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Evening star., 1909-05-20
Caper Sauce.

Put scant quarter cupful butter in a
saucepan and as soon as melted. but be-
fore it is colored. add two tablespoonfuls
or stock little at time and stir rapidly
as il thickens. When smooth add two ta-
blespoonfus more butter. little by little.
half teaspoonful salt and pepper to
season.
If free from Jumps this need not be
strained. but if careless in the making.
strain Lastly, add six tablespoOnfuls
capers or nasturtium seeds.
Development of Rhubarb.
The powdered rhubarb used incidentally
is not the root of the rhubarb grown here.
In the eighteenth century the supply of
rhubarb root used in medicine was all
purchased from Tartar merchants, who
controlled the trade In vain did the
medical men of Europe try to get from
them some of the plants. that they might
grow them at~home. The Tartars prom
ised we'll and brought one plant after an
other, trying to palm them OFT I'm lieu or
the real medicinal root. From one of
these spurious plants our rhubarb has de-
yeloped After the French gardeners had
experimented with it, only to find its roots
vai,eiess, did some clever cook find out
that the leaves and stalks were edible and
valuable. even IL the roots were not.
Clam Chowder.
There are as many different ways of
making clam chowder as there are sea-
board states i'm the Union. but here is a
favorite New York recipe:
Put into a large kettle enough thin
slices of fat salt pork to cover the bot
tom. Let the pork fry to a golden brown
Evening star., 1909-05-20
THINGS TO EAT WHEN WARM
WEATHER ARRIVES TO STAY

over slow fire. then put on a laver of
potatoes cut In rather small pieces, then
layer of thinly sliced onions. next a
layer of tomatoes. then of chopped clans
preferably Little Necks. On top put a
layer of crushed pilot biscuits. Repeat
this process until the kettle is nearly full.
seasoning the layer of clans each time
with pepper and very little salt
Over the top sprinkle thyme a few tar
ragon and bay leaves and a dusting of
ground cloves. There must not be enough
OF these spices and herbs to give a dis
tincfive flavor, but just suggestion as Il
were When all the ingredients are in
pour over the juice of the CLANS and
water Cover closely and cook gently for
three-quarters of an hour. Take off the
cover, give 1t good stir and serve.
Dandelion Wine.
Gather four quarts of the mellow petals
Of the dandelions and pour over them four
quarts boiling water Cover and let stand
three days. stirring frequently, then strain
OFF the clear liquid and place in / kettle.
Add the thin yellow peel of one orange
and one lemon. together with the juice of
three pounds and a half of sugar. Add
also one-half ounce ginger root, place
the kettle over the fire and simmer thirty
minutes. Remove and cool to Iukewarpl.
Spread one-half cake softened COM
pressed yeast on. piece of toasted bread,
add to the dandelion mixture and let
stand two days. Turn all into a cask or
demijohn lin whatever vessel the wine Is
placed 1t should be fulD, and let stand two
months. keeping the vessel full by. adding
from time to time little sugar water
When fermentation has stopped, close
tightly. let stand four weeks. then rack
off and bottle. This is exceedingly good
for persons who suffer from -torpidity of
the liver.
Evening star., 1909-05-20
New Method of Reducing
Fat.

news item from Paris informs that The
American method Of producing q slim. trim,
figure is meeting with astonishing success. This
system. which has made such a wonderful lin
pression over there. must be the Marmoia Pre-
scriptlou Tablet method of reducing fat II +,
safe to say that we have nothing better for this
purpose in this country. Anything that will re-
duce the excess flesh pound a day without
injury to the stomach. the causin: of wrinkles
the help Of exercising dieting. or interference
with ones meals Is mighty important and use-
full addition to civilization necessities just
such catalogue Of good results, however. follow
the o. these pleasant. harmless and eco
nomical little fat reducers. We say economical.
because Marmola Prescription Tablets trnade in
accordance with the famous prescription, can b..
obtained of any druggist or the makers. the Ma
nnola Co.. Dept. 2Ss, Detroit Mich. for seventy
dvc cents the large case. which IL a decidedly
economical price considering the number Of tab
lets each case contatnA
Evening star., 1909-05-20

A lady from California writes
In substance as follows:
l have been using your Won
derful hair tonic for several
months and at last I am now
blessed with a wonderful suit
OF hair that measures over 4S
inches In length: the braid Is
over 8 inches around.
Another1rom New Jersey:
After using sixth bottle
am happy to say that 1 have
as nice head of hair as any
one in New Jersey.
Evening star., 1909-05-20

