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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-07-30

Drugs can be secured any hour
day or night at Nancy & Co., op-
posite the Oglethorpo.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-06
HON. RoBT. c. WICKLIFFE.

There will be quite a change in the per-
sonnet of the National House of Representa-
tives in Washington when the Sixty-first
Congress convenes in special session on the
fifteenth day Of March, 1909. Among the
|seventy-seven new members to take their
seats will be Hon. Robt. C. Wickliffe, repre-
senting our own Sixth Congressional Dis
trict. In his home parish of West Felici-
ana, which he had served as District At
torney, and which he carried by an over
whelming majority, and in St. Francisville,
his town of residence, sentiment was SO
strongly in his favor that he did not deem
it necessary even to address the public on
his candidacy. Here, in ST. Tammany parish,
we became personally acquainted with him
during his campaign. Quiet and unassum-
ing in demeanor, the people were scarcely
prepared for his aggressiveness nor for the
complete victory he achieved over his oppo-
nent in joint debate With rare oratorical
ability, his logical conclusions were presented
in manner that won friends for him right
and left, combining with his undisputed integ-
rity to turn his minority in this parish in the
first primary into majority in the second,
and winning his battle in the district with
an ease that was surprising even to his con-
fident friends.
Mr.. Wickliffe's career in Congress will be
watched with interest by the people of his
district, who not only have confidence in his
ability, but admiration for his clean record
and for Inequalities as man.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-06

Capt. John Nilsson, Of Carl Junction, No.,
was the guest last week of his son, Mr.. j.
E. Nilsson.
Mr. Thomas Charles, of New Orleans, is
spending short time in Covington. DR.,
and Mrs. NJ. r. Fisher and daughter, Ethel
and Miss Ethel Chopin came over from
| Vaudeville last Friday on the motor car.
Mrs. V. G. Smith and baby after spending
a month in New Orleans, have returned to
| Covington
Mr.. Silas Smith, formerly Of this town
was here last week on a visit to his brother
Harry, who has been quite i'll.
| Mrs. Ella Drummond, of Edwards, Miss,
with her mother Mrs Milton Burns, have
returned to Folsom, after visit to relatives
| in Covington
Hiss Ethel Walsh is spending some time
in our town, visiting her sister, Mrs. George
Strain
Mr.. Louis Hebert, of Amite, was in Gov
ington this week.
Mrs. Frank Cummings and daughter,
| Mildred, of McCombe City, are guests of
Miss Laura Hosmer.
| Mrs. N. F. Weatherby and son, Jessie
Howell. of Canton, Miss, are spending
awhile in Covington.
Miss Adele Levy is visiting her grand
mother, Mrs A. Autey.
Miss Media Oliver, Of Houltonyille, is the
charming guest of Miss Edna Champagne
and Miss Euphemie Richard.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Richard gave a most
delightful launch party on Friday afternoon
in honor of their guest, Miss Thekla Tirera,
Of New Orleans. A number Of their guests
enjoyed their hospitality. Some of them
seeing our pretty little river for the first
time.
Mr. Emile Norman has been in Covington
on visit to his brother Mr. Frank Norman
who has been quite sick
Miss Genevieve Leblanc, of Abbeville, is
spending few days with Miss Winnie White.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-06
9aatn'atln favmer.
Saturday, March s, 1909.
A COMPLIMENT TO CONVICTION.

