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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13
Vaudeville Notes

The Vaudeville Carnival Asso citation met at the
home of Mr. Eugene Esquinance last Sunday to de-
eide plans and preparations for the arrival OF the
King on Monday, the I'D inst 1t was decided that
his majesty, King Rex, will come to our town on
board his ROYAL yacht, the Two Sons, and will land
at the town wharf at 2 o'clock. The Kings yacht
will be escorted by fleet OF yachts decorated with
bunting The wharf will also be astefuly decorated
Hon. H Borey, Mayor of Mand ervllle, with his Of
ficers and staff and also the band and militia will be
in attendance.
of the town and welcome him from a platform at
the foot of the landing The fleet will be in charge
of Capt Geo. E. Refine.
DR. and Mrs A1onzo Owens announce the engage
ment of their granddaughter Gladys to Mr.. Sidney
Raphael Daussat The marriage is to take place on
Tuesday, February 16, 1909, at high noon. Friends
are invited to the reception from twelve to one
o'clock.
Dr. and Mrs. Gabert, of New Orleans, were Sun
day visitors to Vaudeville.
Miss Gladys Givens spent few days in New Or
leans the past week.
Miss Lucy Ribava has returned from Cox ington.
Hon. L. L. Morgan>and Francis Keller CT Coving-
ton, were calling friends in town Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon, of Columbia, Miss. are the
guests of Mrs. Harmons mother, Mrs. Wei ghtman.
Mr.. Douglas Anderson, of New Orleans, gave
lecture here Saturday night under the auspice of the
Kings Daughters Circle. The subject was Venice,
with illustrated views The lecture was spen, lid and
very instructive.
The Vaudeville Carnival Club are making grand
preparations for their parade and other ente rtain
ments during Mardi Gras.
Miss Simon spent the past fortnight with her par
ents in New Orleans.
Miss Pert Upton spent the weekend with he1
parents in Vaudeville.
The young people of Vaudeville have organize ID
Five Hundred club
The Misses Hopkins have returned from New Or
leans, where they have been for sometime
Mr.. c. A. David made abusiness trip to Coving tol
Monday.
Mr.. Jacob Levy left Sunday for New Orleans +, "
few days visit to relatives.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13
The ROYAL Palace Feb 10 1909

Inc nOydl fdlace, rep. III, 19UJ.
To All Loyal Subjects of the Realm
Your King sends you greeting. In the
blessedness Of his heart there is room for no
tidings save the joy of the hour. have for
you message Of contentment and happi-
ness. AS has been the sanctioned custom
of a long line of ancestors, Shrove Tuesday
has been set apart as day of revelry and
merrymaking, and in appreciation the fealty
of my people of Covington, I have chosen
that capital city as the scene of the most
sublime moment of my life, when will re-
veal to you, in all the splendor and dignity
OF her glorious presence, your future queen
Therefore, be it known that I command
all loyal citizens to attire themselves as BELTS
the occasion; to mask and to make merry;
to accept the bounty of your King and to
welcome. to her new place of dignity the
queen who is to share the honors of your
sovereign and add glory to his reign.
The arrival of messages by courriers in
form me that his Royal Highness, King of
Ablta, in compliance with a petition from his
subjects has granted them permission to
participate in the parade and to join with
our legions in celebrating the day. It is nv
wish that the freedom Of the city be given
them and that the royal personages of the
attendant delegation be shown the honors
to which their high station entitle them.
make all haste to be with you, and ere
the sun sets many times the vigor of the
ozone forests will add to my already over
flowing cup of happiness. All hail, Abita!
All hail, Covington!
Your Sovereign,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

A careful reading of the prize essay of Miss
Boyson on Robt E. Lee does not reveal that
she has in any way attempted to detract
from his noble character as a man or to
lessen the respect due him as a soldier If
her numerous citations of comments of other
writers are separated from her own remarks,
we fail to find that she has done aught but
add new strength to his noble character and
new honor to his life as soldier.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13
Abita News and Society Notes.
BY OUR ABITA CORRESPONDENTS.

