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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-08

spent last Wednesday here at his summer
home He expects to return with his family
Satur lay for the summer
Mrs. C. H. La Villebeuvre, who has been
a guest of Mrs VIM. Bodebender for the
past ten days, returned to her home in New
Orleans Thursday afternoon.
Mrs E. L. Finley, sister and guest of
Mrs VIM Bodebender returned from New
Orleans last Sunday after an extended visit
to relatives there.
A party of young people had delightful
picnic on the Upper Bogue Falaya last Sat
urday, Mrs. Flanders acting as chaperone
and added much to the pleasure Of the party,
which consisted of Misses Bertha Perreand,
Ruth Bokenfohr, Irene Gerod, Lucy Ray,
Grace Blossman, Miriam Watkins, Sadie
Pigott, Halle Williams, Jeanne Blanchin,
Messrs. Monroe Simmons, Sidney Burns
George Sears, Milton Leblanc, Felix Bache-
man, Percy and Alton Smith, Preston Moul-
quet, Sidney Frederick and Clay Girod.
Neunour Cousin, Of Bayou Lacomb, spent
Wednesday in Covington.
Mrs. Ernest Wales has returned from a
weeks visit to her mother, Mrs. A. E.
Blackman, in New Orleans.
Mrs. McGary and her granddaughter, Mrs.
H. Hacker and her daughter are guests
this week of Mrs. E. D. Kentzel.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-08
Bayou LaCOmb0 Notes

Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Haehinjosh, of New Orleans,
ana several OF Their friends spent Sunday at their
beautiful home on the banks of the Bayou
Messrs Aaron Todd and Willie Davis spent Sun
vices here Sunday afternoon
:, Mr. Jos Todd visited friends at Vaudeville and
Chinchuba Sunday.
Mr.. f. l. Vailoft of New Orleans has moved
his family here for the summer. -
Hon, E. E. =, Boinger and Henry Keller, of slidell,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Todd, of Bonfouca, were Wis
istors to Bayou Lacomb Sunday
=, Mr.; Boy Miller; of Covington, was the guests of
Mr. Wm. Earl moved his family to Mississippi
Lacomb. " D"Soo
:, Mrs ]. A, Todd and daughter Miss Pearl snent
Tuesday at Slidel. Speiie
Sunday. '7-'oA mere
Mrs. George Powers is visiting friends at slidell
i, Mr. Mr. Ira Todd made business trip to siidelI
!" euliesaay' TWO OF US.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-08
SUPPLY AND DEMAND ONLY
SHOULD GOVERN.

There appears to be disposition on the
part of some journals to condone the action
of spectators in boosting the price of food
products, probably to counterfeit sentimental
opposition to cotton future dealings There
no analogy between the legitimate opera
tons resulting from trade conditions and
the effects Of supply and demand and the
fictitious scarcity produced by the manipu-
lations of spectators While it may be i'm
possible to corner bountful supply of
wheat, it is impossible to disguise the fact
that undue advantage has been taken of
D restricted market or a diminished supply
to control prices regardless Of the burden
placed upon the consumer. The statement
that prices cannot be controlled in such
manner is disproved by the fact that they
are thus controlled. Food products should
be exempt from all influences beyond supply
and demand, as far as possible.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-08
Continued on fifth page.
Abita News and Society Notes.
BY OUR ABITA CORRESPONDENTS.

