responded the youngster,
With smile, ''I'd like to have people
tTemble like aspen leaves at the mere
mention Of my name '-Lippincott's.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
Money Expended on Schools

Last year New York city spent $685.
100000 on it's public schools; Chicago,
$23, 100000; Boston more than $10,-
100000; Philadelphia a little more
than $6,O00,000. Though Philadelphia
is the third city in population in the
United States, it stood thirty-fourth in
per capita expenditure on schools.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
Mr.. LarsIlna,s Mean Joke.

"You have named the baby Tetan-
us?" exclaimed the Mortified caller.
YES" answered Mrs. Lapsling, II
think that's what we'll call her. It's
the name my husband suggests"
But think how it will mortify her
when she grows to be young woman!
Do you know what 'tetanus' means? It
means lockjaw"
'You must be mistaken about that.
He says it means silent, quiet, re-
served"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
Tee+ V*e Value

Simmons Liver Purifier is the most
valuable remedy I ever tried for Con-
stipation and Disordered Liver. It
does it's work thoroughly, but does not
grippe like most remedies of it's charac-
ter. I certainly recommend it when
ever the opportunity occurs.
w. M. TOMLINSON,
Price 25c. OsWego, Kansas.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
nxford,a Great Bell.

Great Tom is the name of the bell
veighing about 1900 pounds. in the
tower Of the Tom gate Of Christ
church oxford. It is tolled every
night at ten minutes past nine, clos
ing time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12

At auctions in London during, the
last half of 1907 there were catalogped
for sale 1912 skins of birds of para
disc, nearly $4,000 white heron
plumes and a vast number of the
skins and p1umes of many other birds
of beautiful plumage, including alba
tross quilts and the tails of the lyTe
bird
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
Retter Than Refrinerafor.

1t is well known that food can be
preserved without undergoing de-
composition for much longer period
in a container, from which the air
has been nearly exhausted, than in
the customary refrigerator. In a
nearly absolute vacuum milk, fish and
meat have been preserved for months
unchanged without further expense
than that of withdrawing the air
originally present in the receptacle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
Remedy for Hoarseness.

Bake a lemon for 20 minutes in
moderate oven; then open at one end
and dig out the inside; sweeten with
sugar or molasses, and eat. This viii
relieve hoarseness and remove pres
sure from the lungs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
This IL So,

We wish to state in as plain and
vigorous way as words can express it.,
that Hunts Cure will positively, quick
1y and permanently cure any form of
Itching Skin disease known. One box
is guaranteed to cure. One application
affo.ds relief.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
TO CURE a Cough
o Break 4 Cold in 81 Hours

- 5Wo ounces OF Glycerine and a
49, 49, ounce Of Virgin Oil of Pine com.
ssSa ~ pure with half pint of Straight
Shake wei and take a tea
sAasohzul every four hours.
Us genuine Virgin Oil Of Pine COM
s.lla pure Is prepared only by The
ssssn chemical Co.. Cincinnati, Ohio,
49, e put up only in half-ounce walls
- slal securely sealed in a round
~ .sssn case to insure its freshness
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
Deaenerates.

Ale9Elol BY over stimulation and Opium
ny under stimulation lead to Degeneracy.
l3uE Malaria is both the father and mother
q bali Of the degenerates and blazes the
way Ipr the rest of them. johnson
Tonic IS the only medicine which will drive
put every trace and faint of Malarial poison.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
CURING grippe

with Quinine is like doping an old Jade to
run last heat and have him drop dead at
the finish. You can't cure Grip with
Quinine but you might patch a man with
Blood and gives splendid sense of power
to do things.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
nuaIifv-Make GooI.

Germs of Malaria will effectively tie your
hands behind your back Your power to
do things is cut in half by Malaria. Quinine
only makes the trouble worse by reducing
only effective force that win enable you to
qualify-make good.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12

It was at Derby, England, that the
members of the Society of Friends
were first called Quakers, and the
church there has just observed its CEN
tennial.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
It's a Hustler.