BY OUR ABITA CORRESPONDENTS.
The arrival of the following message from his val
hlghness, Rex of Abita has been made public by the
Secretary to the Prvy Council of the Lord Mayor of
Abita Springs:
To His Excellency, Hon. A. o. Pons, President of
the Carnival Club of Abta Springs:
loved people, my true and loyal subject send q
message of good cheer and promise. | will soon be
with you. The long journey that has separated me
from my people will terminate at 4:30 p. m. Mon
day, the 22d day of February, 1909, when will ar
rive from the Forrest.
will be present at the ball at the Town Hall in
the evening, where will greet the Queen and receive.
my loyal subjects. / command that all mask and
that the enjoyment of the evening shall be marred
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13
- { alanaant .far,uer.
SaturG J, February IS, 1909.
THE CARNIVAL.

LAcepC few who are intimately associ-
ateo ~ carrying out the program of the car.
n1yal, the interest that is being manifested
throughout the country districts is unknown
ana can only be appreciated by those who
nave taken trip through the different set
Ilements IN the vicinity Of Covington. Cow
lngUon, as the parish seat, is the representa-
i've town of the parish; it's associations and
business relations bring it in contact with
every berg and hamlet, and pride in the sue
cess OF its undertakings should and does in
vade every section of the surrounding coun-
try and appeal to the loyalty and patriotism
OF the people to degree that will thrust
aside for the moment every other consider
atlon save the desire to make the reception
OF his royal majesty grand gala day for
united pleasure and merrymaking. They
who enter into the spirit of the occasion
Will be rewarded by the good time that
awaits them that take advantage Of the op-
portunity and mingle with the loyal subjects
of his majesty:
A pleasing feature of the. preparations
That are being made for the celebration of
the day is the assistance that will be rem
dered by Abita Springs This thrifty up
to-date village will enter two floats in the
Covington parade and will send a large dele
cation of citizens to participate in our fes-
lyltles, and n order to allow it's citizens to
attend the Rex ball here will give their own
ball on Monday night, February g. This
will enable all who wish to do so to attend
oL,o oI,o
their appreciation Of the kindly interest and
consideration of Abita by contributing a
goodly number of attendants at their ball.
Great preparations are being made for the
Rex ball in Covington on Tuesday evening,
February %, and there will congregate in
Cantrell's hall the largest number of dan
GERS that has ever covered it's immense
floor. Everybody will be expected to mask,
and as his majesty has expressed desire to
reward the most comical masker, prize has
been offered which will be successful in in
Producing some very laughable costumes that
will add to the nerriment of the evening,
and the ball dresses worn on that occasion
will be the finest ever seen in Covington.
The dukes and mobiles of his majesty s
kingdom will be in full attendance and the
ladies' of the court, in the splendor of their
beauty and attire will make a picture seldom
exhibited and long to be remembered.
His majesty, king of the loyal subjects
who pay him homage, will reign in all his
splendor and preside at this great function
that is to be memory in the annals of social
events of Covington for years to come.
His Majesty has appointed as court must
clans the renowned Covington Brass Band
and the Vaudeville Brass Band, and al
lovers of good music have treat in store fol
them worthy of the occasion. In fact, moth
ing has been left undone to make the occa
sion one Of complete enjoyment, and:a sense
of anxious anticipation pervades the com
munity
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

Unnder the new schedule of the New Or
leans Great Northern Railroad Covington
will have two daily trains to New Orleans
both weekdays and Sundays, with a special
Sunday rate Of one fare for the round trip,
with a change in the freight schedule that
will enable freight delivered at Press street
station in New Orleans not later than 5
o'clock p. M of the day before to reach
Covington at $50 a. m. daily.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

5000 be appropriated to Street Com
missioner for general improvements.
Moved, seconded and unanimously
carried that the action of the Board
of Health be ratified.
On motion, duly seconded, meeting
adjourned, subject to call.
H. BOREY, Mayor.
L. MENANT, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13
Vaudeville Council.

Vaudeville, La, Feby, 1, 1909.
Council met on above date at $50
b. M, Hon. H. Borey, Mayor, presid-
ing.
Present: Aldermen H. Depre, 3.
Dubourg, Geo. Bierhorst, DR.. L. M.
Thomson.
Absent: J. Band.
The minutes of last meeting, Janu-
airy 4, were adopted as read.
Treasurer's report was accepted as
TREASURER'S REPORT.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