Mrs A. Mothram and charming young daughter,
Juanlta, spent the weekend here with relatives
MISS W N. Behrman, daughter of Mayor Behrman
OF New Orleans, left Sunday evening for home after
most delightful stay here
10 the delight of their many friends Mrs. Jas.
walsh and daughter Ethel, and Miss V. Rugen came
over Sunday to remain throughout the summer
Mr.. Frank Garbarino spent Sunday with his sisters
Mrs. Vogt and Miss M. Garbarino
Misses K. and M. Michahlis entertained few
friends Sunday night. dancing was enjoyed until a
iate hour and refreshments were served during the
evening: Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs H.
Michaelis, Misses Marguerite Cahi Viola Rugen.
Emelia HARLEQUIN, Emele Hardouin, Mary Biggio,
Katherine Miehaelis, Anna Leonard Mamie Cahill
Gertie Cahill, Anna Naumann, Hilda SCHNEIDER,
Gertrude Leonard, Ethel Walsh, Marguerite Lam
moussln and Mae Michaelis, Messrs. Thomas Cahill
Sylvan Kahn, Steve Abney, Steve Biggio, Fred j.
Michaelis, Jas. c. Claran and VIM. Michaelis
Mrs. j. Leonard is spending sometime in New Or
leans visiting friends and relatives
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Cah and family have moved
INTO their beautiful new home here Their many
friends are glad to welcome their return
Mr.. Steve Abney was business visitor to New
Orlean, Friday.
Mrs T. Carey spent several days in New Orleans
last week
There will be grand ball at the new pavilion next
Saturday, May Is, given by the Mystic Club DON'T
miss it, the best of the season
MISS Anna Naumann spent the weekend here the
guest OF her friends Misses A. and G. Leonard.
Miss Ernestine Lemons spent few DAYS in New
orleans visiting friends and relatives.
Mrs. D. Kahn visited relatives in Crescent City
Turing the week.
The Abta Euchre Social Club held it's regular
meeting tuesday night at the home of Miss M
olgglo. Arrangements were made to give tally-ho
1de The next meeting will be held Tuesday night
1t the home of the Misses Michaes.
Mr.: Arthur Kretschmar was severely injured while
Working IN the Rausch sawml near Abta last Wed |
esday hls leg being broken in two places by falling
lmber. He was attended by Dr. L. c. Heintz. Mr.. /
earn of his injury.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-08
WEALTH COVERS A MULTITUDE
OF SINS

The revelations in the case of the Govern
ment against the American Sugar Refining
Company Of New York, in which restitu-
ton was made of $4,000, 600 out of which
the Government had been defrauded by
a spring continuance connected with the
scales used in weighing sugar are not such
as to give confidence in the integrity of
those connected with large business inter-
ests. When concerns Of this magnitude be-
come involved in such schemes the moral
status of the business sphere is deplorably
affected.
The petty criminal is punished, disgraced
and Stunned by society. He becomes an
example of the degradation of wrong -doing
and warning to others not to follow his
example. But the swindling of the Govern
n1ent out of millions Of dollars is followed
by restitution under protest, society opens
its arms to the millions that are left and
not suggestion Of blackened character
mars the career Of the despoiler.
Gan it be expected that the shopkeeper
who gives fourteen ounces for pound or
mixes sand with his sugar should suffer in
his conscience while emulating the conduct
of the barons of trade?
There have been reform movements of all
kinds, Summing" has become habit
and social reformations have been extended
to- every conceivable vice and sin. On many
of these reformers glitter diamonds and
jewels gathered from the spoils Of illegal
profits or pinched from the loaf of the toiler.
Is it not time to bring the reformation home?
There is too much truth in the adage that
laws are made for the rich; too much in
difference to the pernicious influence of
tainted wealth, that purchases freedom
from shackles, prizes open the doors Of the
sancitifed church and gains entrance into
the gilt-edged circle of immaculate"
society.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-08

1t is high complement to home talent to note
that expressions of surprise and pleasure at the
OF the Press Association. Undoubtedly the praise
was well merited the hstronic talent of those ir
the cast has been recognized by the people of Covug
ton on various occasions when crowded houses have
met the announcement of their entertainments
The singing of Miss Ratio and Mr.. Karl Kohnke is
always pleasure to the most critical audience.
Miss Ratio sang in French by request.
Mr. Cahll the black face comedian, was fire.
quently recalled
The performance was largely attended and many
stayed for the dance.
folloWlng is the program:
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Fred Dudley, young lawyer John Diendorf
Aloert Keade, IN love with money, Frederick Roehl
Squire Hawkins, Congressman Francis Keller
Josiah Brown farmer (Stellas father Julian Smith
Francois, an importation Sidney Thurman
Lila Hawkins, the Squires daughter Miss Alma Ads
Stella Brown, her friend Miss Mary Dutsch
Mrs. Hawkins, 'squire's 'tbetter half Mrs E. Lyon
SYNOPSIS
Act 1.-The Squire's Home; July.
Act II; Scene 1.-The 'Squire's Home, one week
latef- scene Ii. A street in town. Scene Ill., Same
as Scene l.
Lime, the present; Place, anywhere.
Inc ladies and guests of the Press Association
entertained at musical by the Women's Progressive
Union at the residence of the President, Mrs. B. B.
Warren, Thursday afternoon, and the occasion was
greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Warren being charming hos
tess and making it pleasant fro all. The following
ADDRESS OF welcome delivered by Mrs. William
BOdebender:
Ladies and guests of the Press Association:
In behalf of the Women's Progressive Union,
wish to express appreciation of the honor of having
with US members of the Press Association and those
animated with them. Individually and as an organi-
cation, the members of the Union have endeaVored
TO nurture civic pride and to maintain spirit of
progress and development. In the accomplishment of
this we have no greater friend than the press.
-, Inc achievements of the women of to-day have
liberated them from the confines of domestic
duties and placed them in position to be of service
society! without prejudice to the sacred trust Of
nome influence; and as the wives and friends of
members of the press we greet you with assurance
OF heartily sympathy and cooperation.
We trust that your short sojourn in Covington may
be made pleasant that it will always be referred
to with happy memories, and that the Women's Pro-
gresslve Uunion will find place in them.
The program consisted of a duet by Mrs E. Wales
and Miss Decroix; solo, vocal, by Mrs c. K. Barrow;
instrumental, piano, by Miss Kent; instrumental and
vocal selections, Miss Lilly Holland the blind daugh-
ter of Editor ". T. Holland of the ST. Helena Echo;
Solo, vocal. Miss Ratto solo, vocal, Mrs. Kohnke;
recitation of original poems by Mrs. Margaret Hunt
Brisbane; Mrs NJ. B. Fairs, of Texas, recited an
original poem, 'Texas Flag" Refreshments were
served
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-08
Folsom Notes
Mr. Sheffield visited Covington last Tuesday.
Mr. Geo. Fendlason spent Tuesday in Covingtol
Mr. Chas. Hubbard Snent Wednesday, ivaC oIy;Y1er+,

