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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-27
WILLIE WHITLA RETURNED.

Willie Whitla. the eight-year-old child of
a Sharon (Pa.) lawyer, who was kidnapped
in Sharon Thursday week, was returned to
his father at Cleveland, Ohio last Monday,
at the Hollenden hotel, on the payment of a
ransom of $4,000.
1t is remarkable that in spite of the most
vigilant search and the assistance of expert
enced detectives the kidnappers were able
to carry their plot through and get away
with the money without detection.
1t is to be hoped that this crime will not
go UNPUBLISHED and that the reward of SIS,
900 offered by the State legislature for the
apprehension of the kidnappers and which
appears to have spurred the detectives into
a gait that has caught up with them, has
not been wasted. Money is the greatest
detective ever. You may scour the country
for criminal and never hear of him. But
offer reward, and presto he is found
forthwith.
The indignation aroused by the Lamana
case in New Orleans, and the swiftly follow
ing punishment meted out to the criminals
seems to have had little effect in preventing
repetitions of the crime. The only remedy
is in laws that will prevent the landing on
our shores of hordes of criminals and ban
dts, whose only interest in the country is
gain.
America has transplanted sprig of the
brigandage Of Italy We may soon hear
that the President has been kidnapped and
that the next demand for ransom will be ac-
companied by an ear or a finger There is
consolation in the thought that the brig
ands will have load to carry that will i'm
pede rapid movement and may give the de-
tectives chance to catch up
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-27
FITNESS FOR OFFICE THE FIRST
CONSIDERATION.

One of the most serious obstacles in the
way of securing the best results of our cleo.
tive system is the influence that personality
and friendship exert over the reasoning facul.
ties. A boon companion or hale fellow
well met" is the cause of many vote being
cast in friendship against conviction and
against good policy. Personal grudges and
individual business schemes intervene to
destroy the benefits of sound judgment and
the security of true public opinion. So i'm
portant cause as good local government
should eliminate every prejudice that stands
in the way Of securing the best service that
is in the field Fitness for office alone should
be the magnet to attract votes. 1t is seldom
that voter is at a loss how to cast his vote
in a small community where daily contact
rubs the gloss from outside finish and dis
closes the true metal. Friendship, personal
interest, social congeniality, should all be
thrust in the background when. itacomes to
making a selection Of officers for the admin
istration of the affairs of our town.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-27
L0ViSDurg Items.

DR.. and Mrs. J. Paul Bayan and son Charlie were
visitors to Lewisburg on Sunday.
Mr.. Ed Baudot has recently moved his family to
Mandenville, where he will open vegetable and
fruit stand.
Mr.. John Barratine left Sunday for New Orleans,
after spending several days here.
VIM Connaughton and M Lacroix were visitors
to Lewisburg on Sunday.
Miss Merdes Spring spent few days in Mande-
vile visiting relatives and friends.
Messrs J. J. Darquin and Dumaine were visitors
here on Sunday.
A jolly crowd of boys and girls enjoyed boat
ride to Vaudeville on Sunday morning. They were:
Misses Florence Smith, Merdes Spring, Anaise and
Anita Smith, Messsrs. Louis and Albert David and
Henry Smith,
Mr. and Mrs. John Barattine paid flying trip to
Covington on Saturday, going by way of the motor
cars.
With best wishes to the Farmer and its reader, |
remain, A SUBSCRIBER.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-27
ROCK SALT in LOUISIANA.

Bulletin No. 7, of the Geological Survey
of Louisiana, in charge of Geologist Gilbert
D. Harris, devotes 259 pages to the discus
sion of rock salt and other salt deposits,
with reference to all known salt deposits
and industries of the world Mr. Harris
was assisted by C. J. Maury and L. Reinecke,
under the direction of Prof. W. R. Dodson,
of the Experiment Station, Baton Rouge.
The work goes thoroughly into the salt
possibilities of the State and shows that it's
manufacture should become one of the great
industries of the South.
In his predatory remarks he says:
While the commercial South is awakening to
appreciation of its vast and almost untouched ma
tural resources; while drilling and mining methods
are improving and perfecting; while the oceans are
being united at Panama. while the Mississippi is be-
ing looked to feasible channel for sea-going YES
ses while the number of inhabitants of this country
is rapidly increasing; while new uses and new de-
mands for salt are constantly multiplying, no one
can claim to have but the faintest idea of the true
value of the huge masses of pure rock salt stored
away beneath the Islands" and salines of Louisiana
The great Salt deposits are but another
opportunity for the new industrial South
Her valuable natural resources are only
awaiting development, and the time is fast
approaching when capital will pour into the
State, hungry for an opportunity for invest
nnnnt
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-27
Gan''r'anu farmer,
Saturday, March 81, 1909.
NOT so BAD AS THAT.
"sUFFICIENT UNTO THE DAY