we publish below clipping from the
'ooutnern indicator of Hammond, La, ex-
pressing the sentiments Of Hon. J. B. Adams,
us edltor, on witnessing our carnival parade
ana attending the ball in the evening:
~ was the pleasure of the editor to attend the
Carnlval at Covington last Tuesday 1t was our first
VISIT 70 That city by daylight and we are frank to say
mat were agreeably surprised to note the size and
enterprise of the city generally The parade
was simply fine, and the citizens of Covington have
reason to be proud of the fine exhibit of floats The
Wrlter enjoyed the occasion as we'll as ever in New
orleans. The cgowning event of the day was the
grand masquerade ball at night, where was repre-
sented the beauty and chvalry of the city and
Try II was simply magnificent, and we wished
many times that we were young again" We en-
Joyeo our visit to Covngton in the highest degree,
ana her people will always have our best wishes
Mr.. Adams has reached that age when
expression follows mature thought and the
judgment is not seduced by desire to flat
Ter. His opinion of our endeavors is valua-
ole by reason of his large experience in such
matters and his attitude as visitor and
pleasure seeker.
While here Mr.. Adams did not hesitate to
express his enjoyment of the occasion, nor
didahe hesitate, when he reached home, to
tell his people in the columns of his newsy
journal what he thought of the result of our
endeavors to celebrate.
But we especially desired to call attention
TO the evident benefit to Covington of our
carnival celebration Mr. Adams is but one
OF large number of visitors who were in
Covington on that~day. If with his large
experience Mr.. Adams derived pleasure and
profit from witnessing our parade and at
tending our, ball, then we may safely con-
clude that others likewise were repaid for
their visit to our town on that day, and that
they will make known to their acquaintance
that Covington is not dead one" A very
natural conclusion is that the enterprise nee
essary to conduct successful carnival sea-
son can be turned into business channels and
made creative of commercial enterprises
AS Mr.. Adams very kindly and truly says,
Covington is quite town and is growing
rapidly a growth that is much more appar-
emit to occasional visitors than to home folks
We appreciate Mr.. Adams very kind re-
marks inbehalf of Covington, and we are
more than pleased to know that he enjoyed
himself while here.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-06
THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY.

Hon. Thos G. Glynn, Secretary of the
Board of Equalization, was in Covington this
week, and:in speaking of the work of the
Board, laid special stress upon the efforts to
work out an equitable system of assessment
There are so many obstacles in the way of
equalization that its accomplishment can
only be appropriated. In order that the
burden of taxation may be borne by each
individual or company in just proportion to
value of property owned, it is not only nee
essary that parties entrusted with making
assessments should be capable of correctly
estimating values, but it is necessary that
they should guard against being influenced
either by official position, social position or
friendship. There should be no appreciation
nor depreciation of land values, for it can
but be expected that where property has
been rated too low the owner of adjacent
property will rebel against higher rating,
even though it be fair one The fixing of
land values separately from improvements
is the better method Therefore, in order
to secure an assessment that will stand, it is
important that there be no discrimination
shown, and all property subject to taxation
should be assessed.
The town of Covington has appointed
deputies to work in conjunction with the
Parish Assessor, and an effort is being made
to, as far as possible, equalize assessments.
The great necessity for this, and the diff
Guilty Of accomplishing it, should enlist the
aid of every taxpayer. We understand that
some discussion has arisen as to whether
certain property is exempt from taxation.
There should be no difficulty in ascertaining
which is taxable and which is not. Either
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-06
OUR NEW RAILWAY,

The ST. Tammany Railway cars were
crowded all day Sunday with excursion par
ties visiting the towns on it's lines and en-
joying the novelty and convenience of the
delightful trips, at trivial expense.
It does not take very wise head to COM
prehend what blessing this new road is
going to be to u.s. ST. Tammany parish,
like various other sections of the South,
numbers among it's population numerous
families whose ancestry were among the
early settlers, and whose progeny, with the
instructive love of home that is born in the
Southern heart, have gotten no further from
their nativity than the little towns that have
sprung up within the borders Of the parish
AS result, the very pretty custom Of family
visiting has afforded one of the chief pleas
ures Of the days of recreation. Therefore,
the rapid transit of the motor cars of this
road offer a very acceptable substitute for
tedious travel over muddy roads in bad
mode Of travel, and the attendant expense
This road gives us mode of communication
that unites Covington, Abita Springs and
Vaudeville into one town, SO to speak, en-
abling each to join in the social functions of
the other to become intimately acquainted,
and to reciprocate in the little courtesies
that make life pleasant and the amenities
that kindle kind feelings and keep the blaze
of good fellowship aglow. Visitors from New
Orleans and other places can step off at the
towns on the circuit, making an otherwise
costly trip at small expense, while CONNER
cial travellers can condense the work of three
days into one, with profit and pleasure
We are glad to see that the people have so
promptly and so eagerly grasped the oppor-
tunity that this road has given for becoming
better acquainted with our sister towns, and
when the long summer evenings arrive we
expect to see the citizens of the different
burghs exchanging scenery, as well as COM
pliments, with as little exertion as it for
merly took to go to meeting" or to picnic
in the nearby woods
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-06
S; si sa1; ST. 73lllalY & New Orleans
- . Railways and Ferry Company
(OviDgtOn 10 Vaudeville
Vaudeville to ('OvinQtOn
Vaudeville Notes