Mr. Sheffield visited Covington last Tuesday
Mr. Geo. Fendlason spent Tuesday in Covington
Mr. Chas. Hubbard spent Wednesday in Covington.
Mrs: Peter McCarty spent last Friday in the Cres-
cent City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Webb, of Alma, spent last
Sunday with Mrs Rogers
Miss Clara Carroll is visiting her sister near Cow
ington.
Miss Emma Core has returned from Edwards
Miss, where she has been visiting her aunt, Mrs T.
Drummond.
few days ago.
Mr.. Lenard Cassells attended The squire's Daugh-
ter in Covington last Thursday night.
The teacher and pupils of the public school expect
to give basket picnic the banks of the Bogue
Falaya next Tuesday
One of Fosom's brave sons, Mr. Mansel Corkern.
has answered the Gospel call and preached his first
sermon to large congregation at the Babtist
Church last Sunday night
Miss Alma Magee entertained the pupils of the
public school, their parents and friends with picnic
at at the old Blackwell mill last Monday After dinner
Miss Magee in her usual graceful manner presented
the following rewards of merit: Wanda Fendlason
and virgil Verger perfect lessons and regular at
tendance, gold pins; Beuah Word, Clara and David
Carol, perfect lessons and department. books
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-08

n = you desire a clear complexion TAX
Foley's 0rino Laxative for constipa
3 ZION ana liver troubles as it will stima-
l n1 THESE organs and thoroughly
cleanse your system, which is what
everyone needs in the spring in orde
70 feel we'll. Sold by T6eo. Strain.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-08
COVingtOn Society Notes.
BY OUR SOCIETY EDITOR.

Mrs. M. G. Smith returned Sunday from
weeks visit to friends in New Orleans.
nv M. G. Smith left Friday to spend a
week at Brookhayen, Miss.
M w. RI. Tainey, of Boutte, isspending
so.,,a fine III Covington for his health.
Soi ~ Marion Souchon, of New Orleans has
800, IA Howell place for the summer.
ss'1 Ms Tohn Poledano and Miss Julia Wogan
80 Guests of mrs. Or. Tolson.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-08

Many weak nervous women have beer
Deen restored health by Foley's kidney
remedy as it stimulates the l1idnanss
SO they will eliminate the waste mat
ter from the blood. Impurities den ,,,asS
ene nerves, causing nervous exhaus-
.lon ana other ailments. Commence
eoaay ana you will soon be well. Pleas
ant TO take. Sold by Theo. Strain
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-08

Coy Cottage is one of the most
conveniently situated in Abita Snr; ,,o ess, :
Terms reasonable and board of the best.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-08

R. New goods arriving every dav.
a - 81 thlng guaranteed as represent
co At the Hainer, Afford Co. .seA'
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-05-08
Card Of Thanks.

