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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25

md that ne cannot answer all the questions
his child will ask him. He would feel hu-
INFLATED if his neighbours child grew better
corn than his, and in consequence gives his
child all the information he has or can obtain
on corn growing. The result is that his
chlld's corn patch beats his own so badly
that his eyes are opened to what he might
do if he tried. And he is pretty apt to try.
The more of these corn clubs there are in
the State the better, and we would like to
see St. Tammany parish we'll represented at
the next corn exhibit. The children of to-
day will be the farmers of the future. By
becoming early interested in agricultural
pursuits and seeing that those they look up to
and respect hold the occupation in high es-
TEEN, the child is apt to follow out any in
clination it has to farm life and to become
fitted for that occupation. Many who might
have become farmers have been prevented
from doing so by hearing remarks deprecia-
tory of the calling
With the prospects that seem to be open
ing up for the farmer, an agricultural edu-
cation will place him upon an equal footing
with the professional graduate as to earning
capacity, with much more opportunity.
There is tendency in our schools to give
more attention to agricultural study, and
the adoption Of courses of study on this SUBJ
ject will soon be demanded.
We hope Prof. Ray will have the pleasure
of addressing large number of farmers,
as we'll as school childred when he comes.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
Bayou LaCOub Notes.

We are glad to learn that ohm A. Todd and family.
who have been living at Bonfouca the past year. ex.
pect to return to Bayou Lacombe in the near future
Mr. Todd has just purchased $76 900 worth of timber
IN this vicinity and intends erecting mill here some
time in February
Mr.. Davidson of the Covington Grocery & Grain
Company, at Slidell, spent Tuesday week in BAYOU
Lacombc. '
]. M Miller, of Covington, was a visitor here
Tuesday.
Mr.. John Davis spent day in Covington last week.
Mr.. Berry Todd attended Court last week in
Covington AZ
Mr.. Walker, of Atlanta, Ga, spent several days in
Bayou Lacombe. '0 40
Mrs: Simon Chabreck spent day in Covington
attending the trial of her son. Peter. The MANY
TRENDS OF Mrs. Chabrecek extend sympathy to her
in her trouble. ~ "
Mrs. james Bainnger spent several days last week
WIN ner sister, Mrs. Todd, at Bonfouca
MISS Wessle Lansing spent the weekend last week
with her parents near Covngton.
Mr. John Hartman, of Pearl River spent Tuesday
week here, on business J
Miss Eva Todd has returned sfrom two weeks,
visit to her brother John, at Bonfouca and renorts
her little niece, Bertha May, who's bedside she at
tended, much improved e az
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pugh have returned to their
nome on the bayou ~ 'e1l
Uncle Sap looked down hearted last week. Wbv forq
handcar? S Vi 'uaI
Mrs. jim Barringers new saw mill will soon he II
operation on the bayou. Oo'' "e I'll
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
Abita News and Society Notes.
BY OUR AB1TA CORRESPONDENT.

Mrs. T. stire has returned from New Orleans
after few days stay.
L. C. Eddy, of New Orleans, visited here on Fri
day.
Master Andrew Schmaltz is here spending the holi-
days with parents.
Q. Silver spent Sunday here with his family.
Miss Jessie Hall and little neice Audrey were visit
ors to the Crescent City last week.
DE-. u. X. TOSOn visited here last week.
A. IT, Hall visited Covington last week.
Miss Joyce visited Covington Thursday.
A. Hall spent Sunday here with relatives
Mrs. Brown, of New Orleans, spent Sunday with
relatives here.
Jas. Clairain visited New Orleans last week.
Miss Clarice Frederick, of Covington spent Tues
day evening in Abita with friends
MIR. and Mrs. A. Cassagne visited New Orleans
this week.
The many friends of John Stire are sorry to hear
that he is so i'll. He is now in New Orleans under
treatment. We hope his recovery will be speedy
one.
Logan Prochaska and E. Walsh spent Saturday
night and Sunday in Abita
A Mutt, of New Orleans, visited relatives here
this week.
Miss Celestine Biggio, who is attending school at
the s. s. A, IN Covlngton, is home for the holidays
Mrs w. Duprat has returned from New Orleans.
Mrs. +. ID: Charbonnet and children are spending
the holidays in New Orleans.
Master Chas. Schmidt will spend Christmas day
with his father and sisters here
, Hon. Alex Mutt spent few days in New Or
Lawyer H. E. Ellis of Covington, visited Abita
on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. H. O.. Ness and children were visitors to
Covlngton on Tuesday.
Mrs. J. L. Reed and Miss Louise Loubat are visit
Mrs. w. B. Cook is quite i'll at her home, Fern
Cottage.
Mrs. W. Strain, after several months spent in
Vaudeville, has returned.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25