Jet i'll all styles and for all displayed quantities,
and exquisite is that scarcely recognizes its ela
tionsp to that used generation when enjoyed
other period Of popularity For evening gowns is especially
effective, lending such richness the gown that may be
otherwise quite simple and hold its beside the
elaborate toilet The above had for the little showaisted
bodice wide band of jet with distinct point the
The sleeves and shoulder drapees black strings
of beads crossed the shoulders and bands of the
finish for the sleeves. The gown itself plain
and of black liberty satin.
Evening star., 1909-05-20

for a month past, was brought up to
this city, and, berthed at the wharves
of her ovrer. at the foot cf Sth street.
Within the next week the Alert Will be
hauled cut on enc of the small railways
here to have her hull under water ex-
amined TO locate and stop leak and TO
be cleaned and painted
The work of cleaning and overhauling
the power launch Friend. at the boat
house foot of sth street, is practically
completed The little craft will be ready
to return to service this week. Sne WIN
he used by her owners for short trips to
river points during the summer montsA
Evening star., 1909-05-20
TO HONOR soUTH's DEAD.
Arrangements for Service at Airing
ton Are Being Made.

The several southern societies are MAX
ing arrangements for services over their
dead inferred In Arlington national ceme-
terry. which Is to take place Sunday aft
ernoon, June 6.
The Confederate Veterans Association
called a meeting of the delegates from
the five chapters of the United Daughters
of the Confederacy. the camp of Sons of
Confederate Veterans and of the South
ern Relief Society. which assembled last
Saturday evening in their headquarters.
1922 Vermont avenue northwest Capt.
John M. Hickey was chosen permanent
chairman of the joint committee. Mrs.
George L. Covington was selected for
treasurer. and Mr.. Wallace, Streater made
chairman of the press committee. 1t was
decided to arrange the exercises on a
most elaborate plan. A distinguished
speaker will deliver an address and a
well selected choir will render religious
and other hymns The band stationed at
Fort Myer will be present to accompany
the anthems to be sung uy the Confed-
crate choir during the strewing of flow
ers under charge of Mrs. Fred. Maj.
Holmes Conrad. commander of the Con-
federate camp. will also address the as
semblage. Flowers or funds for this
praiseworthy purpose will be thankfully
received. F. I.
Evening star., 1909-05-20
Sent Last Farewell by Phone.

BALTIMORE. May 20.-A special dis
patch last night from Seattle. Wash,
says: Samuel E. Hughes. forty years old.
a native of Baltimore. who came here
with his wife two years ago and became
an official in the Seattle water depart
ment committed suicide by shooting HIM
self through the head In his. office. The
janitor found his body today. Financial
troubles are said to have been the cause.
His wife had been sick for six months.
part of the time in a hospital. He tele-
phoned to his wife and told her good
bye She did not think he would commit
suicide, although he had threatened to do
SO before. He killed himself after hang
ing ND the telephone receiver.
Evening star., 1909-05-20

DANDERINE is quickly and
absorbed by the scalp and Il
soon shows the effects of its won,
fully 3xhilarating and llfe-pro-
ducing qualities. 1t is
pleasant and easy to use
simply apply 1t to the 4
scalp and hair once
q day until the hair .
begins to grow. then
two or three times ~ S.. IS
q week till desired ~
results are obtained.
Evening star., 1909-05-20
Doines of Small Power Craft.

The power launch Southerner. one of
the Potomac feet of pleasure craft, which
sprang leak and sank in the dock at
the foot of nth street southwest, mas
been raised and taken to Re- ans boat
yard. She will be made ready for serv-
ice within the next day or two. The
schooner c. W. Kibbie is on the railway.
As soon as she is launched the Southerner
will be taken from the water.
The power Launch Alert. belonging to
the Potomac and Chesapeake Steamboat
Company. which has been down the river
Evening star., 1909-05-20

The craze for jet has so extended that
the newest idea is to wear complete set
of Jet jewelry with colored frock.
A Sc, includes earrings. drop or screw
the former considered the more fashion
able-brooch or stickpin studs for front OF
waist and for cuffs. necklet, either in
festoon style or in a string of cut beads;
a long chain supporting the watch. lorg-
nette or fan, belt, made entirely of jet
or one with only jet buckle; shoe buc-
kle, tiny safety pins for the back Of the
collar, barrette, and for out of doors
couple of handsome jet beaded hatpins
and black beaded handbag.
Apart from the effectiveness Of these
disable accessories there is the additional
advantage of one set doing duty on gowns
in the wardrobe. for it will brighten an
all-black toilet. be very striking when the
gown is white and. of course. quite pretty
decorating a colored costume. so jet jew
elry is after all really economical
Some women declare that jet is hot look
ing and so unsuitable for summer How
ever, that objection will not hold with
many. because Dame Fashion says jet
shall be worn.
AS to the price of each article. one can
paw as much or as little as one pleases.
Good jet Is expensive, but there are many
excellent limitations: for instance, small
string of beads can be bought for 30 cents.
which is particularly good value. At the
same time 81 is only modest price for a
string. Buckles. pins, studs and brooches
Of beads will cost $50 and a pair of ear
rings Sf..rb and inward
Evening star., 1909-05-20
Silver Jewelry Is Effective.