Inc Mothers Club desires to THANH
1ne NJ: Z; B. and those who partici
pated IN the production of the 'Squire's
Daugnter the receipts of which 50
materially aided the school fund for
the payment of teachers
MRS. C. L. SMITH,
President.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27

see Dicks apartments and the latter In.
sisted on his accompanying him there,
nithough secretly resolving that ne would
find means TO be alone with Reilly IN
case the latter happened TO be In.
But Reilly was not there, nor were
there any traces Of him. Something In
the general air Of emptiness caused Dick
to look for hls guests suit case and per
sonal belongings. All were gone There
WIS no note or anything else to explain
the Judges departure, although the In
dications were that he had left for an
extended absence Dick was much dis
appointed lie looked through his mall,
but found nothing OF lmportance-nOt
even a letter from hls father, which ho
had now been expecting for some weeks
IL seemed that the breach between them
had I'm measure been closed by the
telegram OF coincidence which Dick had
sent from Sandy Hook; but the liberal
leader was evidently TOO occupied with his
personal responsibilities ana difficulties 10
permit Of d very frequent correspondence
with his son.
rTv HE sGicers returned TO the White
House as evening approached. 10 Ind
that it's period of inactivity had come 20
n sudden end The stir ana hustle around
the big building indicated that something
OF importance was happening, and they
were told Immediately on their arrival
that for some reason unknown, spe-
clal meeting OF the cabinet had been
hastily called aud that the president and
his Official advisors were apparently much
an hour, Il was no longer secret that
the United Kingdom OF China and Japan
had delivered politically worded note
which was in effect an ultlmatum and
conveyed I'm no uncertain terms the Inn
preston that unless the United States at
once acceded 10 old demands and gave
satisfaction for certain questionable
claims, the least thing that might hap
pen would be severance OF diplomatic
relations
The president was anything but q weak
man, but he was now brought face 20
face with situation more desperate
than that which confronted Abraham
Lincoln prior TO the actual opening OF
the civil war With rebellion threaten
ing outside the very doors OF the White
House and two immense armies Of OBJ
stinatc. purposeful and well-drllled men
raedy TO make battle ground of the
capitals streets, and president elect
murdered or Kidnapped. the threat OF for
elgn complications was the last straw 20
an overweighted burden. II was plain
that the United States government as
represented by the conservative party In
power could not nght an equal number
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27

OF its own citizens. aud at the same time
stand OF a foreign invasion wh'ch, under
the most favorable circumstances, 1t
would have taxed the government TO It's
utmost 60 resist And yet TO show signs
81 weakness at this time to any foreign
newer WAS 20 invite more trouble The
administration had good reason 90 feel
that the United states was the injured
wolf OF the pack with the others but
waiting for the sign Of weakness TO rend
It. limb from limb,
The president himself was almost
broken on the wheel OF responsibility. lie
sat at the head of the table with his
advisers around HIM his white hair ruff
fled by his fingers and his thin face as
pale as II he were on the very verge OF
collapse lie had put the situation plain
~ TO all his hearers, and concluded with
the statement that the emergency had
been foreseen and feared by him for
some weeks
Il have been 50 fearful OF this" he
said, 'that by my own private means
l supplemented the efforts Of our foreign
agents more than a month ago, I'm an
cndcavor 10 learn, II It were possible.
whether our weakness might be taken
advantage of by our oriental enemies,
am going TO read you the concluding
words In letter sent me by man
whose name ! cannot give, but on whose
judenent l rely more than on any
He took from his pocket a leather case
and extracted from It sheet Of paper
which he opened After adjusting his
FlnsaeH ne ran MS unBtF dDNu II uNNu
he came to that portion to which he
referred Then he read, slowly and with
emphasis the following:
You may take II from me as an abso-
lutte certainty that the United Empire
VIII not dare with all her strength to
tdake war on the United states so long
as the latter Is I'm a position TO meet her
on anything like equal terms. But,
should there be any lapse OF vigilance
any failure TO keep the navy UP TO stand
ard. or any Internal weakness, the pretext
for war will not be found wanting.
have viewed with alarm the spirit OF
bitterness created by the closeness OF the
election In November and even at this
writing fear that you, my friend, are
going 10 be called upon 20 face the most
terrific ordeal which could possibly come
TO a president. that OF civil war. II it
should come 10 this. let me urge upon
YOU the necessity for a constant watch
over the waters OF the Pacific. where n
deet can be quickly mobilized which
would require your undivided navy to
repulse"
(continued Next Weelo
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
Continued Next weeD