have finally succeeded in getting the TELEPHONES
from the company at the reduced figures OF $5.oV q
month, be placed in the residences of the dteren5
drivers bed rooms and my own bed room to be usea
company $1.2715 month, to be paid to the Assocla
ton and the Association to pay the telephone
company.
On December 10 at 1850 p. M, an alarm was sent
in from district 3; fire discovered and the depart
ment responded promptly. The loss on the Chas
which was vacant at the time, partially covered
by insurance There is clue as to the origin OF
the fire. The total loss will amount to $3.50.
extend thanks to the officers and members Of the
fire department who attended the Galouye fire, as It
was bad night raining and cold. The depar tment
did valuable service in saving the next houses also
thank Mr. Wallace Poole for his kindness in getting
the Chemical and bringing it back to the house with
his horse.
Hoping that this report will meet with your ap-
N Il: ). osTENDoRF, Chief.
Moved and seconded that the president appoint
committee of one to purchase stove and have same
placed in the Hook and Ladder hail. meeting place
OF the Association all not to cost So Carried.
Committee, L. M. Bourgeois.
Moved and seconded that the secretary of the AS
ISOLATION make list of all the dues due the Assoca-
ton up to October by all members in each company
TO the secretary of each company and that said dues
be paid over to the Association by the secretary of
each company in making his quarterly report.
Carried.
Moved and seconded that the applications of Geo.
Mehrof, W. j. Smith and Stckler be turned over to
Jefferson No. for action. Carried.
. Moved and seconded that the bill of w. H. Kentzel
Tor Sl2 for printing constitution and bylaws be
copied and turned over to the Finance Committee.
Carried.
Moved and seconded that the meeting adjourn.
JACOB SELLER, President.
JULIAN H. SMITH, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25

able to pay the price that will furnish him
with the labor to run his farm, and to earn
competency Of the blessings of this life to
make him conf ortable and happy, as far as
money can do so, but it does not appear that
the great mass Of people who are expected
to populate this republic will be any better
satisfied thin are the people of today. Per-
haps the farmer. instead of being ridiculed
as an easy mark, will come in for his share
Of the 'cussing' that the trusts get today.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTES.

On the occasion of the fire last Monday night the
alarm was turned in direct to the Ice Factory
OF being turned IN over the regular Fire Department
phone, No. 440. The result was that not even the
operator knew there fire and the attendant al
ice actory was not aware that there any ur-
gencY in the call until he answered the nhone Ask
for No. 44O, in case of fire Then a gong will ring
and every driver will know Immediately that there is
fire. and the Ice Factory will be on the alert to
sound the alarm.
MEETING OF THE DELEGATES.
Last Tuesday the first meeting of the delegates To
the Fire Association was held. Following are the
proceedings:
Covington, La, December q, 1909
meeting OF the Association vas called to order on
the above date with Vice President Echinger in
the chair. "
Moved, seconded and carried that the minutes of
november 8 be adopted read, and that the def
cheney report Of the treasurer be made good bv the
Association and that the past treasurer be renuushed
from the 81 90.
Moved and seconded that the minutes of the second
meeting of November be accented as read
Carried
Moved, seconded and carried that the minutes of
October 22 be accepted as read.
Moved and seconded that the report of the Chief
be accepted read. Carried,
Following is the report of the Chief.
NJ /, CoVington, La, December q, 1909.
10 tne omcers and members OF the Firemens Be-
neVo!ent Association, of Covington La
Gentlemen l, the undersingned tender this nv
second month report as Chief Of your department
On November 18th at 2:15 p. NJ an alarm was sent
IN from district ", fire caused by pipe run
nlng through the ceiling of the house. corner cf 25th
Avenue and Madison street. Damage to the amount
OF $500 The department answered promptly, but
dld not go toAwork as the blaze extnquished by
MISS Arnauld before the department arrived
, On November 20, at a. m, an alarm was sent in
from district q. Fire caused oy pine straw back of
chimney at the residence of Jasper E. Nilsson, on
Jefferson Avenue and Independence street The de-
partment answered prompty<only had the Chemical
to go to work and also the truck came in with the
LADDERS Jefferso No, and No. z were ready to go
no #
ed to $500.
l did not send in any alarm to drill the fire COM
panles owing to bad roads and bad weather, and as
soon as the roads are all in working order will re-
new the fire drills. / have visited all the houses
lately and found them in good condition and found all
ready for duty
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
THE ELECTION FOR AMENDMENT.