N Miller FEW da q New Orleans the guest her mother
Mr. Henry Leltz of Gaeton Penn WAS en,oz+
week ' was As guest Mr. c. A.
Mr. Orlfa and Mr. Harry GaIbrai+b ~ y.
visitors u view Oreans Sunday
NE d F Dayid was business visitor Covington Saturday
this week. 7'n' = spending few days in Vaudeville
Upton the ~ " I'VE" orleans, We're guests of Mrs.
Mrs Alonzo Owens and Mrs Marie NJ.
cans where they have been returned from New Or
Mr. kendels of New Orleans daHY1SSnoa
attendance ~ was sptendld and there all
r D. Earl ami fan alter spent the past Conpton
Franklnon La ' e iele MandevIe to make home
Miss Alma Hutchinson has rat,.noa
been for ihea from New Orleans
ms son MT Geo Smith funeral tool 1uday morning at the
astan5 l residence Magny Ave T wenesday morning
e1tena their sympathy bereayed fa Inc people of Mandey
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-06

the District Attorney or the Town Attorney
should be called upon to give the necessary
information, and property declared by them
to be taxable should be listed.
The official who gives no just cause for
complaint, who has performed his duty i'm
partially and honestly, need have no fear of
unjust complaint He will be rewarded with
the confidence of that large majority of..good
citizens found in every community.
The new assessment roll, if properly pre-
pared, will be of great value to the town. It
is greatly needed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-06

Following the resignation of Hon. JOS. B.
Lancaster as Parish Superintendent of Edu-
cation, the School Board at it's meeting last
Saturday elected Prof, A. B. Peters to fill
that position. The selection of Professor
Peters will give to the parish a superintend-
ent who stands very high as an educator,
and who resigns an excellent position as
Principal of the Franklinton Central lnsti-
tute to accept.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-06
STOP KNOCKING.

Probably there are many people in the
parish who are not aware that we have in
our midst a breeding farm, where some Of
the finest dogs hogs and chickens in the
State can be found. Yet such is the fact
The St. Tammany Breeding Farm, three and
a half miles from Covington on the Military
Road, has some ideal stock that is carefully
bred and registered, and a reputation that is
much more prominently before the outside
public than before the people of st. Tam
many parish.
The poultrg department of this farm is
under management of Mr.. Chas. Enger-
ran, toWhom the editor is indebted for gen
eral information that strengthens the belief
that st. Tammany parish offers grand in
ducements for the raising of high grade
poultry, and that with proper management
and selection of breeds the business is a
profitable one.
Coming in the face of reported failures in
this business, it is relief to find that these
failures are only exceptions to prove the rule
that success depends upon proper manage
nibnt. Unfortunately there are failures in
SIN is the tendency of many people to Judge
OPPORTUNITIES only by failures. The tendency
t@ cry down. and to knock is the stumbling
bAbck thar traps :up' many an undertaking in
S Tanmshy' parish. It has interviewed to
ftigtftgT away would be purchasers of land,
and ii has taken the heart out of many an
undertaking that would have added to its
wealth and prosperity 8 If you should listen
to some people, as a stranger, you would &C
away with the understanding that there is
not dry spot to build upon; that hogs and
cattle and chickens are improbable; thai
there are more lamb-deyouring dogs thar
there are sheep; that trucking is out of the
question; that the people are trifing and NJ
account, and that there is no earthly oppor
tunity for making living.
Yet in the face of all this land values have
increased in suburban districts from six
hundred to eight hundred per cent, and il
the towns from four hundred to five hun.
bred per cent. in the past ten years That
Is wonderful and unexplainable increase
il the knockers are right in their premises.
1T ID d pleasure, after such interviews, to
find 4 place like the st. Tarnmany Breeding
Farm and a place like that of Mr.. Joseph
schuyler And these are not the only sue
notwithstanding of the kind in st. Tam
many parish. There are plenty of instances
10 give encouragement to prospective set
tlers and to those who wish to engage in
rural occupations; but unfortunately the
lnocker is. frequently the first to come in
contact with strangers, having no paying
occupation and lying around loose. =
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-11-24
MAID FOUND A FEW THINGS
A. q Result, Brooklyn Woman Came
Home to Make Few Remarks
to Hubby.