Hunts Lightning Oil is up and do
ing all the time. It cures your aches,
pains, cuts, burns and bruises while
you sleep. Rub a little on your mis-
cry and feel it disappear.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
5TATE OF ONO CITY OF TOLEDO. I =


5TATE OF ONO CTTY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY. 81
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he ID senior
partner OF the firm OF F. j. CHENEY d Co.. doing
business In the City Of Toledo. County and State
aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
OF CATARRH that cannot be cured by the use Of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my presence
his 9Th day of December, A. D., 1886.
tl A. ". GLEASON.
SAL NoT8RY PrBL1c.
Halls Eatarrh Cure II taken internally and acts
iirecty upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
ystem. Send for testimonials. free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co. Toledo O.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
An Autocrat.

"Do you think that the people ought
to rule?" asked the patriot.
Don't ask me-" answered the nerv-
Gus nan. I'm prejudiced against the
idea. I'm baseball umpire"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
Al f.hnArflI Gmesser.

what does an actor mean by fat
pa
don't know, but from the oleagin-
Gus sound / should Judge it means the
OLD Kansas City Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12

year 1914, after
t h e unwelcome
visit of the British
troops, they found
the White House
damaged to such
an extent by fire
that many months
were required for
the making of nee
essary re a i r 8.
During this inter-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
Good Stunt.

How do you preserve your teeth so
beautifully"
81 1ayer buy any tooth powder from
. dentist" cleveland Leader.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12

F0r headache Try Hicks capudine.
ather from Colds. Heat, Stomach or
NerVOus troubIes the aches are speedily
relieved ~ Capudfne. It's Liquid-pleas-
afzk Ia take Effects Immediately. 10, q
and SOC at Drug Stores.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
For coIds and Grinn-canudine.

The best remedy for Gripp and Colds is
Hicks Capudine. Relieves the aching and
.feverishness. Cures the cold-Headaches
also. It's Liquid-Effects immediately-10,
Is and Soc at Drug Stores.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12

It is more from care1essness about
ruth than from intentional lying that
here is SO much faisehood in the
Rorld.-Dr. Johnson.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12

Ths ST. Anthony chapel car which
recently finished 4 long tour through
wisconsin ana Minnesota, has had .
pFosperous week ia Philadelphia.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12

Feet Ache-Use Aliens FoOfsEase
Over testimonials. Refuse limitations Send FOL
free trial package. A. 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. 7.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12

MRS, WinsIow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething eoftens the gums, reduces m
asmmation slays pain, cures wind collie. Csc bottle
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
As Yale Sees Il.

Ianke-It must be great to be
Harvard man.
Styne-Why so?
1.-THE streets up there are so crooked
that people can't tell whether you're
walking straight or not. Yale Rec
ord,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
AND THE CAT LAUGHED.

she-John, dear, the doctor says ]
need a change of climate.
Her Husband-All right, the wealth
er man says it will be colder to-
morrow.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12

Anacharsis: Laws catch flies and
let hornets go FREQ.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12

Time isn't money, yet people are
always spending it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
SAY IT IS HAUNTED
cAPlTAL DWELLING IN WHICH NO
ONE WILL LIVE.
"octaaon House." at One Time occu.
pied by President and Dolly Mad.
ison, Is Structure Bearing
UnenviabIe Reputation.

When Dolly Madison and her hus-
band returned to Washington, in the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
PAMPERED.

low fox?
Newrich-Why-er-I think they
would if the fox was dressed and
cooked
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-12-12
spolIs for Fashions Followers

Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15

$l9 e $ !:
Panajahs Panamas, Serge Fancy
trimmed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15

You'll O Suits 49,
$780, We VsVI I'M
this tho charming .n.1.D It'll
lip front and
lifting back Materials
fon
trimmed with Panne
out with plain in beautiful
SHADES leather
value at the special
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Suits that wear we'll