SUFFICIENT UNTO THE DAY.
In certain quarters there decided disposition to
censure Gov. Sanders for the awlessness in Tangipa
hoa parish and for his failure to offer reward for
the tendish murderers of the two women in that par
ISL Unless Gov. Sanders is willing to assume the
responsibility and declare martial law in that parish
and order the trial of all murderers by drumhead
courtmartlal it is safe to assert very few of them
Will ever be punished History and experience inva-
rlaoiy demonstrate that people get just such gov
eminent as their moral civic virtues entitle them
to enjoy If the people venaI and corrupt their
rulers will be likewise. If there is lawlessness and
studied failure to punish crime it is because the off
GERS will not do their duty and that they are encour-
aged in so doing by the fact the people are criminals
and condone crime matter how foul. There is
absolutely escape from the logic of these concu-
sions There is doubt some good people in Tangi-
pahoa parish, but they are evidently in a feeble
minority Let the killers have full SWING kill each
others as often as they please, and when they get
tired pitch in and kill off the rest of them That is
the only remedy. This talk about reinforcing the
law is the veriest drivel and nonsense.
You might as well talk about piety in hell.
The above editorial, from the Abbeville
Meridional Of March 20, seems to us hasty
expression of displeasure at long delayed re-
form in Tangipahoa parish. While it is high
time for that parish to take stand against
the unlawfulness within it's borders, we con-
slider the criticism harsh.
1t is not usual for governor to interfere
in the local affairs of a parish until the au-
thorities declare their inability to maintain
law and order. At mass meeting of citi-
zens it was resolved to vindicate the law.
The persons charged with the crime have
been indicted, arrested and are being tried.
The result of that trial is unknown and
should not be judged.
We are not familiar with official conditions
in Tangipahoa parish nor know if it's officers
have shown neglect of duty or incapacity, but
history does not prove that corruption in Of
flee or maladministration of public affairs
represents the moral status of the people.
On the contrary, it shows that where officials
have become corrupt or neglectful of duty
opposition has organized for their suppress
sion and punishment. Many people do not
take active part in political matters until
necessity compels them to. Theirs is the
sin of omission; but it does not prove them
to be wicked or immoral.
We hope to see Tangipahoa parish rise up
in the might Of her justification and show
that she is worthy of the respect of the
good citizens of Louisiana, and we believe
that she will do so. We do not believe there
is a spot in Louisiana where the majority of
the citizens are bad.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-27
Abita News and Society Notes.
BY OUR ABITA CORRESPONDENTS.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Leonard returned home Sunday,
after visiting friends in the Crescent City.
Mr.. F. and Miss NJ. Garbarino and Misses M.
Biggio and L. Loccassin spent Sunday evening in
Vaudeville.
Mr.. Chas. and Miss Calonge spent Sunday here
with relatives.
Miss L. Borne was the guest of her friend Miss
Gertie Carey for few days, she returned to New
Orleans Sunday evening, to the regret of her friends
here.
Mr. Chas. Spitzfaden spent Sunday in our midst.
much to the delight of his many Abita friends.
Mrs. Vogt and Miss M Garbarino arrived Sunday
to remain throughout the summer, they have rented
the pretty cottage of Mrs. ". Strain.
Mr.. Harry Strain left Sunday evening for New
Orleans, he will be greatly missed by friends here
Master Chas. Schmidt spent several days with his
father and sisters.
here the guest of Misses L. and E. Lemons
Mr.. Egan and family arrived Sunday morning fo1
the summer, having rented pretty cottage
Mrs. A. Hall and children came over Wednesday.
They are the guests of Mrs. R. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clements are spending awhile in
New Orleans.
Miss Anna Nauman spent Sunday with Misses G.
and A. Leonard.
The friends of Miss Mae Michaelis will regret to
learn that she is on the sick list.
Mr.. j. Cahill and son John spent Sunday at their
summer home here
Mrs. w. Strain left during the week for New Or
leans. where she will make her future home.
Judge A. O. Pons took pleasant trip through the
northwestern part of Louisians returning Saturday.
Mr.. W. Borne was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
Carey, Sunday.
Mr.. VIM. Michaelis was visitor to Vaudeville
Friday.
Mrs. P. Guzmann and niece spent Sunday here
with friends.
Miss L. Huff spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs.
Wills.
Mrs. Thos. Orr and son, of New Orleans are guests
of her mother and sister, Mrs. Hubert and Mrs. l..
Allen, near Abita.
Capt. H. Bhrens returned to New Orleans Wednes-
day evening, after most delightful stay at the
Long Branch Hotel
Miss Gerte Carey entertained the Abita Euchre
Club at social Tuesday night at her home. The
rooms were tastefully decorated with ferns and
flowers. Games and dancing made the hours pass
swiftly. Most delicious refreshments served,
and all present spent very pleasant evening. Those
present were: Mrs. T. Carey, Misses G. Carey, Mae
Michaelis M. Biggio, M. Lammoussin, H. SCHNEIDER,
K. Mchaelis, and A. SCHNEIDER, Messrs. JAS Carian,
W. Michaelis, B. Kahn, G. Egan, J. Miehaeis, J.
Mason and Steve BiPgo.
An entertainment and informal dance was given at
the Pavilion at the Springs Friday night, March
10, and enjoyable affair. nice sum was
realized. The contest for the most popular young
lady which was between Misses G. Carey and Mae
Michaelis, was by Miss Carey. The result was
as follows: Miss Carey, $1O6 So; Miss Mae Michaelis
$75 30. Miss Cary awarded handsome gold
watch The proceeds of the dance and contest amount
ed to $210 OF, which was turned over to the Abita1
Pavilion Building Company, to be used in paying
off the pavilion debts
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-27