Next to jet silver iewelry is the favorite
This, too. is an economical investment.
as it can be worn with any day toilet
and is not expensive. The gray finish
in aluminium tones is preferred to the
brightly polished silver, though either is
considered correct.
Some of the 1909 silver ornaments are
Evening star., 1909-05-20
JET JEWELRY IS LATEST
FAD ADOPTED BY WOMEN
Gems Are Worn Most Often With Co1ored Gowns.
Set Includes All Jewels From Ear
rings to Shoe Buckles.

set with semi-precious stones. for ex-
ample, dull oxidized silver is lovely COM
bined with lapis lazui. also with the
topaz and amethyst. Jade and turquoise
matrix mounted in the gray-f1nished sill
yer is effective. but the bright white
metal is prettiest unadorned or set with
white stones
Metallic ribbon belts closing with a
buckle In the same tone and set with
mock jewels are exquisite, and. Incl
is bought by the yard and the buckles
purchased at the jewelry counter.
After jet and silver are the trinkets
that match the gown. These are more
expensive. of course, though the mock
jewel ornaments are absurdly cheap. One
set costs little. but when several are
bought it seems the better plan to invest
in one set that could be worn with every
dress. The quality could be better and
more desirable
Gold-Plated Jewelry.
Festoon necklaces. gold plated. set with
mock amethysts. sapphires, topaz. coral
or turquoise, are only Is cents. and large
barrettes to match are 81. Studs and
brooches are from 30 cents up
A pearl necklace strung on a chain is
81. and a pair of earrings to match are
the same price.
Owing to the prevailing fashion of the
collarless neck. ornaments that come ur
close to the throat will be much worn
This style brings the tight string OF
beads in vogue again. and they will be
of jet, silver. pearl and gold. The frs,
named will be generally becoming Bright
silver is pretty fo,. youthful necks. bu,
skins that have lost their freshness will
disclose the fact less If the duller gray
finish is chosen for ornaments
Pearls are only for necks that arc wbjte
or creamy, for sallow skin will only be
intensified If these stones are placed
around It, Amber and coral are often
enective on dark or sallow skin. but
green stones are almost as bad as pearls
for women OF saliow or dark, colorless
compilations. ELIZABETH LEE
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-06-19
BASEBALL.

There is to be a double-header at
Enterprise Park Sunday, June 20.
The Abita Springs and Covington
team will play at 2:30 p. M, and the
Fats" and the Leans" of Coving-
ton Fire Department will play at AGO
p. m. These games are for the benefit
of the Covington Fire Department
and should draw large attendance.
One admission to both games 25c. We
give below the lineup of the Fats"
and Leans and those who know
expect very interesting game.
Flats. Joe Koffier, D.; J. Hoff-
man, c.; Paul Herbez, 1st. b.; Theo.
znzer, I'd. b.; P. j. Lacroix, Sd. b.
J. Il. Heintz, s.. s.. M. Lacroix, c. f.;
Joe Elchinger, |. f.; N. J. Seller, r. f.
Leans. Ed. Marrero, D.. Emile
Lacroix, c.; Ed. Evans, 1st b. Ulysses
Depriest, I'd b.; E. J. Frederick, Sd b.;
a. Beaucoudray, s. S.; J. Diendorf, r.
T.; w. ii. Kentzel, |. f.; Clay Hebert,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-06-19
NOTICE
Slidell, La. June,

Sl1deIl, La. June, Z, l9U9.
BY authority vested in me by ordi-
nance No. SO, duly adopted by the
Board of Aldermen, of Slidell, La,
on June 1, 1909, 1 hereby give public
notice that on Tuesday, July 6, 1909,
at s o. m, / and the Board of Alder
men will receive and consider sealed
bids at the town hall, in Slidell, La,
on the following school bonds:
2 Bonds of $1,000 each, payable June
|, 1910.
2 Bonds of $1,000 each, payable June
1, 1911.
Bonds of $1,000 each, payable June
June /, 1912.
Bonds of $1,000 each, payable June
1, 1913.
8 Bonds of $1,000 each, payable June
l, 1914,
Bonds of $1,000 each, payable June
/, 1915.
4 Bonds of $1,000 each, payable June
l, 1916.
Said Bonds are to be sold on the
above named date for cash, to the
highest bidder, but not for less than
par.
Each bid to be submitted in writing
and accompanied by cash deposit of
S F. A. BOURGEOIS, Mayor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-06-19
Mayor.
Secretary