The elegant styles and moderate prices in the boys section have certainly caught oh with the buying public. The display is most complete. in fact just about the best ever brought to Mont somery. replete with new and fascinating style ef- fleets tor the little chaps.
 With every purchase in the boys section amount ing to $500 we give away one Regulation Victor Football. This is no inferior article. but the real pigskin the college boys rah-rah over.
 Boys school suits with plain pants-good sturdy suits for rough wear-in dark and medium. light fancy mixtures. $3.50.
 Boys all wool blue serge and fancy cheviots. plain and knickerbocker pants-this we consider the best for five" ever offered. Sizes to V. $500.
 Boys high grade school and dress suts-made by Ivan Frank and Co.,. blue. brown. fancy mix lures. etc.. plain and knickerbocker. Sizes to v. 50 up.
 Children's fancy suits solid red. brown. blue and white. also mixtures Also Russian bouses and sailors Sizes 2 to 8. $3.50 up 'f' Children's Reefers. for early fall wear. beau tful line. plaids. stripes and solid colors, upwards $350.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Labor and Capital.

Washington Post.
 The sooner that capital and labor realise without bitterness and with out Jealousy. that the only salvation for both is union and cooperation, the sooner will some of our present "tssues" be resolved. The sooner these two gods of industry get together and pull to- sether for the good of all. the better will the world be. But they cannot be brought together gstns. by SossnW',sIi WsTi How many demsEoxuee have made that cry! If eyer fhsre was time when to utter it was c heresy. and to believe 1t sin. that time is now. At this time it is essential that the people of the United States should be sssursd that the Privi: ieges of wealth are to be secured and the r1ghte of labor preserved. Wealth Is credited only by the efforts of labor labor is secured only by the energies Of ths two ss aS sssenfisi to Che progress of ciNiiEstton es ls ths, guiIing of two VI, union and not their opposition, is ths ell snnbraci1g issue of the dpy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Ultra faSbicnable styles
In chic fall footwear

The shoe section offers one of the seest footwear displays ever brought to Mongomey-evey whm and every fancy Tn footwear fashions has been given due houghtthe display quite worthy of a city many times Montgomerys size
 Particular attention is directed the sale and display of the fashionable sheath gown Button Boot this fascinating style will be given first place in the display and want you to lend your approval in person.
 The sheath gown button boot for fall shown in all suede. brown copenhagen and London smoke This selection will be offered at $500
 The same style above patent kid with cloth tops in champapne copenhagen solid white cravaneed cloth and tan Russia Suede tops-exension sos high Cuban hee short vamp Anita last We prepay express all mail orders on this style Priced for Monday $650. Illustration shows hestyle.
 Womens wine coored calf oxords. with suede top shield tips very swagger style Specially priced for Monday at $4O0.
 Womens patent colt pumps with dull mat collar and bow to match-sxtcnsion sol Priced for Monday the pair $4
 Womens Auto boots with tops in patent colt plain toe. and kid vamp with mat sops Monday priced s4oo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Sale Rich New Skirts
 for Autumn Wear

For dressy wear our stock of Au- tumn skirts is practically complete included in this excellent collection will be found new and exclusive models shown here only.
 These skirts are built from rich Duchesse Satin. French Broad cloths. Importedd Voiles. Altman. handsome Chevrons and Serges.
 These models appear in closely fitting sheath-ike effects and flare gore styles. Selection from this ex- tensive assortment IS easily made. Price range upwards 5000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Wash goods sale

Bargain picking in wash goods for tomorrow glance over the list today and see what's what for Monday in bargain way You can't go wrong by shopping here.
 100 pieces India Linon. regular Sc quality. Monday. speical at 1 le.
 50 pieces plain White Nainsook. comes 1 2 yards in box. regular price 30e Special Monday 24c.
 Embroidered AAnnels. the best quality to be had for the money; upwards Monday 75e.
 An extra large lot of cotton suitinss worth zoe. Monday special at I5e.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
STILL THEY COME.