According to the annual statement of the
fire insurance companies of Louisiana filed
at Baton Rouge, a loss of 1928 per cent. on
every premium for the year 1908 was sus-
tanned. This is an exceedingly heavy loss,
and as it includes both protected and un-
protected towns, the natural supposition is
that unprotected towns have contributed
largely to this high percentage.
While we have greatly strengthened our
facilities for fighting fire, we are still so far
below the standard requirements that no
benefits can be derived in the way of insur-
ance rates. Our town will never be in a
position to successfully cope with serious
CONGREGATIONS until we have system of
WaterWorks that will provide an ADEQUATE
supply of water, with gravity pressure suf-
ficient to throw that water over the highest
building in town, with water plugs at con-
venient distances
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-27

The sentence of the Coopers to twenty
years at hard labor will not bring Mr.. Car
mack back to life; but in consideration of
the influence of the Coopers, both political
and social, it is a feather in the cap of Ten
nessee, The difficulty of conviction under
such circumstances, and following upon the
Reelfoot Lake outrages, indicates that the
people of Tennessee have had surfeit of
crime and will not countenance it longer
There are other sections making prepara-
tons to follow in her footsteps. Punish
ment for crime is the only protection of the
laWablding, and should be meted out regard
less of high position or social standing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-27

The question is frequently asked as to the neces-
The following from the Baton Rouge correspondent
to the Picayune answers that question:
District Attorney Hubert N Wax has given his
in hand with dip net does not have to take out
State license Alex Bryan, Game Warden, to-day
also received letter from Frank Miller, President
OF the State Game Commission, in which he states
that license to fish with pole or dip net is not
necessary
The game wardens new patrol boat will be Is feet
long with foot beam and will draw IL inches OF
water. 1t will be fiat bottomed with propeller work
ing in tunnel underneath, and will be fast. The
cost will be about $780, V. P Baham, of Madison
VILE will be the builder. It will be used in the vi
entity of Chief Menteau
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-27

Bulletin No. 10 of the Agricultural Station
at Baton Rouge after practical tests and
experimentation, shows cotton seed meal and
hu1ls to be superior to pressed cake as a
dairy feed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-27