United States of America, Eastern
District, of Louisiana, S., in the
United States District Court, in and
for said District, New Orleans Di-
vision, in the matter of Edgar Bros,
bankrupts, No. 1139 in bankruptcy
Petition for discharge to the honor
able Rufus E. Foster, Judge of the
District Court of the United States,
for the eastern district of Louisiana
The petition of Edgar Bros, bank
rupts, partnership domiciled in
the town OF Covington, in the parish
of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana,
in said district, respectfully repre-
sents that on the second day of April,
1908, last past, they were duly adj
, judged bankrupts under the Acts of
Congress relating TO bankruptcy; that
they have duly surrendered all their
property and rights Of property, and
have fully complied with all the re-
quirements of said acts and of the
orders of the court touching their
bankruptcy.
Wherefore they pray that they may
be decreed by the court, to have full
discharge from all debts provable
against their estate under said bank
ruptcy acts, except such debts as are
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated 9th day of February, A. D.,
| 1909.
Signed ]. o. EDGAR,
MAX EDGAR.
Bankrupt.
| Order of notice thereon-Eastern
District of Louisiana, Parish of Or
leans, SIS. On this 9th day Of Febru-
airy, A. D. 1909, on reading the fore
| going petition 1t is ordered by the
court, that hearing be had upon the
same on the third day of March, A.
D., 1909, before William A. Bell, Esq,
Referee in Bankruptcy, at 219 Caron-
delet street. New Orleans, La, in said
district, at 8 o'clock in the afternoon,
4 and that notice thereof be published
in the st. Tammany Farmer, news
paper printed in said district, and
and that all known creditors, and
| other persons in ieterest may APP
pear at the said time and place and
| show cause, if any they have, why
4 the prayer of the said petitioner
/ should not be granted.
I And 1t is further ordered by the
| court that the clerk shall send by mail
to all known creditors, copies of said
petition and this order, addressed to
them at their places of residence as
stated.
| Witness the honorable Rufus E.
Foster, Judge of the said court, and
the seal thereof, at New Orleans, La,
IN said district, on the 9th day Of
February, A. D., 1909.
4, Signed FRANK H. MORTIMER,
Clerk.
A true copy,
FRANK H. MORTIMER, Clerk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13
A MESSAGE FROM REX,

The dial of time marks off the moments all too slow
To suit the pulse of my most bursting heart
When shall take the mask from off her face and show
The queen of queens, Gods masterpiece of art.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

FOR SALE One s145 piano bond
for $40. Apply to P. o. Box II, Abita
Springs, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13
: TREAsuRER,s REPORT.

treasurer EGpOIG Was dCCSpISd do |
read:
TREASURER's REPORT.
Cash on hand Dec. 81, 1908 1858 81 |
RECEIPTS.
Taxes 1905 -..--.-- s676 80
Licenses for 1000 81 90
Permits 2 80
Cash on Judgment 65 III q
Total cash s.e. Sl,276 rs
Streets and bridges Sill 60
Town Attorney 80 90
Assessment roll 1908 "a 90
MarshaPs salary for December Is 90
Public printing ------------------ so
Schoolhouse- 40
Clerk of Mayors Court 90
Secretary's salary, December 10 90
Tax Collectors commission IS IS 274 IS
Cash on hand Jan. 81, 1907 Sl002 OS
ANALYSIS.
Corporation cash 81
Wharfage cash 143 y LOOP %
. STREET COMMISSIONERS
REPORT.
Cash on hand Jan. Q, 1909 S10S 10
DISBURSEMENTS.
Fer working streets and bridges-------- 50 95
Cash balance on hand -------------. SO Is
WIN. PETERS.
Street Commissioner.
Signed, A. DEPRE.
E. DUBURG.
GEO. BIERHoRsT.
Above reports were accepted on
motion by George Bierhorst, sec
onded by E. Dubourg.
BILLS ORDERED PAID.
A. C.. Besse, for lumber - So 80
A. Depre & Sons, for nails 3 OF
John Favaron, repairing school GA 20
To st. Tammany Farmer, dr.. 5 so
D. J. Bloecher, painting school % 90
E. Esquinance, hauling 81 81
l.. Menant, stamps and postals l 90
Mrs. N. Levy & Son, nails 25
j. Frick, for making double fiue
and removing pipes at school
house n so
Moved, seconded and carried that
Treasurer's bond be accepted as read.
Moved, seconded and carried that
the Street Commissioners bond be
accepted as read.
Moved, seconded and carried that
each individual bond be recorded at
the expense of the town.
Moved, seconded and carried that
the bill of w. G. Davis for making
bond for Mr.. Hutchinson be rejected.
| Moved, seconded and carried that
the bids sent in for ceiling the Town
Hall be voted on by secret ballot.
| Moved, seconded and carried that
the bid of Mr.. Favaron be accepted,
as the votes showed that three were
for FaVaron and one for Helm.
Moved, seconded and carried that
the ordinance which provides that the
Street Commissioner shall receive
$l.25 per day be amended so as ia
read that he shall receive $3.50 pei
day in stead.
/ Moved, seconded and carried thai
the petition Of Messrs. Boylan, With.
erspoon and Goodyear be received.
| Moved, seconded and carried tina
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13
STREET COMMISSIONER