The election Tuesday, for the purpose of
amending the town charter, making the
term OF mayor and aldermen two years in
stead Of one as at present, was defeated by
a vote of SO to so. There are many reasons
for this defeat aside from the question of
the ACCESSIBILITY Of a tWo-year term. It
seems to be difficult to arouse public interest
in elections of this character. The very
small vote cast is an emphatic announcement
that many voters did not perform their duty
as citizens who should be Watchful of the
welfare of the town and alert for any oppor-
tunity to better it's municipal government or
to defeat any hurtful measure.
There are invariably two sides to every
question. Those who honestly believed a
two year term undesirable did their duty in
voting against the amendment and those
who honestly believed a tWo-year term de-
sirable did their duty in voting for it; but
those who did not vote at all or who allowed
their vote to be influenced by personal con-
siderations did not do their duty
The true state Of public opinion can only
be approximated from the small vote cast
and the peculiar circumstances surrounding
the election. The fact that the adoption of
the amendment would carry with it an in
creased term for the officials now in office
created an opposition among those polititi-
cally opposed to them, supplemented by the
opposition of those who were opposed on
general principles to incumbents offering an
amendment that would keep them in office
longer than the term for which they were
elected. Under ordinary circumstances such
action is repugnant to the sense Of propriety.
When the party in power has built up ma
chine and runs it in it's own interest, and
where power and emoluments go with the
office, there is cause for suspicion of the
motive for such an amendment.
In the present instance, however, the Of
flee is worth little so little and carrying
such burdens of conflict that it has been
difficult to get good men to go on the ticket
at election times. The present mayor and
council have given good service They have
done much for the town and have been pro-
gressive and watchful of it's interests and
have established a methodical and SYSTEM
atical routine of official business That some
enemies have been made is to be expected
only wooden men can hold Office without
making enemies-yet there is nothing in the
holding over of the present officials that
could work an injury to the town. Proba-
bly, the announcement by lawyers that the
proceeding was unconstitutional aided in the |
defeat.
We believe a two-year term would be a |
big Improvement, and we know of no better
plan than starting it with officials who have
been tried and found worthy of confidence. |
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
COVin8tOn Society Notes.
BY OUR SOCIETY EDITOR.