W
Said bonds to be issued in pursuance
of Act No. "a of the General Assem-
bly, of the State of Louisiana, of the
year 1905, and to bear on their face
the certificate of the District Attor-
ney, as required by said act
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, ETC.,
That the proceeds of the special tax
in aid of public schools, levied by the
town of Slidell, La, for the years
1906 to 1915, inclusive, authorized by
a vote of the taxpayers of said town
at special election held. therein On
the 9th day of December, 1905, as
well as all unexpended balances of
taxes levied BY said town for general
purposes, over snd above ordinary
purposes, be, and the same are hereby
appropriated and specially pledged to
meet the payment of said bonds and
interest thereon, as the same may
mature.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, etc.,
That all funds derived from said spe-
cial school tax, as soon as collected,
be paid over to the Board of Public
School Directors of St. Tammany
Parish, La, in accordance with sec
ton 70 of act No. 214, of the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana,
of the year 1902, to be held as a
special deposit to meet the payment
of said bonds and interest thereon.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, ETC.,
That the Mayor of the town of Slidell,
La, be, and is hereby authorized to
advertise said bonds for sale, for
thirty 800 days, in the official jour
nal of the town of Slidell, according
to law. All bids for said bonds to be
in writing and to be accompanied by
a cash deposit of $4,000, said bids to
be received and considered by the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the
town of Slidell, La, who shall award
said bonds to the highest bidder, for
Sec. 6. Be it further ordained, etc,
That this ordinance shall take effect
and have full force from date of it's
adoption.
Vote of the council:
Yeast. J. Hand, E. j. Perilloux,
0. R. Brugier, and J. M. Currie.
Nays-None.
Carried.
F. A. BOURGEOIS, Mayor.
JOHN FREDERICK, Secretary.
Moved, seconded and carried, that |
there being no more business the |
council adjourn.
F.A. BOURGEOIS, Mayor.
JOHN FREDERICK, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-06-19
ST. SCHOLASTICA.
Closing of School ON Next
Wednesday,.

The sixth annual commencement Of
st. Scholastica's Academy will take
place at Cantrelle's Hall next Wednes.
day, June %, at 10 a. m, which in all
probability will please the most fastid-
ious.
Parents and all who are interested
in the cause of education will do we'll
to witness the exercises and examine
the specimens of class-work and needle
work of 1909, which will be exhibited
at the rear of the hail.
Diplomas and gold medals for grad
uation from the shorthand course will
be conferred upon three popular young
ladies of Covington: Misses Nina Can
trelle, Carrie Daigle and Matte Jof-
frion. Three students from the gram
mar school course will receive medals
for satisfactorily completing h i S
course.
On account of the oppressive heat,
and for the comfort of the auditors,
cooling refreshments will be served
during the exercises,
Owing to the expense of renting the
hall and other OUTLAWS small admis-
sion of rs cents for adults and Is
cents for children will be collected at
the door.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-06-19
ORDINANCE NO. 81.

An Ordinance repeating Ordinance No.
rs, authorizing the Mayor of the
town of Slidell to issue a certificate
or certificates of indebtedness of
the town of Slidell, Louisiana, for
the sum of SIS, 900.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the town of
Slidell, Louisiana, That Ordinance No.
So, adopted February 5th, 1907, au-
thorizing the town Of Slidell to issue
a certificate or certificates of indebt-
edness of the town of Slidell, Louisi-
ana, to the sum of fifteen thousand
dollars ($15, OOO, in aid of a high
school and other public schools in the
town of Slidell, be, and the same IS,
hereby repealed.
Be it further ordained by the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen of the town
of Slidell, Louisiana, That this ordi-
nance shall take effect Immediately
after its passage.
JOHN FREDERICK, Secretary.
Vote of the Couneil-Yeas: I. j..
Hand, E. J. Perilloux, o. R. Brugier,
]. M. Currie.
Nays: None.
Absent: A. ]. Salmen.
Carried.
Ordinance No. SO was put before
the council for adoption.
siidsll, La, June !, 1909.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-06-19
Banquet ut White City.