The report of Game Warden Henry Gar
dey, of Jefferson parish, shows the total
number of game of all description killed
from January 1 to March l, 1909, to be
80, 4O1, SO being deer. This represents two
months hunting under license of law, but
there is no way of getting at the number of
game illegally killed, which is probably
large. It is an impossibility for one warden
to cover all the ground, and system of es-
pionage would be difficult with unpaid depu-
ties While nearly all agree that it is neces-
sary to have game protection, few care to
play the part Of informers.
The Game Commission is young and it
will require time to develop it's usefulness;
but it is step in the right direction, and
may finally be the means of affording pro-
lection.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-27

Mr.. Gunckel, of New Orleans, spent a
day or two with his sister Mrs. S. Garcia.
Mrs Madison Dupree and two children,
of New Orleans, arrived Thursday to spend
several week in Covington and are guests
of Mrs. Leopald Levy
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-27
COyington to Vaudeville
The Northwestern Dental Co.

when you go. to New Orleans to get
your dental work done, be sure to call
at the Northwestern Dental Co., No.
912 Canal Street. You will find the
finest and best equipped dental Office
in the South, ander the management
of DIR. L. A. Brewster. Moderate
prices; first-class work, is the motto.
Everything strictly first-class, and ten
year guarantee on all work.
Open Sundays from to a; evenings
until p. m.
NORTHWESTERN DENTAL Co.,
912 Canal St.. New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-27

Mrs. B. Dupont and little granddaughter, Evelyn
Barton, and Miss Mamie Dupont are in New Orleans,
but will return to Alfalfa Place shortly.
Miss Margaret and Master Margatet Dupont and
Miss Carrie frost visiting the Alfalfa Place,
where they will remain several weeks.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-27

Mr.. J. A. Watson, of Monroe, is now as
ISOLATED with the Delhi Banner, and will
have charge of the inside affairs of the
Office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-27

A surfeit of fattery is nauseating. Mu-
tual admiration societies or Boswell-Johnson
stunts become as tiresome as Gaston-Al-
phonse exhibitions. Monopolies of all kinds
are in disfavor with most people to-day, and
when common courtesy is sacrificed to the
preferment Of select coterie the seed OF
discomfort and opposition is planted.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-03-27
Vaudeville TO COVingtOn
DISSOLUTION or PARTNERSHIP

Mr. e. j. Frederick having bought
the interest of g. q. Williams in Lake
View Plantation and Frederick &
Williams, the partnership existing be-
tween E. j. Frederick and G. 2. Will
llams in the Lake View Plantation and
Frederick & Williams is hereby dis
solved. Mr.. b. j. Frederick assum-
ing the assets and liabilities of Lake
View Plantation and that of Frederick
& Williams.
e. j. FREDERICK. I
G. q. WILLIAMS.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-23
MISTAKES OF MENTAL WORKERS
-ew Endeavcr to Keep Themselves in
Proper Physical Trim.

Neglect of physical development is
,G1onsible for many of the ills to
which the vast army of men work
- is heir. Men and women VITO labor
n off ces are even forgetting how 10
.se their legs. so convenient is it 10
sort to street cars. though the dis
ance TO ha covered may be but a few
locks.
The best mental work is performed
by those who keep in coed physical
rim. Generally. the incentive for this
is lacking. II is perfectly possible for
very mental worker to take daily,
systematic exercise, though it may be
only a brisk walk in the open air or a
few free-hand movements on rising in
the morning or retiring at night. Few
however gain sufficient exhilaration In
lhese diversions. Most people are more
strongly attracted by games, competi-
tons or the forms Of exercise entered
into by considera ole body of persons
in unison. More than that. most peo-
ple would prefer TO watch others in
these pastimes than to enter into them
in person.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-23
RAISED FUNDS AND HAD JOKE
Typical anecdo.e Concerning Whistler.
the Eccentric Artist.