On Tuesday, December 81, at $3.50 O'Clock
in the morning, at st. Stevens church, in
New Orleans Miss Cora Kent and Mr..
Emmett Williams were united in holy matri-
mony. The attendants were: Miss Lizzie
Kent, maid of honor; Misses Mamie Will
liams and Cornolia Jay and Messrs. Arthur
Bradley and Fred Keub. The ushers were
Leo Kers and Eddie Moles.
The bride was beautifully goWned in white
liberty satin, with pearl trimming. The
only ornament was a crescent Of diamonds,
a present from her mother.
A reception was held at the brides home
from 11:30 to p m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams left on the evening
train for their future home, Covington,
where they were met by host Of friends
who wished them all the luck amp happiness
of life.
dist church, and wife and son arrived in
Covington Tuesday.
Mr.. VIM. Bodebender is spending the
holidays here with his wife end children.
Mr.. kroger, contractor and builder, of
Baton Rouge, has rented the J. L. Smith
cottage, and will remain with his family in
COVingtOn for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Jones after delight
full honeymoon, spent in Houston. Texas,
44%EN ACIu4uCu dI4u dIC Will WIS. jules
grandmother, Mrs. Barelli, until after the
holidays.
Mr. Barclay Smith is spending the holi-
days with Mr.. and Mrs. Hardy Smith.
1t is with pleasure we note the smiling
countenance CT Mr., Oliver Hebert once
again in Champagne's drug store Mr..
Hebert will resume his study in pharmacy
after the holidays.
Miss Brownie Poole, of Cuba, Ala., is
spending few days here with Miss Mae
Poole.
Mrs. A. H. Boorah after a delightful
time spent at tn Southern Hotel, returned to
her home in Franklin on last Sunday.
Mrs. M. E. Burns and daughter Miss
Katie, are spending the holidays with their
daughter and sister Mrs Ed. Kentzel on 18th
Ave.
Mr.. and Mrs. Serrier spent last Sunday
at their home in the Military road.
Mrs. T. E. Brewster and Mrs. A. White
spent Wednesday and Thursday in New Or
leans.
Guy Grimmer, who is studing pharmacy
in New Orleans, will spend the holidays in
New Orleans with his parents, DR.. and Mrs.
A. H. Grimmer.
The Five Hundred Club met at the home
Of Mrs. Wallace Poole with Mrs. Warren as
hostess. The first favor three Haveland
plates, was won by Mrs. Ed. Richard, and
second by Mrs. Ernest Wales.
Miss Dora Jaufroid will spend the holidays
here with her mother.
Mrs. Hunter Greenlaw and Miss Grace
Turner, Of Ramsay, spent last Tuesday in
Covington.
Miss Matilda Diendorf will spend the holi-
days with home folks.
The Christmas Tree given at the Presby-
terrain Church for the Sunday School child |
rem was decided success. An interesting |
program of Christmas recitations and carols |
was rendered by the school. The little ones
we're delighted with old Kris Kingle and
we're very thankful for the presents given
hem.
Mr.. C. E. Peques Of New Orleans, spent
sunday with Mesdames Pechon and Cooper.
Dr. H. D. Bullock wife and son, Donice, !
IT New Orleans, are spending the holidays
1ere with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. |
Bullock.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
3 Tar'maau farmer
Saturday, December rs, 1909.
CHRISTMAS GREETING.

The Farmer wishes all it's readers a merry
Christmas. We hope that in the kindness
OF his heart Santa Claus will not only bring
nice presents to all the good little children,
but that he will make his headquarters for
supplies in ST. Tammany parish,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25

Just received a carload of brick and shingles. See
US before buying. ALEXIUS BROS. & co.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-09
TWO ARIZONA CITIES.
fEl Paso Times.l


 The Times notes with pleasure the evidences of renewed business ac tiytty and general progress being shown by Douglas aud Bisbee TherC is every reason why these two town. should lead in the Face for supremac, in Arizona. The latter has been en dowed by nature with the wealtl necessary to the building of one o the most Substantial cities in the west. Arizona last year produce, 274 100000 pounds of copper, value at s40000, ,0Ge Bisbee supplied neal ly half of this copper, and can greal ly increase her output every yea for many years yet to come.
 But her copper mines are not the only resources upon which Bisbee na to build She has tributary valley rich in agricultural possibilities an a trading territory that will groy with the town.
 As for Douglas, there is no reaso why 1t should not become the large commercial center in Arizona It the youngest city il the territory, an yet ranks fin commercial importanc with the capital of the territory an is growing every day
 
 Besides being q smelling cente and the base of supply for q larg and rich mineral and cattle sectiol of Mexico, Douglas is a livestoc market of importance. It is the shil ping point for the great cattR ranches located in the Sulphu Springs Valley.
 Douglas was founded and is bein built by that class of pioneers know as American hustleFs. They are pe' ple who have confidence in thei judgment and in the resources ( their town and that they have q req son for the hope within them Is ev idenced by the fact that even durin the panic they continued to inves their money in permanent improve ments in their town. Such pluck anf confidence is bound tC win. The Times predicts that Bisbe' and Douglas will lead the Arizona cities within the uexT five years.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-09
QUEER CRABS.
The Ingenious Manner In Which Tss'
 Disguise Themselves.