A banquet was given by "a Bunch
OF Good Fellows" at White CITY, on
the Tchefuncta, last Thursday. The
trip down was made in the Nettie R.
The following were members of the
party: J. Seller, P. J. Lacroix, M.
r. Planche, Leon Hebert, J. Elchin-
ger, Nick Seller, Adam Seller, Nor
ris Laeroix, J. H. Heintz, W. J. War
rem, Gus Laborde, Chas. Toeffier, Sr..
Il, Rockenschuh, VIM. Houlton, Mr.
johnson. J. Elchinger was host.
BILL OF FARE,
Aoslnthe Frippe olives Pickles Celery
oyster Cocktail
River Shrimp Turtle Soup
Courtbouillon la Mugnier
French Fried Potatoes
Spring Chicken. with Mushl ooms
ALuChoKes Stuffed Tomatoes
Leg OF mutton and Veal Lettuce Salad
Sherbet la White City Fruit
Cafe Noir Pousse Cafe
odutefne St. Julien
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-06-19
SLIDELL SCHOOL BOND.
SlideIl. Louisiana. June !. 1909

Slidell, Louisiana, June /, 1909,
The Treasurer of the Board of
School Directors of St. Tammany
Parish, La, will on June ]. 10 = pay
to the holder of this bond the sum Of
one thousand dollars $1,000, with five
per cent per annum interest thereon
from date, as per attached interest
coupon, out of the funds derived from
the special five mill tax in aid of public
schools levied by the town of Slidell,
La, for the years 1906 to 1915, inclu-
sive, which was specially appropriated
to meet the payment of a series of
school bonds issued by the said town of
Slidell, La, said series of bonds having
been issued by authority of the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen of the town
of Slidell, La, and in pursuance of
Act No. "a of the General Assembly
Of the State of Louisiana, of the year
1906.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-06-19
Abita Fire Company.

The Committee in charge of the 4th
of July celebration held meeting
last week to further perfect arrange
ments for this event, which is going
to be one of the grandest affairs ever
pulled off at Abita. People from all
parts of the country will be present
and the members of the Covington
Fire Company will probably attend in
body. 1t will be gala day to be
spent at Abita.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-06-19
POLICE JURY,

The Police Jury will meet in regular
session on Monday, June q, 1909.
State of Louisiana,
Parish of St. Tammany.
In compliance with the provisions Of
Act No. 1874, of the General Assembly
of the State of Louisiana, of 1906, the
Police Jury of St. Tammany Parish,
is hereby called to meet in special
session on Tuesday, June %, 1909, at
the courthouse in the town of Coving-
ton, La, for the purpose Of acting as
a Board of Reviewers, to pass upon
the assessments of property in the
Parish of St. Tammany, La.
GEO. KOEPP, JR., President.
E. D. KENTZEL, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-06-19
SUCCESSION OF Franz ohrapka.
Civil District Court, Division e." No. 49,

Civil District Court DIVISION T." NO. S8,709
BY virtue of an order of sale from the hon
orable. the aforesaid court, and to me directed
bearing date June 7, 1909. will proceed to
sell at public auction to the last and highest
bidder, at the principal front door of the
courthouse, in the town of Coyington, La, on
SATURDAY, JULY "A, 1909, the following de-
scribed property to-@it:
All that certain lot or parcel of land, situated
in the Delano Addition to the town of Coying-
ton St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, being lots
Nos. and 10, in square 80, measuring as fol-
lows: Lot No. 9 has a frontage on First Street
of sixty feet by depth and Front on street
of 40 feet between parallel lines; lot No. 10
has sixty feet front on First street by depth
of 100 feet between parallel lines.
Being the same property acquired by de-
cedent from il. Smith on July 18th. 1908, C.
o. B. 81. p of st. Tamnlany Parish.
Terms of sale-CaSh.
r. {. BREWSTER, Sheriff.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-06-19
L. MENANT, Secretary.

Colds that hang on weaken the con-
stitution and develop into consumption.
Foley's Honey and Tar cures persist
ent coughs that refuse to yield to
other treatment Do not experiment
with untried remedies as delay, NAV
result in your cold settling on your
lungs. Sold by Theo. Strain.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-06-19

BY virtue of an order of partition
from the honorable aforesaid court and to me
directed bearing date March IL, 1909, will pro-
coed to sell at public auction, to the last and
highest bidder, at the principal front door of
the courthouse, in the town of Covington, La,
between legal sale hours. on Saturday, July "a,
1909, the following described property, towit:
Six acres of land, more or less, on Bayou La
combe, known as the James Talley place. to-
gether with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon, as per deed recorded in con-
veyance book L. page go of the records of
this Parish and State.
Terms of SaIe-Cash, without appraisement.
I E BREWSTER. Sheriff.