Irving Berlin, the author Of MY
Wife's Gone to the Country" said at
q recent dinner in New York.
"A true happening was the inspira-
ton Of this song.
In July a Brooklyn woman set out
for Ocean Grove, and on her arrival
discovered that her watch, small at
fair, was missing. She thought 1t
had probably dropped on the thick.
soft dining-room rug, so she wired to
the maid at home:
LET me know If you find anything
on rug In dining-room.'
"A few days later she got from
the maid letter saying:
Dear Madam: I was to let you
know If 1 found anything on the din
ing-room rug. This is what l found
this morning: Three champagne corks
Is cigar butts. five cigarette ends. four
blue chips, SO burnt matches and one
pink satin slipper"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-11-24

treasures, and with gracefully arched high
handle which is deliberately ornamented with
paper chrysanthemums and wide satin rib.
bons
The fruit pies quite novel In the CEN
ter of the treasure pie rests a watermelon Of
goodly proportions and most natural coloring.
and on the top of the striped green and white
fruit stands an exultant turkey, with real feath-
er covered body and wide spread tail. Sur
rounding this feathered monarch, who Is
perched on the melon throne. are smaller
fruits of every description, all cleverly fash
Toned of papier mache and tinted in natures
colors. There are luscious bananas, ripe rosy
checked apples. golden oranges. deep red to-
matoes, lemons, plums, pears in fact practic-
ally every variety of fruit Inside each Is
small box, whose center conceals gift The
guests take turns at choosing the fruit they
like best, and with the fruit goes the hidden
gift and souvenir of the day. 1t may be that
the gift is only clever joke wrapped neatly
in cotton wool or tissue paper and lying hid
den inside the bit of fruit, 1t may be gift
OF real consequence and intrinsic value. This
depends on the circumstances and ideas of the
hostess, who may want her party to be mere
ly merrymaking time or one that will be re-
membered for other things. The outside of the
basket is trimmed with row of crackers,
which never fail to add to the gayety of the oc-
casion, especially If 1t be composed of young
folk Then above the stockade of fancy paper
crackers is border of chrysanthemums and
the basket or pie is complete in every detail
But the real Thanksgiving pie is the most
striking of ALL Its foundation is OF course, a
round basket, but without a handle Over the
top is covering of pumpkin colored paper,
frils and Fittings of the same being used for
the edge finish. Then, like gigantic plums
decorating the top crust, are arranged several
pumpkin lantern fayors, which can be lighted.
and which. when extricated from their setting.
bring with them Thanksgiving gifts tied up
with yellow satin ribbons
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-11-24

principal dish to the guest Of honor. 80
when the fish was brought on Miss Pacien-
lcia changed her seat to one at the
,colonel's side and carefully selecting the
choicest morsels and freeing them from
bones and skin popped them into the
colonel's mouth. To have demurred would
have been a deadly insult to the host, so
the colonel was obliged to submit with the
best grace he could muster. though the
spectacle of a husky American soldier be-
ing fed like baby was almost too much
for the self-control of his compatriots.
especially when somebody said very soft
ly and distinctly: 'Lovey. dovey."
The gallant coloners ordeal came to an
end after time. but it left him very red
and uncomfortable and nursing firm re-
solve to accept no more invitations to dine
out in the Philippines. 1t is only fair to
the senorita to explain that before she
took her place at the colonel's side Y
knifeboy appeared bearing bowl of per-
fumed water and a clean towel. and that
she carefully washed and dried her hands.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-11-24
Gift Pies for Thanksgiving