The Ingenious Manner In Which Thes
 Disguise Themselves.
 Some species of crabs disguise tbcm selves in an ingenious manner. They deliberately bite up seaweeds an5 plant them on their backs. very soon establishing a growth which harmo- nizes perfectly with the surroundings and deceives many an enemy. Should the weeds grow too vigorously the crab industriously prunes them with his claws and every now and then scrapes the whole lot of and starts a fresh garden on bis roof. so to speak.
 The sponge crab behaves in a simi- lar manner. nipping of little bits of living sponge and sticking them on his back, Where they grow vigorously. The same end Is served as in the other case. It is very amusing to keep crabs of one or other of these kinds in an aquarium and deprive them of the usual means of eoncealment
 They get very nervous and agitated and try to cover themselves with bits of paper or anything else that may be provided One such captive Is said to have had 6 little greatcoat made for him, which be put on in a hurry as soon as it was handed to him London Sphere.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-09
Queer TsIisn,ans in Malta.

There are still to be found in Malta 6 number of small stones shaped and colored like the eyes. tongues and other parts of serpents. The superstitious among the Maltese connect these with the tradition that St. Paul when ship wrecked was cast on their island. and 1t was there that while lighting a bun de of sticks for a fire viper fastened on the apostles hand. St. Paul calmly shook the reptile of into the flames, and no harm followed. The natives wear these stones as talismans. in which character they suppose them serviceable in warding off dangers from snake bites and poisons. They are found in St Paul's cave. imbed- ded in clay, and are set in rings and bracelets and when found to be in the shape of tongue or liver or heart are hung around the neck. They are also taken internally. dissolved in wine, which method is attended. according to some people. by more immediate re suits
Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-09
TeAL's LAST APPEARANCE.

The Raymond Teal Comic Opera company will finish their two weeks engagement today after a very sue. cessfui trip to Bisbee. They have made many friends here and they have given the theatre-goers a series of pleasant evenings. This afternoon they will give Mixed Pickles" which is one of the best of their bills, and is a souvenir matinee. Several fine presents will be given away, the first being a set of siiverware to the ladies. The prices will be 10 and 25 cents this afternoon. ''Too Rich To Marry is the bill for the evening and there will be plenty of vaudeville inter spersed. New songs and sketches will be one of the features of this ev- enins's play, and all who have heard this company will be sure to avail themselves of the opportunity of hear ing them in this farewell appearance The company will leave for Los Ah geles and San Francisco in a few days where they have extensive engage, mentS
Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-09
OLD TIME PRICES.
Glimpse of the Days When Ewing Wss
 Cheap Tn England.

Old time hotel rates in England were low. For instance. in the days e- queen Elizabeth the charge al th. George inn for feather bed ger night Was a penny. Dinner cost six pence n2 centsi and offered chol"e of ~beef. mutton or pigge or fish" ln Stuart times each room oN nod d ua me instead of number. chicny tbcse Q; inn signs. such as the Cross Keys room. the Bell chamber. the Adam sHa Eve room. and so forth.
 Formerly the custom in impo-taut cities during festival times was to lim It the price of food and lodging hs statute. In Canterbury during She ,ei ebration of the bicentenary of BccEp;'s : translation Q3T2) the price of brvGd was fixed at two loaves for a peuny Q eentsi. U fsiFiy aisb figuie eoasis ering the comparative value of ulofi.,, then and now. and wine brought s, cents a gallon.
 century or so later the scale = prices in Edinburgh all the year rcu.s was equally moderate. sheep being sa., at prices ranging from f2 cunts f0. 2 cents. according to quality. "hRst hess at 1 cent each and Rochelle wine at cent a pint. Any venjcr depar;in from these prices ran the risk Of fer feiture of his goods.--Chicago News
Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-09
Islands h New York City.

'I was showing. an Engiishman our city a week or two ago" said New Yorker. "ahd was surprised to hear him express sstonishment at the mum Der of islands within our municipal boundaries. Is this entire island 8 p2rs ~f New York cltyF he asked as l took him on several trolley rides over on Stalep island. And all these is- lands, too. 6-s they New York city? be Inquired aLJthsr day as he went up the East river lis remarks put me to thinking. and I've discovered that not one of the really great cities of the world has so many islands within It's boundaries as New York. Staten Is- land In itself would make good sized city. Some of the other islands. of course. are hardly more than specks. but they belong to New York city just the same.'