Phone 25s, Tatum and Robinson Spanish Mackerel Fresh and Salt Water Trout. Pompano. Snapper; Eggs. Chickens, and Butter; Crabs and Oys- ters daily, Celery (Kalamazoo). We offer special prices to the trade. hotels, restaurants and boarding houses. coun- try merchants.
 We solicit your patronage. Prompt delivery, kind treatment to all.
 Respectfully.
 TATUM q ROBINSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
New Gowns of Cloth
and Satin

These gowns are built from French Panama and serge suitable for street wear. shown in messalines and satins for dress or semi-dress occasions.
 This display also includes Ultra styles in sheath effects with trains one piece models with gore skirts in round lengths. these are shown in the staple shades and the new sub- dued evening shades. This display will be offered for your inspection to- morrow and the price range will be from $l2.50 to $60.0O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20

People who practice economy-p quick to take advantage of this sale. have caught the bargain spirit of the {
 New values will be added from reduced before moving the department. tice the savings:
 One lot remnant rugs. made of brus- sels carpet. fringed, size 27x54. Re moval sale price 69c.
 Same rug in velvet and axminster. Removal sale price. special at 9Sc.
 Smyrna Russ-all wool. size 3Ox54. worth $2.50. Special remov- al sale price $l.o6.
 oxl2 Granite lnsrain Art Squares special removal sale price $3.96.
 Fibre Rugs-9x12. in carpet pat lterns. Removal sale. special price 1$7.96. One lot Net Curtains. in white.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20

Special shipment of the seasons newest silks. all new coors. designs and weaves. Regular $l GO and $l25 values Monday 69c.
 1000 yards short lengths wool suitings. just the thing for children's school dresses. -2 to yards in pieces. Black and colored suitings and mixtures offered Monday at one-haf regular price,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20

25 pieces g inch Broadcloth in all the new shades and black. $I.25 values this sale at 98c.
 To close out about 20 pieces all wool fancy chaLies, values 65c. Monday speical 49c.
 400 yards colored satin messaines brown. copen- hagen. tan. hello. pink. blue. white and cream Soc to 65c values. this sale at 39c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
$ebccl-SllitS for Sebcol-cbaps

'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Underwear section

Only three items from the underwear section for Monday but every one of them represents saving worthy of trip down town.
 New goods are continually arriving in this depart ment and Monday will find quite lot display that we can't mention here today.
 Light piazza wrap, for porch use these cool even ings. Ladies zephyr crocheted shawls in white. black and grey. Priced Monday upwards $l.OO.
 Ladies muslin drawers. made with hemstitched ruff Hs, special sale for Monday at 23c.
 lnfans high neck llk lslc vests. 3Se values offered Monday at 25r,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Cbe neW fall silks and dress goods
The display Is wonderfully attractive

skanddre section is now he Test defu give samples comparison ese%e-@
  pnek n o yard of silks goods elsewhere until here hersutwe rcohdnt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Sale of custom-made taile
PANAMA SKIRTS AT $4.38.

We show two excellent models at this price for Monday. One thir- teen gore flare finished at bottom with deep self fold and three tailored taf- feta bands. The other is a flare and plaited model. self-trimmed. Both are good styles and extraordinary values. Monday special $4.e8.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20

eople who are shrewd buyers. have been The values are here and October movers ale.
 ime to time, and the stock in this section
 Glance at these values today and mo- I worth $2.50. Removal sale, special at $l.6o.
 Odd brussels carpets without bor- ders, worth up to 85c. Removal sale price. including making and laying. special at 65c.
 Display of new Rugs is now com plete; your inspection requested.
 Limited number rolls of Japanese Mating. Original price Sl2.OO. Re. moval sale price-none laid free. $o. .2e Few odds and ends in Window Shades-Removal sale price. special each ..e.. .'-os
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Something about mail-orders

Our maoder service prompt and satisfactory Our money-back goes with every order Sample requests prompt attention every inquiry answered promptly. Write us
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1908-06-19

Every family should have a curfew
which should positively ''ring tonight, /"
and every night if needed. The cur
Jews are inexpensive and can be home
made. Take a piece of siding two
feet long and white one end down to
a handle, and take the child that needs
the cmfew and bend him over a barrel.
Now take the siding in hand and use
it for clapper. Put it on hot. Di.
vide the strokes even and see that
none miss. Good for a boy or girl up
TO the age Of I6, and applications are
warranted to cure the most pronounced
case Of street loafng that exists. The
music the curfew makes is finer than
singing "Where is My Wandering Boy
ronigh;p--Ex.