Whistler's most recent biography
has this TO say of his early life in
Paris: Though frequently hard up
Whistler had an income which seemed
rrinccly to students who lived on moth
Ing at all. II Whistler had money in
his pockets. Mr.. !onires says, he
spent 1t royalty on others. If his
pockets were empty he managed TO
refill them in way that still amazes
NJ. CuleTey. who, in proof of it. told
MS of the night when after the cafe
whore they had squandered their last
sous on kirsch had closed he and
Lambert and Whistler adjourned TO
the Halles for supper. ordered the
best and ate It. Then he and Lambert
stayed in the restaurant as hostages
while Whistler. at dawn, went OF To
find money to pay. He was back
when they awoke with 300 or 400
francs in his pocket. He had been to
see an American friend he said.
FAINTER. And do You know. he had
the bad manners TO abuse the situa-
tion-he insisted on my looking at his
PICTURES.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-23
cIe-.s si--1,s NARROW ESCAPE.
:; -ce; re CnU Ave~ted Through Two
Fortunate Circumstances.

- si-~as man tells this incident
- o1e CT The narrow escapes he had
Sis business He had trained
10. ), zeb.as. leopards. rhino-you
4w-aad all sor.s of beasts Of prey.
cut this. he says, was his narrowes;
es, ape.
T. was when he was running a dime
museum in Milwaukee.
ono day a mild-mannered Russian
c. rae ont Of the railway station up
tic Town that was made famous, with
a valise in his hand He was a heavily
bearded man and with shaggy hands
and arms like George Esau. He hunt
Cd up cahman and inquired modest
ly: Where is the dime museum
The cabman told him and then
asked Want to ride up"
Yes" the bearded stranger told
him quietly. almost bsshfully, I'm to
be c1lI Iioyed up there. In the wild
nan"
TIE narrow escape" says the ex
circus n:aa, Lay IN tie fact that NJ
newa.alCr Iaen heard &c n.a:.s .c-
ARK. and that the cabman was an
Ingi!shman, with no sense of humor,
Who ne.cr thought to repeat it
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-23
Rules for Good Health.

To Keep in good health it is neces-
sary 10 have regular hours for eating
and sleeping. Meals should be ar
RANGED to be served at the same time
each day and there should be no hurry
ing. Go to bed at set hour and rise
regularly A cold bath is a very grea
lid toward maintaining health an
beauty. but if it is too great a sho ck
10 the system then tepid bath Will
do Do not, however. neglect the
morning bath. II is great dca
easier, OF course, to start taking CO
cath in summer than in winter-a,
way TO contract the habit. Do not
cetwo Il meals-it is injurious to .b
complexion and to the general hea n.
sven afternoon tea is not at all soc !.
Tor the average woman or man.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-23
a Surprise for the Thief.

Herr Hager. a rich and nfuentis
baker, frequently had watches picked
from his pocket. At first he had re
course to all kinds of safety chains
then one morning he took no precau
lion whatever, and quietly allowed
himself TO be robbed. At night. on re
turning from his business. he tool III
the evening paper; he uttered an ex
clamation of delight. A watch haG
exploded in a mans hands. The vic
TINS hands were shattered and ;he
left eye destroyed. The crafty bankeI
had filed the watch case with dyna
mite, which exploded in the opera,.o
Of winding.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-23
Diulon1atic Sufferer.

II was al a well-known sani.arium
number of frivolousiy disposed
Young convalescents were taking their
ase on couches on one Of the com.
lCdious sun-balconies of the estab-
! stment. and. despite the rules e.
ining perfect silence upon all were
'1joying lively conversation. mixed
7 with much giggling. Suddenly from
he darkened depths of a room. the
windows of which looked out upoa
-e.r balcony, there came plaintive
oice.
VIII you youngk latdies be goot
enough te sdop dal%!ng so loud - i
1id, i vass trying 10 wake up. undt
orr lofely voices lnli me 10 sleea
ain efery time gets !niue ewes ope.s
-ir"ady yet '-Earper's Weekly.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-01-23
The Ox's objections.

Oren usually die in pairs. Oh
yoke fellow seldom survives the othsi
Working and resting side by sid
though many long years these patien
animals develop so stronG. so de
and abiding an affection for one ia
otfer that separation means death
When pair of oxen are yoked TO
sether in youth they fight Their mu
tual hatred is as great as would be
that of two men yoked together. BIZ;
with the years passage they cease tc
kick and butt. They become frienda
And this friendship ripens at last into
an overmastering affection which. it
may be. consoles the mild. laborious
creatures in some measure for he lie
long cruelties heaped on them by man.