Signed, A. DEPRE.
E. DUBURG.
GEO. BIERHORST.
Above reports were accepted on
motion by George Bierhorst, sec
onded by E. Dubourg.
Evening journal., 1909-04-10
In the Shops.

Some OF the spring suits designed
for afternoon wear have the coat la
pels embroidered in a color to match
the suit.
A new jabot is made Of a piece Of
gros grain ribbon about nine inches
long, worked with a flower design o;
ribbon. from each side Of which
comes a maline ruching about two
inches wide.
Art ticking. braided IN fancy design,
is much used for bureau covers.
4 curious and pleasing color COM
bination was seen in a gown Of gray
rajah. braided at the corsage with
copper braid.
There was a novel robe. Of iayen-
der and white striped linen, near the
edge OF which was a foot wide bor-
der OF linen net.
A white cross-barred muslin was
converted into the much used robe
frock, by embroidering in the squares
for certain distance with colors.
Many Of the chic one-piece dresses
are Of striped glngham, trimmed with
bands Of one color gingham. TO har-
monize with one Of the colors OF the
plaid.
One color dresses. on the other hand
are trimmed with bands OF plaid.
Evening journal., 1909-04-10
Continued From Third Page.

Continued From Third Page.
the usual evening preaching service. sun
day school at D. m; Y. p. s. c. +. at Z
u. m: Bible study and prayer meeting on
Wednesday evening at 745 o'clock. You
are cordially invited. Junior c. Z. satur-
day at $50.
Hanover Presbyterian Church. 1890 a. m.
subject, 'Intimations Of Immortality in
the Doctrine Of Evolution" Sunday even
ing there will be a service Of song by the
Sunday School. assisted by the choir.
Central Presbyterian Church. 1890 a. m.
preaching by Rev. ]. II. Crawford, sub
ject, "The First Easter Sermon u m.
Sunday School; Easter exercises; $50 D.
m. prayer meeting Of Y. p. S. Z. F.; 7.45
D. n.. preaching by Rev. J. II. Crawford.
subject. 1.-The Influence That IS Immortal"
EIsmere Presbyterian Church. Preaching
morning and evening by the pastor. Rev.
J. Edgar Franklin. subject, for 1880 a m.
THE Christian Virtue That Touches Life
IN Two Worlds" Subject 7.sO p. m,
Christ. the Revealer OF the Father"
Sunday School hour at D. m.
Gilbert Presbyterian Church. 18th and
French streets, Rev. c. L Jefferson. D. D.,
pastor. Preaching, 10.45 a. m, subject,
"The Resurrection Body" 7.so D. m,
Easter exercise by the Sabbath School.
1890 M. Sunday school.
Olivet Presbyterian Church, Fourth and
Broome streets, Rev. J. c. Lane. pastor
Divine worship. 10.45 a M. subject. "Ths
Resurrection Victory" Song service with
special exercises by the Sunday School,
Evening journal., 1909-04-10
FIGHT FIRE IN
MIDDLE OF RIVER
New Castle Fishermen Have
Narrow Escape From Death
Off Fort Delaware