Toy makers are planning host of de-
lightful surprises for Thursdays celebra-
tons. One need not delve among old
books to learn the traditions and amuse-
ments of the originators of this feast day.
Plenty of entertainment is provided by
these favor designers. whose work it IL
to know how to utilize Thanksgiving ira
ditions In modern surroundings. Pies
are always successful piece de resist
ance for the dinner or party Old as well
as young find entertainment in hunting
for the prizes concealed between ample
crusts of crepe paper, and it's appearance
Is never ending source of joy to the
guests. The favorite pie this year is in
the shape of a huge basket. large in cir
conference. deep enough to hold host of
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-11-24
A THANKSGIVING DINNER
IN THE PHILIPPINES

1t was eaten in an old stone hacienda, over
whose walls the red, white and yellow roses
flung their rich embroidery, and from whose
decrepit balconies fragrant starry jasmine
waved side by side with the family wash How
much of the excellence of the meal was due to
the culinary skill of Jim, the colonels muchu-
cho. who went into the kitchen to help the
Chinese cook, and how much to that almond
eyed juggler with pots and pans could not be
determined by the guests but both claimed the
honor
The table set out of doors under the
shade of an immense arbor del f,fego or fire
tree, which a few months hence would be
blaze of flaming blossoms The chickens
roamed about freely among the guests, and oc-
casionally one holder than the rest would fly
up among the dishes. 1t was etiquette for the
nearest guest to shoe it down, otherwise such
little incidents passed without notice. The
first dish served was the strictly American one
of ham and eggs. but as ham is SO cents
pound in Manila, it was costly delicacy. and
had better right to appear at the feast than
even the fried and roasted chickens which fol-
lowed. These are no longer cooked In rancid
cocoanut oil since the United States army
brought canned butter over the Pacific. You
viii never appreciate the yellow product Of the
COW until you have eaten chicken fried in Coz
coanut oil The taste of II stays on the plate
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-11-24

and when Hamilton arrived Washington ques-
toned him about it. The Father of His Coun-
try was vexed and angered and INDUCED in
some pointed remarks to the secretary The
president was incensed that young soldier
should have gotten his nose broken in tav-
ern brawl while protesting to be giving thanks
for heavens blessings.
Our first president went so far as to say that
1t was disgraceful, by. sir" and the secre-
tary of the treasury discreetly withdrew
History is silent the subject of the after
career of the lieutenant's broken nose, but
Thanksgiving day has come down to us intact.
Washington however apparently got enough
on the first day to last him for five years. for
his next Thanksgiving proclamation was not
issued until January l. 1895
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-11-24
The Dollar Sign.

When it came time for Mrs. Buffer
to pack her trunk and depart from the
resort where she had spent many
the cynosure of all eyes, where She
had fiirted and gossipped (and been
gossiped about. she visited the pro-
2rietor.
i've just received check for $50
from my husband" she told him. "You
will honor it, won't you?"
The proprietor bowed and rubbed
Ills hands.
my dear Mrs. Buffer" he ventured
1T will not only honor it, but will fall
down and worship it."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-11-24
To Enjoy

the fun confidence of the Well Informed
Of the World and the Commendation Of
the most eminent physicians it was essen
tial chat the component parts Of Syrup
of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA should b
known to and approved by them; there
fore, tho California Fig Syrup Co. pub;
ishes full statement with every package.
Tho perfect purity and uniformity Of pro-
duct, which they demand in . laxative
remedy Of an ethical character. are assured
by the Company's original method OF man.
ufacture known to the Company only.
The figs of California are used in tho
production of Syrup of Figs and Elixir OF
SIENNA to promote the pleasant taste. but
the medicinal principles are obtained from
plants known to act most benefcially.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine by the Cali
forniA Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale
by all leading druggists.