claimed to be the invention of Baron
Egbert Won Lepel, and is known as
the Lepel wireless system OF telegra-
ply or telephony.
BY very simple alteration in the
transmitting circuit, 1t is possible to
use 1t either for telegraphy or tele-
phony. A distinguishing point about
the system Is that it uses what are
called "undamped waves" of uniform
shape which open up important pos
sibilities.
For the transmitting of the notes
the operator sits before a small piano
keyboard the keys of which are
connected electrically with the wire
less transmitting apparatus. The notes
are sustained as long as each key is
depressed. and they may be changed
instantly to any other that is de-
sired.
At the present time the Lepel
Wireless Syndicate. Limited an Eng
lish company is preparing key
board by means of which the ma
tional anthem will be sent out into
the air on the kings birthday, No
vember 9th next. Wherever a wire
less station is installed--on forts or
battleships, etc.--within a reasonable
distance, the notes of God Save the
King may be caught" on that day.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
w THE DIMES WENT.

Ten little dimes in a taxicab fine.
Driver turned the power on; then there were
nine.
Nine little dimes in a very rapid gait;
Driver turned a corner; then there were eight.
Eight little dimes weren't very far from Heaven;
Driver lodged a trolley car, then there were
seven.
Seven little dimes and a driver full Of tricks,
He let the hind wheels whiz bit; then there
were six.
Six little dimes-how the business seems to
thrive
Driver ran around the block; then there were
five.
Five ite dimes, each one wishing he was more.
Driver vove across the street; then there were
fo-
Four little dimes just as lonesome as could be-
Driver got the wrong address, then there were
three.
Three little dimes feeling very scarce and blue
Driver lodged the traffic squad; then there were
two.
Two little dimes with the journey just begun.
Driver hit the clock Jolt-then there was one.
One little dime couldnt finish up the trip;
Driver merely scowled when he got it for tip.
Geo. Fitch.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
EYES HAVE THEY

THE woman thou shalt never knowl'
How men s hearts bark to that refrain;
With wealth Of such seh-pitying woe,
AS passes pain.
''The woman thou hast never seenl"
So drones their dreary hope; till they
In conjuring up the might-have-been
Forget today.
''The one, Incompatible Shell
Who weeps envisioned through their night,
Has blinded them They fal to see
Loves living light.
Fond foolsl The beautiful and true
Are not the distant and untried;
Content and peace are waiting you
Close by your side.
Still the mirage lures on but dies
Once you have crossed the thirsty sands,
The answer to your riddle lies
In your wife's hands.
Warwick James Price.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
Music By Wireless

TT ARDLY have we had time to
consider the mere marvel OF
transmitting messages by wire
less telegraphy and by wireless tel
ephony when now comes the an
nouncement that an European has
invented a device for transmitting
music through the air across i'm
mense distances by wireless" So
perfectly has the system been organ
ized that tune may be sent through
space a thousand miles or more and
heard clearly and distinctly at the
receiving end. Even during an at
mospheric disturbance may music be
sent thus, so fully has the appara-
tus been perfected.
The musical wireless system Is
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-11-04
Club Social Postponed

The Boys Club social which was an
nounced for Friday night November )
will be postponed until one week later
and will be held on Friday evening No.
vember IL at o'clock in the boys club
room over Frazier's store. The program
will consist Of music, exhibition work
on the apparatus, torch swinging, etc.
Refreshments will he served after the
program.
The regular meeting of the club will
be held on friday night November s.
The club will be adjourned ut $40
hereafter and the boys will be required
- go directly to their homes after the
club meeting Mr.. Nash has kindly
given US this extra half hour after the
curfew and each boy will be required ia
have his card signed at the time of leav.
ing the room The boys of the club will
he glad to aid in making this curfew
law effective.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-11-04
Regulating the Speed

Elsewhere in this issue we publish an
ordinance passed by the Council of the
Town or Audubon to regulate and limit
the speed of automobiles on it's streets
and alleys. Its object is not to hinder
rapid and easy transportation but to
prevent accident and death which will
certainly come unless some parties who
run machines move more slowly and
with greater care. One trouble with
many driving is that they have no cor
rect idea of the speed at which they are
running, and the brief space of time be-
tween safety and accident. The greatest
danger comes from turning the corners
where they cannot know, or see who
may be coming or crossing the street.
The Council should be commended for
making an effort to prevent trouble and
all right thinking men owning or run,
ming machines will join in trying to save
Audubon from the serious things that
have occurred in some other towns and
cities ~" -....