NEW CASTLE, April io.-wilnam
Bright. OF PennsvIlle and his fshing part
ner had a narrow escape from being Gre
mated in their naptha launch on Thurs
day night near Fort Delaware. A pipe run
ming from the naptha tank In their fishing
boat became disarranged and the huid
poured into the bottom Of their boat. The
oil came IN contact with one OF the light
ed lanterns and IRE ensued. The men
were horrihed and the more they threw
water into the boat the stronger became
the blaze. The boat was then at Middle
sand Bar near Fort Delaware and an aw-
fui fate awaited the men. To stay IN the
boat meant to be burned 70 death and 70
iump overheard meant death In the river.
About this time Charles Il. Lancaster, u
this city arrived and directed the men TO
smother tho blaze instead Of using water.
The blaze was finally cxtlnguished. The
men icft their boat as soon as aid arrived
and ESCAPED with slight injuries consisting
of scorching Of their faces and hands. IL
is the second motor boat that has been on
fire IN this section during the past Two
weeks.
shad fishermen who have followed the
river for years say the past week has been
the worst they ever experienced The
heavy northwest wind yesterday had the
Delaware river in a furry and several OF
the boats were swamped ON their way
home. In passing Salem Cove IL was al
most an impossibility TO manage the boats
But the men who braved the elements
were the winners for they made good
catches When boat brings IN over leo
shad the men arc well paid. The shad
this season are big and among the heavy
ones caught was one yesterday by George
woolson and oscar Lyman. II was roe
and weighed eleven and a quarter pounds.
The usual Good Friday services were
held IN ST. Peters and Immanuel Churches
yesterday.
Republicans are working hard for the
election OF the ticket on Tuesday next. In
the Fourth Ward Fiddiman has withdrawn
and cramer and Matthias are the candi-
dates. on the Democratic ticket Smith aud
Stoops arc tho choice. There Is a lively
contest on for President OF Council. lie
has the naming Of the Council Commit
tees and should William T.. Rothwell be
elected he will appoint a Republican as
chairman Of the street committee.
Evening journal., 1909-04-10

meeting in their new chapel. 5oi West
Fifth street tomorrow. Ulysls Lewis.
Esq. OF Atlanta, Ca, Is expected TO speak.
Holiness Christian Mission, southeast
corner Eighth and KirSwood street Sum
day School, 10 a. M; praise service and
Z p. m, and preaching at 4 and p. m,
by the pastor.
First Church OF Christ Scientist. 1901
Van Buren street, opposite Park Place.
Sunday morning services at II o'clock
evening services at s. subject. Are sin,
Disease and Death RealT' Sunday School
at 945 o'clock Wednesday evening meet
ing at o'clock. Free Reading Room open
every week day from o'clock to 1 o'clock
and from 3 to 5 o'clock. All cordially well
come.
The Christian and Missionary All
ance, 50l West Fifth street. Prayer
$50 a. m. Preaching 1880 a. m. Sun
day school ,. m. Praise meeting 315
p. m. Young Peoples meeting Z d
m. Preaching p. m.
Friends Meetings. corner Fourth
and West streets. Meeting for Divine
worship: First day at II a. m. Fifth.
day at 7.45 p. m Flrst-day School ai
e45 a. m. Rowena Smedley.
Evening journal., 1909-04-10
Material old and New.

silk and wool ottoman of sheer tex
turo is making many of the handsome
costumes for summer.
Crepy weaves are growing IN favor.
They have appeared not only in cot
tons and Isle thread but have extend
ed to wools and silks.
SILK and wool fish nets is another
OF the new mixtures TO be had in the
well stocked departments.
There is also silk and wool flet
net, the square meshes being effective
I'm entire suits.
one of the fancies of the hour 10
the coat made of net to wear over the
silk princess gowns.
In very dainty tints there comes
flannel weave of silk and wool blend
that makes up the loveliest waists and
negligees for chilly summer use.
The voiles are less talked OF than
for some seasons. but their general
usefulness keeps them none the less
in popular favor.
They are here IN a host Of novel en-
broidered and brocaded effects.
Some Of the newest are as lacy as
the nets.
Evening journal., 1909-04-10
Around The House.

Wood ashes OF the finest kind and
freed from all particles that would
scratch. make an excellent polish for
tinware.
II Is a great convenience 70 keep
tunnels Of stin paper. shaped like the
vinegar funnel, IN the kitchen. 60 use
when pouring beans, rice, tea, coftoa
and other groceries into their proper
receptacles.
Old corks and empty spools are both
useful 20 make a low nrc burn up OF
for kindlings.
Candles will last longer n they arc
kept on ice for twonty-four hours be-
fore usins. This is a wise procautlon
when one wishes them 20 last through
a dinner OF tea.
Potted plants are said to thrive bet
ter when a little water Is kept in the
saucer IN which they rest.
A pinch of soda added 10 the water
I'm whicn tough meat or Vegetables are
boiled win make them more tender.